I ordered lamb kamora , chicken curry with a mango lassi two days ago and what I thought was great food turned out to make me sick to my stomach. I discovered a large roach in my sauce of lamb kamora ... I'm externally disgusted by this and will never never order from here again.. read more

Punjab Palace is one of my favorite Indian restaurants in the Boston area (and definitely in Allston), my other number one being India Quality in Kenmore. It's my go-to for ordering Indian delivery and takeout. Food is always delivered fast and hot, and portions are generous. My favorites are the Saag Paneer and Paneer Makhani, accompanied by bunches of naan (the Aloo Naan is to die for). This place is great about accommodating your spice levels - I like my stuff super spicy and they oblige with a lotta heat, while my boyfriend likes his way milder. Either way we order it, it's always packed with flavor. read more

Came for dinner Saturday night and it was fairly busy! We ordered lamb korma, and a chicken dish, as well as a couple different breads. We really enjoyed everything we got and are pumped that they deliver! Definitely going to be a staple! Atmosphere is casual and service was great (food was spicy and I drank a LOT of water, they constantly refilled me)! Ps: I also think it's really endearing that the owners have copies of articles about them to distribute. I love that they seem to take pride in their business. read more

I'll second the many positive reviews on Yelp about Punjab Palace. We stumbled in one cold dark night when we discovered that the Indian spot in the Super 88 had shut down for the holidays -- and sure enough, it was fate, steering us toward what has to be the best navratan korma in the city. Now we're hooked. I've heard a rumor that this is the sister restaurant of India Quality, which is usually mobbed - so if you're looking to beat the crowds, this spot is a great alternative to the crazy scene at IQ in Kenmore (also, IQ's korma kind of sucks in comparison). It's also a nice spot to grab dinner before an ear-splitting Allston rock show. It was fairly full tonight when we came in to pick up our takeout, but on weeknights, it's calm -- except for the aforementioned Bollywood videos, which are cranked to max volume. Due to the more relaxed atmosphere here, the servers are also accordingly more attentive, which is nice, since if you're planning on ordering anything "spicy" (they're not kidding), you're going to need someone keeping a close eye on your water glass. read more

The place continues to serve great food with a smile. I think they know me as "the girl who like onion chutney". They take my order for a small container of onion chutney and when i come in they comment "ahhh you love onion chutney." How can I not? It does with everthing, even on eggs and english muffins. While I stick to my favorites here I have recently tried the chicken mushroom which was very good. Plenty of chicken and mushroom in a flavorful curry sauce. This is not the kind of place that hides the chicken/shrimp in a pile of veggies. All of the naans are great but a new favorite is paneer naan. Cheese stuffed naan is great to cool off your mouth but also so great to use to finish off the sauces on your plate. read more

I've eaten a lot of indian food in this city - and this one ranks way up there for goodness! Menu is HUGE which i love - the waitstaff was super nice and helpful as well. Drink menu is good. We ordered the Chicken Curry, Chicken Tikka Marsala and Chicken Jalfrezi ( first time ordering this and loved it!) and garlic naan which i'm now dreaming about. Overall - i can't wait to go back. read more

I've gotten delivery from Punjab Palace a few times before dining in, but I can say that both experiences are great! Delivery is always faster than Grub Hub tells me it is going to be, usually by 15 minutes or more! The food always arrives hot and there is plenty to go around for just two people. (We usually order two dishes and one order of rice and we have leftovers afterwards.) Dining in is nice. Though I've never been on a weekend, during the week at 7pm it was nearly empty! We were greeted immediately and although our waiter was a low-talker, he was very nice. This time we got garlic naan, my boyfriend got some kind of Indian beer, and I got masala chai. This plus our meal was fantastic and served at just the right pace. The look of the place is really nice and they have a TV playing an Indian music video channel. One downside to the location is that there is no off-street parking and the delivery guys and some patrons double-park. Even a woman who came in to pick up an order was double-parked for about 15 minutes while people were trying to get their trapped car out! It's a busy road, so parking may be hard to find on busy nights. The restaurant was also pretty cold. I also wish they had more than 3 levels of spiciness for their dishes; I like when Indian restaurants have 1-10 or 1-8 ratings, not just mild-medium-hot. The hot was just right for me, but if I could bump it down a teenie notch it'd be even better. This isn't the best Indian I've ever eaten, but it's damn close! read more

I love me some Indian food. Be it lamb, radioactive red looking goat or some good ol paneer. This place is really the best value in Boston. The amount of food is substantial and surprisingly, the beer list, yes the beer list offers stuff that I have not seen anywhere else in Boston. I'm still eating leftovers from this place. From the service to the oh so deliciously spicy morsels, I'm a tiny bit more hooked than I usually am after a single visit. More please. read more

So was a little excited the first time around. And at 3 more runs at this place, I'm a little more level-headed. I still think it's the best Indian food I've had in Boston, but I'm pretty offended by the prices. $13/dish, really?? I ordered the garlic naan and the garlic was stuffed, the naan was really thick and chewy. I hated it. The bengan bharta is decent, though I ate chunks of ginger and green bell peppers. Punjab! You need to fix that! I knew this place was too good to be true. read more

My boyfriend and I love their food. Especially their rice and curry. The low star rating is because of their obvious discrimination against me being a girl (or maybe because we're interracial couple?). Both times, they treated me like I had no right to speak. When I asked a question, the waiter would turn to look at my boyfriend. When I asked again, he again would glance at me, hesitate, then look back at my boyfriend who would then have to ask the same question again. Similarly with my order, when I told them what I wanted, they look at my boyfriend and repeated my order to him as if they were asking him for approval. All clarifications, answers, order repeats, were CLEARLY directly at my boyfriend as if I didn't exist. I refuse to step into this restaurant anymore, but will happily order take out. Their food and delivery service are still good enough. read more

Our absolute favorite takeout. Tons of vegan and vegetarian options! Always order an entree, bread basket, and samosas for a perfect takeout night. read more

Punjab Palace provided my first experience with Indian food and I was NOT disappointed. BF and I decided to check this place out shortly after it opened because we were feeling adventurous, but it was right down the street from my apartment. It wasn't crowded, and smelled delicious. We were seated immediately and the service was impeccable. Being Indian newbies, we had no idea what to order. Our waiter was extremely informative and helped us pick delicious dishes. And he never seemed annoyed by our endless questions. We had vegetable samosas and naan, both of which were absolutely yummy. I ordered chicken tikka masala, cause I wasn't feeling TOO adventurous and I don't remember what the boyfriend ordered, but it was lamb and he LOVED it. I'd like to take half a star off for not serving alcohol, but I can't and dammit, Punjab deserves to be rounded up. read more

SO glad my friends and I decided to come eat here! It's ALWAYS a good sign when there is a dining room full of people. We were waiting for a friend, but the waiters didnt mind. Gave us a chance to catch up on each others lives and look over the menu. Everything looked so good and I have a super soft spot for curry. I wasn't all that hungry before we sat down, but as we waited and the delicious curry fumes consumed me, I NEEDED to order an appetizer. We chose the Aloo Tikki. Super tasty and had a nice spicy kick. Next time, I really want to try their samosa. we each got an entree to share. Aloo Chole, Bhindi Masala, and Shahi Paneer Makhani (I think) this all came with a side of rice and we ordered one roti. let me just say, the portions are a good size and we had leftovers. Everything was very tasty and I will definately think of this place when I'm in the mood for Indian cuisine. can't believe I've walked by this place so many times and I've only stopped in once. Surely, it won't be my last :) read more

I was looking for a cheaper but still tasty alternative to my go-to Indian restaurants, and Yelp took me here... unfortunately I think it's also sent me back. Why are the curries so runny? Though the paneer and the chicken were cooked well, but the curries were very soupy. I was similarly disappointed in the rice, which looked better than it tasted. It didn't have any fragrance or flavor, and was a little too hard to really soak up any curry. The mild was a little too mild. The garlic naan was OK, and a single order is enough for two. The service was attentive. It's a super sunny, super casual dining experience. While this place might be good if you're looking for cheap Indian takeout, it might be worth splurging a little more. read more

So 1.5 years and many meals at other Indian restaurants later.. I have to say that Punjab is one of my favorites. Great food, service and atmosphere. I see that many people have had some negative experiences with delivery but I've dined here atleast 7-10x over the last 3 years and have had consistently good experiences. Love the saag, tikka masala, vindaloo and the garlic naan! read more

I ordered chicken tikka masala with garlic naan (as usual). The naan was super soggy, but I think that's because it was in the tin foil for too long. I got a delivery order from Allston to Mission Hill. That probably explains why. Otherwise, their chicken tikka masala was on point and wasn't too spicy. Like Kelsey said, I would not recommend delivery. It took too long. (To the point where I thought my food wasn't going to come.) Luckily the food was good, so it made up for it. read more

The Malai Kofta is delicious! It is these mini 3-inch football dumplings made of cheese and bread with spices (like dense matzah balls in texture), immersed in a creamy masala-like sauce. This may be my new favorite dish at this place. I also think I'm addicted to their onion chutney--great with rice! read more

Chicken Masala with Nan is really good! Looks nice in the place and quick and pleasant delivery too! One of my go-to spots! No complaints.

I had ordered food from here. The appetizer plate was good. The chicken was tender and juicy. I also ordered goat curry. It was just awesome. It was spicy and the goat meat was very tender. The service is bit slow (It took me an hour to get the food, ordered through delivery.com) read more

I love this place. From the first time I tried this place, I was hooked. The food is fresh, the service is great! I have tried other Indian restaurants and no one can match up with this place. It's so good, that I travel all the way from BRAINTREE, MA just to have it!! Lol read more

The good part- Good alu paratha and bhel puri. Their chicken biryani is awesome. And saag paneer. The bad part- Unfortunately the food from here did not sit well with my stomach. I ordered Malai kofta and shahi paneer and both were very red/crimson in color (not too spicy, so I am assuming it's tons of food color). For an indian restaurant it's very reasonably price.. you get what you pay for I guess! read more

I've had Indian food a couple of times before, but nothing like Punjab Palace...it was excellent! I ordered the Chicken Tikkia Masala which was delicious! It had just the right amount of kick to it. The Paneer Nan was also really good. They give you just the right amount of food so that you don't need a doggie bag but leave there feeling a 'good full.' The music videos that played on the flat screen, along with the waitstaff gave Punjab Palace a great atmosphere. I'll definitely be going back! read more

Excellent Indian food. Some of the best I've had, and it would get 5 stars: IF I had never lived in the UK. Living over there I got spoiled by how good the Indian food was. With that said, this is some of the best Indian I've had in the States. I always get the Chicken Vindaloo, extra spicy, when I go for Indian. This was very flavorful, but not as spicy as I had hoped for. Still, it was delicious and I slurped up every last bit of it, and polished the plate using my awesome cheese naan. My fiance had the obligatory Chicken Tikka Masala. She said it was amazing, although I did not try any. Each dish was served with rice, which I have found rare in Indian restaurants (you usually need to pay for it!). The waiter was attentive, but not particularly friendly. The atmosphere was a bit bland, but the TV on the wall with Indian music videos made up for it. I hate trying to find parking though, but that's the case with anywhere in the city. I will most certainly be going back at some point, though. read more

My roommate and I order food from Punjab Palace to be delivered (usually via MixMenu.com) whenever we think we've waited long enough since the last time. We've found some dishes there that are SO GOOD that its difficult not to keep stuffing yourself even after you're full. For me, the aloo matar. For her, the chicken tikka masala. For the boyfriend, if he's around, the lamb saag. For all, the veggie spinach pakora things and the naan bread basket. The naan is top notch, and not surprising, my favorite is the naan with the peas and spinach baked into it. So its somewhat expensive, but if you pace yourself there's plenty of leftovers. And they have a $7 lunch deal that is very affordable. The non-stop Indian dance music can be overly exhilarating though. read more

After being served unwashed spinach in my saag paneer at Curry House (straight up nasty), I've been on the lookout for a new local takeout/delivery Indian place. Once I found out that Punjab Palace was somehow related to India Quality, I was sold, and ordered a Friday night delivery through Seamless to check it out. Verdict: definitely my new go-to. My chicken coconut korma was flavorful and full of real white meat chicken, the boy's goat vindaloo was rightly very spicy and tasty, the basmati rice was plentiful, the peswari naan delicious, and the samosas nicely spiced. Aside from the quality, I was really happy with both the prices and the quantity of food too... my $12.95 korma yielded me two meals, and Punjab only charges $1 for delivery with $15 minimum food order. Further, the delivery was really quick; estimated delivery was 45-60 minutes, but it was at our doorstep piping hot in about 15. A great choice for local Indian. UPDATE: the korma is also awesome (golden raisins and almond slices?! delicious!). read more

This is our typical go-to for Indian curry delivery. We usually get the lamb vindaloo and an order of naan and papadum. Always solid, always tasty. Its the best vindaloo I've found so far in the area; just the perfect amount of heat. They also have better prices than most other places. The tamarind sauce is reeeeally good too but sometimes they forget to pack it so I always ask for it. Delivery is pretty quick and drivers are always nice. I will continue ordering here for sure. read more

Truly terrible delivery. I ordered the lamb coconut korma (medium), an aloo naan and a cherry naan- all were bland and flavorless. The lamb had no spice at all, the aloo naan was burned black, and if either of the naan had any filling at all, you could have fooled me. Update: I tried again, after the kind response posted to my original review, but the food was no better. The stuffed naan was burned on the outside and so thin, it's a wonder it could be considered to have a filling at all, and my paneer was super bland (to the point I wondered if they'd even added salt). Worse, the delivery guy called me and made me meet his car in the street so that he didn't actually have to stop. read more

Excellent food! Quick delivery even an hour before closing! Food piping hot. My new Indian Food Fave!

This little gem is a real treat in Allston. In a part of Boston where I have come to expect poor service and generally kind of gritty establishments, this new Indian joint is clean, speedy, way over-staffed, and comfortable without being cramped. They certainly pack you in with other diners, but no complaints--especially not when you're distracted by the giant bigscreen playing the trippy-as-hell Indian music videos that I never knew I adored so much. The variety is excellent--I've tried chicken and vegetarian stuff from the menu--and delicious. My only beef? (No pun) No wine list--or alcohol in general. Maybe this is a license thing, and it's coming soon, but it's a notable absence. read more

Solid Food. Tasty sauces. Andes mints with your check. I too have to give it up to the Music Videos. You can't help but watch the TV. For that same reason, it's not a great place to try to carry on a quiet conversation. read more

Extremely tasty Indian food, at an amazing prize and in quite a lovely environment. I will definitely be taking friends here in the near future. My friend and I started by splitting an order of samosas and paneer pakora; these were the only two dishes that didn't impress me. The samosa were a bit soggy and rather bland, and the paneer pakora was dry and crumbly. Things picked up, though, when our chicken tikka masala and chicken tikka saag got to the table. I've eaten chicken tikka masala all over the US and found the tikka masala at Punjab Palace to be among the best: just the right amount of creaminess, and very subtle spicing. And the chicken tikka saag was absolutely out of this world. Delicate layered flavors, perfectly cooked spinach, a curious hint of sweetness -- no matter how many bites I took, the surprise and delight of the dish never diminished. The garlic naan was also most singularly toothsome, but positively SEETHING with butter, so consider yourself warned. The dishes came out in good time: everything was obviously cooked to order, and came out still sizzling. Service was also very prompt. Another thing I appreciated: my friend and I ordered Diet Cokes, but when I saw the proprietor pouring the sodas out of a two-liter bottle, I tried to cancel my soda order (I'm a carbonation freak and can't stand even slightly flat soda), but instead he gave me a can. Just a little thing, and obviously to be expected considering sodas were $1.50, but I was happy with how pleasantly he responded to my slightly eccentric request. For $15.00 each, my friend and I were so friggin' full that we felt drunk afterwards. You could easily get two meals out of it. Or one long, leisurely meal, spent enjoying the absurd and delightful Bollywood music videos playing on the flatscreen! Bliss. read more

First things first: phenomenal service. Seriously, these guys take care of you. Don't let the prices fool you, this place isn't your run-of-the-mill Indian restaurant dolling out average Chicken Tikka Masala. It's a cut above in both service and food quality. It's easy to get to by the T (maybe a 5 minute walk from Harvard Ave stop). The naan is excellent, better than any other place I've had it. The tikka masala sauce is rich, aromatic, and deep in flavor. They clearly use high quality meats. One complaint is that the tandoori items can get dry, especially the chicken, and they are served on a bed of onions and nothing else. Some rice or another type of veggie would have been appreciated. Something else of note: the beer is pretty cheap. $3.50-3.75 for almost every beer on the (limited) menu. A quality hoppy beer, like a Sierra Nevada, accompanies almost every spicy, earthy dish you'll get here. The low cost beer goes with the low cost food. Seriously, if you're a local college student and love Indian food, this place is a go-to. I know it is for me. read more

I think it's about time I wrote a review for Punjab Palace, as it has been my go-to Indian take-out place for the past couple months. I have some mixed feelings about Punjab Palace, but any bad feelings are strongly outweighed by the good feelings, hence the 4 stars. Let's start with the good. No, more like awesome. Punjab Palace makes fantastic vegetarian dishes. My favorite thing to order is the Aloo Palak (spinach and potatoes over a bed of rice), medium spicy. And trust me, medium spicy is not for wimps! I also really really love the Vegetable Pakora appetizer (fried vegetable fritters) and the 2 sauces they give you to dip them in! SO GOOD. This place deserves the 4 stars for these 2 dishes alone. On to the not so good. The naan is disappointing! I LOVE naan, so I was super disappointed when I ordered some from Punjab Palace and it just didn't taste right, maybe a little dry. booo. Also, their meat dishes are just not as good as their veggie dishes. Another yelper mentioned the quality of the meat isn't top notch, and I have to agree that when I ordered a chicken dish there it wasn't as tender as I had hoped. Alas, Punjab Palace still gets 4 stars from me, and will continue to be my favorite place to get Indian takeout. (Also deliver is super quick, I have never waited over 35 mins, and is FREE). read more

Love coming here for the lunch special. So far, I've had the chicken vindaloo, chicken korma, and chicken tikka masala. All delicious and filling. Plus, I find those 3 chutney flavors they have at every Indian restaurant are always the best here. Never any complaints or regrets choosing this place. read more

I had a very large order (6 dishes plus naan) for a work luncheon at noon. I expected the food to be delivered at 12:15pm (since they open at 11:30am and it typically takes 45-60 minutes), but the food arrived shortly after 11:30am! The food itself was hot and delicious. We order two hot dishes (chicken curry and lamb vindaloo) which had some heat, but not as much as we expected. All in all, a lot of happy coworkers! read more

Chicken tikka masala is always on point. I've had pretty much all of their naans and my favorite is the PASHWARI HONEY ONE SOOO JUICY AND DELICIOUS! The cherry one is good too, but I barely tasted the honey so I asked for some on the side which they generously gave me :) love all of their vegetarian dishes and the lamb ones as well and they are always kind, respectful and attentive :) read more

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Alright! I am surprised with the good review of this restaurant and decided to give it a try. But it definitely did not seem like the ratings. Furthermore, the food I've had better experience in Boston. The Food Both food came at the same time. We ordered chicken tikka for appetizers. It was okay, a little bit dry on the surface since it is claimed to be oven cooked. It's not bad but it was okay. We had the lamb biryani rice. The food was good at the first bite, the lamb was in good portion and size. It was good but then after a couple of bites, I realized the food was not even sizzling hot in the first place and the plate was not slightly hot as well. Then I thought to myself this must be just a microwave food or something. I looked closely to the lamb and the surface is dry and seemed like it is been reheated. I was just not impressed when I looked closely. So we decided not to get any dessert after what I have just seen. Atmosphere The place is medium size could use a bit of lighting but other than that is good. Service Service was very friendly. Overall Experience I don't think I would come back again, given that I know there is a better Indian restaurant out there in Boston. But maybe I chose the wrong food because from what I have seen people were ordering the curry menu like chicken tikka massala. Regardless, the microwave is not acceptable. read more

I love this place! I ordered from it via Uber Eats all the time and recently dined in for the first time, during which the staff was incredibly nice & attentive. The food quality is perfect every time. read more

Honestly the best place I've been to! After the Indian place closed down in my hometown I'd been on the hunt for the perfect place to go to. For the last 3 years, I've been coming here as a regular, and am even more excited now that I go to school in the area. Every single time is amazing, with great service and even better food! My personal favorites (as I think are others) are the chicken tikka masala, their samosas, and the baingan bartha! read more

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Easily the best Indian food I have eaten in the Boston area. They have a cute but tiny location in Allston. Call ahead if you have a party of four especially on the weekend. But once you get seated the food is delicious from the chaat to the tandoori chicken to all the entrees. They also have a large tv playing Hindi music videos. That might sound like a distraction but it adds to the atmosphere without being overwhelming even though it will draw your attention several times throughout your dinner. read more