I recently had dinner at Sher-e-Punjab - my third visit. My first visit was completely outstanding, and the main reason I have returned. My dinner this past weekend was less satisfactory. Service was pretty lackluster, but I gave them a pass because the dinner rush was just starting (we arrived around 4:30pm). My real complaint was with my Butter Chicken, which the menu describes as boneless. The chicken in my entree was very poorly trimmed, and I found numerous bones and other bits of inedible chicken cartilage and gristle. I like this place, but really need them to try harder. read more

BEST mango lassi in the city (that i've tried so far). So flavorful and tangy and perfect for the summer. The chicken biryani is also very flavorful, and hits the craving with ease. The Tikka Masala was a bit too cream-forward for my personal preference, and i found myself missing some spices and depth of flavor. The garlic naan is a bit thinner than I'm used to (but that might be the fault of getting it for takeout!) Overall, it's a solid spot with super fast service!! read more

Sher-e-Punjab - Chicken Biryani, Garlic Naan, Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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One of the best Indian restaurants I've ever been to, everything is priced so well and made to perfection! The servers are all so attentive and kind, there's plenty of seating throughout the restaurant as well. The lamb curry was served with rice and was one of my favorite curries I've ever eaten, cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Sher-e-Punjab - Lamb Curry Mango Lassi - Indian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

500 reviews in the can!! Off Grant road, strip mall, easy parking. Service/Ambiance....Big room, mostly empty when I got there...picked up considerably by the time i left. All the furniture matches, steel tableware, fabric napkins...cold and sterile. 3 stars Service...as cold and sterile as the atmosphere...not a fan..got the job done..3 stars Food-OUTSTANDING...far better than I expected..with some quibbles. The garlic naan was crispy on one side, mushy doughy on the other half...and lacking in garlic. The lamb samosas were just about perfect. The lamb in yogurt sauce was much more sauce than lamb...and at 17 dollars...i expect more of the protein. Was about 40 dollars with iced tea and tip...for a one person lunch. 3 stars read more

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So good. Words could never do the samosas justice! The lamb vindaloo!!! Oooh yes! Rich & velvety flavor! The thought of their samosas is what drove us back there again. We sat down this time to enjoy them and end up, ordering a second set and our food to go. The staff were very kind. Everything was clean. The music was at the perfect level so that way I could communicate with my sister. read more

It's an authentic Indian restaurant that offer different kinds of spices... pretty width varies of foods!! I ordered a typical India dish with chicken curry butter plus spices... with India rice!!! A big portion with a big bowl of rice!! I love those mango yogurt shake especially summer time!!! Services were efficient and they can explain you if you don't know which spices you like!!! read more

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Wow what a delicious Indian restaurant! My friend gets take out from here often and brought me for lunch on my visit. It's a huge space,beautifully decorated, and perfect fire large events. The servers were friendly and helpful about ordering gluten free. He had samosas and naan he said were great. I loved the fried paneer that was gf and so crispy! The saag paneer and chicken korma were some of the best I've had. Large portions let us take home leftovers for snacks later. Great place! read more

Sher-e-Punjab - Beautiful restaurant - Indian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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The food is great, but the service is horrible. The woman serving us was very condescending when we asked questions (I just wanted to know what the difference between shahi paneer and regular paneer was!). I wanted paneer korma but she said they don't have paneer korma so I went for chicken korma. She condescendingly said, "they're totally different." Yeah, the protein is different. She was also rushing us a lot. Will not return. Either take-out or somewhere else. Please work on improving your customer service. read more

We placed an online order for take put. Same day, Friendly staff orders have always been correct and always hot as if just came off the pan even though we took it to the office. Flavors are on point and truly authentic. Love this is a local business. Don't be discouraged by location when you walk in you will be in a totally different ambiance. This is our #1 absolute favorite Indian food establishment between family and work family. Good food takes time. Be patient and enjoy ‍ read more

Sher-e-Punjab - Chicken Tikki Masala ,garlic Naan to go order. - Indian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I can't believe it took me this long to eat at this place. I've been two times and both experiences have been absolutely amazing. The staff has been excellent, and all the dishes have been wonderful. From vegetarian to chicken, the curries are flavorful and the noun is absolutely delicious. It was so great to have proper chai and even a mango lassi. This place is on my short list and I will definitely be back. read more

Why had I not been here in over 15 years! Seriously such great food and portions. I feel bad that it took be so long. I still gotta go back for the lunch buffet. We had butter chicken, shrimp dish and lamb. Forget names but super good! read more

I wanted sushi but there was a long wait for the sushi place next door so we said, heck Indian sounds good. And we weren't disappointed. Despite being in a strip mall it has the ambiance of a well appointed restaurant. The service was fast and friendly. We started with an appetizer sampler, which was all good. The cheese was a little sweet so that was surprising. We then had butter chicken and lamb biryiani. They set the heat level to your liking, we asked for medium which was a bit mild so if you want heat go above medium. I'll be back. read more

Sher-e-Punjab - Appetizer platter - Indian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

First time having Indian cuisine and gotta say it was absolutely magnificent!! The flavors were delight full and the shrimp masala had the perfect amount of spice to give it a kick while also making it taste great!! The server was fantastic and the host was very thoughtful!!! And not mention the beautiful menus that you just gotta see for yourself!! Also the non bread.... WOW we had the garlic and cheese one both really really good they complimented our dishes perfectly. Will be looking forward to eating here again when I'm in town. The food was so good I couldn't takes photos of it in the bowl because I was too busy devouring it!! read more

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Food is always good. Hot, Fresh, Delicious. Service is great. The ambiance is relaxing, quiet. Never had a bad experience in all the years we've come here or ordered pickup/delivery from here. read more

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I had lunch here yesterday with two friends. Two of us shared orders of raita, garlic naan, shrimp vindaloo (medium spicy) and lamb curry (medium spicy). We also each got a mango lassi. The food was good, though spicier than we thought medium would be. The portion of raita (yogurt dip) was generous. The lassis were delicious. I liked the vindaloo better than the curry. Our lunch came to $30 apiece, including tax and tip. Ambiance is pleasant but the decor is not memorable. It was a Sunday at noon, so I thought it might be crowded, but it was almost empty, so service was fast. This place no longer offers a buffet. read more

While Sher-e-Punjab use to be the best place in town for Indian food before prior to their renovation all I've seen is inconsistency and quality going down since then. When you dine at the restaurant it seems like you get different quality food compared to when you order to go. My last 4 to go orders have been less than average and overall disappointing as the masala is extremely watery. The naan is either under or overcooked and half the portion size you get at the restaurant. Personally I won't waste my time experimenting with them anyway and I'll go to another establishment named after a capital instead read more

I have been passing this place for years and I finally stopped in and I was rather disappointed in the entrees. The Staff was nice. We were seated immediately. The Food came quick and Prices aren't bad, but I did not enjoy the entrées we ordered. We started with Veggie samosas and they were good- Crisp outside and flavorful inside. One thing that I found interesting was their spice level is mild/medium/hot. But they also have spice levels like "medium plus"/"mild plus" if you want a little more spice. For entrees, I did the chicken tikka masala, medium pluse spice, and I did not enjoy it. Chicken tikka masala is my go to dish at an Indian restaurant, and this was not flavorful at all. We also did the garlic naan (not bad) and the tandoori chicken(medium plus spice). The tandoori chicken was horrible. It was dry/tough, not tender at all. And I felt like the chicken didn't marinate in the sauce, and they They just kind of put it on it. Also, the sauce was not that good, sweet/ketchupy taste read more

Sher-e-Punjab - Indian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Very spacious and clean dining area - while we were having dinner there was a fair amount of cleaning activity, which is great. Nice ambiance with an attractive bar. Service was good, our waitress was very pleasant and attentive. Very extensive menu which includes most of the classic Indian dishes. I started with a mango lassi, something I order at every Indian restaurant. It was very attractive (see photo), nice and creamy but could have used a dash of salt. We ordered garlic naan, which had a fabulous flaky texture, but needed more garlic for flavor. My main dish was lamb biryani which was loaded with lamb. When I've had this in India it is cooked in a clay crock and gets a nice crust on the top which was missing here. Could have used a few more veggies for flavor. My wife had the fish curry which was excellent - I know because I finished her portion the next day. Portions are generous here, and they have nice containers for leftovers so you can expect a 2nd meal the next day. Overall we had a nice experience - with a few tweaks this could be a top notch place. read more

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Love this place food is great always. The staff is always great! We had Nancy she's helpful and sweet. We always come here and we love everything about it! Would highly recommend!! Always clean and looks so nice inside with lighting!! read more

Not inexpensive and there's no longer a buffet option at lunch time, but on a recent visit we found the food delicious and the portions very generous. The service was prompt and efficient, though not particularly friendly. read more

The food was good here. Entrees come with rice and servings were generous. It is a busy place. The atmosphere was similar to that of a school cafeteria or an outdoor eating area at an amusement park. Flatware and serving ware bundled and brought with the food. There were cloth napkins and regular restaurant plates. Bathrooms were single occupancy, with people waiting in line. Staff hustling to take orders and take payments. The "host" was a busy distracted man with no time for hospitality. This place is loud, complete with people (guests) singing and really embracing the outdoors in the park vibe. A piece of toilet paper (I assume detached from someone's unassuming shoe) sat undisturbed on the floor for our entire visit. I would not eat here again, but I would order takeout if I lived closer. The food was good. read more

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My partner and I ordered delivery from Sher-e-Punjab twice, and our expectations have been exceeded both times. I can't speak to the dine-in experience as we haven't been there yet. For our first order, we selected papadum, garlic naan, shrimp curry, Matar paneer, and a mango lassi. The papadum were larger than those served in some other restaurants, crisp, and flavorful. The garlic naan menu description says it has a "subtle touch" of garlic, but ours was pretty pungent! The first time we order from a new-to-us Indian restaurant, we lower our preferred spice level by 1. So, my partner got the shrimp curry at a medium level. While he found the dish tasty, he decided to order hot next time. I ordered my Matar paneer mild and enjoyed the creamy, flavorful tomato sauce. This restaurant doesn't skimp on the paneer or peas either; I had enough leftovers for lunch the following day. My partner and I split the mango lassi, and it was cooling and delicious as expected. The next time, we ordered lunch. We selected papadum, Kashmiri shrimp hot, and mild Matar bhurji/aloo. My partner enjoyed the heavier spice in his dish and found the shrimp to be cooked perfectly. My dish was flavorful and not just a bowl of sauce. We once again had enough leftovers to make another meal. For both orders, our food arrived carefully packaged and hot. We will order delivery again and hope to dine-in sometime soon. read more

Truly a homemade Indian Cuisine. Exceptional service proving guidance to have a total Cuisine experience.

Came here for a dinner date with my wife. Sher-e's is our favorite Indian restaurant in town. We weren't super hungry so we split an order of chicken tikka masala and chicken biryani. The food was delicious as always. We got medium spice and it was just the right amount of burn. My wife got a large Taj Mahal beer not knowing how large it would be The service was friendly, we got seated right away and we had a great time. Love the Bollywood movies playing in the background. read more

We were craving for some Indian foods but our favorite Indian restaurant was closed for the day so our search for the plan B was this one. It was located off the busy road but the space was comfortable with the aromatic Indian spices filling the air & friendly staff welcoming & sitting us immediately . So far so good, we thought. We chose the sampler appetizer , Lamb Vindaloo for me ,Rogan Josh for the hubby, & the garlic naan from there extensive menu but struggled with selecting a wine in their limited drink choices eventually picking an Indian beer for the hubby & Sauvignon Blanc for me. The samplers were not fresh , crispy or soft. Too dry to our liking. The requested medium-spicy main dishes were very bland. What was interesting was that the two separate main dishes tasted almost the same. The texture in the Vindaloo sauce was too watery lacking the distinctive flavor & the Rohan Josh tasted not much different from the Lamb Vindaloo. We were not enjoying much but what ticked us off the most was the " friendly " server's request for a Google review right there while we were dining. So we would go back to our favorite local Indian restaurant, Saffron , as this plan B did not work for us. read more

Was pleasantly surprised with how nice the restaurant looked. I could never tell from outside. My boyfriend and I had Chicken Tikka masala, chana masala and for an appetizer we had fried fish appetizer, which I forgot the name of. They were all good. I wasn't so impressed with their service though. They just seemed like they were doing bare minimum. Towards the end of dinner, I felt rushed as the server came asking if we were done while I was literally putting food in my mouth. And the restaurant wasn't even full read more

First off, the food is amazing. The best Indian food I have had in Tucson, most of Arizona, and better than what I get near me at home. The back of house is amazing. The food is perfect, serving size is great. I cannot say enough about the food. Now for the very disappointing part, the front of house and service. Way below par. The decor is great. The friend I dined with said they had remodeled several years ago. My friend also said the service has become much worse. Our greeting was a cold, "Hi." The guy who seated us did not bring us menus, but at least we got warm glasses of water. No introduction or welcome greeting. Our server never introduced herself, something my friend and I have come to expect at quality restaurants. "Hi, welcome to Sher-e-Punjab! Have you been here before?" That is a great greeting. When we were seated, we expected, "Your server, Anna (I am guessing), will be right with you!" What'sHerName asked if we needed menus. Well, duh! Came back later and took our order, and asked how spicy we would like our food. My friend has a question about a couple of dishes, The server had to get Mr. Friendly, who acted very irritated about being bothered. He was very short when he had to answer another question. The food came out promptly despite there being a birthday party and a few other people dining. The server NEVER checked back in to see if everything was okay and as ordered. We had to wait a long time for the bill and boxes. Mr. Friendly walked past several times and looked at us but never said a thing. He must hate his job! Very sad, as the food was fantastic, as I mentioned. The server came back and asked if we were finished, and asked if we needed boxes. At least they were brought promptly. We paid and left, passing Mr. Friendly on the way out, who again didn't say a thing. How nice it would have been to even get a minimal thank you for coming in. When I am back in town in the summer, I want to go to Saffron. My friend said she is always greeted, the servers check back to see how everything is, and she usually gets a nice "Goodbye!" If you go, enjoy the food, and be prepared to be very disappointed with Mr. Friendly. Maybe even ask your server what her name is... read more

GUARANTEED EXCELLENT INDIAN CUISINE. We have been dining at Sher-e-Punjab for about 20 years. We were there before it was completely remodeled. The food remains consistently good, even after all these years. We don't eat out as often as we used to, but this restaurant is one of our favorite "go-to" places. I'm not an adventurous diner, so I usually order one appetizer, some form of tandoori chicken, plain naan bread, and a veggie dish like Palak Paneer. My husband orders a shrimp dish. I also have the chai tea and sometimes a dessert. The service is attentive and polite. read more

THIS PLACE IS A PUBLIC HEALTH MENACE AND SHOULD BE SHUT DOWN. Once a good place with good food has literally gone into the dumpster. Palak dishes we ordered were loaded with grit, sand and dirt. That means they do not even RINSE THEIR vegetables before cooking them. SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT this POISONOUS PLACE! read more

First try at Sher-e-Punjab. Not bad. Service was not the most pleasing- too comfortable and more of a 'hi what do you want'. The restaurant felt like a mom and pop style rather than a casual/fine dining. Food was good. Ordered couple of appetizers such as the Keema Samosa and Shrimp Pakora. Tasty apps to start. Chef's Special Biryani and Lamb Tikka Masala were both delicious. The restaurant's spice level isn't the most spicy. If you are able to tolerate spice and balance taste; get extra spicy to ensure you get that kick. Overall Sher-e-Punjab was worth the try. Restaurant isn't located at the best place of Tucson. But based on what they provide, it's good enough. read more

I love when I get to hit up this spot for lunch, I went on a Saturday so I missed their amazing lunch buffet. So happy to see it is back. The staff is amazing and the food is too. I had the Aloo Gobi (potatoes and cauliflower) one of my favorite dishes, and my mom had the Chicken Tikka Masala always a fan favorite. This is one of the best Indian places in Tucson. There are more but I love this one and the buffet, where you can try different flavors. read more

Wow this place was amazing! Food: Amazing! The best Indian food we've had in Tucson this far. I got the chef's special (lamb, chicken, shrimp) biryani with raita to drizzle on it and my fiance got chicken Tikka masala with butter naan. Both of ours were so delicious! I ordered mine spicy and it was more a spicy leaning medium which was still very delicious. Also the mango lasso was the perfect balance of yogurt and mango. Their Indian beer selection was also good. Cannot wait to come back to try more. 5/5 Service: We blinked and our food came out. Also our waitress was fun and friendly. Also they had dumdums to take which was a bonus. 4/5 Ambiance: Cheesy/tacky but like in an unironically hilarious way that evokes bollywood. It seems unassuming at first but the more you look. The more there is. First off they have a massive tiger face as their mascot which you absolutely cannot miss. Very tough. They have special business branded cold beer glasses with their name and a laurel wreathed coat of arms with a dollar sign on it. What does it mean? Who knows lol. Lots of late 1800 artwork which liberally showcases camels, livestock, and pretty ladies. There are also these wibbly wooblies on the ceiling which give desert heat vibes. Their alcohol section actually seemed to have a lot of effort out into it, which let's you know we're on the Indian side for the Punjabi region. It seems to conflict with the rest of the decor of the place because it is like a lounge like style but the discordant cacophony actually makes me love it more. 10/10 no notes. Love this place and I cannot wait to come back. read more

After a hiatus of many years (for no particular reason other than happenstance), I've been to Sher-e-Punjab twice recently and am happy it's back among the Indian restaurants in my rotation. So far, we've tried the vegetable samosas, lamb samosas, Navratan korma, chicken biryani, chicken vindaloo, and chicken curry. The vegetable samosas are quite good, definitely on par with others I've had locally, and I found the lamb samosas wonderful! They're bursting with flavorful stuffing, with a lovely spice combination, and came out still steaming hot. I definitely recommend them! The Navratan korma was my favorite among what we've tried so far at Sher-e-Punjab. It wins points for its plethora of vegetables and delicious large blocks of paneer -- the cheese makes it a much heartier, richer dish. On both visits, I've found the korma to be much more mild here than at other places; I ordered medium but found it to be quite mild, so in the future I might try ordering up a spice level from my standard to offset that. I also recommend getting naan alongside your entree! Their naan is a perfect chewiness and is an excellent tool for making sure you get every drop of sauce out of your bowl. The service has been on the slower side on both visits, though the staff are quite friendly when they do come to take your order or bring food. I look forward to my next visit! read more

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One of the go to places for Indian food in Tucson. Love the entrees but I have always found the rice to be less flavorful and a bit more dry than some of the other places for Indian food in Tucson. The naan is always a must when coming here. Keema Curry this time; was very tasty! Love when there are options for lamb, very flavorful. Good amount of spice, very happy with my choice. The spice scale isn't as crazy as other places I've been. Ordered it spicy and it had a nice burn without it being all about the spice. Portions are an definite upside of this place. You will most likely be taking home leftovers after lunch/dinner. Solid Indian choice in Tucson. read more

Sher-e-Punjab - Keema Curry - Indian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Great restaurant with flavorful, fresh food, friendly and attentive service, and a warm, inviting ambiance. Highly recommended for an authentic and enjoyable dining experience. read more

Love the food from this establishment! It's always a must visit when in Tucson! We like their chicken makhni and Shahi paneer dishes the most. Last few times were pick up orders so I haven't inside in years but one day will dine in again. Add to your list when in town read more

I've had great things about this place and finally decided to try it. As with many Indian restaurants, the Mango Lassi is a must try. It's very creamy and sweet here. The texture is much thicker than some of the mango lassis I've had. We tried the mild butter chicken curry, garlic naan, and a chicken curry with tomato and the veggies. The naan didn't have much flavor, and the curries were good. It felt as if the curries were missing a bit of something special that I can't quite put my finger on it. read more

Sher-e-Punjab - Indian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We ate at Sher-e-Punjab tonight. I would like to give them a minus 6, if I could. Let me explain. We had 4 items, mango lassis, veggie pakoras, veggie samosas, and butter chicken with rice. The mango lassis and the chicken were good, so let's say 5 stars. The veggie pakoras were burnt and greasy, and the samosas were commercial items with the wrapper tasting like cardboard and the filling was salty and far to peppery, so let's say minus 5. That's a zero so far. The wait staff was terrible. We were urged to order more than we did, She left in a huff when we did not order more. We were interrupted several times during our meal. For example, we were actively engaged in conversation when we were interrupted. We were urged to get take away containers while I was trying to leave a phone message for our real estate agent. We were interrupted and urged to get desert. We were interrupted to ask if we were ready for the bill, while we were still eating. We were interrupted to ask us if the check was ready for payment. The last straw was when we were urged to put the burnt pakoras into a take away box.I said they were burnt and we could not eat them. She said nothing and turned away in a huff, like we had done something wrong. All of this bad service added up to another minus 6 points. read more

Everything was delicious, I ordered garlic naan, lamb curry (spicey), lamb biriyani (mild), and lamb tikka masala (medium). The spice levels were perfect for my son and I (he's 4 with autism and loves the biriyani). I will say the lamb tikka masala lacked flavor but overall they food was ready fast, hot, and great portions of meat in each dish. I've been going to Sher-e-Punjab for 5 years now! They never disappoint. read more

The food here is amazing. I live in California and I make it a point to eat here at least once while I'm in town .