I can't believe this food truck exists in this location! As someone who's Indian and pretty…read moreparticular about Indian food, I was pleasantly surprised. My girlfriend had mentioned this place, and we finally stopped by during our drive to Southern California. Every item we ordered was incredibly flavorful and made fresh to order. Some of the parathas took about 25 minutes, but it was absolutely worth the wait because you could taste the freshness in every bite. This is a must-visit spot if you're passing through. I'm so grateful we found it, and I can't wait to come back!

I got the samosa Chaat and masala chai, the chai was really good, a bit too sweet for my preference…read morebut it's yummy and I would get it again. As for the food, it was subpar. I've never had samosa Chaat so I have nothing to compare it to, but it was a great sized portion but was mildly too sweet (like there was syrup in there) and plenty of raw onion. The food was at a convenient location next to the gas station and the food came out within 5 minutes.

I highly recommend this place to everyone. I've visited many times and will continue coming back…read more I've also recommended it to my friends, and they enjoy visiting as well. Whenever I drive to Los Angeles, this is the one place I look forward to stopping at for delicious, homestyle food. It has become a tradition for me to visit both on my way to LA and on my return to the Bay Area. The staff is always warm, polite, and welcoming--they truly make you feel at home. There is usually a bit of a wait, but that's because they prepare the food fresh, and they never disappoint. The quality, taste, and consistency make the wait worthwhile. I only wish they would open a franchise in the Bay Area! Until next time, keep growing and serving the same fresh, delicious food. Please continue maintaining the excellent quality that makes this place so special. My rating of this establishment is 10 STARS

We stop here about once a year on our way to so cal. It's consistently so good and authentic. I…read morethink it's authentic I mean lol I guess I'm not qualified to state that factually lol but our family just loves their food. We always order a lot so we can bring leftovers to our hotel. We eat a ton of Indian food - and this restaurant remains one of our favorites. The prices are so reasonable and the service is always so welcoming and friendly! Parking is really convenient in the lot right in front. I really like this place and can't wait to stop here again the next time we roll through! I think the ac might've been broken today, but other than being a tad warm inside lol, it was a perfect diner experience

First of all, I've known this place since it was a food truck in the middle of nowhere, and I've…read morealways been a big fan. I moved out of Bakersfield but every time I visited, I had to make sure I go to this place. This time I brought my friends who also live in bigger cities, but everyone ended up falling in love with this place and couldn't stop talking about it. I'm so happy that they moved from the food truck location to a nicer place and more central to the nicer part of Bakersfield (near riverwalk) . My friends who I took to this place, still rave about the food they had here. It's so authentic, delicious, and just special. You ordered at the counter, and during lunch time there are options to get the lunch combo which are two types of dishes with rice or naan. I usually chose the usual, either tikka masala, butter chicken, or curry. But this time I wanted to try something I never got from the menu, which is the Shahi Matar chicken. Oh.My.God, it was the bomb! It's sooo good. The other thing that I always got was the veggie pakora. It goes sooo well with the curry dishes. Amazing. Services were pretty fast, around 10mins of wait during busy lunch time. If you didn't finish the food (which they give you really good portion), they have the lids for everything and ready to take home. Everytime I go back to Bakersfield, I always ensure to come here and bring my visitor friends here too. I already miss all the food here.

Thanks to Michaela J. for recommending this place! Who would have thought I'd find mesmerizing…read moreIndian food in Bakersfield that comes close to what I first experienced in England? I'm glad another business has moved into this location. The Asian fusion restaurant that was here previously was also very good, so it's nice to see another great dining option in the space, I can visit right after my doctor's appointment. On this visit, I ordered the 16-ounce goat curry.. I wanted to make sure I liked their goat curry before committing to the 32 oz beast.. Personally, I recommend ordering it with no added spice if you really want to appreciate the individual ingredients, the flavor of the goat, and the delicious curry sauce served over the rice, but I don't like spice so that's just my opinion. The goat Curry was great my only beef... pun intended was that they were just as many bones as there was meat. Also there were tiny bones almost too tiny which I did not expect. 3.5 out of 5 stars This time, I also tried the garlic naan, and it was very good! It had generous chunks of garlic throughout, with the perfect texture and softness. It was excellent for soaking up the sauce 5 stars The people I dined with ordered the butter chicken and chicken curry both 5 stars The rice here was good it seemed as if it was freshly cooked I wish it was a little hotter to the touch but overall really good 4 out of 5 stars Everyone I at the restaurant was friendly and courteous, and funny. The people here are real and we were able to talk about food in other countries, they were also happy to explain the menu items when asked, which I always appreciate, especially when exploring a cuisine with so many wonderful dishes, I have never tried before. The operating hours for Punjabi Dhaba in Bakersfield seem to be every day 1000 am to 8:30 pm. This means they're open on both Saturdays and Sundays, which is a plus. I visited on a Sunday, and although the restaurant wasn't empty, it had just enough customers to create a short wait for the food. My order was served in a timely manner, and just a pleasant experience. Apparently, this restaurant started as a food truck, but I never had the opportunity to try it back then. I'm glad I finally got the chance to visit them at their brick-and-mortar location! If this visit is any indication, I have a feeling there's a lot more delicious food waiting for me to discover.I'll definitely be back to try the butter chicken and some of the street food items on the menu 4 out of 5 stars

We came in late afternoon and we were quickly seated by very nice servers. Very clean restaurant…read more The ambiance was warm and relaxing. Tandoori chicken and fish were delicious. We especially favored the tender fish. The black lentils were cooked in fragrant spices but way too spicy for me. My hubby loves spicy, but he said they were overly spicy. Garlic naan was deliciously charred. I will definitely return. The food and experience was well worth our first visit.

Delicious food, wonderful service, casual atmosphere. Transiting through Bakersfield, we were so…read moreglad we came upon this gem of a restaurant. Greeted with a warm welcome as we walked in, you could tell this family run restaurant wants you to enjoy their cuisine. They were very accommodating towards my mom and sister in regard to spice levels and patiently explained the dishes they weren't familiar with. We started off with complimentary spiced papadums and a trio of chutneys. My mom loves lamb so she selected the curry and enjoyed the flavor and tenderness. I like paneer so I got it as tikka masala. It was a tad too sweet for my preference but I still enjoyed it. My sister never tried chicken jalfrezi and was told it's actually a spicy dish. They modified it for her capsaicin averse tastebuds and she was very happy with her pick. Yellow lentils, veggie samosas, basmati rice and garlic naan rounded off our dinner. Bakersfield has a lot of Indian restaurants to choose from, so I hope they have longevity and success. When we drive through Bakersfield, we will make sure to patronize Samosa Junction again!

This continues to be my favorite indian food spot. We love the veggie sampler platter! Its a must…read moreevery visit. The food is consistenly delicious and we time our visits for when they are slower -early dinner time- so thay we get quick, fast service, and quiet ambiance to enjoy the music. I wish there was one closer to home but we will always make the drive. Thanks!

First time here and ordered butter chicken, 1 garlic naan, and 1 dosa…read more They said it's gonna take 20-25 mins. Ended up waiting 35 mins. This is not the worst part tho. Once I finally got home, I see they didn't even give me any rice. Even worse, the dosa is completely undercooked. Skip this place. Terrible! 0 stars

Went to Heart of India with my sister a few weeks ago and everything was absolutely delicious! I…read moretried the medium-spice butter chicken, fried rice, cheese & garlic naan, and aloo paratha. ‍ We definitely ordered A LOT of food, but it was all so good! The butter chicken was so flavorful and practically melted in my mouth. I probably would've gone with the spicier option because the medium wasn't quite spicy enough for me, but it was still delicious! The naan was also perfect for soaking up all that sauce. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to!

I enjoyed every single dish here all the food was delicious would definitely come here again if I…read morewant good food 5/5! It was a bit cold but other than that the atmosphere is nice and looks pretty fancy. The customer service was great and definitely welcoming to all of us. The place smells beautiful and the water was good too. They didn't have orange juice which is fine bc it probably wouldn't have gone with the food. I 100% will go back and try other dishes bc all of these were amazing!!!!

Delicious food. Great hospitality…read more We were on our way back to LA from SF last week, and got a flat. We were able to pull over at a Chevron station that had a mini Mart and a food truck. We were not happy. Then a gentleman came out from behind the food truck and offered to help us put on our spare tire, and even loaned us two chairs. We were blessed by his kindness. The smells from the food truck were simply amazing, so we had to try some roti and butter chicken. We were now happy! We decided to get more roti and butter chicken for later. We also got goat curry, white channe, palak paneer, and paratha. Oh, and rice! Everything was fresh, fragrant, spicy and delicious. An eclectic mix, but all so good! We were happy for days! And thanks again to the first gentleman for his kind welcome.

4.5/5 It's a food truck, with generous portions. I got the…read moremixed vegetable paratha, btw, it's aloo paratha, accompaniments were yogurt, butter and pickle. Thought 1 would be small, but it is large. The service was quick and courteous. They have a seating arrangement if you want to eat there, but I went with to go option.

Made a stop here on the way up to Sf and it was 100% worth it. Grew up going here and it has been…read moreyears - the food is every bit as good as I remember it and the service is excellent. It has such a charming feel and look, and the staff are very kind. Will plan to make this my go to stop when I drive through to sf :) Ps I got the homemade chai and curry. It was AMAZING!!

Staying at an artsy airbnb nearby and the owner highly recommended this spot. We were not…read moredisappointed! I called the order in early in the day for 5p pick up. I read that the food is all made fresh and expect it to take 1-2hrs to prepare. We ordered the yellow Thai curry with tofu - the tikka masala with cheese, garlic naan and the last one was Malaysian Laksa. The meal was full of flavor. Like others mentioned I have to highlight the coconut in the curry. A real treat for my tastebuds. Everything was superb. The Laksa was bursting with flavors as well. So good. It's one of those meals where you are trying to identify each herb and spice used. And just want to take your time with each bite to thoroughly enjoy. Very complex flavors and so delicious. The portions are very good and we are looking forward to enjoying the 2nd half for dinner again this evening. It really was a treat and we will be back when we are in the area again. You must try to understand! Kind of surprising to find such a culinary treat in such a small mountain area. Frazier is lucky to have this little gem!

I cannot say enough good things about the food here…read more I have not been disappointed in all the times I ate at Indian Village. Today I had the Garlic Naan, ALWAYS great, the Basmati Rice, and the Paneer Tikka Masala. Heaven!!!!!. I am stuffed and happy. Service is always great, they actually know be by name which is nice because to many restaurants I'm just a person. The atmosphere is pure Indian.

This place just keeps getting better. I need to see them featured on more "best of" lists for…read moreBakersfield! The food is beyond incredible. I can't stop eating the paneer butter masala (surprising to absolutely no one), and the garlic naan. If you're brave, get it spicy-- it will blow your face off, but in a good way (like a hot kiss instead of a bomb). But be warned-- their drinks come in cans and if it's super hot, you may need to order more than one, lol. I impressed my company by not needing to drink much during my spicy meal, and yes this is a casual heat tolerance brag, I'm sorry! Anyway, the service is really wonderful even if the communication can be a little rusty because I'm a basic monolingual bish. They just want you to enjoy your food and your time with them, so don't be shy and ask questions if you're unsure about something you're ordering. They have vegan and vegetarian options. I've only gone with meat eaters and they have not been disappointed. This is one of the best restaurants in Bakersfield and I'm worried people are totally asleep at the wheel on this one. They deserve your support, they're family run and worthy of your time and money! Other awesome things to try: dal, any breads, egg rolls, any green curry.