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Punjab

Restaurant Indian restaurant

👍👍 Food was amazing and the waiters super friendly. They have a good selection of food and add your individual level of spice. 🌶️ People often mention Indian, service, good, delicious, curry, chicken, time, restaurant, great, options,


Address

Bosmans Club, 2 Distillery Rd, Onder Papegaaiberg, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa

Website

www.punjabrestaurants.co.za

Contact

+27 72 514 1845

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (328 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 11:30 am to 9 pm
  • Sunday: 11:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Monday: 11:30 am to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 11:30 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:30 am to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 11:30 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: 11:30 am to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Indian (14) service (13) good (12) delicious (11) curry (11) chicken (10) time (10) restaurant (9) great (9) options (8)
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  • 5/5 Mark F. 3 years ago on Google
    Very lekker indian food. I had a palak paneer and for some reason it was very light and fragrant. Other than others. Very special. Came already 3 times back to have it again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roger L. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was amazing and the waiters super friendly. They have a good selection of food and add your individual level of spice. 🌶️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steffen N. 8 months ago on Google
    Very good indian Restaurant with a lot of Gluten free and vegan or vegetarian options. Great Place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Stephen 8 months ago on Google
    Had a quick visit to the Punjab in Stellenbosch for bite to eat for lunch and wasn't dissapointed by the quality of the food which was excellent. Unfortunately there was some work going on in the restaurant which meant a slightly noisy atmosphere. The service was excellent and food good value as well as being delicious. I will definitely visit again, probably in the evening to sample the outside seating area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Magda R. 2 years ago on Google
    We visited Punjab on a Friday night. They were very busy, but had a table to spare for us. We ordered lamb curry, but they ran out of lamb (at 18h00) and we had to order chicken corma. The chicken was well prepared and the garlic naam bread was very tasty. The service was ok.I love the interior decorating and the history of how Punjab came about in the front of their menu. I would have given them a better rating, if they had lamb.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Indy F. 2 years ago on Google
    So delicious. So many different options. Never have i had so many different vegetarian options to choose from. And very pleased with my choice of paneer based curry. Im not very good with alot of spice/ heat so the mild option was just perfect for me. I also had the cheese naan as a started and i was so full after. The portions are plenty to fill a hungry tummy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Francois L. 5 years ago on Google
    Food was well presented, good sized portions, fresh, packed with flavour and very authentic. Ill definitely return sooner that later.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mourits de B. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious, authentic Indian cuisine and diverse selection to choose from. Be prepared to be humbled if you think you can handle "hot"! And if you do go for it, get the mango lassi - delicious yoghurt drink to soothe the burn! Keep in mind the menu is more expensive than average, with big portions to make up for it

  • 5/5 Griet du P. 4 years ago on Google
    Authentic

  • 4/5 Asmaa' H S. 4 years ago on Google
    Food is delicious! Service needs some work.

  • 2/5 Greta B. 4 years ago on Google
    Very bad service. 2 wines out of stock. Had to beg for ice. Please train your waitresses.

  • 5/5 Swati S. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was excellent!!

  • 5/5 junaid p. 4 years ago on Google
    It was my first time at Punjab in Stellenbosch and i was impressed with the standard of the food . Proper North Indian Cuisine , Deep Aromatic flavours , Delicious and very well prepared Curries , with tender pieces of chicken . Prices are fair and either rice or roti is included in the price of the Curry. They definiteky know what they are doing and I definitely would go back and try out the rest of the menu items in future and the Carrot Halwa . 'Curry' on with the great work !!!

  • 3/5 Emelia V. 1 year ago on Google
    I felt the food was “dry” usually you have more gravy. I found my mild dish very spicy and needed yogurt to calm it down. Also had a runny tummy the next morning from the food I ate here. Our waiter was good the first 5min thereafter he was more interested in his phone than in the guests. Was going to order dessert but he practically abandoned us.

  • 5/5 Annerie du P. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent, flavourful food! It has been a long time since I enjoyed a meal this much!

  • 3/5 Marleen L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great quality food as always. I would just recommend they get more waiters/help. Always prepare for a long wait in busy times (when eating in too). From placing order to getting food took 1h15min.

  • 5/5 Lisa N. 1 year ago on Google
    Really enjoyed our lunch time meal here. Have been to Rajasthan & India a few times and Panneer Butter Masala is my favourite. I was so excited when I saw it on the menu - taste did not disappoint! We also tried the starters and was blown away by all the awesome flavours and spices. 5 stars! Def going to be stopping here more often.

  • 5/5 David W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Indian food tucked away in a boring shopping center. Walk past all the other restaurants and eat here. The menu is big and hot means hot. There are plenty of great vegetarian and vegan options and they have a liquor license.

  • 5/5 Jenna S. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Indian Food ever!! The food is just next level. Like best meal ever for anyone. Especially if you want authentic Indian curry or just Indian food. Plus the interior is stunning.

  • 5/5 Wouter J. 1 year ago on Google
    This place deserves a lot more support. We've been a few times now and each and every time the food was exceptional and the service excellent. A great place for a date, or a good time with family or friends.

  • 5/5 Sebastian 1 year ago on Google
    Had the butter chicken with naan, absolutely delicious and good value for money. Great service too. Best Indian food in Stellenbosch.

  • 5/5 Liza S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service and fantastic food. It was a truly great experience.

  • 3/5 Vee vd M. 1 year ago on Google
    Well, well...what can I say when a waitress serves you with ear muffs on, dumps the menus on the table and walks off? You just ĶNOW something is going to go wrong...and it did!! The only thing that saved this experience was the fact that the sauce was spot on. The rest I don't even care to explain. What a pity as at one stage this was actually my favourite Indian restaurant. I cant help wondering what has changed for a restaurant to care so little?!

  • 4/5 Abbas O. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and location. good staff, they opened beyond the closing time until we finished our meal. would recommend for everyone.

  • 5/5 Lily R. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the greatest Indian Curry experience. Treat yourself to a wonderful evening in the restaurant where food come perfectly prepared and delicious! They have great fish curry options that are mouthwateringly good. Love love love Punjab!!

  • 4/5 Lisl B. 10 months ago on Google
    This was the perfect place to spend a cold and wet winter's evening in Jamestown Stellenbosch. The food was beautifully presented and totally delectable. Highly recommended

  • 5/5 Darryl D. 3 years ago on Google
    The best curry in Cape Town. Love their food. Try the roti and chicken. You won't be sorry. But everything is just superb

  • 4/5 AJ van der M. 11 months ago on Google
    Take aways on 2 occasions. Went to store each time to order. Good and efficient service. Reasonable waiting time. Food was excellent on both occasions.

  • 5/5 G W. 1 year ago on Google
    A wonderful Indian cuisine restaurant, with a casual yet warm ambience. The food is utterly fantastic with a variety of options to choose from as well as the “hotness” level to suit all tastes. Prices are reasonable and portions are fair sized, with all the added extras a single curry is enough for 2 medium appetites. Definitely the best Indian restaurant in Stellenbosch and a must visit !

  • 1/5 Caroline vd M. 1 year ago on Google
    I am extremely disappointed in the food and the mango lassi. The mango lassi just tasted like yoghurt, not enough mango, but this I could still overlook. The chicken korma was very disappointing. I ordered medium. It was bland and completely lacking flavour. It was like eating boiled chicken in a tasteless sauce. The rice was also not pleasant. I couldn't eat it my food. I kept waiting for the flavour, which never arrived.

  • 5/5 Sarah J. 4 months ago on Google
    Wow! This is a lovely must stop for anyone looking for a break from the same-old Italian & seafood menus in all of the garden route. Not only was the food absolutely delicious for both the vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, but the service was impeccable. Of all the fancy restaurants we’ve been to, we were seated served and attended to with more attention and care than others. Add to that the cute patio with with fairy lights strung above for a nice ambience. 10/10 would recommend! After many days of lovely but similar tasting food, what a

  • 1/5 Jacques B. 4 months ago on Google
    Roti is bad. Roti not cooked and doughy. Carrots are large chunky size not chopped nicely. Onions are large pieces not cooked down. Does not deserve to be called curry roti. Threw half away and I was starving…..

  • 3/5 Rahul C. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice food. But standard rice without a substitute is not good value for money. A side of salad should be recommended by staff.

  • 5/5 CJ 5 months ago on Google
    We love coming here as a family and have been loyal Punjab visitors for some time. The food is consistently great and the waiters always lovely. The menu is wide and varied and you cannot go wrong, even with the vegetarian dishes!

  • 5/5 Annika Leilanie B. 5 months ago on Google
    Love their food, especially the wraps its a different way to eat your favorite butter chicken or lamb curry. The wraps are always filled to the brim and I know I'm getting my money's worth when I order from here. The atmosphere is great and the service hasn't left me disappointed yet. Definitely recommended if your looking for a place to eat in or around Stellenbosch.

  • 5/5 Brandon-Lee B. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent; highly recommended. Consistency throughout flavour, freshness & service everytime. Authentic & extremely tasty! My favourite restaurant.

  • 5/5 Melissa R. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious meals, and full of flavour! Punjab is getting it right!

  • 5/5 Juanita H. 3 years ago on Google
    Best restaurant ever. Best indian restaurant. Excellent taste experience.

  • 2/5 Joe 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered brinjal masala (tomato paste) and received a very oily eggplant paste

  • 1/5 Jarrod S. 3 years ago on Google
    The Tygervalley branch is way better. Better food. Better service. Better quality.

  • 5/5 Conrad C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Absolute exquisite food. As we say in English, "Delightful, unmatched, incorrigible" (Original) Absolute exquisite food. As we say in Afrikaans, "Verruklik, ongeëwenaard, onverbeterlik"

  • 4/5 Julian S. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved the food and company

  • 2/5 Joe G. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered the vegan tomato paste but received ground aubergine/eggplant curry which was too oiy

  • 5/5 Grizelda M. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is divine and the interior is beautiful

  • 5/5 Robert H. 3 years ago on Google
    Authentic and very flavorful food!

  • 5/5 Philip S. 3 years ago on Google
    Best in town

  • 5/5 Tanita B. 3 years ago on Google
    The most delicious food and serious value for money. They also have a great selection of vegetarian/vegan options (:

  • 5/5 Donovan C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food!!!

  • 5/5 Abdel O. 3 years ago on Google
    Best meal in the whole area, flavour and quality, halaal too 😛

  • 5/5 David K. 3 years ago on Google
    Best butter chicken in town!

  • 5/5 Jessica Ricketts V. 4 years ago on Google
    Missed Punjab so much during this lockdown... we had the best Thursday night in weeks. With takeout/delivery now available ... We enjoyed a feast! 😁 Food full of flavour! What a treat! Thank you! And all the best!

  • 5/5 David Le M. 3 years ago on Google
    They make delicious curries which are beautifully presented. Their cinnamon ice-cream is special

  • 5/5 Zulfa E. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was tasty and staff friendly

  • 4/5 sophia c. 4 years ago on Google
    The food is really good.

  • 4/5 Adrian B. 4 years ago on Google
    Dinner last night was great. The service was spot on, the food was perfect. Well worth the time to explore this Indian gem

  • 4/5 Tessa Van H. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious curry

  • 5/5 Mark S. 4 years ago on Google
    Not the best ambience but the food is amazing!!!

  • 4/5 Landy M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice food and cool atmosphere

  • 5/5 James W. 4 years ago on Google
    Best Indian food in Stellenbosch by a country mile with low corkage fees. Butter chicken had my eyes rolling back into my head.

  • 5/5 Elaine B. 4 years ago on Google
    Best Indian cuisine I have ever experienced in South Africa. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Dominick P. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff was friendly and accommodating to our group size and quickly helped arrange seating for us. Food was delicious and didn't take very long to arrive. Their chocolate milkshakes is a definite recommendation from me.

  • 4/5 Mark B. 4 years ago on Google
    Looked a little run down but the food was excellent. We were a party of 5 and all enjoyed their respective meals. Service was a bit slow, especially when it got busy.

  • 3/5 Naresh H. 4 years ago on Google
    Mediocre food is let down by the lackluster service.

  • 3/5 Leon G. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was OK but overpriced for the quality. Service was bad which spoilt the ambiance.

  • 4/5 Charles B. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent curry


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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