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Punjab Express is the best Indian restaurant in Cambridge, MA, specializing in Indian halal food, Vegetarian food, Vegan Options and lunch special buffet for your events. In addition, we provide luxurious Indian food catering services that bring in much diversity. So whether you’re planning a small party for just the family or a large-scale corporate function, we can adjust to accommodate your needs. Our promise to you is that we will make your experience with us as stress-free as possible no matter the occasion.
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Address: 1900 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
Phone: (617) 945-0709
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Katya Reimann
Punjab Express is no longer located on Elliot Street in Cambridge. I ordered takeout to impress some out-of-town visiting friends—this has been my family’s special birthday dinner takeout for literally decades (Sali Boti a perennial favorite). Well—we pull up to the restaurant (in -Harvard Square) and… it’s not there.
Call the number listed on Google—Punjab Express is now at 1900 Massachusetts Ave in Porter Square. We drive over there. Zero signage, but 1904 is right next door to an Indian restaurant so in we go. Sure enough—they have our food— and the receipt, when it is printed out, still says Elliot Street.
Zero accountability from the staff. Folks—you just made us drive all over Cambridge looking for our food. Do you want repeat customers?
Okay, maybe my experience and circumstances are (somewhat) unique and my guests did enjoy the food. But there’s nothing here on Google to let potential customers know you’ve moved.
Shame.
… moreCall the number listed on Google—Punjab Express is now at 1900 Massachusetts Ave in Porter Square. We drive over there. Zero signage, but 1904 is right next door to an Indian restaurant so in we go. Sure enough—they have our food— and the receipt, when it is printed out, still says Elliot Street.
Zero accountability from the staff. Folks—you just made us drive all over Cambridge looking for our food. Do you want repeat customers?
Okay, maybe my experience and circumstances are (somewhat) unique and my guests did enjoy the food. But there’s nothing here on Google to let potential customers know you’ve moved.
Shame.
S V
My friends have been urging me to take them for Indian food (they are not desi). After a few Indian restaurants in Boston, I didn’t want to just take them anywhere – I had look through a couple new places I haven’t tried. For this place, I really looked around at previous reviews & this restaurant seemed the most decent without being overpriced.
When we came in, it wasn’t busy & maybe the place can be upgraded – giving the vibe of Indian restaurants in the 2000s. Aside from that, the waiter (probably the only employee aside from whoever was in the kitchen) was really kind. Initially he came to take our orders but we needed time to think, in that time other customers came in so he attended to them – they knew what they wanted immediately and ordered. I was hoping he’d come back and check on us, before their food came back. So the waiting part was a little stretched out but I could put that aside considering this seems to be a small employed business & by the time we tasted our food – it’s like we forgot that part.
My friends are non-veg and I’m veg. They got chicken pav bhaji, chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, pani puri, paneer pakora, samosas, and mango lassi. I got aloo tikki chaat, paneer makhani, and plain naan.
After everyone’s first bite, they really really enjoyed it. I would just say I have my own standards for pani puri haha (it was only shredded seasoned aloo & pani, no chana or other toppings — nonetheless it was still good & my friends enjoyed it). They all packed up their left overs. I myself really miss eating Indian food and honestly have probably set some standards after trying a couple places in Boston where the issues usually are the taste being off or the restaurant makes a small portion size but charges expensively. I was really satisfied with what I got and honestly it reminded me of the restaurants back home. The waiter checked up us on the end and asked if we enjoyed everything. We will def come back here again – hope there will be some more people to help out next time, but def enjoyed the taste and quality of the food! Would highly recommend as long as you’re patient!!
Pictures: toasting with our pani puri & me enjoying my left over paneer makhani 🙂
… moreWhen we came in, it wasn’t busy & maybe the place can be upgraded – giving the vibe of Indian restaurants in the 2000s. Aside from that, the waiter (probably the only employee aside from whoever was in the kitchen) was really kind. Initially he came to take our orders but we needed time to think, in that time other customers came in so he attended to them – they knew what they wanted immediately and ordered. I was hoping he’d come back and check on us, before their food came back. So the waiting part was a little stretched out but I could put that aside considering this seems to be a small employed business & by the time we tasted our food – it’s like we forgot that part.
My friends are non-veg and I’m veg. They got chicken pav bhaji, chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, pani puri, paneer pakora, samosas, and mango lassi. I got aloo tikki chaat, paneer makhani, and plain naan.
After everyone’s first bite, they really really enjoyed it. I would just say I have my own standards for pani puri haha (it was only shredded seasoned aloo & pani, no chana or other toppings — nonetheless it was still good & my friends enjoyed it). They all packed up their left overs. I myself really miss eating Indian food and honestly have probably set some standards after trying a couple places in Boston where the issues usually are the taste being off or the restaurant makes a small portion size but charges expensively. I was really satisfied with what I got and honestly it reminded me of the restaurants back home. The waiter checked up us on the end and asked if we enjoyed everything. We will def come back here again – hope there will be some more people to help out next time, but def enjoyed the taste and quality of the food! Would highly recommend as long as you’re patient!!
Pictures: toasting with our pani puri & me enjoying my left over paneer makhani 🙂
Brooks Reeves
I joined a few friends for Saturday lunch. A prior reviewer said that they didn’t have a lunch buffet despite advertising one, but they did have a buffet when we went there yesterday.
Me and a friend had the buffet while one of my friends ordered the goat curry and another ordered the Hyderabadi Mirchi and Baigan Ka Saalan. I tasted everything offered on the buffet and tried a bit of my friend’s dishes as well.
The buffet was fairly minimal and poorly labeled, for instance a sectioned samosas had fried potatoes instead. As to be expected at most Indian buffets, the spice level was dialed down to the lowest common denominator, but the food was fine, and I particularly found the mango chicken decently flavorful. Of my
Friend’s choices, the eggplant dish was the most interesting, both sweet and savory. They did offer us a basket of naan, which was nice. It’s possible that came with the buffet.
In general though I thought the food was just okay. I’ve certainly had worse Indian food, but there’s also a lot better. What I will say is that the price point, especially for around Harvard Square, was extremely reasonable and while one of my friends thought the chai had a bit too much star anise taste, I was just thankful for some dark rich flavor.
The atmosphere was pleasant and they allowed us to stay and chat for quite some time through two o clock in the afternoon despite being the only ones in the restaurant.
All in all, if you’re looking for cheap(ish) decent(ish) Indian food in Harvard Square it’s a perfectly respectable option.
… moreMe and a friend had the buffet while one of my friends ordered the goat curry and another ordered the Hyderabadi Mirchi and Baigan Ka Saalan. I tasted everything offered on the buffet and tried a bit of my friend’s dishes as well.
The buffet was fairly minimal and poorly labeled, for instance a sectioned samosas had fried potatoes instead. As to be expected at most Indian buffets, the spice level was dialed down to the lowest common denominator, but the food was fine, and I particularly found the mango chicken decently flavorful. Of my
Friend’s choices, the eggplant dish was the most interesting, both sweet and savory. They did offer us a basket of naan, which was nice. It’s possible that came with the buffet.
In general though I thought the food was just okay. I’ve certainly had worse Indian food, but there’s also a lot better. What I will say is that the price point, especially for around Harvard Square, was extremely reasonable and while one of my friends thought the chai had a bit too much star anise taste, I was just thankful for some dark rich flavor.
The atmosphere was pleasant and they allowed us to stay and chat for quite some time through two o clock in the afternoon despite being the only ones in the restaurant.
All in all, if you’re looking for cheap(ish) decent(ish) Indian food in Harvard Square it’s a perfectly respectable option.
nisha
I recently had lunch at Punjab Express in Boston, and the experience was great. The buffet had a variety of delicious options, and the *malai kofta* was rich, flavorful, and went perfectly with the rice. The samosa added a nice crispy touch to the meal. But the star of the meal for me was the *kheer* —so creamy and just the right amount of sweetness! Overall, the food was really satisfying, and the ambiance made the whole experience even better.
Kudos!
… moreKudos!
Rishab Jain
Dirty place — surprised there’s not more reviews of this, people just probably didn’t go into the back. The glasses are all foggy because they aren’t cleaned in between patrons. They just wipe up the water and give the same glasses. This should be a health code violation.
The back is even worse. I don’t have pictures but it’s really bad. Go to Maharaja or Madras instead.
… moreThe back is even worse. I don’t have pictures but it’s really bad. Go to Maharaja or Madras instead.
Subramanya S Bharadwaj
We ordered through uber eats. The food was extremely good and quantity sufficient. Since we stayed in a hotel, we asked for plates and cutlery (there is an option to request for them). But there were no cutlery. Please remove the option to ask for cutlery if they cannot be provided by you.
… moreDavid Brewster
I got recommended the Aloo Gobhi (cauliflower and potatoes) by the chef. It was much better than I expected and had good flavor. I asked for a smaller serving size so I’m not sure the typical serving size, though maybe it is still a bit expensive.
… moreRyan
PRO: Foods come with a variety of sauces and other touches that make the experience feel authentic. Portion sizes are good too.
The atmosphere is a bit quiet, so I recommend giving this place your business.
… moreThe atmosphere is a bit quiet, so I recommend giving this place your business.
Hassan
Best Indian food in the whole Cambridge period! I always come here and bring all my international friends too and they all absolutely love it. Viney bhai the chef is amazing and everything he makes reminds me of home. Will definitely recommend everyone to try it out, their Bindhi and Biryani is FIRE!!!
… moreKarina
The food was soooo great, authentic taste and friendly staffs. The chef made orders according to our changes and wants. We liked it
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