I was planning a non-date with the ex to see Slumdog Millionaire (second time for me - highly recommend!) and some good Indian food after. Yelped around, checked out websites, and decided upon on Punjab Palace. I wanted good Indian food and a nice setting. Many of the Indian restaurants in Central Square have good food but are often empty and the decor can be rundown and depressing.... Punjab Palace gets high marks for the setting. Marble tables, clean, the flat screen TV with the entertaining Bollywood videos. It was exactly what I was looking for. The food was okay; some good, nothing spectacular. The onion bhaji was good, the samosas were just okay - not fried to order and therefore a little lukewarm and doughy. The nan got high marks - fresh and tasty. We had chicken korma for one entree - there were too few cashews in it, and those that were had obviously been in the sauce a while - not crunchy at all. The baingan bhartha was good, with the smoky eggplant taste one expects. Can't really comment on the spice level - the ex doesn't like his Indian too spicy so I added some onion chutney to spice mine up, but that's no reflection on the restaurant. The rice was well-made. So will I go back again? Sometime, sure. Will I take my Indian friends when they come visit Boston? Eh - I'd probably ask around hoping to find a better restaurant. read more

This review is for takeout! We probably based our decision on naan prices and this seemed the cheapest, based off the menus available online. Ours was a pretty standard meal: two orders of garlic naan and an order of chicken tikka masala to share. All of that came out to 20 bucks, plus tax... not bad for a dinner for two (we ate more than our fill), plus they offered free delivery within 30 minutes! The only thing I probably could have done without was the person on the phone hesitantly trying to upsell me. Food wasn't the best ever, but better than average... next time, we'll probably order a spicier version... If you're used to spicy foods, the medium chicken tikka masala tastes pretty mild. read more

The best Indian food I've ever had! Good food, nice little place, good service, reasonable price! I had Lamb Malasa( I'm not sure if I had the right spelling), it was yummy, and I asked mild spicy, it was really spicy! lol My bf had chicken, it was delicious too! And the price is reasonable! I will definitely go back! read more

Reading the reviews posted here for this place, I must say that I'm quite surprised that they are so good. Maybe I went on a off night. I was in Boston for business recently, and was craving some indian food. After reading some reviews I thought I would give this place a try. Being from Toronto, where we get an exceptional variety of indian food, my expectations were quite high for this place. The decor was quite simple, the staff were quite friendly. But on to the food. The food was okay, apps were quite greasy, but what really stood out ( in a bad way) was the lamb kebab? Like how dry is dry? You could tell that this lamb was just warmed up and wasn't cooked fresh. It was dissappointing. I guess for Boston standards this places rocks!?! Maybe I came on an off night? Whatever it is, I gotta believe Boston has better choices for indian food. read more

Have only eaten here once so far. Everything was good, although I did feel pretty miserable afterwards. I love spicy Indian food, but my guts sometimes disagree. In the end, even though this restaurant is quite good, I will probably not go very often because Ariana nearby is amazing. read more

Fantastic place! Garlic naan, onion naan , vegetable samosas, vegetable pakoras, dal, lamb vindaloo, chicken tiki masala, chicken korma, get the tandoori mixed grill ! Best I've had ! Can't go wrong here! I've been to many Indian restaurants & my mom 'a from India so my opinion matters more than yours. read more

Punjab Palace - Chocolate ganache... Or Ganesh. ? Not sure - Indian Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Wonderful place, good service, delicious food. Not sure how authentic it is but I love their chicken masala and mango lassi. The naan is super fluffy and melts in your mouth! The only problem was that the wait was extremely long. I called to make a reservation and they told me that it wasn't necessary and to just go in. We got there and there was already a line. We waited 40 minutes to get our seats for 2. And then another 30 minutes to finally get our food. Then waited 15 minutes to get our check. This was on a Friday night and they had a lot of take out orders. We watched them finish their take out orders for people that came after us while we just sat waiting for our food. A few other tables also waited for a long time. The place was also really cold with people coming in and out and there was only a thin curtain to keep the cold out. Everything was really good except the wait. I would come back again but not during busy hours. read more

This is by far my favorite Indian take-out in the area. The only reason I'm giving it a 4 instead of a 5 is because I once tried to order dessert to go along with my dinner and it was terrible. But realistically, you can't expect an Indian restaurant to make killer tiramisu... We always get vegetable samosas, saag paneer, chicken tikka masala and naan. All of them are incredible, come with plenty of plenty of rice, and always arrive still hot. The prices are reasonable and they have never messed up an order. Definitely recommend this place if your looking for delicious, reliable Indian take-out! read more

This THE BEST Indian restaurant that I've ever tried. I am a total foodie and have been a food critic for some years already, and from all the indian I've tried this is by far the best place I've been to. Now every time we come to boston we have to have it. We had a mild chicken Korma and it was creamy and delicious, the meat was tender and falling apart just perfect. The Pashwari naan was sweet and moist just how it should be. The Papadums were crispy and had different spices in them that perfectly complimented the sauces. We ordered a Raita sauce on the side because it went perfectly with our Chicken Pakora appetizer. Everything was just so amazing, I highly recommend this place! read more

One of the best Indian restaurants in Boston. My girlfriend and I had the seafood masala last time and it was honestly the best curry I've ever had. The difference between Punjab's curry versus other indian restaurant in Boston is that there is no strong after taste of vinegar. Other indian restaurants in Boston would also add too much tomato for the tikka masala. Punjab's curry does not have a strong after taste, all the flavors go well together, and the curry also has a nice creamy texture. I've ordered the seafood masala, lamb curry, and chicken tikka masala. All were delicious. What's nice about Punjab is that there is usually no wait, especially Friday or Saturday evenings. The service is quick and prompt. However, when you order a curry you can wait anywhere from 20-30 minutes. This place does a lot of take out as well and on a busy night you could wait longer. read more

Very disappointed. The two lentil entrees I ordered were watery and there was hardly anything else in it. I ended up throwing it out to the tune of @ $26. The lamb saag is diluted with a yellow stuff so it is gooey and not rich in flavor with dark green spinach--also very little lamb in it. I got the grill mix. The chicken was good but the rest was gamey and tasted old. I spent over $250.xx I was charged a $70 tip!!! This wasn't in a restaurant--It was DELIVERY!! - There were no dishes to be washed !!! (Taxes were $17). What a scam --- that tip didn't show on the total when ordering. I asked for medium spice for some items and didn't get it. There is no pride or real quality in the food-- what a mistake!! read more

Went there for lunch today, not crowded at all (guess lots of people have been out of town for Christmas vacation already), very friendly staff. I ordered Chicken tikka masala and DH ordered a goat dish, we also ordered a garlic nan. They are from their lunch menu and I would say the portion is decent. We could not finish them and they all taste delicious! We brought our son with us and our waiter told me they can make the chicken tikka masala without chili although in the end I can still taste some spicy flavor in it, but I think my son (20 month old) like it as he did not complain and ate a lot. Guess he likes spicy food like I do! Their garlic nan has strong garlic flavor (not like some garlic nan I had before) but I like it! It is also inexpensive. read more

i'm just an ordinary guy who loves to try new food all the time. this place right here. it's like whoa!!! i went there for lunch for their buffet. i left happy and a full belly. my favorite food from there was their chicken marsala. omfg! that's all i have to say. thanks, godavari, for the great food. read more

Good not great food, nice ambiance, attentive staff. Punjab Palace checks off all of the necessities, but fails to wow. This would be good for a date, if the date already knew what Indian food tasted like. If you haven't had Indian food before, this doesn't leave a good impression read more

I have done both take out and eat in at this restaurant. Both were good experiences. The food is great and comes out quickly. It is nicely decorated, the food is tasty and the staff is very attentive and kind. What really stood out for me was that while we were waiting for our takeout food the staff brought us some complimentatry chai. I highly recommend this place! read more

Normally I can't stand restaurants that force you to watch large, blaring television sets while you eat--especially when they serve great food so you're forced to do the math: do you want to eat well or eat in peace. But the nonstop South Asian music videos playing at Punjab Palace work in tandem with their excellent food to create a highly pleasurable sensory overload. And now that they serve beer and wine, you can get a little buzz on and take the while experience one step higher. I haven't had a bad lamb, veggie, or chicken dish here yet and I've had several of each. The samosas, nan, and paratha are all great, and so are the onion chutney and mint sauce (I'm sure the tamarind sauce is fine, but I've never been a huge fan). What makes it all so good is that everything is very fresh and is seasoned in a nicely balanced way. Finding this place has been a relief because now, apart from my occasional Indian-Chinese fix from India Dhaba, I know where to go when I get a South Asian hankering. read more

I don't particularly like writing very detailed and long restaurant reviews. I enjoy a no frills approach to reviewing restaurants. I like eating out, I love eating on the cheap, and the spicier the food is the better. So because Punjab Palace filled all those desires, I rate it highly. This is a great Indian restaurant for a lunch date in the Allston area. The lunch specials are around 7 dollars each, and they feature both meat, fish and vegetarian dishes. Better yet, two people can eat lunch for under 30 dollars here. Also, the food especially spicey. The garlic naan had bits of garlic cooked right into the dough which really made the seemingly average naan stand out. I was delightedly surprised by how flavorful everything was here. read more

It was alright food (I had the vegetarian curry). I enjoyed it but my mind was not blown. The scenery and ambiance of the interior is charming. The staff is very patience and understanding, which, when you go out with my roommate and all her dietary issues, is a plus. My house went out here for a roomie's birthday. It was a pleasant surprise when the end of the meal featured a honey cake for the birthday girl. read more

I went here on 9-15-09 with about 10 people. Not everyone was on time, since the restaurant was empty when we arrived (It is a small restaurnt) and I had made reservations for 10 people, the staff was friendly and courteous but at some moments they seemed a little snobby. But it wasn't too obvious. I think their TV (showing mostly Indian Music Vidoes) is a little bit too loud given the space of the restaurant is so small. Literally half of the people enjoyed their food and half didn't. I didn't. I do not know what drove me to order Saag Paneer, but the paneer was chewy and the "medium" spice level was non existent. The others ordere Veg. Jalfrezi and didn't enjoy it. However, people did enjoy the lamb dishes which were my recommendation to my friends. I would prob. check out this place again. My entree + sparkling water cost about $14 which I didn't think it was over the top. However, I was QUITE disappointed with the fact that 10 people ordered 10 entrees and they didn't supply sufficient amount of rice and then charged our party for "ordering extra rice." read more

This is my favorite place for Indian food that I've tried/found in boston. The portions are large and prices are competitive to other places I've had. Sometimes I'm not into paying as much as it asks, but I always justify it because it's so good. Def recommend the Chicken Korma and Tikki masala. Their nann is wicked awesome too. What's also great is that it delivers and it's always hot when I get it and still tastes as good as when I've actually eaten there. read more

Dine-in is great - food is always delicious and fresh, and they're unlikely to mess up your order. But every time we order take-out, the food is either sub-par, and more likely than not, they'll mess your order up. I want to love Punjab Palace, but they really need to get their take-out and delivery organization in order. And when you call to tell them they gave you the wrong things, they'll say "oh, what's your name? ok, next time you get it for free." They won't refund you for giving you something you can't eat, and when you re-order to get your freebie, they'll screw it up AGAIN. read more

Friends and I went here after some googling and yelping for some good Indian places in Boston. We were there on a quiet Monday afternoon (it had just started to snow, and break was starting for most colleges in the area). The portions are deceptive in their size (as I find with most Asian cuisine) - they look small but they are quiet filling. I would have liked to know that the rice was unlimited (they served it in one plate for our table, and we weren't sure if that was it or not and felt shy about asking), though it didn't really matter because we ended up having a little left over. We also ordered naan which was fresh and soft and perfect. I love that they serve coffee/tea (your choice) at the end of your meal for lunch. As for the setting, I think it's worth it to mention that it doesn't seem convenient for groups greater than 4 people. read more

This place is fantastic. I love Indian food and Punjab Palace does it right. Highly recommend the Mixed Platter appetizer. Also, the Naan is great. The Bollywood music videos playing on the TV are a nice touch. I have no doubt this will be a restaurant I frequent. read more

My favorite Indian (so far) in the Boston area! Haven't had a bad dish yet. Veggy samosas are yummy and lamb korma is almost perfect. I like to ask for it medium-hot because a little sweating while you eat is only natural! As for waiter service, they are very helpful, attentive and quick - which is hard to find at most local Indian joints. read more

Indian food is one of my favorite things to eat in this entire world, so it seems fitting that this would be the first place I review. I found Punjab Palace on GrubHub at some point last year and it since has become my official go to delivery meal. I can't speak to the actual restaurant itself given that I've never even seen it, so this review is just about the delivery. It always arrives quickly, often times a good thirty minutes before the delivery estimate. I'm pretty sure their delivery guy knows me by name at this point. I stick a pretty standard Indian fare, garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, and basmati rice. The chicken tikka masala is always amazing, just the right amount of spice and the chicken is always white meat. The basmati rice is great. Sometimes the garlic naan can be a little doughy on the inside, but if I'm being totally honest I kind of like it that way. There's always more than enough for me to make two complete meals out of one order, so be prepared for leftovers! read more

I liked this place. Its nice inside, the wait staff is friendly. The food comes quick, service was great. The food was really good, we had the naan sampler, the chicken tiki masala and saag paneer. all were great, i would avoid the onion naan next time but I am not a huge red onion fan. i would get everything else again, and the chutneys they serve are great too. would go back, a nice indian place in the area and they also have the best reviews. read more

Coming from Australia, I've had a really hard time finding good Indian food which matches up to the quality back home. But I think I have. We got delivery last night, and ordered the dinner for 2. The coconut soup wasn't to my taste, but I wanted to try something new. I'm sure it was a good one, I just didn't like it. The samosas were great - the filling was the perfect consistency. The naan had a beautiful smoky flavor to it. Amazing. But the tandoori. Incredible. I nearly choked when I breathed in some of the oil, but that's only because I wasn't expecting an actual spice. But it was perfect. I can't fault them on it at all. We'll definitely be making this one our new regular! read more

Had the Lamb Vindaloo. It was awesome. Any of the briyani rice is to die for. Yum O! Cute service too! read more

Excellent take out Indian. I've been working my way through they're menu for a few weeks. I have not been disappointed. Their garlic naan is a garlic lovers orgasm! Only reason for 4 out of 5 is no mater how hot I request my food it is always on the shy side. A seemingly common trait for Indian food ordered by non Indian consumers. Give me the heat!!! read more

As an Eat24 delivery customer, the only thing stopping me from ordering more regularly (and a 5 star review) is the delivery is always delayed. I've waited over 1.5h for a delivery that was projected to be 45m. Otherwise, the food is fragrant, rich and delicious with a reasonable price point for the quality. Expect spicy if you ask for "hot" especially on the vindaloo! FYI, the delivery menu isn't clear on this, but all the entrees come with rice so you don't need to get any extra on the side. read more

Delivered reasonably quick, despite the estimate being long. Packaged excellently and most importantly delicious, hot and fresh. I ordered samosas, naan and chicken tikka masala. All very delicious. read more

Always get this on Uber Eats or for delivery. Always so good and filling. Chicken Paneer Tikka is enough to last me 2-3 meals!

I went with my family from london and the taste was incredibl. i couldn't believe it. Its the best indian resturant I have tried in Germany. I would definitely recommend as the every single dish taste absolutely amazing. More specifically the garlic naan and bitter chicken was deliciou. very proud of the owner as he did an amazing job and cannot wait for the official opening read more

When an item Rice is said to be plain that is what it is expected. I ordered several items including extra plain rice and when I received it it was not plain basmati rice it had some items that looked like carrots in which my child is very allergic to and I have never seen in PLAIN RICE. When I called the restaurant to try and get an explanation I was spoken over and then hung up on. read more

I am SOOO going back here as soon as possible... Seriously, this is one of those places that you only WISH you could find- and once you do find it, you can't believe you found it because it's so awesome. Yeah- Yesterday me and my GF were doing a "Best of Yelp" tour around Boston. We were in the mood for Indian, and Punjab showed up as one of the top hits. I'm glad it did... While finding and paying for parking in this area might be rough, it's worth it in the end... Inside Punjab you'll find a very well kept, modern, and friendly atmosphere... The waiter I had was VERY attentive and filled my water at least 5-6 times lol... The kitchen line looked very sharp, and very clean... Cloth Napkins, too! How classy lol... The Food was very good. From the several curries I tried, to the naan, pasta, finger foods and white rice- everything tasted outstanding. Nothing was too spicy for little old white guy me, and everything was full of flavor. The price tag seems a bit steep for lunch, but when you factor in the quality of the food you're getting, it seems about fair. Near the end, I had a chance to speak with the host. He told me how they offer different dishes everyday and he appreciated us stopping by! Kindness and good customer service go a long way, and i figured I'd spread the love over here to Yelp! 5 Stars, I will be back, soon! read more

Revisited our favorite Indian restaurant last night, and I just had to try something new: the Vegetable Jalfrezi. It was perfect: delicious sauce with fresh, flavorful vegetables, and the perfect amount of heat. The food here is amazing, the wait staff are friendly, attentive, and helpful, and the location is incredible. read more

The block of restaurants on Brighton Ave between Harvard and Linden do not disappoint! I had lunch at Punjab Palace with 2 friends today and was amazed with the quality of food at such a cheap price! We got the Vegetarian Platter appetizer to share, which included vegetable pakora (veggie fritters), samosas, and 2 other appetizers that I couldn't decipher what they were. Everything was delicious! We also shared an order of regular Naan, which was warm, fluffy, and perfect for soaking up excess sauce in our entrées. I got the Chicken Tikka Masala (I know, boring, but I was craving it) and really enjoyed it. Honestly, the best part of the meal was this red chutney/salsa that your server will automatically place on the table. We put it on almost everything! We were so close to asking our server if they sold jars of it separately. Anyway, this place fell right into our college student budgets. This huge lunch - app platter, naan, and 3 entrées - came out to $13.50 each for 3 people including tip!!! I have a feeling I'll be getting take-out here often. read more

As a former resident of Kenmore Square, I thought that the idea of an Indian restaurant even competing with India Quality was preposterous. Yet, it was oddly poetic that the restaurant to surpass it was owned by the same person. Punjab Palace has the same incredible food as India Quality, but it surpasses it in the ambiance and delivery options. Much of the menu is actually identical - I ordered my usual go-to items (chana masala and baingan bhartha) and was pleasantly surprised to have it be the same recipe. The only item that I was devastated to not see on the menu was the broccoli naan that I usually order at IQ - yes, I know, it might not be an authentic Indian item, but I love it all the same. PLEASE bring it to PP!!! Another amazing aspect of Punjab Palace was the the facility AND restrooms were immaculately clean (IQ is a bit more dodgy). For the holidays, PP was lit with adorable snowflakes and holiday decorations. It made it feel warm and inviting. The ambiance is also slightly less formal than IQ - there is a tv playing Indian music videos and you don't need to be as nervous about minding your manners. The slightly more casual atmosphere allows you to feel more relaxed. The service is also fantastic - all of the waitstaff is extremely attentive. Don't forget that the delivery option is a huge advantage for PP. Parking can be difficult in the city, so it is great to be able to have it delivered. Thank you Punjab Palace for a great experience! I will definitely be returning here soon. read more

It's a crime that I haven't rated these guys yet... I moved here over the summer and since finding this place have eaten here ~once per week. The food is consistently amazing, the staff is really nice and attentive (they know us by now). We've brought the inlaws, you name it, everyone can find something on the menu. My favorite is the chana masala. This place is seriously a treat. read more

My boyfriend and I wanted to try something new because we were so tired of having pizza all the time so we decided to drop by Punjab Palace. We were going to go to BonChon but then found out when we got there that they don't do lunch on weekends.. (what restaurant does that?! -_-) Anyway, we made it in time for lunch and we both ordered the chicken tikki masala with roti on the side. Before you get your meal, you're given a free appetizer. It's kind of like a large circular cracker that's paired with some veggies in a dish and 4 different sauces you can try it with. It was pretty good! The service is GREAT. When we walked in they smiled very brightly at us and seated us right away, our waiter kept refilling our glasses of water and was very quick when we needed something. LETS TALK ABOUT THE FOOD SHALL WE. The chicken tikki masala was VERY creamy and delicious. The chicken was tender and the food was nice and hot. Paired with the rice, it made a great meal. I was very full just half way through our lunch. The roti was alright, I wouldn't rave about it! I got better roti at a food court shop in Prudential.. But definitely this is a must try! read more