Royal Punjab is described as a go-to spot for rich, authentic Punjabi and Indian flavors, with standout dishes such as chole bhatura, bhatura, masala dosa and paneer dosa, along with excellent naan and dal makhani, and the thali often called spectacular; the atmosphere is warm and the service fast and friendly, and the value consistently praised, helped by a cozy layout that encourages conversation or even work, plus a breezy window seat noted by some; while dessert is frequently disappointing and a few main dishes can be a touch salty or have texture quirks, the overall impression is that this is affordable, home-style Indian cooking and among the best in Montreal, a favorite for dine-in or takeout with reliable quality.
Very bad experience. The food they served was old & tasted terrible. I even found a cockroach in the food. This is very unhygienic & unacceptable. I will never come back & I don't recommend this place to anyone.
Very bad experience. The food they served was old & tasted terrible. I even found a cockroach in the food. This is very unhygienic & unacceptable. I will never come back & I don't recommend this place to anyone.
Mar 7, 2026
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I recently visited this place because word-of-mouth touted its chole bhatura - & they really deliver. The chole was rich & well-seasoned, & the bhatura came fluffy, warm, & perfectly puffed. Hands down some of the best chole bhatura I've had in a while.
That said, I'd recommend skipping dessert: the sweets we tried were disappointing - bland, underwhelming, & a major let-down after such a strong main dish. If you're there, go for the savory dishes & say no to the sweets.
Overall: great for a solid Indian meal - especially if you crave chole bhatura - but don't expect much from the dessert menu.
I love this place. The server who is most often there, Manjit, is SO sweet, lovely, & accommodating. The food is amazing, & the thali deal can't be beat. Such good value for beautiful, flavourful & nourishing meals every time. There is also a (?) magic window where, on even the most stifling of days, maintains a consistent breeze through it. Snag the window seat if you can! Excellent food/service/value. One of Montreal's best Punjabi restaurants hands down!
Naan bread was excellent. Perfect texture.
Dal makhani was good.
Channa was decent.
The curry chicken had a good amount of meat in it. Sauce flavor was alright but I found the chicken to have a weird texture. Not my cup of tea.
Pricing was fair. Overall good value.
