North Indian food owes much of its popularity to Punjabi cuisine. It’s this colourful cuisine that has lent North Indian menus the crowd-pleasing classics like dal makhani, butter chicken, chicken malai tikka, palak paneer and tandoori chicken, which have become an essential part of any North Indian selection. These North Indian staples have a tremendous fan base and no curry house is complete without the inclusion of wholesome Punjabi curries. They add to the menu a vibrancy, a zing that beats any platters of kebabs or mutton curries any day of the week. For North Indian expats living in Chennai ‘Bhatinda Xpress’ takes care of any homesick feeling through their wonderful North Indian menu. Those closer to Thuraipakkam will find an outlet of Bhatinda Xpress at MRK Arcade. Drop in to get your curry fix.

Get ready to dig into luscious chicken curries and a plethora of traditional North Indian fare at Bhatinda Xpress. You will find some Chinese and Mughlai add-ons as well but we recommend you to focus on North Indian food. There is a home delivery service too in case you want to enjoy the curries in the privacy of your home. Regulars often opt for the buffets as they find it much more generous and economical then an a la carte menu. Begin with a tomato shorba or nibble on an array of delicious appetizers like, afghani chicken, dahi kebab, kalami kebab, mutton gulafi, fish Amritsari and malai paneer tikka. To fully enjoy the curries call for a basket of flatbreads or a plate of pulao. Paneer butter masala, Punjabi mutton, patiyala chicken, dal fry, aloo gobi and methi malai paneer.

Ask for a nice cool cucumber raita to elevate your meal. Finish in a true Punjabi fashion with a helping of matka kulfi or an assortment of ice creams. Paan ice cream is one of their popular desserts. Wash it all down with a glass of special lassi to clinch the deal. Now sit back and admire your surroundings. Take in the fun playful décor that instantly transports you to a dhaba in Punjab. Coarse exposed brick walls are done up with truck slangs and eye-catching murals. Odd Punjabi curios are used to decorate the space. To sit matted stools (moorhi), wooden benches and comfy chairs are provided. The ambience is striking and playful, just like a Punjabi dhaba. Not bad for a pocket-friendly restaurant.