My wife and I have been going here since 2010. Always great. Even after we moved out of the area we made it a point to grab takeout or dine-in when visiting family. Since the new spot opened in Longmeadow the taste is off. The owner is a great guy and I support the business. I've tried to reach out multiple times to let him know it's not the same, to no avail. I've even mentioned it to his son at the Longmeadow establishment and he didn't seem to care. Disappointing for a long time and loyal customer. read more

Excellent Indian food. No NA beers, no lemonade. The area looks ruff, but we ignored that at 6:30 pm. Free park in front after 6. Update: I had the shrimp curry and my wife had the chicken curry. Both over a saffron - jasmine rice. A garlic nan on the side and I had a cup of lentil soup. Excellent on all points. I would pass on the soup next time, no lentils. Kind of a cream soup, just a lentil flavor. read more

Panjabi Tadka - Front door - Indian Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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I started a new job in this neighborhood and am happy to have had the chance to try it for lunch today. I placed my order online and picked up the food without issue. I had an order of vegetable pakora and ordered a container of tamarind chutney since it did not say it came with it. However, when my order came, I had two containers of tamarind chutney and one mango chutney. So no need to order that. The pakora were hot, crispy and flavorful. It was a little dense compared with some I've had but still very satisfying. One order could easily be shared by 3 people. I also ordered a lunch special of Aloo Palak. It came fresh and hot inside a two section plastic take out container with a piece of papadum. It The rice was fluffy and flavorful and included sauteed cabbage. The Aloo Palak was really nicely seasoned and flavorful, the potato tender and bite sized. Overall I give a very positive review because it was easy to order and pick up. It was prepared fresh and was well seasoned. read more

Panjabi Tadka - Takeout container of Aloo Palak - Indian Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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We drove through the area and decided that Indian food sounded good to warm us up. I found this spot on Yelp and decided to give it a try. The inside is simple, cozy, and clean. The service was great and attentive with no issues at all. We ordered vegetable samosas to start and then chicken tikka masala, vegetable korma, and garlic naan for the main entrees. We ordered medium spice and it was on the lower end of spice but was still tasty. The food was flavorful and cooked well. The prices were also reasonable which was a bonus. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone for a solid lunch or dinner spot! read more

Panjabi Tadka - Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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Downtown Springfield, MA was somewhat lacking in terms of "nightlife" and restaurants. My date and I came here due to the walking proximity to our hotel. I checked out the menu online and the chicken paratha wrap caught my eye, but when I arrived it wasn't on the menu. After inquiring they told me that it was for online/to-go orders only, but they were nice enough to let me order it for dine-in as well. The wrap was tasty and contained a zesty sauce. Not sure when/if I'll ever visit Springfield again, but I wish this place well! read more

Panjabi Tadka - Indian Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

We had a fabulous dinner here. Food was hot, fresh, and delicious. Can't wait to return

This was my first time here and I loved it. I came here with a friend on Monday at 6:30 and it was very quiet. We ordered the veggie samosas and the veggie masala. Both were absolutely delicious. We also got their garlic naan. Service was great. They constantly checked in on us and filled our water. I would definitely come back and try more of their items. read more

Staying nearby on business and I pulled up Yelp to find what was around. I quite enjoy Indian food and jumped at the occasion. It was a mere few blocks from my hotel in an area that seems to be revitalizing slowly. The entrance is nice with the cold weather climate staple of an entrance door, then the real entrance door. Minimizes drafts and is quite common. I arrived for a late lunch and was quickly seated. The inside (reason for the minus one star) needs a bit of love in terms of scuffed walls from chairs, well worn carpet, but don't let that detract you. I ordered from the lunch menu which was quite a good price and appealing. I added a glass of wine, a Cabernet from the menu, was just ok, but I wasn't expecting greatness. My meal came out surprisingly quickly, and it was delicious. The basmati rice was cooked to perfection and the Aloo Chole was at my request medium spice and very flavorful. Rich and intense flavors will greet your taste buds and make them dance. Service is friendly and they do a large take out business which seems to leave some guests waiting longer then I did. I'll be back given the opportunity. read more

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Inedible, everything was off. Sour or spoiled. Through $50 away. Avoid at all cost. I have eaten here before something is wrong!

I ordered takeout for the first time and I couldn't believe how delicious the food was! The menu was clearly marked for gluten free and vegetarian options, the flavor was incredible, spice was modifiable and the food so fresh and yummy! I can't wait to order again and I'm scared that this place is right on my way home from work! Glad I found this local gem, it only took me over a year of living here to find it! read more

Ordered Veg Aloo Tikki and Chicken Tikka Masala. Unfortunately aloo in the Tikki was stale. Smilarly chicken was hard. My server just shrugged saying he doesn't manage kitchen and can't help. I got excited reading the positive reviews, but ended up disappointed. read more

My family of 4 had dinner here for the first time at 6pm on Valentine's Day. Parking was right on the street and it was metered, but the meter times end at 6 so parking was easy and free. It's a small place with just a few tables but we were seated right away. Our server was very friendly and attentive. We ordered papadam, paneer pakora and garlic naan to start, with an amazing house chutney. All very good. They brought a carafe of ice water and glasses--only downside to that was that it didn't seem to be filtered and had a strong chlorine taste. They didn't offer bottled water and I don't usually drink soft drinks but ended up with a Diet Coke which was fine. We had chicken saag, chicken tiki and lamb biryani. The chicken was remarkably moist for white meat and very flavorful, as was the lamb. The rice was delicious, with saffron and toasted cumin seeds. We also ordered one beer and a couple of lassi yoghurt drinks that my boys raved about, though they didn't like them served on ice. There was enough left over for two lunches today! Our total bill was $116, which seemed quite reasonable and we'll definitely be going back. read more

Literally fire Indian food. The chicken Marsala and garlic naan are to die for. I'm not sure what service is like for dining in but I've always gotten take out and have never had an issue. Support your local businesses and get food from here!!! read more

Very good! Samosas among the best I've had and medium spice with a rich coconut flavor - just right. Cute to-go boxes and ambiance

They've changed the menu some, and some old favorite dishes have been dropped (one star off for the absence of the fish masala I came for) but the food is still good. Friendly, fast service. The restaurant has always had a pleasant, lived-in atmosphere with no pretensions. I think they do much more takeout business than dining-in in the evenings, which accounts for the simplified menu. read more

Panjabi's offers fabulous service and authentic recipes that are absolutely delicious. It is my favorite restaurant.

Friendly service, easy to follow menu which allows for many choices of several typical Indian favorites. Good relishes. Vegetables in hot dishes are not fresh. Prices are reasonable for good size portions. Hope people are aware of location - it is close to Student Prince. read more

We happened on Panjabi Tadka when we were in town for a conference. What a wonderful surprise! Outstanding food at very reasonable prices. We ordered only vegetable dishes that were delicious. Try the garlic naan! The service was prompt and friendly. read more

Hmmm. I don't know why we went there. I tried this place 7/8 years back and it wasn't mind blowing but it was okay. I thought of trying it again. We ordered chicken tikka. It was so dry. I should have paid attention to the reviews where it said chicken tandoori was dry. Chicken saag- it was okay. Mango lassi- okay Very expensive and the food wasn't standard and definitely not how Indian food should taste. How can chicken be so dry and kebabs be so tasteless. read more

The food is absolutely delicious. I've had the vindaloo, chicken masala, jalfrezi, saag paneer, and garlic naan. It takes a while for some of it to be made, but they are always polite and it is worth the wait. It's a lowkey vibe inside. Tables large enough for a family dinner or small enough for a date night. read more

A great little place at 1688 Main. The first time I had the Shrimp Curry. Very good. But then I tried the Chili Chicken. Oh my goodness. So wonderful! Any served with fluffy basmati rice that is so fragrant. I've had that twice. And they have a nice selection of Indian beers. read more

The food was really good. Lots of flavor. We got medium spice on everything and it was pretty mild. But service? You're gonna get better service walking into a store with a bunch of kids working at the Holyoke Mall. They don't even speak to you when you walk in they just point in an area where you can sit . We stuck it out for the sake of date night and really did enjoy the food but don't expect more than 4 words from your server during the entire visit. read more

Delicious Indian food! Their curry and marsala keep me coming back for more.

Good food if you're from out of town and seeking to purchase Indian food. Good service!

I've ordered takeout while at work here multiple times. Their lunch specials are a fantastic price and the portions are huge. I continue to order palak paneer but have also tried chicken tikka masala as well as their samosas, pakoras and the mixed appetizer platter. Everything always tastes wonderful. Highly recommend if you are in the Springfield area! read more

Just ordered meat samosas with the tamarind sauce and they're ere delicious!!! Must've gone back to the original recipe!! My previous experience wasn't that good. But they made up for it with the Samosas!! read more

Panjabi Tadka has the market cornered on great lunch specials! The chicken curry I ordered came with a papad and pickle and rice. You could taste the fresh ginger and toasted spices. Everything was delicious and so affordable! Service was very friendly and professional. The restaurant is clean as a whistle. Thank you to the sweet customer who angel paid for my check! What a spirit lifting surprise. I can't wait to come back to Punjabi for dinner to try out their more regional exotic dishes! read more

Panjabi Tadka - Pappadam and pickle, part of the lunch special. Very fresh tasting :-) - Indian Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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We visit Springfield often to visit friends. Have tried some of the Indian restaurants here in Springfield, and in my opinion this was the most dissatisfied visit to any Indian restaurant. No wonder our Indian friends did not recommend going here. Don't get us wrong..the decor is great, the ambience is nice..eve the staff is very helpful. The food though...no wonder there are no Indians verifying the 4 star Yelp rating that this place boasts. Our lamb boti curry and the butter chicken preparation was exactly the same. These are 2 different preparations with distinct flavours. But here they looked exactly the same and even tasted the same. Granted that Indian cuisine does depend a lot on the preparation...if this restaurant's prep is the same for the 2 the waiter should have informed us. The chicken in the butter chicken was good. The lamb in the lamb prep was like shoe leather. So if you do end up here...stick to chicken. For appetisers...try to stay away from tandoori chicken. It's pretty dry here unlike the juicy tandooris we have gotten used to. For dessert we got the fried dough in sugar syrup...gulag jaman...tough in the center. I messed mentioning the daal makhani...lentils was not upto the mark either. The amritsari fish was good though. So unless you have not yet tried good India food...stay away from this joint. Try the other Indian/Pakistani restaurants. read more

Setting: Authentic Indian vibe -Indian music to match the intricate, floral carpet (granted it could be cleaned) -The table is decorated with a beautifully colored pattern of flowers, candles, and design. Food: I mostly came here for the samosas granted it was rated the best. -Vegetable Samosa: Just a disclosure I eat my samosas without sauce. The filling was flavorful although the outside I do prefer crunchier. Overall it was good. -Vegetable Tikki: I liked these better than their samosas and it was the first time ice had tikkis. It was more flavorful and the outside was the crisp I was looking for. It reminded me of a tasty falafel. -Garlic Naan: I was expecting to be more garlicky and the edges were burnt. It was good although could've been better simply by being unburnt. Customer Service: I ordered takeout however the service seemed poor. -Waiters saw me enter and they waited for me to approach them at the back of the restaurant where they were just standing around - It was also extremely slow; I came later afternoon and there were only 5 people -As I handed my card to pay the waiter that took my order snatched my card out of my hand -They left me feeling like I bothered them for bringing my business here Overall: I would not recommend because of the service offered. The food was decent although I rarely ever crave Indian food; I came here for the samosas and they were just ok. read more

Panjabi Tadka - Vegetable Samosas. Take out order. 2 for $4.95. Taken: 6/21/14 - Indian Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

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This is without a doubt my favorite indian/Pakistani restaurant in the greater western MA area. The flavors are excellent. They are very willing to accommodate the western pallet, but even still they run a bit on the warmer side for spices. The portions are good for the prices (for Western MA. I have NO idea why the Indian food is so expensive out here. The food is just about perfect to my taste. Everyone I've recommended it to, thus far, has loved it, too.Even the lads loved it. (And they're picky.) The help is fantastic, the lunch specials are good, the food is the best, the decor is nice. The location is questionable, but, eh. This place is SO worth the drive into Springfield. read more

I've been going here for years and mostly for the food. The staff is friendly. Service can be slow when they are busy. The food is delicious and the price is fair in comparison to some other places in the area. My husband said that their tandoori chicken is one of the most flavorful. I love their baigan bharta. Yum! read more

This restaurant has the best food in town, authentic, flavorful, robust, delicious and the service is very professional and friendly. I have always had great service and amazing dishes drinks and desserts no matter what I order. Strongly recommended! read more

Panjabi Tadka - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

These guys do well with Indian food if you wish to try this. The rice dishes are mostly very fresh & their curry dishes are premier & the apps are also good too. They got good choice of wines & beers if you want that. It's true it's a little small (62 capacity) but don't let this fool you. read more

Just moved from NYC and the quality of the food at panjabi is similar to my go to places for Indian food in New York. Definitely worth a try. They are very prompt with food delivery as well. read more

Amazing food!!! Great for sharing! After eating there once, I can't wait to go back so I can try new dishes!

It's very very hard to get decent Indian food in the valley. My experience with Indian food is out towards Boston, where every restaurant really nails it. Out here in the Western part of the state, though, everyone makes their sabzi and korma totally differently. It all tends to be on the sweet side, with random nuts and raisins in food that really shouldn't have it. However- artistic licensing with food is totally fine. Panjabi Tadka, however, makes food the way that the Indian aunties and uncles who taught me to cook do. Everything is so homestyle (with the restaurant flourish of being creamier). Their sabzi is all amazing and not over the top 'shahi' style. If you go, try the papri chaat- it's so amazing. Their pakori are great too. The coconut soup is a wonderfully cardamom spiced slightly sweet soup perfect for starting the meal. We tend to get the chicken 65, or chicken vindaloo and have never been disappointed. If I remember correctly their dal makhani is great too. Out of every restaurant in/near the valley- this is the one that does it best. Forget the spots in Northampton. Also- to refute what another user has rated: Every time we come here, there are plenty of Indian folks eating here. Unlike the other spots, which are usually only white American filled. read more

So rich in flavor and the price is reasonable. Very delicious. I had the veg korma, garlic naan and veg samosas. This is a small detail but what I love about this place is that rice was included. I'll be back for more soon! read more

My husband and I visited the restaurant last night and were very disappointed for starters we ordered an appetizer and as I took a piece of it the owner told the waiter it was not ours and told me to put it back without regards for covid-19. My husband's lamb entree had four small pieces of lamb covered in sauce and we had to share one small bowl of rice when I complained about the dessert being so small the owner became hostile with us so we paid the bill and left. This owner does not care about covid-19 regulations will not visit again. read more

I've tried many Indian restaurants and I tend to find them all equally good. Panjabi Tadka really stood out from the rest. The meats were tender and the curries I would describe as sweeter, and with a more subtle spice blend that I've had before. The ginger tends to stand out and liven up the palate. My friend tried the mango ice cream which came with whipped cream and cardamom, and it was outstanding. The gulab jamun had a frank honey flavor with a little tartness to it and a subtle cardamom highlight. read more

Panjabi Tadka - The meat combo. - Indian Near Me - Springfield, Massachusetts

This is one of the greatest Indian spots I've been to in a long time! Only downfall is that they open late. If they opened for lunch that would be amazing! read more