This has been my go to restaurant for Indian cuisine. The chicken tikka masala is always amazing and the vegetable samosas are so good- I'm addicted. read more

Ordered a few dishes for delivery. Cannot say enough about how bad the food is. Bordering on inedible. Ordered Chicken Kadai, got something that was more of a chicken tikka masala. Malai Kofta was pretty bad as well. The koftas were hard and in the same sauce as the chicken kadai. Go figure. Hey listen, no need to expand your menu and keep serving the same sauce under different names!! The lamb bhunna was perhaps the only passable dish. At least the lamb was tender. But every dish was over seasoned with salt, no real flavor at all. Scratch this place off your list. Not worth a dime!! read more

Their lunch special Chicken Tikka Masala is my jam! Their Mango Lassi is also really nice. It only costs 9 dollars and comes with rice and coffee as well. Very affordable, food is really good, and the staff is professional. Low-end price, High-end casual atmosphere, High-end food quality. read more

Simply love this food and their service. Quite possibly the best Indian food in the Boston area. They also know what it means when I say "extra spicy." Service is always friendly and efficient. Takeout tonight included a variety of yummy naans and a daal makhani, extra spicy. The daal was buttery and tangy and spicy. read more

Okay... I see authentic Indian food with the exceptional aroma of spieces in my plate... In America... Gosh... Nothing can be better... It's a dream come true... You satisfied all my taste buds in one single bite... I love how this taste in lingering in my mouth... I would not wanna eat anything else until this taste has just melted away in my mouth... I wish I could capture this special perfect combo of looks smell and taste in some digital way... OMG... Thanks for making my day count... Since I am here, this is the only thing my tongue has relished... Though I expected the delivery guy to return me my change as I belong to India and to me 2 USD is 148 INR... Too much to be a tip... read more

Punjab Palace - This is the best delight on plate I have had since I stepped on my plane from India... - Indian Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

I found this restaurant years ago when I was meeting with a friend in Allston and it's a great place to eat. I always make a point of dining there when I am out that way. I usually get the Navrattan Korma when I am there and it is always very delicious every time. They also make a very good vegetarian appetizer platter that I sometimes order. The service is always friendly and efficient and I am never waiting very long for my dinner. The restaurant is very well kept up and very clean. I always enjoy dining there and will continue to make the trip to this restaurant whenever I am in the area. read more

Coming to Punjab Palace tonight was mainly a Yelp! Inspired choice. After looking at the first three pictures I was like "we're going here". The restaurant is not big. It's an intimate setting with about 10 tables. The service is fast, efficient, and professional. What I like is walking into a restaurant and not smelling anything, good or bad. Everything was very clean, from the dishes to the floors to the uniforms on the servers, something you don't usually notice or appreciate. We hit up the buffet for the "little bit of everything" experience. Not bad. Not bad at all. But that's the thing. Not bad but it didn't blow my mind. I wouldn't think to myself "omg we must go back!" It gets the job done if you're hard up for saag paneer tho. read more

Growing up in the Boston area and being Indian-American, I have tried Indian food at many different restaurants. Despite its location in the college student heavy area of Brighton, it is one of my favorite places to grab Indian food. Not only are the flavors fresh, but the service is efficient even on the busiest of nights and the atmosphere with the Hindi music channel playing in the background is perfect. The lassi and chai are great, and they have the usual list of beers available. This is also one of the few places were you get 3 samosas per order at a reasonable price, it's amazing! My favorite entrée is the Shahi Paneer Makhani - I ordered the spiciest version of the dish and the flavors were well balanced. I don't think I could ever get sick of Punjab Palace!!! read more

I have cheated on my first love -- India Quality, I will always love you but my heart belongs elsewhere now... You know the drill. It's Friday Night. You and your roommates just finished p90x and feel entitled to a couple thousand calorie dinner that will more than eclipse your workout....for the month. Too lazy to even change out of your gym clothes, you and your roommates scour the internet. Filters -- late night, free delivery, within 10 miles, two $$ restaurants (hey, its Friday night...live a little). We stumble upon Punjab Palace after incessant nagging from the peanut gallery that there will never be anything that can trump India Quality. Well Gary....you couldn't be more wrong. Coming from a science background, I must order the same dish for reproducibility...Lamb Coconut Korma it is. My only mistake --thinking that I am able to battle with the leathered tongues of seniored Indian chefs and I foolishly order "spicy." I swear I could hear the smirk over the phone. The flavors of this amazingly saucy delight transported me back to my days in New Delhi...sipping Chai with Punjabis talking about how freaking hot it is while eating lamb curry that was alive mere hours ago. The experience was THAT intense. Remember the ending scene of Ratatouille when Anton Ego takes a bite? Yeah...that intense. Come here, but don't be an idiot -- order the medium spicy. Your date won't think any lesser of you, I promise. read more

I can't stop ordering from this place! Best Alo Chole in town! Naan game strong. Onion Chutney is solidly represented. 10 stars! read more

I met PP at an MIT party two years ago. After a few sips of mango lassi, I took her back to my place. Five magical nights and a papadum later, she became my steady. Don't get me wrong, I've surely been tempted. I find it hard to ignore her cousin Dawat's robust and fragrant Tikka Masala, her aunt Rani's consistently delicious lunch buffet... even her sister Bhindi Bazaar's value and accessibility! But when it comes to what counts, PP always delivers. There's something about her smile, and her Chicken Tikka Saag (arguably the best thing she has to offer), that melts my heart. Pros: - Great value for lunch - Damn big portions - A half-dozen amazingly good menu items - Nice atmosphere (especially with the Bollywood music videos... really sets the tone) - Really clean (restrooms and all) - They give you AfterEight-like chocolates after dinner Cons: - Service is spotty - Some items on the menu... well... they suck (e.g. stay away from the salmon) - Going along with that point, the gulab jamun is flavorless and served cold! I recommend: Appetizers: Vegetable Samosas Misc: Mango Lassi, Onion Chapati, Garlic Naan Entrees: CHICKEN TIKKA SAAG (medium heat), Shrimp Korma, Chicken Tikka Masala, Saag Paneer, Aloo Gobhi, Aloo Chana, Lamb Vindaloo Okay, in all seriousness, this place is delicious. I would give it 5-stars if its menu consisted of what you see above. Instead, I have to forgive its shortcomings, focus on its strengths, and binge on as much saag as my digestive system can handle. read more

Great Indian food. We have been going there for years. Never disappointed. Delicious. Reasonably priced. Drinks are cheap. As I recall, you can get a Harpoon beer for around $4. read more

I think that I have high standards for Indian food. This place was good, but not truly exceptional. Came here with a friend, and we ordered the two-person combo, which was a lot of food. We each probably took home a meal's worth of food - three people could share this without a problem. We started with soup - I had the coconut, which was really interesting, and some papadam. Then we got the main dishes, which included lamb curry and grilled chicken and beef. The chicken was a bit dry, but the curry was pretty good. The naan that came with it was tasty but unexceptional. I liked the service and decor. Fairly classy for a low-key Indian place. They also had the requisite Bollywood playing in the background. Came to like $30 plus tax and tip for the two of us. read more

When you ask for "spicy" here, they will give you seriously spicy. It is fabulous. Before tonight, I had only dined in the restaurant itself, and have always had a good time there. I consistently received fast, friendly service, good levels of heat, and delicious, warm naan. And then tonight, I had the joy of experiencing delivery a la Punjab Palace. Quick service, pipin' hot foods, and a level of spicy that I have never gotten from another Indian establishment before. I'm talking my cheeks are still red and my mouth is still burning as I type this review kinda spicy. The onion chutney is to-die-for delicious. Spicy, seasoned, succulent--the consummate chutney. The peshwari naan was sweet, but not saccharine, and provided a nice palate cleanser, especially when paired with the scorching chicken vindaloo (note: I ordered all these VERY HOT, and they definitely delivered it!) and the fiery malai kofta. Everything was so delicious that I basically had no choice but to eat through the pain, sniffly nose and all. It was THAT good. I am so--*pause to sniffle*--happy I found an Indian place that's not only delectable, but also DELIVERS. read more

I ordered them through uber eats, was not given any napkins or utensils, despite having it deliverd to a hotel. would not order here again

I wasn't sure what to expect from this place, but it was clean and the wait-staff was so friendly. You really get a lot for your money here. I went on a Saturday for lunch, and they start you out with pappadum, a little cucumber salad, and the various chutneys. I had the lamb coconut korma, and my bf had the lamb bhuna. They came with a beautiful, heaping dish of white, red, and orange-colored basmati rice, and your choice of a post-meal chai tea or coffee (a VERY nice addition!). All this for 6.95 a person! Surely not the best food in Boston, but very good, and if you're on a budget, it's hard to beat. read more

My friends recommended this place and finally i tried a few weeks ago. it was a great experience for me. Ive never tried india restaruant and it was my first time. One of the waiters recommended spicy one with tomato sauce and it was successful order! I began to love this place. But the other one that i ordered by myself wasnt fit for my taste. The service was exellent and i would recommend this place to the other friends later. Ambience was fanxy and elaborated. read more

Punjab Palace - Indian Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Went here with a party of 11. Got 7 entrees, featuring mild to extremely spicy - 2 veggie dishes (spinach and eggplant), 3 chicken dishes, 1 lamb, and 1 goat. We also split 4 appetizers and 3 orders of naan. Some people got lassis, but I ordered a limca, which was a delicious indian soda that tasted like a limier version of fresca - really interesting flavor, came in a cool bottle. It certainly didn't hurt that service was extremely attentive, with constant refills on water and the Indian crackers. All of this for a total of $17/person after tip. Would definitely come back here with a large group interested in family style, or just with one or two friends who appreciate good Indian food! read more

Punjab Palace is just great! I order food from them pretty often and they never disappoint.

Hi there, So, you like Indian food? I sure do. For many reasons. I love the taste, but what I love best are the massive bowel cleanses the day after consumption. Some days I swear I've not only passed the food, but also the small Indian villages that passed down the recipes. Goes in good - goes out good. It's all good. I love this place. Verbal diarrhea aside, I truly do love Punjab Palace. It has become a regular place for me. Their lentil soup and tomato chutney have been blessed by Shamen's as they are some the tastiest things I have ever eaten. They have a great vegetarian meal for two that comes with a variety of yummy options including: curried vegetables that are absolutely delicious, and the best saag paneer in town. If you like Indian food, check this place out! Check it out if you like to poop too. read more

I read reviews on here and realize you can't believe anything until you try it. This has been the place for me since 2010. I don't even live near this restaurant, but from the moment i walk in the place is Immaculate! The area is always clean and smells good. The staff is always smiling and wiling to help. The food is tasty and plentiful. There's always some comical Indian music video on the TV that always makes me laugh. My husband and i are thankful to have found this place. We drive from NH just to come here once a month. I honestly encourage 1st timers, long time Indian food enthusiasts and even past reviewers with a bad experience to give this place a chance. My favorite dish, Goat curry and Peshwari Naan with a bottle of their Moscato wine! read more

Best freakin' Korma I've ever had!!!!! Servers are so nice. Decor is nice. Clean. NO Beer! Oh Well. read more

I got delivery from this place... I ordered the chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. Pleasantly surprised with the large portion of basmati rice that came with the chicken. The rice was partially undercooked but tasted pretty flavorful nonetheless. Garlic naan was good but didn't have much garlic flavor. The portion was also less than one piece of bread. The tikka masala was the highlight of the meal: creamy curry with hints of sweetness and tender, juicy chicken. Would probably order again, but could be a bit cheaper read more

Punjab Palace - Chicken Tikka Masala and garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Start out with the positives: service is good, mango lassi is tasty, portions are decent and prices are reasonable. And the nan was good, as one would expect. The negatives: the taste isn't all that distinctive; I've had better Indian food in Boston and also other cities. The tandoori chicken was solid, not spectacular. And a lamb dish was not particularly distinguished--flavor was a bit on the bland side. The gulab jamun dessert wasn't heated (I prefer it heated), and was a bit disappointing. Not memorable enough for me to want to go back. read more

When I saw that there was an Indian restaurant with higher ratings on Yelp than my beloved Punjabi Dhaba, I knew I had to seek it out--and fast. Punjab Palace comes close, but PD is still king. PP (sorry for the acronyms) is delicious and affordable (seriously, those $7.95 lunch deals are out of control*), but nothing blew me away like the dishes I've had at PD. Their menu is huge, however, and I will definitely be back to sample more of it. The one thing Punjab Palace has over Punjabi Dhaba is accessibility. *Can't choose between chicken and paneer? You don't have to! Try the chicken paneer, only $7.95!!! (I am totally missing out on a career in marketing.) read more

I'd had a tough day at work and was in the mood for some take-out curry (I still want to say takeaway), so I did my yelp research and landed here. I ordered the chicken tikka masala (cliche, yes; GOOD, hell yes) and onion bhaji, which I'd never had before. The counterperson was very courteous and asked me if I'd like some complimentary tea while I waited. The tea was excellent and I was disappointed that the food was ready so quickly! I went home and ate FAR too much food for my own good, but it was too delicious to stop! The onion bhaji was great, as were the chutneys it came with and the tikka masala was very thick and had more of a tomato flavor than others I've had, but in a good way. In short, Punjab Palace makes me want to live solely off of Indian food. read more

Punjab Palace is still one of my favorite Indian places in the city. I feel like their food is made with love. Haven't been into the restaurant in awhile, but I'm pretty regular with the delivery (via Foodler). I usually go for the veggie samosas, lamb coconut korma, and palak paneer (in the same fam as saag paneer). FYI - Lunch is about $5 cheaper than their dinner options if you're on a budget. read more

We always ordered from Rani before they lost their lease, Punjab Palace is on par with their food quality and taste. We ordered delivery tonight because my fussy 16 yo asked for it. Glad we did as I we all had very good meals, butter chicken, lamb curry, saag paneer, lentil soup and veg pakoras. all very good. We have tried many others in the area but this is our go to for Indian food. read more

I'm an Indian and having gone days without indigenous food, I was craving Indian like frenzy. Ordered a Channa masala dish -- the taste left no scope for complaint or dissatisfaction. It was as good as homemade and left me very impressed. Thanks chefs of Punjab Palace and the kind delivery guy. You made my day. read more

When I moved to Brookline from Cambridge, my two laments were trading the Red Line for the Green (shoot me!) and leaving all the awesome indian restaurants on the other side of the Charles. Seriously, the lack of respectable indian cuisine is my biggest complaint about Brookline. But at least now I've found Punjab Palace... cause Allston's close enough. Awesome food (including a whole page of vegetarian options), excellent service, random decor/entertainment -- basically, everything you could possibly want in an indian restaurant. Wonderful naan. Best mango lassi on *either* side of the river. I'll be back... as often as possible. read more

Punjab Palace was very good - reasonably priced, attentive service (water was always refilled). We had a party for 8 on a Friday nite. We all ordered different dishes so we could share. We started off w/ sampler appetizer plate and somosas. For the entrees you can choose "mild, medium, hot". I enjoyed the various dishes w/ lamb, chicken and spinach dish too. The Bollywood videos on the big screen were entertaining also. Very laid back, would come back and easy on the wallet. Most entrees were around $8 - 12. The Nan was a little bit on the thick side but good for sopping up the sauces with. read more

Yum... I still smell like curry! I ordered take out from here this week. Malai Kofta, Paneer Nan, and a Roti. I also tried a small, sweet lassi. Can I just say, AMAZING! The curry had just enough spice that I was mildly sweating, and the cheese was delicious. I was also blown away by the lassi, which was actually a perfect offset for the curry. My favourite part of the meal though was the Paneer nan, with spinach and cheese. They were piping hot and made to perfection. I love to eat with my hands, which I know is very unladylike. My mother would be horrified, but I don't feel that I have really enjoyed my curry unless my hands are stained. Punjab Palace lived up to this task! The only sad thing was that I didn't like the roti here. It just didn't taste very good and it was kind of rubbery. This looks like it is going to be my local curry house from now on! read more

This review is long overdue, but when I went to college in Boston this was my favorite restaurant in the city. Me and my friends would come for the lunch specials on weekends which were $10 and absolute feasts. I think Indian food can be weak in the US but this place absolutely kills it and at a great price All the dishes are incredibly flavorful. I love the sauces they bring out at the beginning with the thin crunchy bread. The red sauce with onions we devour every time. The naan comes fresh piping hot out of the oven. For main dishes I love the Madras (great citrus, spicy flavor), Tikka Masala (yes this is kind of the go-to Americanized Indian dish, but they make is so damn well here), I could name more but everything is fantastic The service here is impeccable. The servers are all great guys, extremely attentive and our water glasses are always filled This place is a Boston establishment and puts to shame other Indian food in the US read more

Superb. My palate was completely satisfied after leaving here. I had something with lamb, b/c I never get lamb meat other areas and it's tasty as all get out... my friend had the same dish with chicken. Both of us gobbled it up! I will say that I think their dishes are slightly on the spicy side. We both ordered our dishes "Medium" and if they had been any hotter I think I would have been uncomfortable with the amount of KICK. As it was, it was a little more than I was expecting, but not more than I could handle. There are interesting music videos or moves playing on the TVs, so it gives you something to watch/discuss as well. Very good, totally coming back here for lunch again. read more

In all honesty, I'd like to give this place 3.5 stars, but was feeling generous so I rounded up. We came here when it first opened, and then again last night, so I can say that it food and service were consistent. The food is very good, but nothing to write home about. Even though there are 3 decent Indian places within a stones throw of each other on Brighton Ave, they all are different enough to survive, which I guess is saying something. What really makes this place stand out is the service. The overall dining experience is top notch; the staff is worthy of 5 stars alone. Everyone is very friendly, the servers are very attentive and accommodating for various dietary needs. The dining area is very clean and modern (Bollywood music videos play on wall-mounted flat screen TVs) it's almost got an Indian bistro vibe, which sounds confusing until you've dined there. If you're up for a spicy Bollywood-infused evening in Allston, this is a great choice. read more

GREAT INDIAN FOOD! I ordered Chicken tikka Masala (I know, boring.. but I love it, so sue me?) last night for dinner.. and it was AMAZINGLY good. Perfectly spicy and the chicken was excellent and tender.. I wish there was more of it! The rice was cooked well, too. And, there was plenty of food. I think two people could have easily shared this entree with an app or something.. talk about a cheap dinner! The best part about the whole experience was the delivery service. It was SO quick! They told me 30-45 minutes on the phone and showed up in 30. Was really impressed and very happy with the overall experience. Definitely going to try dining there next time. read more

Whenever my boss calls 6pm meetings, we always take advantage of his well worn credit card and order Indian take-out from India Quality. Then I moved to Cleveland Circle, and the guy laughed at me when I asked if they delivered. Sad, I know. Imagine my elation when I found out that Punjab Palace was opened by the same people as IQ - AND they delivered to me. WOOT! In the spirit of full disclosure, I've never actually stepped foot in this restaurant, so I'm not allowed to give it 5 stars. But everytime I get the craving for some yummy Indian food, delivery from Punjab Palace always hits the spot. I'll also say that I'm not a connoiseur of Indian cuisine, so no guarantees on how authentic it is, but it's definitely a cut above places like Gourmet India and the Indian Cafe in Washington Square. All the basics are done pretty well - Palak Paneer, Aloo Gobhi, and Malai Kofta are all really tasty. Korma sauces are nice and creamy, madras is really fragrant, and vindaloo definitely has a kick. For those with a sweet tooth, try the Royal Naan (or Pashwari Naan) with honey, coconut, and raisins. The rice is super fragrant, which just makes things even tastier. I just tried Lamb Bhuna for the first time last week, and it was oh so savory and delicious! Prices aren't too bad - between 2 people at $20/per person we order 3 dishes and naan, then eat for days on the leftovers. So overall, I'll leave it with 4 stars, just because I don't know any better. :) read more

They get major points for naming their restaurant "Punjab Palace." How awesome is that?! The food is amazing. Very nice staff. When I go places for the first time, I like to ask the waiter what their favorite thing is and give that a try. When I asked our waiter, he proceeded to tell me the things that were popular. I said, oh, great, ok, but what's your favorite? Something that you eat a lot? He responded, Well, xyz is very popular. Hm. We liked the Indian music videos. V. cool. The bf and I enjoyed: vegetable samosas (lots of cinnamon, yum) mango lassi lamb vindaloo (which bf ordered spicy but wasn't as spicy as he/we hoped) saag paneer (my favorite in Boston!) I will absolutely be back! read more

This is the best Indian food I have ever had! My fiance and I had dinner here last weekend and we split the dinner for two (more like dinner for three!). We started off with coconut soup which was absolutely wonderful, then we had samosas, and our main course was the mixed grill. I highly recommend the garlic naan (be forewarned: you will smell of garlic for a solid 8 hours afterwards, but it is worth it!). Mixed grill was great, none of the meat was too dry. Next time I think I will stick with the chicken.. have never really been into lamb. Very clean establishment and really great service. Worth a second visit! read more

I've seen this restaurant touted as the best Indian in Boston and I definitely think it takes strides to meet that reputation. The service was pleasant, the food came fast and it was hot and tasty. The naan is out of this world, period, as is the coconut soup. We had the sample dinner for 2 and it was enough food for 4, so be warned! Our meal included goat curry which EVERYONE should try, theirs is a flavorful and rich dish! One caviat: We asked for spicy but got mild, and I've heard this from others, so if you really want to feel the burn you might want to be insistent with the waiter. read more