This place has the honor of being the first restaurant where I dined out upon moving to Boston, and the memory is a fond one. Very polite and pleasant service, delicious food. The menu is standard for Indian restaurants in the US (ie, you'll have an easy time ordering) and the naan is especially good. There is a screen playing Bollywood music videos, and it is loud, and I get so annoyed when people complain about it. God forbid your cultural norms be upset for five minutes. Every surrounding bar & grill blasts the Celtics and Red Sox games at full volume on eight screens whether I want to watch it or not. If watching awesome music videos where all the men are wearing flowing white shirts over their chiseled abs and all the women have it going on in the hips area in a major way really bothers you, don't come here. Did I just out myself as bisexual in a Yelp review? Yes, yes I did. Back to the Punjab Palace: I have eaten here a few times since arriving in Boston and every time the food was great and the service prompt. Portion size is on the large side so be prepared to get stuffed or take some home. read more

I have been here quite a few times. The taste is really good, I wouldn't say "out of the world". The waiters served on time even when the restaurant was full(given they've less than 10 tables, I guess) and some were waiting for a seat. This is one of the tasteful indian placed priced just right. I have never felt anything bad about this place. I'll change my verdict if I ever come across one. read more

Food was excellent!!! This was my first time ever ordering Indian food and I can sure say I had a great first experience. I will definitely be ordering again very soon. read more

Best Indian food in Boston! We ordered take out, it was great! I would recommend it to anyone.

I ordered for delivery However I have been to the restaurant before and the service is just as good. I Got The Tofu Jalfrezi which was excellent . Hot and spicy to order . . for me it could have been spicier or for others who like it much hotter , however it was good all same . My Veggie Pakora's were still warm and tasted great I am sorry that I did not pick up my phone it was downstairs charging . Keep up the great work! I Love this food . Yum . I did not even have to go outside my house and have to deal with people to have Good Indian food That is one of those things Great about Boston . The Best selection of Indian food In the country In my Opinion . The Mango Chutny is Super sweet but so damn good . THANKS !!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO This Place is probably one of the best In Allston ROCK ON WITH 20 SOCKS ON !!!!!! read more

We have ordered from Punjab many times but we had stopped ordering the Chicken Tikka appetizer as the chicken was offer very dry. However, we ordered it last night and it was fantastic! Flavorful, juicy, perfect! Thank you! read more

I generally enjoy most Indian food and am not at all picky, but this was by the blandest I've ever had. I ordered delivery via grubhub. The food was 30 minutes late and the delivery guy impatiently called me twice on after I had confirmed I was on my way down the stairs to meet him. The food was cold and the portions were small. I highly recommend getting food from India Quality Restaurant instead. read more

Ordered takeout and it arrived on time, hot, and delicious. Tons of vegetarian options. Will order again.

We have been to this place about 5 times and have ordered their take out about 10 times. The food is high quality and delicious. It's a small place, but they will gladly put tables together or make room for a stroller. We even ordered samosas for a picnic and they let us pick them up before the place was scheduled to open. It's a family run business and they value their customers. read more

I've been in Boston almost a year now and Punjab Palace is probably my favorite affordable restaurant. I'm always glad I went. It's bright, clean, and pleasant. The service is friendly and the food is always excellent. It's a casual place, but you could definitely dress up and fit in. When I'm by myself I love the Bollywood music videos, and it's not so loud as to interrupt conversation when I'm with others. The menu is very big, and I plan on going back again and again to try new things. The only real problem is that I tend to eat too much. Chicken Tikka Saag and Rice and Roti and a Mango Lassi... hard to save room for the little chocolate mint they give you with the bill. read more

I LOVE this place! The service is excellent, and the food is outstanding. Punjab definitely beats any other Indian restaurant in the area by a long shot. For menu items, I recommend: -Baingan Bharta, a mashed eggplant dish with a deliciously spicy flavor. -Vegetable Samosas -ANY of the Naan breads -Tiramisu (believe me, it's phenomenal.) They also have the best chutneys out of any Indian restaurant I've ever been to. Bravo! read more

Spiceless dinner complete with dry meat and bland rice - Just because this resturant is slightly more expensive than the competing college budget resturants does not mean this resturant is better - obviously the other raters are confusing price with taste. In defense of Punjab Palace my water glass was kept full and the food came quickly - perhaps too quickly - as the waiter seemed overeager to have us leave (although there were many empty tables and still others being served). --- Bottom line: Go somewhere else if you want a decent Indian meal! read more

Great food and very nice people. Food is always fresh and consistent and never worry about pick up either. They want your business and i am a fan. Get it as mild or spicy as you like. Great place great people great food! read more

Order CTM "hot" and have it with a cold Kingfisher. This is arguably the best Chicken tikka masala this side of the Atlantic Ocean. I exclusively and always get CTM when eating at Punjuab Palace. You really don't need anything else. It satisfies a craving like no other. I can't speak to many of the other items other than the Saag paneer which is better than most. The service is always prompt and good and you can always catch great Bollywood music videos on the nearby unassuming TV. If you want to know how good chicken tikka masala can be, Punjab Palace is the place. You will never tire of it. read more

I love this restaurant. Indian cuisine has such great vegetarian options that almost makes you forget about meat. Eating in, the waiters were always very nice, my glass was never empty and they have bollywood mvs on TV. I have tried: Samosas: Three perfectly crispy boxes of fried goodness Saag Tikki: A litle dry but very yummy Chicken tikki Masala: Good standard and popular Indian dish. Chicken Coconut Korma: It was alright Saag Paneer: It was oily but full of flavor Malai Kofta: best dish in my opinion Garlic Naan: Very fluffy and you can taste the garlic gulab jamon: Sweet but very sticky Overall: This is a very good restaurant and with fast delivery, I would order here almost everyday if I had the money. Also prices are cheaper at lunch and youll will probably be really full afterwards. read more

Excellent food... Prompt delivery... Reasonably priced... Awesome place to eat at... Have been eating here for 2 years without any complaints... Try the dal makhani... Very very good! read more

One of the best Indian food places around Boston! Keep up the good taste!!! Btw, don't miss the paneer kadhai and the samosa's read more

Definitely my go-to for indian food. I order delivery from here every week. Sometimes I eat at the restaurant. It's small but has a nice ambiance, and the waitstaff is extremely friendly. I always order the chicken tikka masala or the lamb masala. The chicken and lamb are always very soft and delicious. The garlic naan is super yummy as well. I would also recommend the sag paneer. If you're in Kenmore, I recommend going to their sister restaurant India Quality. Tastes pretty much the same. Tasty, tasty, tasty! read more

Excellent food and extensive menu. Try the Chah! Delicious. Ordered from there on several occasions. read more

Always a solid meal and a crowd pleaser back when we'd order in for game nights. Definitely the best Indian food I've had in the area and it feels like a staple of the neighborhood. read more

While craving for Indian food in Boston area, we found this place on Yelp. We were not sure but we wanted to give it a try. Parking is the only problem I found with this place. It is a small place but service is great. Food was excellent!! Serving portions are generous. Naan was very good and good size. Being a traveler of the town, I was very much surprised with good tasty food. I will recommend this place to anyone who is visiting Boston area. read more

Excellent authentic Indian food, ordered several varieties of curry and the naan bread, all of which were delicious. The wait staff was attentive and polite, and service was quick. read more

Chicken Tikka Masala was solid. The speedy delivery was excellent. All around I'd definitely order from here again.

Just phenomenal. I always order from these guys. Speedy delivery, always hot! Great menu with just enough options.

The Chicken Tikka Masala is delicious and highly recommended! Also, the Garlic Nan was amazing and very flavorful. Definitely some of the best Indian food I've ever had! read more

Five stars for the great luncheon prices. Had the chicken Tikka saag and it was pretty good (4 stars). The prices definitely brng this place up though. Do recommend. read more

Delicious Indian cuisine in Boston 2nd home Chicken Tikka Masala is awesome dish! And of course Mango lassi Friendly service read more

Admittedly I found this place through yelp. I've been a casual eater of indian food but since trying Punjab I've become sort of addicted. The lunch menu is terrific and the amount of food you get is enough for nearly two full meals. A soup size container is crammed with your indian delight and you have half a chinese take out container full of rice to dump it over. Lunch also comes with the lacey lentil crispy stuff. Really excellent food with a great selection for vegetarians too. Oh and the staff is very nice and accommodating. They've even offered to run the take-out orders to my car because parking can be a nightmare around there. read more

The first time I walked into this place I was sooo worried that I was about to spend half of my week's earnings on one dinner. The place is moderately small, but very, very classy. The waiters all wear rather formal attire and are very attentive...as soon as your ice water is down to %50 they are right there for a refill. I had only had Indian a few times before I went here and really didn't have a care for it, but this place made me fall absolutely in love with it! Anything I try from there is absolutely fabulous, and I am not a person who is usually open to new things. Pretty much all of their dishes are seasoned perfectly to order and can be ordered in three levels of spiciness. Also very GOOD quality, not the kind of stuff that makes you regret eating it the next day. The best part of all, was that when the check came, it cost about half of a dinner check from other local restaurants like Sunset or Brown Sugar (both in the area). I swear it was about $30 for both my boyfriend and I to stuff ourselves on two VERY filling entrees and some naan. The owner and waiters are so friendly and caring and the food is so perfect, I would feel guilty ever eating at another Indian place...not to mention I would feel stupid as their food is the tastiest and cheapest around. read more

Love this place. I like going for the lunch specials...the perfect kind of a midday feast. It's great to kick back and watch the Bollywood music videos on the flat screen. Good food for a good value AND they have beer and wine (score). The service, by the way, is the best I've had in a long time. They're very friendly and attentive. read more

Pros: It's good Indian food. This is true. Delivery. Cons: It's not quite as good as Punjabi Dhaba or the Kebab Factory in Cambridge. Balance: EVEN BOTTOM LINE: If you live in Allston, this is where you should go for Indian food. If you don't live in Allston, you should go elsewhere. read more

This is my favorite place to get Indian food in the city! The vegetable pakoras are my favorite and the delicious chapati bread is so perfect to scoop up chickpeas and rice. My boyfriend and I frequent this place so often that all the people who work there recognize us. Excellent customer service and extra tasty food right around the corner from my house - and amazing Bollywood music videos playing non-stop? That's a five star restaurant if I ever heard of one. read more

I've never eaten in, but I have gotten take-out several times. As far as Indian food goes this place is yummy! wow, delicious. everything has such a robust and different taste, and most of the food is authentic and hard to find throughout other Indian restaurants in Boston. I think the staff could be a bit more personal, but then again they are all about running their business. Wide variety menu with more than enough for even the pickiest eaters. I can't wait to go there next week for dinner! Keep up the good work. read more

This restaurant is the best Indian food ever. We got the Lamb Vindaloo, the Lamb Shahi Korma, appetizer sampler, and garlic nan. The lamb was by far the most tender lamb we have had in an Indian restaurant in Boston. The appetizer sampler was indeed all fried, but filled with perfectly cooked bites. Even the rice was fragrant and flavorful. The best part of the evening by far was the garlic nan. It was more thick and moist than other nan I have had. The flavor was more garlicy than any other nan I have experienced as well as a few other tasty spices. By far the best experience i have had in an Indian restaurant in my life. read more

Best of it's kind. Excellent food and service. White table cloth lunch / dinner. read more

Punjab Palace has the best Indian food I've ever eaten. It's convenient it's right down the road for me, but I haven't had any Indian food better than what they create. I've never eaten inside the restaurant, and always get takeout. However, their customer service at takeout is spectacular. I always order through Foodler, and there was one time they missed the appetizer I ordered. I called them up to inform them of this, and they said they would make it right away and have it ready within 10 minutes. I ate most of my meal with my girlfriend, then went down to pick up the missed appetizer. When I got there they also threw in an extra rice pudding and apologized for the mix up. I tried to give it back, but they insisted I have it. It was damn good pudding, and since then have made sure to order it. If you're craving Indian food, I'd say this is the best in Boston, and the staff are the nicest I've ever met. read more

I've been here a few times and this place never fails. I've only ever eaten in the dining room so I'm not familiar with the take-out or delivery experience. The waitstaff is always good, the food is always delicious and the price is right. I usually have enough to take home for a second (or third) meal. Highly recommend. read more

Fast, tasty, courteous. Rice is particularly tasty. Only thing they could improve on is the Spiciness. I asked for Indian hot and it was medium at hottest. read more

I haven't dined in, but I ordered some food from Punjab Palace. The food was delivered very hot and very fast--both good things. However, the quality of the food is not what I was expecting. Nothing had very much flavor, and there were a lot of bright, unnatural, colors. I ate the food and it was alright with the pickle that came along with it...but my husband declined to eat anything even though he was hungry. It was, shall we say, rather unappetizing though perfectly OK. read more

Punjab has always had the nicest employees and best Indian food I've found in the Boston area. I usually don't order meat at Indian restaurants because I'm picky about the quality, but at Punjab I'm not afraid of getting a hunk of fat or bones or anything in my dish. Their food is always high quality and whether ordering out or eating in, it is my favorite place to go. Also there is usually never a long wait (if any) for dining in and the service is always fast and friendly. I have had a variety of the Chicken and Vegetarian options, as well as the garlic naan, samosas, and a mango lassi, and I give them all 5 stars. Definitely recommend! read more