For hearty and larger than life Punjabi food in Pune there is only one place to be and that is ‘Punjab Grill’. This fabulous restaurant is the brainchild of legendary restauranteur and Chef Jiggs Kalra, who with his love for Punjabi food and rich heritage started this posh chain of restaurants. Located at Viman Nagar, Punjab Grill is the go to place for the foodies for mind-blowing authentic North-Indian food. So if a craving for chicken tikka masala with crunchy hot naan hits you then you know where to go. Punjab Grill is known for its rich and posh interiors. This is the place you go to if you want to impress someone with good food and elegant furnishings. Interiors are surmised of dark wooden walls and beige chairs enlivened by a glowing crystal chandelier hanging overhead. The place is designed for happy and cheerful families talking over good food and sharing happy times.
Menu of Punjab Grill reflects the opulence and innovation associated with the brand name. You will find recipes that are authentically traditional and carrying the unique flair of the chef. Cute and attractive names are given to the dishes and drinks to charm the customers which works! You can start exploring the fab menu by going through the appetizers as your first course. Dabble in, tandoori broccoli, tamatar da shorba, dahi ke kebabs, chicken kurkuri, lahori seekh, salmon tikka, khumb pudina shorba, paneer tikka multani, bharwaan aloo pothohari, ajwaini fish tikka, veg kurkuri, raunaqeen seekhan, harra bharra kebab, raan-e-sikandari, khaam khatai, tandoori pomfret, tandoori duck, Bhatti da murgh, murgh tikka Punjab grill, tandoori guchchi, murgh badami shorba, bhutteyan de kebab, chaamp taajdar and tandoori gobhi. To taste everything on one plate ask for tandoori platter which will be light on pockets and soul.
Now coming to the main part of the menu which features sensational array of curries in vegetarian and non-vegetarian form, you can choose a gorgeous spicy dish to dunk your bread in. You can look into patialashahi kadhai paneer, raarhya meat, martaban de charra aloo, Patiala shahi machchi, murgh lababdar, Rawalpindi channa, amritsari malai kofta, dal panjratani, saag gosht and dhaniya mirchi da kukkad. Combine with tarkari kesari biryani, lehsuni naan, zaafraani paronthi naan, guchchi pulao and dum ki biryani to enjoy the mains fully. Finish with litchi ki tehri as the sweet finale to a grand meal. You will find Punjab Grill a little heavy on the pocket but that’s the price you pay for exceptional food.
- Classic cocktails get a spin here, with the Bloody Chameli (extra green chillies) and Mauja-Hi-Mauja (dark rum, cinnamon, mint, lime, orange juice and fizz)
- The restaurant hosts all-day happy hours, with varying offers over weekdays and weekends, depending on timing
- The lychee ki tehri (creamy reduced milk, shahi lychees and sultanas) or trio of stuffed gulab jamuns are lovely. Or sample the kesar-pista pedha-infused lassi