This place was great! The samosas were incredible - perfectly cooked and seasoned with a delicious filling! Also highly recommend the paneer tikka masala and the butter chicken. Everything was super tasty. The naan was chewy and definitely recommend - went great with the sauce to sop up the flavor. We got delivery and it was hot, fresh and fast. So nice to have another option in Pacifica. We will be repeat customers!! Love that they have in-house delivery and you don't have to deal with doordash fees or ubereats markup. You can order on their website or call them. Lots of vegetarian and meat options. Really happy to have a local Indian restaurant!! read more

F O O D: Fresh, and Occasionally Neon. Let's talk portions: small. But hey, small means fresh, right? The buffet offers your greatest hits album of Indian food: chicken tikka, dal makhani, the usual suspects. Nothing groundbreaking, but nothing offensive either. I didn't have the lamb curry because the chicken tikka and chicken curry were noteworthy to return to. The chicken pakora was a plot twist: strong flavor but dry and tough. Meanwhile, the gulab jamun arrived swimming in what I can only describe as neon yellow syrup. It looked like it glowed under blacklight, but tasted like heaven. The tikka masala chicken? Tender and juicy. The curry chicken? Dry breast meat that needed a rescue mission. Fortunately, the tamarind and cilantro chutneys were there to save the day, making everything moist and swallowable again. And the samosas were square-shaped (new aesthetic?) but flavorful enough that I forgave the geometry experiment. S E R V I C E: Slow. Like, "I blinked and the server vanished" slow. There was one guy working the entire floor: hosting, bussing, refilling food, and apparently playing hide and seek. I had to hunt him down like a safari expedition every time I needed water refilled. To be fair, he was the only one out there, so I'll cut him some slack. But maybe hire a second person? A M B I A N C E: Showed up at 11:45 AM on a Monday to find this tiny spot (about ten tables) absolutely packed with mostly men on lunch break. The vibe? Christmas balls dangling from the ceiling while smooth jazz plays in the background. It's giving "holiday party at a lounge" and I'm here for it. One mystery I couldn't solve: do I grab a new plate each time I hit the buffet? My hunch is always yes, but the plates weren't being replenished. But I did take a new plate: hygiene. Eventually, I noticed everyone else carrying their naan baskets to the register to pack up, so I did the same. When in Rome! R E S T R O O M: This is where things got interesting. The bathroom was clean and holy surprise, there was a bidet. Actual bidet. Not the travel-sized kind, but a full setup. Is it weird to get excited about bathroom tech at a buffet? Maybe. But also... kinda cool? Would I use it? Honestly, after the neon gulab jamun situation, I wasn't taking chances. But hey, respect for the upgrade. I've been on a quest for an Indian buffet ever since Five Rivers in Westlake closed, and I'm genuinely grateful this place exists. The parking lot is tiny, but street parking is available. Is it perfect? No. Does it scratch the itch? Absolutely. read more

PanJ Aab Indian Cuisine was a great late night find. We started with the samosas and papadum, which came with delicious sauces that went really well with them. For our main meal, we had the butter chicken with rice and it was flavorful, rich, and delicious. The service was great too. They gave my 4 year old a complimentary mango lassi, which was such a thoughtful gesture and made us feel very welcome. They have seating for dine in, and while the inside is pretty simple with not much decor, the food and friendly service make up for it. Parking was easy, and I also like that they stay open late. I noticed they offer a buffet as well, so I would definitely come back to try more of the menu. read more

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I came in for the lunch buffet $19.99 before tax & tip. The buffet is available Monday-Friday 11-3 pm. After you find a table, staff come and ask which naan you'd like. The garlic and plain naan are good. Crispy edges with fluffy inside. The buffet is about 10-12 dishes from white rice, veggie biryani, chicken tandoori, lamb curry, chicken tikka curry, paneer curry, samosas, fried fish bites. Definitely more curries than any other proteins. For the price not bad if you want to get your naan and curry fix. Small parking lot. read more

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Great value and taste variety of the buffet! There's a good amount of choices available, plus there was tea and yogurt lassi included too! My faves were lamb curry and garlic naan, yet everything was very good. Great customer service too - and easy parking. I hope this place stays around for a long time. Best Indian food around this Pacifica area. read more

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Came on a Sunday afternoon and there was no wait. Parking was easy, and the restaurant has a casual, welcoming atmosphere that's perfect for a laid back meal. Service was friendly and attentive, and our food came out quickly. We ordered the fish tikka masala, chicken tikka masala, and garlic naan. Both curries were rich, creamy, and packed with warm spices. The garlic naan was fresh from the tandoor with a nice char, and it was the perfect way to soak up every bit of the flavorful tikka masala sauce. The fish was tender, the chicken was juicy, and everything was well seasoned. Overall, a great spot for Indian food with solid portions, friendly service, and flavorful dishes. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu. read more

I called in an order for pickup and it was ready in about 20 minutes, which was super convenient. The staff were friendly when I came in, and the restaurant itself looks nice inside. Everything was packaged well, and the main dishes came with generous portions of rice. We ordered the aloo gobhi, chana masala, chicken tikka masala, and chicken korma, along with garlic naan and samosas. The samosas were perfectly crispy with great spices. The tikka masala had really rich, comforting flavor, and the chana masala was a standout for me with a great balance of savory with a hint of sweetness. Overall, we really enjoyed everything. The flavors were delicious, the portions were solid, and it made for a great takeout meal. read more

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My husband was in the area, so I did a little Yelp-research on food nearby and requested some food be picked up from here. We tried the following: Aloo Baingan, Chicken Tikka Masala, Methi Naan. I also really appreciate that it came with Basmati rice. Everything tasted great! Even with a medium spice level, it was quite hot to me, and I'd likely opt for mild if I were to return. The naan was a lot thinner than I'm used to. Note: There's a sign noting that menu prices are the cash prices. Otherwise there's a 3% charge that a lot of restaurants include when customers use a card. read more

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First time eating their food today. The chicken karahi and dal curry were fabulous. Sadly, both our naans (plain and garlic) were just awful. My wife called it right: it was like eating a tortilla. No taste, no puffiness. Definitely the worst naan I have eaten. Moral of the story for us is skip the naan but eat the delightful dishes. We'll be back, for sure. The karahi was super tasty with just the right amount of spiciness for me (mild). My wife's dal was also very tasty with no noticeable spiciness (also mild). read more

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I door dashed Indian food tonight. The food tasted fresh and flavorful. We really enjoyed it.

The first thing that stood out to me was how nice the chairs are. The service was great too. We got to try Malai kofta, and goat curry. Both were great. Looking forward to return visits to try more of their specialties. read more

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I am super pleased with having reasonable Indian food in town. Food is ready on time and delicious. The hardest part was finding parking on a Friday night because of the tiny packed lot. Rather than sweat it I parked a block over and was in and out in no time. read more

The food here is OK. The rice was dry, the pani puris were stale, & mango lassi was warm. Naan had good flavor but was a tad burnt on the bottom. :/ Portions were good. Service was ok, neglected to check in and refill waters. Good amount of seating. Small parking lot. Not hard to find parking. read more

PanJ Aab Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Pacifica, California

We've been anticipating the opening for weeks and it did not disappoint! Great selection on the menu. Excellent mastery of spices and balance of flavors. Can't wait to work through the menu. Dining room is cozy. Staff were super friendly. (We did take out so pics are from the home serving style.) It's been a long time since Pacifica had a food place to get excited about and they hit the mark BIG time. Go... go now! read more

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Panj-Aab Indian Cuisine is a casual restaurant located right across from the Pacifica McDonald's. They have a small shared parking lot. The server was very warm and friendly. All of the menu items are ala carte, and the prices were reasonable. They have a big menu, so it was hard to decide which items to order. We ordered the Chicken Momo, Fish Tikka, Garlic Naan, and Chicken Biryani. All of these dishes were hot and fresh. We also appreciated the nice presentation of each dish. The restaurant was clean, and they also do take-out too. read more

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The food has been delicious every time. I enjoyed the Tandoori platter, but I think because it's cooked in a tandoor the salmon and shrimp get a bit more cooked than I like my fish cooked. What I might do next time is ask for the platter but ask if I can have the fish cooked on the stove top. My guests loved every single bite. We ordered Samosas, Chaat Platter, Chole Bhature, Saag paneer, Garlic naan, Pulao Rice and a Mango Laasi. There's a selection of beer, wine, sparkling water, and soda in the can. read more

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I've had their food (delivered) a few more times since my first review. It is really good every time and still hot when it arrives. I love it. :) read more

5 stars for the staff. 1 star for the food. Butter chicken Horrible. It looks like shredded chucks of chicken in deep red colored curry sauce. Ridiculous. Taste like nothing, just bad. Rice was soo bad. My wife could not believe it that it is uneatable. Garlic naan was the only star. Bhindi, digusting. We honestly took a few bites and we packed the food, I think my wife will try to fix it at home so we don't regret spending $50+ here. Everything was sweet for no reason. read more

PanJ Aab Indian Cuisine - Horrible red colored butter chicken. With no taste bhindi plus the star Garlic naan. - Indian Near Me - Pacifica, California

Excited to try a new restaurant in my neighborhood. I ordered to go, and my order was ready when I picked up. Pricing was average and portion sizes were fair. I ordered Chicken Tikka Masala which was pretty good, Garlic Naan was good but I like my naan thicker.Shrimp Biryani portion size was great but lacked flavor. read more

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This is the SPOT for authentic Indian Cuisine! The food is flavorful and the service is outstanding. I have ordered "To go orders", yet after this I highly recommend to Dine-In if you have the time! The plating of the food creates an undeniable Ambiance for a tasteful experience. The Samosa for starters, was delicious and very filling. For main course I chose the Butter Chicken served with White Rice and Garlic Naan. The side of Achaar (Mixed Pickles) was seasoned heavily and would not recommend if you don't like spices. To complement my cuisine I had the Indian Chai with the Gulab Jamun for Dessert. This drink served hot is a MUST TRY that helps with digestion of the meal (I ordered 2!). The Dessert is perfect for people who enjoy Sweets! Overall I recommend to serve you taste buds! read more

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Food: 4.95 | Service: 5.0 | Ambiance: 4.90 Hours: M-F 10:30AM-3PM, 4:30PM-10PM Sa-Su 10:30AM-10PM PANJ AAB INDIAN CUISINE is a small, family-owned, casual eatery specializing in Punjabi cuisine with rich curries, tandoori w/vegan and vegetarian options located in North Pacifica, in the small mall across from Taqueria La Perla. The small plaza offers limited parking for early diners but there's street parking available. Greeted immediately when I walked in, opening dinner hour, You walk in and are softly welcomed with the wafting warmth of the aromatic Indian spices being toasted in preparation for dinner service. There's seating for twos and fours with a robust takeout. I opted to dine in since it was empty but it filled up quickly after me. Good sign. There is table service, and though one person handled it all in front, she did a great job, outstanding hospitality. Someone else might show with your food order but it all works. Ordered: SAMOSA - (2) Golden, flaky triangle pastries with spiced potatoes & peas. Simple, Hot, fresh, ready for the tamarind and cilantro dipping sauces. MATTAR MUSHROOM - Fresh mushrooms with peas in an onion and tomato sauce. My new fav these days. Only comment is some of the mushrooms were cut inconsistently. Some quartered, some sliced. Prefer quartered since it makes for a meatier dish. But the flavors were all there. KARAHI CHICKEN - Chicken stir fried w/ onions, peppers, ginger, spices. Another new fav! TANDOORI PLATTER - assortment of chicken, lamb, fish & shrimp. Shrimp was on the smaller size and should have been cooked less than the other proteins. ONION KULCHA - Naan stuffed with seasoned red onions. This is a new fav over Naan! MANGO LASSI - basically a yogurt & mango beverage that's a cooling balance to the spices in Indian cuisine. Always a fav. GULAB JAMUN - Soft milk balls in cardamom-saffron syrup. This was a complimentary dessert but has never wowed me. Normally it's presented with one big golf ball sized (maybe bigger) sitting in sweet rose-syrup. Eyeing the three small milk balls suspiciously, I dug in with my spoon, and was pleasantly surprised with the milk balls subtly sweetened scent of cardamom & saffron tickling my palate! Would definitely order this. PANJ AAB INDIAN CUISINE is a wonderfully new find and will be part of my Indian meal rotation. See you there! read more

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Preface this review with: I historically don't like Indian food. It usually gives me a tummy ache, and I always thought it was one of the spices used. This place has changed my narrative. This place--so yummy!!! The paneer is soft and delicious, and the spinach is so flavorful. The tandoori assorted meats/seafood was such a special smoky taste and so tender. Garlic naan was fluffy and crispy. Samosas were dense and filling and the outer shell had a great crunch while still tasting doughy and homemade. I love that it's open until 10pm--great for late date nights since it's hard to get out of the house until my kids go to bed. I'd try takeout here too in the future. Very kind servers who checked on us often. Inside seating is no frills, but a good amount of space between tables. Saw a family with small kids in the corner too, they looked like they were having a good time. Like when I go to K-BBQ, I wear clothes I don't mind laundering since the food and air are well-spiced--comes with the territory of flavorful food IMO. Check it out if you want to feast on tasty Indian food during convenient hours! read more

PanJ Aab Indian Cuisine - Saag Paneer, Tandoori Platter, Garlic Naan, Chilli Garlic Naan, and a cashew curry dish that i forgot the name of. - Indian Near Me - Pacifica, California

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Compared to Pakwan from Fremont, which is 5/5 for us, Panj Aab is 4/5. Not bad for a Pacifica restaurant though. Taste: authentic, but would love tastier flavors like Pakwan. Although I will try other curries next time and see how they compare. Spicy level: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ingredients: 4.5/5. This is preference: I prefer my meat curries with meats on the bones. The curries we got are boneless which other probably prefer more. Chilli chicken appetizer actually is tastier than I thought. read more

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I love this spot! The food is always fresh and flavorful, the service is top notch and the restaurant is clean, cozy and comfortable. The wild salmon in the Fish Tikka Masala was made to perfection. Their mango lassi on point. And the price is also right. read more

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Very good food, though expensive. The decor could use a bit of creativity / help but it's clean and service is friendly and efficient. Tasty and good quality. Recommend. read more

Great service and even better food. So convenient to the coast. Parking in a private lot. Place was cleaned and staff was diligent in maintaining that. Great vibes. read more

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My second review is the same as the first. Great delivery and great food. The chicken korma is excellent. Tip well. read more

Food was ok, service was very poor. They don't have enough staff and take long time to prepare the order and it's hard to get their attention if we need something. They are new hopefully they'll improve. Nothing to rave about ambiance. Please provide good service and great food. read more

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The other night we did takeout from this new spot. We ordered chicken momos, vegetable chili momos, chicken tikka masala, chicken vindaloo, garlic naan, plain naan, stir fried noodles with veggies and chicken, basmati rice. I know that's a lot of chicken dishes but my clan, sadly, does not like seafood or lamb so in an effort to share with my family I often compromise my choices to please the masses. Also, we are quite unfamiliar with Indian cuisine so if I'm being honest, I'm ordering what feels safe rather than trying to be too adventurous. They ran out of chicken momos so instead we got two orders of veggie chili Momos. We asked for the sauce to be on the side since it was takeout. They gave us one small ramekin of chili sauce for 2 orders which is 16 pieces. Really?! Come on guys! The sauce really makes this dish. Flavorful as it was, it needs the sauce otherwise it's a little dry. Chicken Tikka Masala was delicious. Bright, savory tomato saffron sauce with tender pieces of chicken and potatoes. Yum. Chicken Vindaloo was fantastic! My Favorite thing we ordered. The sauce was creamy and had so much wonderful flavor. I couldn't stop dipping the naan into the sauce. The naan was warm and spongy and the perfect canvas for any dish with sauce. The noodle dish was ok. The noodles itself did not taste like they were pan fried. It tasted more like spaghetti noodles that were tossed into a sauce. The dish itself had generous pieces of chicken and nicely cooked vegetables and chick peas. I didn't really care for it too much but the next day I actually thought it tasted much better right out of the fridge. Just like the naan, the basmati rice also complimented the saucy dishes very nicely. This is a no-frills place and more of a takeout spot. The gentleman on the phone was courteous. Can't wait to come back and try some of the other dishes. Happy to have some Indian cuisine in this neck of the woods! read more

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First time, we went, it was really good experience. We are getting bolder, so we ordered different dishes and well, we were not disappointed. Service is really excellent and ambiance was really top of the line. Oh, during dinner time, call before you go because the restaurant is small, and not much tables. read more

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First time ordering! We did do take out since eating out with a 1 yr old . Chicken tikka masala was delicious, yes I know I'm basic. Garlic naan bread was also good Lamb korma was great, meat was tender. Good flavors. read more

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Yes, please! I was so excited when this restaurant opened in Pacifica and it did not disappoint. Generous portions and delicious dishes. Our family has had ordered take out twice and both experiences exceeding expectations! read more

We are so lucky to have an amazing Indian spot in Pacifica. From our first order we became fans. We haven't even stepped foot inside the restaurant so I can't offer a review for that. But my hubs and I have ordered delivery several times since it opened, on Sundays when we don't want to cook. The food comes warm! We've tried the staples - Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, Saag Paneer and regular Naan. The food is flavorful, aromatic and truly delicious. We're regulars. Thanks for going the community PanJ Aab! read more

Flavorful, great service and easy to get to. Love it. I had the Curry chicken. Highly recommend! read more

We tried this place for the first time recently. The food and service were pretty good. I wasnt excited about it, but I will give this place another try. read more

Excellent Indian Cuisine. The Butter Chicken! Tandoori! Everything we tried was excellent! Service was excellent and very charming staff. Very good recommendations. The place is small but very clean and efficient. They will eventually need a bigger place! read more

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I recently ordered some takeout and was delighted! The food is excellent! I highly recommend this restaurant.

I came in not feeling well, specifically looking for something comforting -- yellow lentil soup, saffron rice, and naan. Simple order. What I got was none of those things done well. The lentil soup had been cooked down to almost nothing -- mostly spicy water with barely a lentil in sight and huge slice of lemon. The naan was rubbery. The rice was mushy and wasn't saffron rice at all. None of it had any salt. I'm not exaggerating when I say it tasted like wall paste. When I flagged the discrepancy at the counter before leaving -- politely, just checking my order -- I was met with indignation instead of basic customer service. I would have respected a simple "let me look into that." Instead I got attitude. For $15 I expect at least one element of a meal to land. This didn't. I won't be back. No pictures as I would spare you from the visually unappealing. read more

Thrilled to have an Indian restaurant in Pacifica at last. Having lived in the East Bay, I had modest expectations, but this place impressed. I had ordered a take out but loved it so much that I went back for dinner ordering the Choley Bhature again. Authentic flavors: Choley Bhature (Chickpea with Indian bread) was deeply flavorful and true to its Punjabi roots, with a noticeable mustard oil aroma that felt authentic. Family vibes: It feels like a small, family-run spot with warm hospitality. Also, I must add that the food is reasonably priced. Excited to try more menu items and hope they keep up the high quality. I definitely encourage patronage to this place -- it's a great addition to Pacifica for reliable, comforting North Indian classics. read more

Firstly, kudos to the gentlemen that opened this restaurant in Pacifica. There is a need for flavorful and exotic choices in our sleepy town. All the sauces were very tasty with layers of flavor simmered with love and spices from a far away land. The naan bread was made in their oven and filled with plenty of garlic and the texture of the bread was on point. The restaurant is clean and well laid out with pleasant music in the air. The only thing that I would complain about was the cute chrome serving bowls and not enough naan bread in the basket. The portions were too small and the amount of naan bread was not as much as we were used to. The quantity value perception knocked half a star off of this review. 3.5 stars for good food but too small serving containers. Recommend they chuck the small cutesy bowls for 30% more sauce and naan. It won't break the restaurant but people need to have a better perception of value。 I will try again. Three and a half stars. read more