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.
5 of us were seated by the kind waitress, Manjit, in a cozy corner of the restaurant where we could relax, have conversation & dine. The atmosphere was well arranged to allow us space to talk & for others to work on their computer or chat with friends. The TV was not too loud. We knew what we wanted to order. The waitress, Manjit, was genuinely pleased that we knew what we wanted because she loves her Punjabi culture & wanted us to share & enjoy Punjabi food. & what a selection! They had Dosas which ordinarily come from Southern India. Punjabi cultural experience is Northern India. They had Indian street food like chat papri. We enjoyed fish pakoras. The chai was homemade & not from the machine which combines powdered milk & tea mixed with spices. The mango lassi was excellent.
All the other servers were very friendly & seemed to enjoy seeing us Westerners enjoying the food. Such integration of two cultures makes businesses like this succeed. & staff at Royal Punjabi on Jarry St. excelled at making our experience wholesome & amazing.
This restaurant is my favourite in the neighbourhood, I make sure to bring every visitor & friend here at least once. If I don't go at least once monthly I sincerely start to feel like my life/stomach/heart is missing something essential. Everytime I go I'm greeted by Manjit who is the absolute sweetest ! Cannot recommend enough. Affordable & delicious !
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Really tasty butter chicken - not too sweet, nice spice. The naan is awesome & service is quick every time I order. It's a small place & not fancy, but the food makes up for it. Worth it!
Royal Punjab Restaurant is a hidden gem & easily one of the best Indian restaurants in Montreal! The food is rich, authentic, & full of traditional flavors. Their baby goat curry is hands down the best in the city - tender, flavorful, & cooked to perfection. The staff is always welcoming, & the atmosphere is warm & inviting. Whether you're dining in or taking out, you can count on a top-quality meal every time. Highly recommended for anyone craving real, home-style Indian cooking!
Jul 12, 2025
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Today I ate Masala Dosa very nicely decorated & delicious also the chef Karandeep he made every dish very delicious may be God put-magic masala in his finge
Well its Sunday morning & I had craving of Chana bhutara...& Amritsari kulchey ..& trust this is the right spot to dine or take out ..feels like home ...so cheers to the chef that made me feel back home with the first bite ...
