Royal Punjab draws praise for flavorful, authentic Indian cooking at a great price, with standout dishes like chole bhatura, tandoori chicken, naan, and butter chicken, plus dosas, chaat, and a thali that many consider truly spectacular; the chole is rich and well seasoned, the naan has excellent texture, and the thali offers exceptional value. The service is fast, warm, and accommodating and the atmosphere feels welcoming and homey, with many noting the staff's friendly approach. Desserts are not always to the same standard, but the savory dishes dominate, making Royal Punjab a reliable and affordable option for a satisfying Indian meal in the neighbourhood.
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!
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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.
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!
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
