Shan-a-punjab - Brookline

The portions are generous and the Indian food is truly authentic. I prefer lunch spots that aren't too crowded, so I visited with a friend on a Wednesday afternoon around 2 PM. We nearly had the entire restaurant to ourselves. It has a cozy atmosphere with attentive service.

This experience was absolutely terrible. We ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala and Malai Kofta, but unfortunately, we had to throw them away. The dishes were overly oily and had an unpleasant tanginess. The curry was watery and lacked any real flavor. We eat Indian food regularly, and this was by far the worst we've encountered. I hope to receive more than just a “this is highly unusual” response from the restaurant. Based on the reviews, it seems this isn’t as uncommon as they claim. I wish I could give it zero stars.

Wow! We discovered a hidden gem in our neighborhood. The food was absolutely delicious! The portions were generous, and the prices were very reasonable. I was thrilled that they could customize the spice level to my preference. I really appreciate that the restaurant has a full bar and cocktail menu—perfect for a night out. Plus, they have on-site parking, which is incredibly convenient!

I would have loved the food but a lot of the entrees lacked something whether it be salt or some spices. But what stood out the most was the dosa which was phenomenal. And the desserts were really good. I would give this establishment another chance

I personally love this place. I know nothing of Indian culture or cuisine more than the average person does. But what I do know is, if I?m hungry and craving some of what American calls ?Indian food?, this is the place I?m going. Tastes delicious, theyalways ask me what spice level I want my food. They used to have a buffet, and then shut it down during the COVID-19 pandemicdue to obvious sanitary precautions and for the safety of all their customers! Every time I?ve come to dine here, I?m either theonly one there or there are one or two other dining parties, which again, I?m not a bit fan of experiencing that, but thatdoesn?t change the truth of how good the food is! The portions are relatively small. I can handle a lot of spice when I ask forspicy food, they still have never crafted that much of a spicy dish for me, I hope one day they do, but that?s a personalpreference! I also absolutely appreciate the kind service the staff provide. They are welcoming and hospitable and make itcomfortable enough to not make it feel like they are all watching you eat as your the only one there! Try it. You find out youwill be pleased!