Punjab Tandoori Grill

Rachel Lincoln

***UPDATE**** Ok, still totally AMAZING! Went back last night as our first meal in town while visiting my parents, and wow, this food is ridiculously good. I even got a few photos this time! Not of everything because, well, we couldn’t help ourselves ;) Go here now! Pro Tip: if you are planning to dine in, arrive before 7pm. While they close at 8, they seat the last table at 7! EAT HERE NOW! Coming into town for the weekend, we knew we had to grab some Indian food. After reading a number of reviews and checking out photos, we landed on Punjab Tandoori Grill, and what a great choice we made! My boyfriend Abe called ahead and were told the kitchen would close in 30mins so we rushed out the door to grab a table. We walked in to an empty (thanks pandemic) but clean restaurant. The bubbling fountain at the entry was inviting and the sports game playing drew my boyfriend in to a table close up. A nice guy was helping someone with a pick up order but greeted us and invited us to take any table we wanted. We later learned his name was Vic. He was generous and friendly. Grabbing menus, we settled in while we waited the rest of our family to arrive. I have traveled extensively to northern India, and knew exactly what I was craving for dinner! The family meal was a great price and offered some of the dishes I was already planning to order. Tandoori Chicken, Butter Chicken, Samosas, & Naan. These are all a yes! After Vic recommended a few dishes, we added on the Goat Vindaloo and the added on the Dal. A few King Fishers were also ordered, then we sat back to watch the game, wait for our family and our food. Right away Vic brought out the Samosas, complete with tamarind and mint chutney. These 4 big beautiful samosas were steamy hot, and packed full of the traditional potatoes, peas and carrots. The spice mix was pure perfection, the BEST I have ever had. While we were distracted with mouths full of flavor, the tandoori chicken and butter chicken arrived. The Tandoori chicken was perfectly spiced, sitting top sautéed red bell peppers and onions, with a bit of lemon for brightness, great flavor that was not Overpowering. Crispy and tender, this melted in your mouth. The Butter Chicken dish was perfectly flavored and reminded me of my travels. No twist, traditional and filled with love. Chicken was delicate and moist. The chef brought us a taster of a dish he had recommended but that we didn't end up ordering, Malai Chicken. This chicken dish is top on our list for next time because it was so good! Our goat vindaloo was succulent, rich and packed with flavor, again just as it would come out of a momma’s kitchen. Just as we finished our 4th basket of naan, the chef brought out a small plate of Fish Pakora for us to try! What a nice gesture! The fish was again perfectly seasoned and cooked exactly as you would want it, soft, flaky and warm. Our kids could not get enough of these dishes, and asked if we would come back tomorrow! We ended up talking more with Vic and his father came out of the kitchen as well to share with us as well. They are literally the nicest people who shared their family recipes with us tonight. We were so full and so happy that we picked Punjab Tandoori Grill for our family meal tonight! If you are looking for a fantastic dinner served with love by great people, this is THE PLACE! *no photos of share because we ate this amazing food way too fast to get a picture in!

Arlea Grider

This place blows my socks off!! All the aroma and flavors are out of this world!! Very friendly service!! Beautiful dishes. The food here is art!

Crystal Waters

Hands down some of the best Indian food i’ve had! came out fresh and Hot… flavor was not disappointing either. I’d recommend everyone to try this place at least once cause you’ll go back. oh, let’s mention how clean the place was and waitress and cooks service was great!Thank you Crystal I really appreciate it looking forward for your next visit.

Crystal Waters

Hands down some of the best Indian food i’ve had! came out fresh and Hot… flavor was not disappointing either. I’d recommend everyone to try this place at least once cause you’ll go back. oh, let’s mention how clean the place was and waitress and cooks service was great!