Sooooo delicious. I had the fish curry and roti, which were made dairy free for me. Really appreciated them being so conscientious about checking on the dairy. Dhalla was very attentive and kind--enthusiastic! Feel good vibes here. Loved sitting in the window with all the natural light. read more

Great food, which is saying something for Indian food in spice-phobic Maine. Most places here downgrade their Indian dishes to be butter and light curry delivery devices, served over bland rice. They can't risk offending the taste buds of the unhabituated locals. Not this place. They make good Indian food, and are fearless on the spices and flavors. The place won't hit your marks as a high end fine dining establishment - it's a small cozy basic dining room overseen by the kind family that has run the place for years. It's warm and happy and actually take care for their food. Better than any other place in town for Indian and better than options in nearby and typically higher-rated Portland places. A little Brunswick gem. read more

This place is the best!!!!!! I don't crave Indian all the time but when i do this is my GO-To place! I love the people who work here as well! Fantastic read more

Highly recommend this place. We enjoyed a delicious sag paneer (spinach), a veggie biryani, and garlic Naan. They ask you to rate your spice level from 1-10, which I really appreciated. We were at a 2! Very attentive service, good value. We will come back. read more

I love this little hole-in-the -wall! Great food, no frills. I love their Butter Chicken and Garlic Nan bread.

Great service and food as usual... love being recognized and appreciated by the friendly staff Nav ratna korma, please, spiciness: 10 read more

Fantastic food and service. i always leave looking forward to coming back! Dhalla was a great server.

Excellent food right in down town Brunswick- food and drink is on point even during Bowdoin parents weekend - Go Mules!

One of the best Indian restaurants I have had! The food was so flavorful. Portion sizes were good. I did takeout and it was quick and efficient. Highly recommend. If I lived there I would definitely be a regular. I had the Tikka Masala. Level 2 spice was perfect for someone who doesn't love spice but wants a little kick. Level 1 isn't spicy at all. read more

absolutely met our expectations! i'm always craving indian food so i was excited to try this place. it was everything i needed. i will say the food is not as spicy as other places i've been. the 5/10 level was hardly spicy. read more

Something has happened. As a long time patron of this restaurant, I was dismayed at the quality of the food recently. I'm not sure of the cause. The quality of the ingredients has gone down and the prices have gone up. The lamb was tough as were the shrimp. Sometimes bigger is not always better ;-) and in this case, the larger shrimp were not tender. And I think the yogurt has changed in the raita; it was not as thick as usual (and that's how I like it - not runny). Less cilantro and no red onion it it either. I realize this is a family business and they have been around a long time and up until now, it has been super great. read more

Very cute downtown location - short walk from gelato fiasco and several art shops. The decor is simplistic and comforting, the business is steady and people of all ages seem to love it - this is definitely a family establishment. The price was reflective of the menu - though it is worth keeping in mind that the most optimal way to eat is to get the same number of dishes as people at the table and share amongst each other as the majority are one component dishes that pair well with the rice and naan for the table. The service was very prompt and maneuvered well despite the small space. The saag dal will always be unbeatable for me, I think especially with garlic naan. They have a pretty good vegetarian menu for how authentic it is - my friends also ordered the chicken tikki masala and spoke very highly of it. The teas and mango juices looked stellar. read more

Amazing balance of spices at any levell of heat you want. Delicious offerings and very pleasant and friendly servers.

It has been a while since our first visit to this delightful place. We have been back many times in the past couple of years. We have also tried other Indian restaurants, and this is the standard by which we compare all other experiences. This place has never let us down in any way. Great food. Great value. Great service. Fun experience every time. If the place is a bit crowded, take a walk around the block, and there will probably be a table ready by the time you get back around. read more

The wait staff are very responsive to my dietary restrictions. And the food tastes great every time. I haven't found any dish I didn't like.

Delicious, every time! I've been coming here occasionally for about a decade now (which is crazy to think!). It hasn't changed, in the best way! It's so consistently good! This time, I decided to not get my go-to and instead try something new, and I am so glad I did! I almost always get a lamb curry because it's a less common meat to find other places, and they always cook it perfectly. The lamb Rohan josh or the lamb dilruba are my favorites. This time, however, I got the mixed grill. The lamb, two kinds of chicken, and the shrimp were all delicious! I think the tikka chicken was my favorite but I'd definitely get it all again.!I also tried the mango lassi for the first time and it was amazing! We also had the keema naan and the saag paneer, which are a couple of our regular favorites! I've had saag paneer at several restaurants but I prefer Shere Punjab's version. The consistency is perfect! And the keema naan has the perfect amount of lamb filling and is so flavorful! Definitely one of my favorite restaurants that I will always keep coming back to! read more

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Came on a Friday night for Indian and left fully satisfied! Service throughout the night was good and we were well looked after. Ordered: Paneer naan; thin layer of cheese throughout bread Lachha paratha: buttered thin bread Both were served hot before mains came, great of their own, with sauce, and with main Chicken tikka: always a good time and this was no different, big chicken portion, buttery, and flavorful Shrimp korma: big fresh shrimp tail on, plenty of nuts, very sweet so be sure to get it more spicy to counter balance the flavors Mango lassi: a little small but refreshingly sweet and tangy Will be back! read more

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Shere Punjab is a true gem. The eclectic ambiance combined with great service and even better food is perfect. We love going there and will continue to. read more

Best Indian food in Maine! We have been eating there for years. It's run by a friendly Nepali family, authentic family recipes, good service, can be crowded on weekend evenings. read more

The delicious smell literally stopped me in the street as I was shopping in downtown Brunswick. I was not disappointed, the butter chicken is indeed phenomenal. I was craving papadum and samosa and they did not disappoint. A bit pricy and small portions but I am spoiled by Taj in South Portland. That said, the service was amazing and so was the ambience. It would be a great place for a romantic meal. The mango lassi was top notch as was the hot chai. I consider this a great fine dining option, and highly recommend! read more

top tier food! my girlfriend and I had take out because she's not really into eating out. At first I was hesitant because I was scared i'd be ripping myself off from the experience of eating at the restaurant. But the food was AMAZING even after my 15 minute trek back home, the food was warm and delicious, I got in got my food and got out. though i can't speak for the service in general, ordering through the phone was quick and simple. This is probably one of THE best Indian food restaurants i've ever been to, which is insane considering am from LA!! read more

Great food, every time. You can select the spice level for every dish. Quick and easy to-go.

My entire family loves this place. We have probably picked up take out from here 100 times and we will order from them 100 times in the future too! Everything here tastes extraordinary fresh and cooked to order. There's nothing on the menu I wouldn't recommend. The one time something came out wrong, the owner met me on the sidewalk with a bottle of wine and immediately replaced my order. Can't say enough about them! Outstanding service, amazing food, great family ownership! read more

Found this place by chance while driving on the highway, looking for a place to have lunch. It is a small, simple, family owned place with amazing food. We ordeted chicken tikka saag and veg korma with tandoor roti and naan. The entrees came with plentiful rice. Everting was so fresh, delicious and tasted home made! Even the chutneys served with papad are remarkably tasty! The lassi was thick and creamy. Do try this place if you are in the area. Five stars for food and service. read more

The food is AMAZING! The staff are AMAZING! Great experience. Highly recommend. A jewel in the sweet town of Brunswick.

My wife and I happened by the Shere Punjab while were visiting Bowdoin and needed a place for a quick and casual lunch. We had lunch specials which we were excited to find were far out of the ordinary. The cooking was carefully made to order, not steam table stuff. My dish included a regional specialty, halibut, in a great and complex curry sauce. The restaurant is a family affair, and we met father and daughter, who are gracious and helpful. I would go out of my way for this restaurant. read more

This is the best Indian restaurant I've had in Maine. It rivals any I've had anywhere in New England. It's even better than anything we have in the Portland area so it's definitely worth the drive. I'd recommend the Saag in particular. I'll definitely be back! read more

Our favorite Indian restaurant in Maine - and it now serves Indian wine! We love all of the food - never have a bad meal here - but especially love the vegetarian and lamb dishes read more

Shere Punjab - Sula Vineyards 2020 Chenin Blanc - Indian Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

Maine Street in Brunswick features a diverse assortment of not only restaurants, but specifically restaurants with patio dining-- which is great when you can't decide between Vietnamese, either of two Indian restaurants, pizza, or seven other things. Shere Punjab didn't disappoint, with a broad assortment of menu items to suit any taste, whether you're a pescatarian, meat-a-tarian, vegetarian, or just want to carboload on naan. We got four dishes plus naan and papadam (first basket included gratis!), including a pudina lamb (good but not terribly remarkable), chicken tikka (reliable), chana saag (one of the best chickpea dishes I think I've ever had), and a veggie navratan korma (which had a great assortment of ingredients, but ultimately lacked much in the way of flavor-- would not order again). Naan was great and Shere Punjab also offers a bazillion varieties of bread, which seems somewhat unusual for an Indian restaurant. The service wasn't super fast, but they were very attentive, which is always a pro (one of my restaurant pet peeves is running out of water, which never happened here). read more

A fantastic little gem in downtown Brunswick. I'm a huge fan of Indian cuisine and Shere Punjab ranks as some of the best I've had. My wife and I enjoyed a delicious lunch this week. She enjoyed the Chicken Masala while I had the lamb curry. Both were flavorful and spiced perfectly. The portion sizes were perfect for a filling lunch. The breads were a delicious accompaniment. I'll add the iced tea was a refreshing blend with Indian spices. The service was attentive and polite. Food was brought promptly in consideration for lunch timelines. The venue was small and quite dated, which is why they got only 4 stars. Some fresh paint might spruce up the place and give it a cleaner appearance. Overall, Shere Punjab is the real deal and a definite must-visit if you're looking for authentic Indian cuisine in the Brunswick area. read more

The food here is fantastic! I have eaten Indian food around the world and this is some of the very best. From the raita to the Nan to the shrimp curry, to the classic ( to me a Brit) chicken tikka masala all superb. Don't look at the actual restaurant which could have done with a renovation a few years ago. Taste the food! read more

Delightful! . Perfect location to enjoy company of family and friends in a quiet setting. Nearby college campus. No reservations needed and food was delicious. read more

Food was very good and plenty of it. Nicely seasoned. Server was helpful and friendly. Nice ambiance. Best Indian food I've had in Maine in a while. read more

Amazing. The food here is simply that. Prices very reasonable, portion size perfect. I love this place. Unfortunately, it's not very close to where we live. Or maybe that's a good thing. I admit the service is a little gruff, but I think that's just cultural and should not be taken personally. I have a feeling if you are a regular it's a little different. Anyway, the place is small, but quite cozy. We were given a complimentary thin cracker like bread with a couple different sauces. I wish they had explained them, but the green one was my favorite. I was wishing for more crackers. I ordered the mango chicken which had mango chutney, mint, and ginger in it. My husband ordered a lamb dish. We ordered a coconut bread and samosa. The samosa were amazing! Very big and tasty. Our food came with a large dish of rice for us to share. Everything we had was delicious! The only downside here is my stomach wasn't big enough! Best Indian food I have had. read more

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Probably some of the best and most authentic Indian food I've ever had! Really liked the samosas and the garlic naan - thin and crispy, and the garlic wasn't overpowering. Butter chicken was second to none. Its sauce was out of this world. I have been to many Indian restaurants in NY, but this place is better than all of them. Must visit!! read more

I am still glowing from happiness (and a little maybe from spicy-food sweat) after an amazing dinner from Shere Punjab. This is my second solid takeout dinner from this spot in Brunswick. The first time was solid, this time was exemplary. We had the lamb biryani (see photo) which was jam packed full of tender lamb and a ton of veggies, raisins, and FLAVOR. It was also jam packed into the container! I almost wish we'd gotten another order of samosa, but then I might have exploded. The saag paneer was perfect - I don't think I've ever had it where the paneer was browned first and it really made a delicious difference. The naan was hot and fresh. I can't wait to eat here again! read more

Shere Punjab - Lamb biryani - Indian Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

An excellent rendition of royal cuisine--Punjab being one of the Northernmost regions of India, and close to Rajasthan, the state of nobility. The familiar staples we ordered were elevated to a tier I rarely encounter. The meal opened with a basket of delicately thin papadum fried crisp without being scorched--a feat with the papads so thin. It was served with onion, tamarind and mint chutney. The lamb biriyiani arrived with a platter of steamed fluffy, needles of basmati rice for our curries. When you pick through the complex biriyiani, you will discover a plethora of ingredients including vegetables, fruit, nuts, and herbs. This is the tip of the iceberg. The biriyiani also has layers of tempered spice delivered from ground spices early in the cooking process, then whole spices layer to perfume the rice. The result is a symphonic, cohesive entree that remains one of my favorites. The Chicken Korma and Chicken Tikka Masala were not the heavy creamed and ghee variety. Rather, it seemed to be thickened by nut purees and butters and blended dried fruit. The flavors were more delicate, and the final experience less likely to induce a food coma. The Aloo Gobhi had large florets of cauliflower and tender potato. It was earthy, nutty and very well balanced. The Baigan Bharta was lush, velvety and perfectly fiery at medium heat for us. This was one of the most beautiful examples of Baigan Bharta I have encountered, and one of the most exquisite. We ordered 5 items for 4 people and expected to bring home loads of leftovers. But we devoured so much of it that we scarcely brought home a tiny tub of leftover chicken tikka masala. Yes, the prices are not inexpensive. But the portions are more than adequate for each person and the level of execution exemplary. This was a true delight. I cannot fathom how they re-created all of this in the USA, let alone midcoast Maine. The irony is I actually prefer humbler versions of these dishes enriched with heavy cream and clarified butter (ghee), but I cannot get over how they pulled this meal off... just another one of numerous guests they've seen over the years. The only thing I can possibly think of that could gild this meal and take it to another level is live music and dancers... :D No less than 3 servers from the multi-generational family attended to us, and delivered superb service. R.e.s.p.e.c.t. read more

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Amazing Indian food!!!! We live 30 minutes away and tried this place for the first time. Everything is EXCELLENT!!! We couldn't stop eating! Can't wait to return for more!!! read more

I travel for work and get to try Indian food all over the country. This is some of the best I have ever eaten. Great job, Shere Punjab !

I don't leave many reviews but this place is the #1 Indian food in Maine - they nail lamb vindaloo on the head everyone - the building could use an upgrade... but that food makes up for it. read more