This would have been a 5 except for the worn decor, 1-star bathrooms, and attitudes of the senior staff. The food however rises above the rather decrepit physical plant. Our starter was the Tika Chicken, which was served on a bed of fresh lettuce. Talk about perfectly seasoned and grilled! Yum. We followed it with the mixed Biryani for 2. This comes with chicken, lamb, and a good number of shrimp (although we didn't really like shrimp in Biryani). At a heat rating of just 2/10, it was perfect for my wife, although I would have gone for a 3. There's also veggies sprinkled throughout, but the lamb was the standout. If we go again I'm getting the Lamb Biryani. I must say the senior wait staff was so dispirited I think India must have lost a Cricket match to England. They looked tired and could have cared less if we'd been there or not. The young wait staff were much more attentive, pleasant and earned the 20% tip. read more

The food and service were top notch. I have eaten in other Indian restaurants, some very good, but this place blew me away. the Lamb curry was tender and flavorful. all of the other dishes were wonderful as well. The crowning glory, which was unexpected, was the mango ice cream for dessert. Mindblowingly good. The service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Right now they are only doing take out because of staffing issues. We can't wait until they reopen the dining room. On top of everything else, the prices were a bargain. Highly recommended. read more

This has been my favorite restaurant for almost 20 years now. The chicken tikka masala is amazing, as is the chicken tikka, which is a version brought to the table in a sizzling pan with a side of sauce for dipping (rather than chunks already in the sauce in a very civilized bowl). The rice is great. The naan is GREAT. The poori is fun, and I have burned myself on it every single time. The multi-generational family that runs it is just wonderful. A meal from Shere Punjab always makes me really happy. And full. Really really full. read more

Delicious! I'm a lover of Indian cuisine (because duh) and this place left my husband and I very satisfied. We shared the mixed grill, along with samosas and garlic naan, and everything was superb. The mint chutney was so good we were practically licking the metal bowl. The portions were substantial but we still cleaned our plates. We went early on a Friday and were the only customers, but the place filled up around the time we left. The service was friendly and prompt. read more

Shere Punjab - Mixed grill, garlic naan, YUM - Indian Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

We had to wait an incredibly long amount of time which kind of killed the experience. When other people that walked in after you (significantly after you, too) get their food before you, it's very aggravating. I wouldn't come back just because of this reason. The food is not bad, but for me, it's slightly oily. As a person who has been to other Asian countries and has tried authentic Indian curry, I would say this curry is slightly white washed. The naan is not the typical, long shape and is also very oily. But it was a satisfying meal and probably as authentic as you'll find in Brunswick, Maine. read more

Shere Punjab - Indian Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

I have been meaning to go to this place for years. I finally made it here and was very impressed !! I ordered the Boti kebab masala and it was fantastic. The lamb was marinated in a yogurt sauce and then cooked in the tandoor. The result was tender and delicious. Our group shared a variety of naan - the garlic and coconut varieties being especially good. My wife who is rather hesitant about Indian food was hooked and has been asking when we can return. The service was friendly and warm. A simple mistake on the bill was quickly fixed. read more

Takeout - Very busy tonight given limited dining options open on 7/3. Service was excellent, they acknowledged the wait, and the food was just as good as any other day. Love this place. read more

Best Indian food around , fast and great service ! They make sure your cups always filled with water and food is always on point !

My new favorite restaurant in Brunswick. I did not expect to find good Indian cuisine in Maine, but I was quite surprised by Shere Punjab. I had masala tea; Punjabi naan; and mango-chutney chicken. There was also introductory flat, thin, tortilla chip-like crackers with three sauces. All together, my taste buds were in overdrive as it was all so tastefully amazing! The service was quick, even as the restaurant filled up. I will definitely be going back; soon. read more

A rare gem in Brunswick, Shere Punjab restaurant is what every Indian restaurant should be! It has a warm and friendly staff that will make you feel at home the minute you walk in through the door. I went to Shere Punjab literally dozens of times and there was not a single time that I left dissppointed. More importantly, the food is out of this world! Everything has a deep, complex, rich and flavorful. From their soups, to their naan, curries, kabbabs and desserts, you cannot go wrong. My personal favorites were the Sahajani Murg, the Paneer and Pakora, the Punjabi and Garlic naan and their Mango Lassi, just to name a few. Highly recommend Shere Punjab, you can't go wrong here! read more

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An absolute delight of a restaurant. Haven't had Indian food at a restaurant recently and this place offered a delicious menu. My husband has never been to an Indian restaurant so this is his first time. We had the kids with us and some have been here while other have not. Hubby tried the chicken tiki masala and I the chicken vindaloo. Both were delicious and the chicken was sooo tender. The chicken was in a tasty sauce. My spice level was a three and to me it wasn't that spicy. I might go to a 5 next time. The scale is to 10. The thing that is to die for was freshly made nan and roti. The garlic nan was incredible with little bits of garlic. If you don't like garlic this is not an item for you. But if you do, this is very garlicky! Best that one can get. So flavorful and fresh. We will definitely be back to try other stuff on menu. Plus the service was great! Our water glass was constantly filled. Support your locals . Not to be missed ! read more

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Shere Punjab is very good. It is also had lots of customers when we went. A very nice place for indian food in brunswick Mane. no funny story i have come here for a while I'am a fan Dig it read more

Please, please, fix your dirty window tapestries and clean the windows! The food is awesome, but the entry looks dirty and kept me from eating here for years. Make the walk up to the restaurant look appetizing and clean! I adore the food here, won't stop eating here, but the cleanliness is questionable! read more

We've been to this place a few times now and we always enjoy the delicious food (I am a sucker for a good saag, while the hubs goes in for curried shrimp), attentive service, and mom-and-pop restaurant atmosphere. Their naan is so good: crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle, and they always present you with pappadams and several condiments when you sit down. The only improvement I could recommend would be an air conditioning system; as summers in Maine warm up, it could be handy. read more

Shere Punjab - Chicken Saag - Indian Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

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I had been wanting to try some Indian take out for a while now and Shere Punjab came highly recommended by many. I had been told by family that during these times, it could be an hour wait time to order and pick up food which was totally understandable after I saw the line when I arrived! I called at 5:30 and was told my food would be ready at 6:30. When we pulled up there were at least six people waiting outside and more were pulling up, so I had high expectations that this was going to be good! A woman came out a few minutes after I arrived and asked for my name. She went in and grabbed a bag off a table that I had seen sitting there since I arrived (and I had gotten there 10 mins early) so I was a little worried the food was going to be cold since I also live 15 minutes away. We got home and were pleasantly surprised by how warm everything still was. We weren't sure how much to order for two people, so we decided to share a chicken tikka masala entree which came with rice and was a decent size. If we hadn't also ordered garlic naan and onion bhaji, it definitely wouldn't have been enough but with everything it was the perfect amount. The naan was flavorful and a great texture. The onion bhaji probably wasn't the best choice for take out as they got a little soft, but the flavor was incredible- we will definitely be ordering these again! The tikka was good. On the phone I was asked how spicy I wanted it and being a newbie I went with mild but I wish it had been spicier. At least I know for next time! Our food came with three sauces (or chutneys I guess is a better term!) A red, a green and a brown. I wasn't sure what any of them were but the red was a little spicy and my favorite of the three, the green tasted a lot like cilantro and the brown was a very sweet sauce that we didn't really care for. I'm not sure which was supposed to go with what, but we would definitely ask for more of the red one next time and skip the brown! With tip, everything came to about $28.00 which I think is quite a deal for what we got. I will absolutely be back, again and again. There are so many more things on their menu I want to try, like the samosas and more of the naans! read more

Shere Punjab - Plenty of food for two! - Indian Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

Hung up on me when I said clearly, just a moment, I need to get my card. I guess they didn't need my business.

Excellent, authentic, Indian food. Great for dine-in and takeout both. The lamb vindaloo is the best I've had. Spice level goes from 1-10 and it's true to scale. Highly recommend. read more

I have been eating here for many years and never left a review before. Now I can safely say that this is an excellent restaurant. Since Covid began, it's only been takeout. Prior, we ate here regularly. The service was hit or miss, but they always nailed the food. And that has remained so for takeout. They have never made a disappointing item. Kudos for having consistently excellent food, perhaps the best restaurant in Brunswick currently. read more

Still the best restaurant in Brunswick, and the best Indian restaurant we have found in Maine or Mass. the nan is perfectly cooked, with just a little crispness. The samosas are the best we have had anywhere, with a sprinkle of chatt Masala to bring out the flavor. The paneer dishes are a particular favorite because the cheese is so well prepared and flavorful. read more

When I came to live in Maine, I was not expecting to live so close to two Indian restaurants. This review will only focus on one of those: Shere Punjab. I have a few things to say about Shere Punjab: 1) you can sit in the window and feel like a mannequin 2) they let you choose the spicieness of your food so you know they really care about you 3) this place is NOT like the rest of Maine! It's so warm!! And the food is incredible! Really top notch. Great amount of vegetarian options and also meat options And gluten free! So inclusive. As a side note, Shere Punjab reminds me of my past because one of my freshman year roommates decorated the room with traditional Indian tapestries! That isn't really relevant to the experience others will have at Shere Punjab, but I wanted to make this review feel more personal. read more

Shere Punjab - Indian Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

If you are in Brunswick, this is a must! Absolutely delicious. Had the lamb vindaloo, buttered chicken, garlic naan, saag paneer. The best Indian food I've had. Authentic and with a homemade touch. And the staff is absolutely wonderful! read more

The food was amazing and very delicious in almost every way possible. The reason why I gave two stars is because the service is quite biased. They were very cold as soon as we came in. My mother greeted the person waiting us and he ignored her. We counted it off as him being a little hard of hearing or shy, but then we saw that he was extremely cheerful to others and we couldn't help but notice they were all brown (we are from Southeast Asia). After being given water and the menus, they left and never came back so my father went up to the counter to give our order. They checked up multiple times on another couple where they were both brown skinned but never us except to give the food that we ordered. While the food was exceptional, the service ruined the experience for us and we are disappointed. read more

One of the best Indian restaurants I have been to! I used to live in London where I had amazing Indian fod everywhere. Few places are as good as being in London but this place is great. And I always love seeing tandoori on the menu! read more

Lamb Boti Kebab and Chicken Tikka Misala are staples. Good service. Good people. Garlic Naan is a family favorite and the vegetarian in the family always goes with Nav Ratna Korma. read more

Just incredible! I'd eat here every day if I lived close enough. They have a very diverse menu and a welcoming staff. I look forward to my visits during work trips. read more

Overall, pretty tasty! I liked the (free) papadum -- nice and crisp without being burnt. The aloo gohbi (15$) was also nice, though very sweet. The chana masala (15$) was strangely much spicier than the other dishes, though we requested them all at moderate heat; it was perfectly tasty too. The saag paneer (15$) contained much more cream than I was expecting. I was not a huge fan of the samosa (4$), which was strangely flavorless, or the paratha (3$), which wasn't very flaky. Like other reviewers have mentioned, the service is pretty "miss", being difficult to get the waiter's attention to order. read more

How happy I was to find great Indian food in the middle of Brunswick! This place is great! Really good quality food, very friendly, generally attentive service (10% off for all Bowdoin students, all the time!), and a small & quiet atmosphere makes for an intimate setting. You choose your spicyness factor from a rating of 1-10, which allows everyone to enjoy their dishes... I'm more of a mild girl, but I've had friends who've gotten 10's on their food and sweated/cried throughout the meal - and loved it! If you have the time, order a few different naan breads; there are some really interesting types on the menu, like coconut! Probably my favorite restaurant on Maine street; I'm usually there at least once a month. read more

The best Indian food in Maine. Hands down. I eat here as often as possible and it never disappoints

The food was great, service was fine. The water in the women's bathroom didn't work and the toilet was not working either. When my wife mentioned it to one of the people working there, he said he'd fix it later. We sat outside and it was nice. The lunch prices were very reasonable and again, the food was fantastic. I'll be going back soon! read more

Any discussion of Shere Punjab, whether with a Brunswick local or even online, almost always includes some expression of amazement that a small Maine town can have two Indian restaurants within a couple of minutes of each other. But from what I've seen most people, especially locals, prefer Shere Punjab and Bombay Mahal is a bit more touristy. As for food, it's perfectly tasty and the heat scale is very accommodating (but don't get caught up in the difference between 5 and 6 since the scale is merely approximate). The selection is impressive and definitely try some of the different types of naan, they're pretty awesome. Ultimately, just keep in mind that while it's great Brunswick has two Indian restaurants, it's not New York City, much less India so it's helpful to keep perspective about the authenticity of the dishes. Also, the waiters are very helpful and polite but I wouldn't expect a quick bite here so it's probably best to save visits for dinner-time. read more

I've eaten at dozens of high quality Indian restaurants in the UK, but this beats them all. Hands down the most delicious, exquisitely prepared and best value Indian food I've ever had the pleasure of ingesting. We had dinner here on vacation. I will never forget this meal. It was an amazing sensory experience! We shared an appetizer plate (Punjab Special Vegetarian), two naan breads and two entrees (Chana Masala & Aloo Gobhi). Everything was so incredibly tasty and perfectly prepared, we both ate twice what we normally would do! I can smell the spices now as I am recalling this delightful meal. I ate so much I didn't even have room for a Gelato Fiasco dessert (which is just a few yards down the road). Had we known the portions were so big, we would have shared an entree and cut back to 1 naan - and I'm sure we still would have left very full! Great, friendly service too. So very glad we found this place. Will be back! Thank you Shere Punjab for an unforgettable meal. UPDATE - three of us ate here again on 11/24/2013 for my girlfriend's birthday. We got the Pubjab Special Vegetarian appetizer to share, 3 naans, and Aloo Gobhi, Malai Kofta and Chicken Tikka Masala entrees. Everything was delectable and once again we ate way too much!! I would be remiss if I didn't mention the fresh poppadoms that are served with every order. They come with 3 really yummy dipping sauces - a tamarind sauce, a red chili and onion "chutney" and delicious green sauce that I couldn't get enough of. I'm hoping some day to return and have enough room left for dessert! This restaurant gets everything right -- super friendly service, generous portions, exquisitely delicious food and very reasonable prices. Will be back every time we're in the area! Just wish they would open one in Burlington, VT! read more

Fantastic food. It can be slow at times, but that is likely because the food is made to order. Staff is super nice too.

This was some of the best in the end we have ever eaten. Wish it was closer to where we live because we would frequent this business often! They gave generous amount of protein and the non-was delicious as well. It was carry out but well worth it and everything was piping hot read more

Stumbled on to this little gem on our way home from the Big City. The man who greeted us was so charming, what a smile! The food was amazingly spiced. Each dish came alive with flavor. The naan is the lightest we have ever had. Going to return with friends soon. read more

The food sucked . I am an Indian descent; I been around Indian food all my life . The food was made too blend . I am not taking about spicy ness; everything tasted alike . It seemed like everything was prepared with the same spice formula.The server was a wonderful man . He went above & beyond to serve us . However he is not the cook/ chef. The cook has bad taste of Indian spice. The goat curry was tough as rubber. Kabab which attracts everyone was cut into minute pieces & served as though it was rationed . read more

This restaurant is my favorite for Indian food. When we lived in Maine, my family would come here about once a week. Their selection of dishes is phenomenal, and not overwhelming like some Indian restaurants. The staff are pleasant and patient (like when I can't decide what I want because it's all delicious). On a side-note, there isn't a baby-changing station in the restroom -- made changing a diaper difficult. read more

Let me start off by saying that I am of indian decent and have enjoyed indian food my whole life. The food here is amazing! We LOVED the garlic naan especially. I aways make sure to order a mango lassi or shake along with my meal. It goes so well with the spices. Enjoy! read more

Best Indian restaurant I have ever eaten at. Consistent for decades. Saag paneer is my favorite and the best with fresh spinach and lots of cheese cubes. The vegetarian appetizer assortment is a must. The fried cheese and samosas are awesome on the platter. There are so many breads to choose from. The garlic naan is hot and fresh. The owner is always there and so nice. The portions are enough for two. Prices are great. This is a must stop in Brunswick. read more

My parents go to Shere Punjab every Friday night. The service is friendly and the food is authentic. They'll make it very spicy if you ask. Compared to other Indian foods, this is pretty good. If you're looking for tasty Indian, try here. I recommend: Don't pass on the naan. Be bold and try it hot. read more

Best Indian food I've found so far in Maine. Much better than any in Portland. Good sized portions, friendly service, and just the right amount of spices. Will be going back again and again! Tip if driving there, park in the big lot at the old mill and walk over if you can't find a spot in front or out back. The short walk was nice after stuffing my gut with curry goodness. Can't wait to dig into the leftovers and I'm still stuffed. read more