Curry houses in Mumbai has a new contender in shape of the fancy ‘Punjab Grill’. Counted amongst the best North Indian restaurants in the country, Punjab Grill has formed a strong base of clientele as soon as it opened its doors. Today the brand has numerous outlets in all corners of the country with Mumbai alone boasting of more than one outlet. Grab your foodie friend and bring him/her to the wonderful curry house after which the entire city craves for. Where you might ask? Palladium Mall on Senapati Bapat Marg in Lower Parel, Mumbai, a busy sought after hub for families and office goers. Because Punjab Grill falls in the tad pricey bracket the clientele here is a bit more refined and selective. Affluent families and corporates are often seen enjoying a lavish curry dinner here.
The curry selection at Punjab Grill is designed to dazzle your senses with complex flavors and fine techniques. This popular North Indian restaurant also includes several Mughlai dishes on its menu too so if you adore your share of kebabs and biryanis, Punjab Grill will be idyllic in every way. No Punjabi North Indian fare is complete without the inclusion of a full-fledged bar menu heavy on malts. Try some of their desi coolers if you don’t feel like drinking. Nimboo acharoska will complement the curries beautifully. Start tackling the menu through the appetizers like, palak patta chaat, paneer ka soola, ajwaini fish tikka, murgh ki chaampein, dahi ke kebab, raan-e-sikandari, ghee roast mutton boti and lahori seekh. Woo your palate with curries such as, bharwaan kesari guchchi, makhni chooze, nalli gosht, Rawalpindi channa, Patiala shahi machchi and amritsari malai kofta.
Polish off the curries with the help of flatbreads and rice. The chef prepares some toothsome versions, zaafraani paronthi naan, guchchi pulao, lehsuni naan, tarkari kesari biryani, bharme amritsari kulche, dum ki biryani and kesar de dhaabe da tandoori parantha. Indulge your sweet tooth with, gulab jamun, phirni, kulfi flooda, rasmalai and litchi ki tehri. Punjab Grill may not be under the reign of Jiggs Kalra anymore, it still maintains the same high standard you have come to expect out of this accomplished name. The interiors of Punjab Grill are rather stunning. Couple of low hung crystal chandeliers in a tastefully decorated room exudes a sophisticated and posh effect. Dining style is kept formal so one can dine in comfort.
- Plenty of cocktails and beverages on the menu but the star is their 'Kesar Pista Wali Lassi' which is exquisite
- Punjabi food tends to be vegetarian or chicken based, however, do try their 'Salmon Tikki', 'Tandoori Crab/ Lobster' and 'Fish Amritsari'. The seafood is fabulous
- The 'Phirni' and 'Rasmalai' are a delight for sweet lovers