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    Punjabi By Nature

    3.5 (242 reviews)
    ModerateIndian
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Curried lamb and rice.  Naan is extra charge.
    Bill H.

    Had a nice workday lunch here a feww weeks ago. Food is great, service is friendly. Be prepared to wait a little for them to put your order together. Not a place if you are rushing to get to a meeting at work and need lunch fast (unless you order ahead). One thing, at this location naan is an extra order, and that rice that comes with your order is about 8 oz tub serving. I ordered the curried lamb which could feed two people if you ordered extra bread and rice. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/OdiudBDejlc?si=j5do2BAvo43eWgy_

    Choley Bhature
    Nicole S.

    I regularly visit Lotte on the weekend, and regularly choose to get dinner (takeout during COVID) from Punjabi by Nature, which is saying something because there are plenty of fantastic restaurants in this area. On my first visit, I was recommended the chole bhature, and the chole itself had a rich, complex flavor that I can't figure out, even after multiple visits. It's simple unlike any other restaurant chole/chana that I've ever had. The bhature itself was good, if a little rich to make it my regular order. The parathas are soft and flavorful, and since you get two per order, very filling--not the best option when you're just looking for a light snack, I've discovered, but after a few bites, I'm glad I was able to enjoy two. My favorite dish, actually, is the kadai paneer, which is one of the best I've had it in a while. This is definitely a place I will continue to visit, and after this review, I'm trying to make excuses to myself to visit Lotte sooner rather than later, just so I can get some takeout again.

    Dal, lamb curry and garlic nan.
    Lee K.

    This place is inside a korean grocery store. Their south indian dishes are Authentic and delicious!

    Chur Chur Naan
    Revanth S.

    I'm South Indian and I have lived in the US for long to know good Indian food. I don't know why there are many bad reviews here, probably I have been a loyal customer till 2017, and when I moved back into the area last week, I went to try their food. Whether you are of Indian origin or not, I highly recommend you try their chur chur naan(stuffed naan bread) with a mix of potato and gobi(cauliflower). They serve with amazing chili pickled onions, butter as a side (yes!), Punjabi style dark chickpea curry and yogurt (raita). I highly recommend that you do a sit-in rather than to-go for their breads cos that's when they taste best. There is lovely seating outside or you could shop at Lotte Asian market (cheaper,cleaner than other Lotte markets and more varieties of tropical fruits and vegetables and greens).Or there is a lovely Korean bakery for you to get your cake samples from. I think even if you are Indian, you can go with good expectations and still come back happy. Do try their chef ‍ specials too! 5/5 AMAAAZING!!!

    a plate of fried food

    Worst Indian Food Ever in United States and HORRIBLE Customer Service. I had heard a lot about this place. Recently on November 11th 2021, I ordered 1.Paneer kathi Roll 2.Chole Bature 3.Hakka Noodles. Chole Bature- Chole was smelly and Batura was soaked in oil and felt like my mouth is full of spoiled oil.(when asked to owner her words were...hum ji batura aise hi banate hain.) Seriously!!! She was very proud of serving this type of Bhatura from last 13+ years. Paneer kathi roll- Paneer inside the roll was so sour.(when asked to owner... her words were ''Neembu zyada dal gaya hoga'") Hakka Noodles- It was Soy sauce Noodles or my child named it as Black Noodles.(when asked to owner..her words were.. "hum noodles Soy Sauce mein hi banate hain". Does that mean she use only Soy sauce and no other sauce??) TASTELESS BLACK NOODLES - Order it if you want to drink soya sauce. I mean we always think that if one thing is not good may be the other would be better. Thinking that we ordered 3 items and it was a complete waste of $50 and no value for your money. At last we had to order pizza again to fill our tummy. This is the first and the last time I went to this Restaurant and would really warn everyone to NEVER EVER to go there or PICK UP from here.

    Panjabi food
    Kevin J.

    Great panjabi food , it's part of the food court in the lotto mall, authentic panjabi food, chole Chatura is really good. Specializing in street food , great noodles

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    4 days ago

    Good punjabi food like kadhi pakora, bhature chhole, dahi bhalla, lassi, puri aaloo. Quick service, basic but clean ambiance.

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    This is our current go to for butter chicken and delicious naan. My son's favorite and I always try their specials.

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    2 months ago

    the food was great and tasted very authentic. i loved the way the flavors came together to give a taste of pure delicousness.

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    I recently ordered aloo tikki chaat , it was burnt and to cover it up they added too much chutney without yogurt.

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    They do not pack complete order! Ordered Tawa chicken taka tak the rice was missing ! Will not recommend takeout from here !

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