Very friendly to start off. Food was absolutely fresh made rich delicious flavor the naan was just yummy. The building where this is used to be a mom and pops style home restaurant. And my family and I had eaten there many times. When my other half looked up at me and said... " This is the best tasting thing I've ever eaten in this building " I knew we hut the jackpot on a new stop for our weekly night out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside of the building would be nice if they added more cultural ambiance. I think thier use of bright color and art would look great in there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But other than that, id highly recommend if you like ethnic food. Everything was amazing. ( for those who aren't fond of cilantro keep in mind to ask they not add it ) read more

The service in the place is absolutely awful. I tried to give it a second chance, but no. Let down #2. Essentially if you are Indian you are put behind everyone else. I waited almost 40 minutes for MY DRINK. Not even my food, while masala's, fantas, etc were continuously flowing for the numerous tables containing Indian people. While if you are not Indian we sat without service or food. Do better @punjabi boy. Because seriously. Didn't come back to our table once. NOT ONCE after taking our order. We ordered an appetizer. It would all come at the same time. I don't want it to come at the same time. She actually had the audacity to say well you ordered you can't leave. Well guess what, I haven't been given anything. I haven't consumed anything. I am leaving. Terrible business practices. I will never be back. read more

Amazing Punjabi food nearby Seattle. Everything was freshly made.. from chutney to Naan bread. We have to come back again. read more

The food is delicious and you have been trying everything on the menu. I especially love the onion pakoras.

Exactly what we needed on our road trip from Mission BC, Canada, to home in Oregon City. The food was well prepared and delicious. The service was quick and pleasant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a very utilitarian small restaurant, and we weren't expecting ambience so got CD what we expected.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was top notch. Portions were generous. read more

The prices are way higher than the quality of the food. Chicken tikka masala didn't use roasted chicken as in India, and sauce was mid. Garlic Naan was good though. read more

Female server is extremely courteous and helpful. Ordered malai kofta, butter paneer, garlic naan. Garlic naan was one of the best we have had recently. They offer complimentary rice with the entrees, which is bonus. Hardly any wait time for seating. Food is served hot / warm and is extremely delicious. we in fact came again to eat on our way back to Seattle. This time ordered same plus dal makhani on female server's recommendation. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pleasantly surprised with this place given the location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Really happy we took a stop here. 200% recommended read more

Went there today at 12:15pm, only to find them closed, despite everything we found, including the hours on the window, stating they're open on Saturdays! Someone else pulling into the lot said they experienced the same thing with the business not open last Saturday as well. Two additional vehicles pulled in thinking the business should have been open as well. Please update your open hours! read more

Yummy! The food was super good but could use a little bit more spices - everything kinda tasted the same. The naan was super delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was really cute and tiny - felt very homey.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our waitress was really nice and attentive! Overall good food but not amazing I have had a lot better indian. read more

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Fabulous and authentic food and drinks with excellent service. Punjabi Boy Indian Cuisine has improved the diner experience 100%.

Four of us went here for a dinner celebration. Mango curry, vegetable korma, raita, butter cream, dessert and more! What flavors! We enjoyed the food thorougly. The desert was very sweet and the masala chai tea perfect. The mango drinks were just the right touch of smoothness. Excellent food, great staff, enormous menu with lots of choices for vegans and non-vegans, and reasonable prices. We will be back! read more

A friend recommended this place and so on our way to Seattle we decided to pick up dinner from here. We called to order and then got there a little ahead of time and waited inside. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is at a very deserted spot and I felt a little spooked out by the location[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . [[HIGHLIGHT]]The premises itself is neat and clean and the staff was responsive[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . we got Chai while we waited and I have to say it was unusually pleasant . Generally Indian restaurants make a very sweet and Milky concoction that I am not a fan of but this place was better . The food was packed very well and even stayed warm till we got to Seattle . Taste wise I would say they were average -some stuff was Ok and some not so much . Portions don't justify the prices at all in my opinion. The bread was good and we got a variety and liked all of them . The Non Veg curries are offered with a choice of base flavor and the type of protein, I found that very helpful but the options were very limited. We got three curries and found the Malai Kofta the best but again very limited portions. The Onion Pakoras were crispy and piping hot and we did not wait to get home to finish those .The Rice was the only thing that I thought they gave a lot of but alas there wasn't anything left to eat it with . The staff was friendly however I am not sure if I am returning. read more

Good food, wish they weren't so far away! Ordered online and picked up at the drive thru window. Had leftovers for two more meals! read more

Punjabi Boy Indian Cuisine - Two orders of Butter Chicken, naan, and rice pudding. A lot of food! - Indian Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Went there at 2:00 p.m. during the week because I wanted to avoid any lunch rush which generally gets a better response from the kitchen. As luck would have it. I walk in and I'm the only one there although they did have a pretty brisk carryout business. Very large menu options and literally several things I had never seen before. I did the chicken tikka masala with garlic cheese naan. Portion sizes were huge. The rice was perfectly cooked; not a single grain stuck to another... The naan was probably the best I've ever had but the true star of the show was the sauce! In retrospect, I wish I would have tried something I was unfamiliar with, but I think I also picked a familiar option so I now have an excuse to go back! [[HIGHLIGHT]]If there was anything to say that wasn't glowing, I do need to mention that the dining room was pretty chilly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Chilly. I was wearing a hoodie and a hat and I was okay but I do know that members of my family would have been freaking out.... But then again they've kind of cold sensitive I guess read more

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Five of us drove from Olympia to try Punjabi Boy, and all of us were incredibly impressed. We shared the vegetarian appetizer platter, which was more than enough for five of us and everything was really yummy. We each got different entrees, and every single dish was absolutely delicious. (We tasted each other's food and we all loved every dish) We also ordered three different naan; saag, garlic and plain. They were huge, freshly made and really good. Even the iced chai was a real treat. It was rich and foamy, almost like a milkshake. I can't recommend this place more highly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's super casual, it used to be a burger joint, so it's a very simple place, but the food is anything but.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're thinking about going, just do it. You won't be disappointed. We're all planning on going back. The menu is huge and there wasn't a thing on it that didn't sound great. We can't wait to try more. read more

Stopped here on roadtrip. Yum! Very fresh tasting food and nice service. Had curry and Tika. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Felt like family dinner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Excellent! Great food. Wonderful drive and easy to find. Nice people good service friendly

The food was good, portions good. My husband has celiac disease and there were gluten free options for him. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location could use a little spruce up but it was overall comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

There were six of us. We ate in the restaurant and had a wide variety of mostly meat dishes. All EXCELLENT. Then four of us had take out a few nights later with a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes. All EXCELLENT. Service was was very good for a boisterous group of six guys. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I like the simple facility and out of the way location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] One of our group usually avoids carbs for his blood sugar and blood pressure. Normal readings the morning after the vegetarian meal. Quite the unexpected surprise! read more

The mango Lassi is the best part of the menu. We don't like the curry here compared to downtown.

Delicious food and great service. The chicken tikka masala was delicious! Garlic naan was great also and the chicken coconut curry.

Excellent food. The naan is soo delicious. I ate there two days ago. At check out I realized I had not brought my wallet. My lady friend covered the bill for me, much my embarrassment. Apparently I dropped my wallet at the table. The owner found my wallet, drove to my house to return it. Cash and cards were intact, they would not take any cash. I had the Goat Masala. It was good. Large enough for two meals. read more

I've been to many Indian restaurants that are both good and bad in this one although not bad it's not really that good. Had butter, chicken, vindaloo, chicken and goat curry. All of these three were too salty and too much tomatoes as a can of tomato soup was poured on each one. I'm sorry I was hoping that this restaurant Would be a great one, but I can't say that. Another bad thing about this is they had no Indian beer and Indian food really needs Indian beer. So sorry to say I won't be back. read more

The food was the best Indian food I've ever had. We stop here every time we come down from Bellingham to Portland. 1000/10 recommend !! The iced chai was amazing, we also got the donuts and rice pudding 10/10 I recommend anyone that is even close to this place HAS to go read more

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The Good: Chicken Biryani is phenomenal! Chicken Marsala is great Coconut curry is good Rice Pilau is pretty good Naan, garlic cheese naan, all the naans! The plain white rice is cooked perfectly The Bad: Run down little place in need of rehab so no pleasant ambiance. Thankfully the physical space is not representative of the food quality So-So: Service is just ok read more

Punjabi Boy Indian Cuisine - Rice Pilau - Indian Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Great place good delicious and they gave me geeen chunk sauce very delicious will go back again

Tldr: don't stop even for a pit stop The good: service, and naan The bad: everything else - butter chicken, chicken Tikka, paneer, pulao First of all I apologize to the nice people in the restaurant. This will sound harsh but it comes from being in a service business. Please learn the basics of Indian cooking. I don't know how EVERYTHING can be cooked non traditionally and taste basically of salt, garam masala, and the chefs' tiredness. Maybe this was just a chef's bad day but it spoiled our dinner at the end of a long drive. read more

Service was fantastic as was the food. Haven't had much better from any other Indian restaurant. read more

Punjabi Boy Indian Cuisine - Garlic naan, vegetable korma, chicken mango curry - Indian Near Me - Olympia, Washington

One of my favorite local places to stop for Indian food. Really enjoyed trying their different naan breads. Excellent chai, and mango lassi was very refreshing. Service is very good. read more

Despite its location and outward appearance, this place blew me away! Excellent food and good service! Right off the interstate, so easy enough to stop in for really tasty lunch or dinner. But if you're a big fan of Indian food, it's worth going out of your way! read more

we have eaten here since they opened and have never been disappointed in the food or the service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Don't let the location detour you from eating there....once inside it is spotless, smells wonderful, and some great friendly service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highlights, the naan, butter chicken, kormas, heck it is all tasty, hot, and delicious. Prices reasonable for the amount of food provided. Great lunch stop between Seattle and Portland(just about halfway) read more

We went to Punjabi Boy on Saturday around 1PM. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The parking lot was "quiet" but once we were seated, more & more customers arrived till it was full![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My friend is new to Indian Cuisine, so we ordered everything mild. It was so, so good!! Highly recommend stopping by this hidden Gem in Maytown, WA. Though I now live in Florida, I will make it a destination eatery when meeting up with friends! Service was great! Server was able to explain the dishes to us. I encourage you to give this restaurant a try! Moe read more

Punjabi Boy is a great restaurant in a very unique location. The owners took over an old diner just off of the interstate and serve some delicious Indian food. We enjoy the veggie samosas and their veggie dishes. Their naan is fresh and tasty. They have one of the best Kashmiri naan we have tasted. It is sweet and savory and has a great crunch. The server is the same every time we visit and she does a good job of making sure all of the guests get the best service possible. Sometimes she gets busy but she ensures the orders are taken quickly and the food is brought out as soon as the kitchen has finished it. read more

My new favorite place to stop on my way from PDX to Port Angeles. Yummy vegan dishes and large selection although dishes are a bit on the small side. read more

If you're willing to wait for good food, this is excellent Indian food! The chicken tikka masala and palak paneer were fantastic, as was the garlic cheese naan and mango lassi. Highly recommend it! read more

Hear me out... For years, the standard in Indian cuisine in our area has been Curry Corner in Lacey. Just mentioning it to people makes their eyes light up. Could there really be anything better than the best? Well.... Yes! Punjabi Boy knocked our socks off! Not only is it really fun to say the name of the restaurant, but it was like hitting the jackpot when we tasted the food. My wife and I were there yesterday for our first time. The inside of the restaurant is no frills. Just tables to sit and eat at. I can respect that because it allows the food to speak for itself. So, it came time to begin selecting food. We chose the garlic cheese naan (Curry Corner has garlic naan, but last time I was there, I don't recall them having garlic cheese naan). We ordered the staples of Lamb Biryani, Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Samosas, a chai tea and an iced black tea with mint. I've never liked Samosas. To me, they just are like mush and kind of a waste. I've never understood the hype, but they are basic staples of Indian cuisine, so I had to try again. I tried a bite without any sauce or anything. Uhhhhhh. YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME! What I had just put in my mouth was nothing I had ever tasted before. I'm so glad I gave their Samosas a try. And I'll be trying them again, and again, and again, and again from Punjabi Boy! It was an awakening. I had finally tasted what my mouth had been missing. They came with two sauces. One sauce was a reddish brown shade and was a bit sweet while the other was green and a touch spicier. They were not necessary, but they were incredible. Geez Louise.... I'm only on the appetizer! I'm not going to go into this much detail about anything else because this review would end up so long that it would rival the lengths of "War and Peace" by Tolstoy, "Moby Dick" by Melville, or "Truman" by McCullough. Seriously, how could I even put it all into words. What started as a simple chemistry check between us and the Samosas turned into a passionate, whirlwind love affair with the feast that sat before us. I felt like the Lost Boys in the movie "Hook" when Peter Pan (Robin Williams) returns to Neverland and uses his imagination to "bangarang" a smorgasbord of food into existence and the boys are ravenous after the turkey legs, potatoes, etc. We kept smiling. We kept saying, "Wow!" We haven't stopped talking about it since yesterday. My wife is going to visit family, and I have decided that I will be treating myself with another visit to Punjabi Boy in about an hour. Why? WHY NOT! Do yourself a favor. Stop reading this drivel. Put your phone down. Grab your keys. And get to Punjabi Boy. When you go, you may see me in there. You'll know it's me because my table will have lit candles, fresh roses, and some soft Luther Vandross playing as I continue my torrid love affair with the cuisine of Punjabi Boy. PS: The service was great as well. I think the waitress, bless her heart, thought we were being patronizing with our constant compliments of the food. I hope she reads this and realizes that we were completely sincere. PUNJABI BOY, HERE I COME! PPS: How about a joke? KNOCK KNOCK... (Silence) KNOCK KNOCK... (Nobody's home because I'm at Punjabi Boy again!) UPDATE: I'VE NEVER GOTTEN SICK FROM EATING HERE! :) I LOVE THIS PLACE! read more

I was blown away by this place! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's kind of out there, surrounded by not-a-lot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But it appears they're trying to recreate a Punjabi dhaba (which TIL is a roadside eatery). The food was delicious and there was plenty of it. Don't let the location deter you! read more

Food is very good. A surprisingly Indian restaurant off location and it's worth all the deviation. Do not expect much of an ambience as it was previously a diner but the food is going to amaze you! read more

I don't know what kind of food these other reviewers have had but this place is far from good. I love Indian food. We have some great places in Olympia, this isn't one of them. The place never has a car in the lot, that should say something. As one other reviewer wrote, the curry is bland and has no heat. The chicken was hard, dry and tasteless in both the butter chicken and Tikka masala. Garlic naan looked good but was missing everything else. Being the only people in the place at lunch I expected a bit faster service than needing to be there for 45 mins. Not really friendly, not attentive, had to signal that I wanted to leave. I don't understand this place, how it stays open and why this was the kind of restaurant to open here. read more

The food is amazing! Our customer service was also great, they truly want to know how you liked your meal and if they can do anything to better your experience. The only thing I would suggest is getting someone in there for a DEEP cleaning...Farmboy was the same, and I miss them, but this is a great replacement option! They even added a breakfast menu like Farmboy had, just needs a deep clean. :) read more