I dearly love good Indian food, but my access to it is typically limited. After dropping off a client in Lexington, while driving to another restaurant for lunch, I changed my plans when I spotted Versa de Punjab and decided to give it a try. I was not disappointed. For lunch they offer a combination of 3 different curries ( I had chicken tikka, goat and lentil) rice, a generous serving of plain or garlic naan and a dessert. It was simply outstanding. They also have a very complete Indian menu. About 90 minutes from where I live, I can now justify a trip to the buffet they offer on the weekend.They offer a simple, stylish, clean dining room, with bar, friendly service and lots of off street parking, Lastly, don't miss trying their mango lassi. Delicious. I shall return. read more

I have been to this establishment a few times. I like their ambiance. I consider the service they provide to be above average. Personally, this place is the best Indian restaurant in the area. I have sampled a wide variety of their items, but I will focus on two of them. Their paneer dishes are amazing. The paneer is fresh and lightly spongy without being too dense or crumbly. The paneer pakora is one such example. The paneer is stuffed and the chickpea batter is light, crispy and crumbly. The pakoras are then seasoned with chat masala. This goes for their other paneer dishes. Their dishes are authentic and they do not shy away from Indian flavors. Makki ki roti and sarson ka saag is a famous Punjabi dish. However, it is actually quite rare to ever find this item on the menu in the US, let alone in other parts of India. The item consists of a buttered roti made out of corn, and mustard greens that have simmered for hours with rich Indian spices. This dish takes to back to the fields of Punjab. The creaminess and silkiness of the saag and the grittiness and sweetness of the roti make for a flavor bomb. Also they serve this dish with raita, an Indian yogurt dish, that adds a refreshing touch. And if you want to add a bit of saltiness and sourness, they give you indian pickles as well. All in all, this dish is a delight. I recommend giving this place a visit. read more

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I came here for lunch on a workday, and the place was quiet, which after the hectic day I was having, I appreciated so much. The peaceful atmosphere made it a perfect midday break. The menu is extensive with plenty of variety (they also offer a buffet on weekends). We were greeted with a complimentary fried sweet potato appetizer while we waited for our meal, which was a nice touch. We all ordered the Mild Chicken Tikka Masala with rice and two sides of naan, one regular, one garlic. The portions were generous, enough to fill us up and still have leftovers for dinner. The naan was delicious, fresh, soft, and gooey. To top it off, we were treated to a mango smoothie-style drink at the end, which was refreshing and sweet. Nice dessert-ish. The service was excellent, our server was friendly, attentive, and the food came out quickly. Overall, a great experience and I'll definitely be back!!! read more

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Delicious dishes, including creative and yummy naans; attentive and gracious servers, including the owner! The restaurant is rather small but comfortable and low-key. Loved my experience at Virsa de Punjab! read more

Phones did not eat first for this meal. Came here for work lunch and it didn't disappoint. They have a great lunch deal where you can try a bit of everything in one plate. I didn't get a lunch plate but was able to try the lamb vindaloo, naan, and some appetizers. All were very tasty and flavorful even when choosing mild. The portions are generous and the service was quick. There's plenty of seating inside for small and large groups too. read more

(Items I've had here: Chicken Tikka Masala w/Rice, Goat Biryani, Garlic Naan, Crunchy pappadam Crackers w/ Red Peppers and Mint Sauce, Taj Mahal Beer) I've been here 3 times and every time the food was great and the portions are big (almost every time I had enough leftovers for another meal at home). I got the chicken tikka masala (typical white dude order lol), garlic naan and mint sauce. The only down side is that it's a a bit overpriced or expensive but it's still worth it every once in a while. I'm not Indian and had no clue what the music videos were that they play on the TV but they're interesting to watch and I much rather that than eat in silence or extremely quit music. Some people may not like it but I actually like how they play the TVs kinda loudly. The first time I went there the service was comically bad, we were the only ones there and our server never came back after we asked for a mint sauce, more rice and refills. We kept joking that we're going to see our waiter walking outside to his car and drive away while we're sitting there lol. But every time after that the service was fantastic. read more

We ordered takeout from Virsa, so can't speak to the service or ambience but the food was delicious. We ordered the vegetarian pakora, butter chicken, papad, and paratha. The pakora was crisp and flavorful, with onions and peppers inside, and the butter chicken was delicious. We were disappointed to see we didn't get any rice with the butter chicken, especially with the paratha not holding too well for delivery. In the future, I'll probably just go safe and order naan instead. One thing we weren't expecting was that all the food had a little bit of a kick to it, which I found to be a pleasant surprise. In all, I would definitely recommend this place, but be mindful it may be a bit pricey since they don't include rice with the entree. read more

Do not sleep on this place! Amazing staff & the food is incomprehensibly good. You will not find better Indian food in Massachusetts. If you like Italian food please try the tikka masala sauce -- it's beyond delicious. 14/10 read more

The food is so delicious!! I am so glad that I found this place! I couldn't stop eating the paneer chili naan and josh Rogan with lamb. I can't wait to go back and try more dishes! read more

Want there for Sunday Buffet. Limited items, they were good. It was not a big spread if you are vegetarian. And if you don't like even a single item, then you wonder and feel like why you came for a Buffet. I see their pictures for Buffet on Facebook showing 24-30 items, that is not what I saw. And that is how I decided to go there. read more

Absolutely love their food! Saag is so authentic, delicious and wholesome. We had the mutton curry. Friendly staff, great service. It's become our go to for Indian food. Highly recommend! read more

Upgraded the garlic naan for a buck. Well worth it. $17.99 for a lunch special. Always delicious and relaxing atmosphere! read more

Virsa De Punjab - Non Vegetable Lunch Special - Indian Near Me - Bedford, Massachusetts

Excellent food, reasonably priced, good service, chill ambiance (no loud music). I just had a plate of chicken, lamb, veggies, rice pudding, garlic naan for $20 read more

Virsa De Punjab - Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Vindaloo, Rice Pudding, Garlic Naan, rice, some delicious veggie things... $20 - Indian Near Me - Bedford, Massachusetts

We went to the restaurant for the first time to try the buffet, and sadly we will not return. The quality and flavor of the food were mostly poor. The variety was limited. We were looking forward to trying it based on reviews but felt that the reviews did not match our experience. The Raita was tangy, somewhat sour in flavor, too salty, and excessively runny. The mint chutney was too thin. Paneer tikka masala gravy had no flavor nuance and the paneer itself tasted somewhat dry and not fresh. Samosas did not have much flavor, and seemed a bit old. Okra dish was not bad in flavor but overcooked. Chana saag had little flavor, and seemed tired. Even a helping of rice from the serving dish was either undercooked or had hardened in the pan which when mixed with our food, was not pleasant. Service was friendly and pretty attentive, so we can recommend that aspect, but the food was so poor that we felt the experience still did not deserve more than 1 star. We left feeling disappointed, saying to each other that this was an especially poor experience. This is sad since it would be wonderful to have a flavorful and tasty Indian restaurant in Bedford, which we are sure would draw many people. Perhaps the restaurant has fallen on hard times. We would be delighted to return in the future, but only if the quality and flavor of the food improve significantly. read more

Ordered takeaway from here for the first time. Hubby and I ordered the chili paneer, the chili chicken, and the Peshawari naan. Total came out to around $45 (without tip). What's Hot - Menu variety. Pretty good variety and there seems to be something for everyone- meats, vegetarians, vegan, and desserts. - Quality. The chili chicken was delicious. The chicken was nice and tender. The peshwari naan was tasty, as well. You could taste the slight sweetness, especially the coconut. My chili paneer had a decent amount of other veggies, like bell peppers and onions, which added to the flavor. - Portions. Pretty good size portions. The rice was in a large Chinese takeaway container, which was helpful for my husband and I to share. We also appreciated that it wasn't already with our dishes, because the rice would get soggy. Good size portions to get you full, as well. - Service. We ordered through Uber Eats before the restaurant was opened. Our food was made within a timely manner, which was helpful. They appear to communicate well with Uber Eats, because we received timely notifications when our food was ready. When we arrived for pickup, our order was ready in a bag by the front register. I confirmed the name for our takeaway order and the waiter was ready. - Spice. In our order, we asked that they make the food spicy, which it was. It was a good level of spice for me, but not for my husband, which I address below. What's Not - Dry paneer. Although the flavor of my chili paneer was good, the paneer was dry and not as cheesy/moist. - Spice. Hubby couldn't really taste the spice level very much. To be fair, he has a high tolerance, so I only add this to make people aware. If you have a high spice tolerance and you like your food really spicy, be aware that it may not be enough for you. - Price. For a dinner for 2 to be almost $50 is kind of pricey. To be fair, they have decent size portions, but be aware that if you are hungry and/or want to try extra dishes, be ready for the tab to add up pretty quickly. - Takeaway containers. Our food wasn't labeled, which was a little frustrating, because it was a bit difficult to tell exactly which dish was which. Given that takeaway orders are the norm right now, I always appreciate it when restaurants label the takeaway container with which dishes are which. It helps avoid confusion, especially when you're sharing dishes and/or if anyone has dietary restrictions/allergies. - Health and safety. The waiter who assisted us in picking up our order was not wearing a mask. During this time of the pandemic, when health and safety regulations are continually fluctuating, I get that it can be uncertain. However, I appreciate it when I see restaurants taking extra precautions wearing masks, gloves, whatever in ensuring the health and safety of others. Final Answer Willing to come back, but may not be the first choice for Indian food. read more

Virsa De Punjab - Chilli Paneer - Indian Near Me - Bedford, Massachusetts

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This restaurant used to be half decent. Now it is just awful. We got their chicken tandoori and paneer tikka yesterday, hard as rock and dry. Clearly, the chicken was not freshly baked. Paneer was overdone and dry. I also saw their manager Kishan yelling at a lady who was collecting her takeout and was asking questions. Not acceptable. We are not going back. read more

Virsa De Punjab - Stale, dry chicken tandoori. - Indian Near Me - Bedford, Massachusetts

I I don't like slamming businesses - I tried to reach out - I emailed and called twice - once nobody answered during business hours and the mailbox was not accepting voice mails, the second time I left a message (also called during business hours) and no reply. Ordered take out on the way home from an event my daughter was at - got home and cut our samosas in half to find a bug - we live 30 minutes away so returning wasn't an option. Anyone can make a mistake but this was really gross and none of us felt like eating the food after that. Sadly I don't think I will try them again. read more

Virsa De Punjab - Receipt - Indian Near Me - Bedford, Massachusetts

Virsa is a first class Indian restaurant! The food is hot and fresh, but the service is outstanding! I took my 3 kids - picky eaters - and Prathap went over the top to ensure we were taken care of. I also ordered food to go and everything was hot & fresh. The garlic naan, which is amazing, is made when you order. This is my favorite restaurant! Great food and even better service! read more

Delicious! Plentiful servings with diligent waitstaff. A colorful relish accompaniment.

Delicious, authentic Indian cuisine. Great service nice clean place. Service was fast food was delicious. People are friendly and price, right read more

They do buffets here for lunch which is really cool during the weekday I'm not sure about the weekends. The food is good and they have these little mango drinks that come in those copper cups, that is so delicious. read more

Phenomenal! I am always impressed by the excellence of their dine in food: thali (lunch combo), chicken tikka, chicken korma, ... . It is just amazing. Come to Bedford and give it a try. One thing: if you order online from here (or their competitor a ways up the road, Holi), be sure you're actually ordering from the restaurant you intended. read more

I've dined at many restaurants, including some quite elite establishments, but from a taste perspective, this place surpasses what you pay for it. The portion sizes were just right, and the water tumblers added a unique touch. The staff was incredibly courteous, even though we arrived close to closing time. Despite encroaching on their rest, they still served us with warmth (though I wouldn't recommend repeating our behavior--dine at the proper time!). We enjoyed Dal Makhani, Malai Kofta, Paneer Tikka Masala, Aloo Gobhi, Onion Naan, Veg Pakoda, and Papad. Coming from Amritsar, India, we hold food to very high standards. Whenever we visit a new city, our top priority is finding the best place to eat, and this restaurant did not disappoint. We visited on a Saturday and savored their delicacies of the day. Onion Kulcha was incredibly soft and wonderfully chewy. Dal Makhani is my personal favorite. While you'll hear different opinions from Indians depending on where they're from, in Punjab, we take pride in our black dal makhani, with butter floating on top--a dish that shines as brightly as a moonlit night in a roadside Dhaba. Though I'm tempted to list every dish, I'm not a professional reviewer, so I'll just say that I packed my leftovers for a delicious layover in Washington, D.C. This is a great find for authentic Punjabi cuisine from a Punjabi-owned establishment. Remember, Punjabis take pride in feeding the world--a tradition rooted in the langars of Punjab. read more

So good! Excellent nans! Love when the sauce is dark rich red and a little oily ! Keep it authentic! Most places gives us the watered down version! Not here Virsa De Punjab is the best around! read more

Great food, great service, and so wonderful with our two year old. The chicken biryani was amazing. Highly recommend.

Breaks my heart to write this as it was my favorite buffet for Indian food. It's really delicious as you can see in other reviews. It's casual and they are accommodating to children (also very sweet to them) and their prices are very fair. However, there is someone that works there who is rude and was rude to my sister about a plate of food. I just don't think rude comments are necessary and he made her feel really bad. It just left a bad taste after a really delicious meal. Unfortunately I don't think I will be coming back soon. If you can get over something like this, then definitely this place is a must - just not for us. read more

Decided to try this place on a whim. The food was very good and the buffet had a lot of options. Everything I tried was delicious. Here we go: Food My favorite being the tandoori chicken with the sauces and onions, the fried fish, and a few other items I don't remember the name of. Tandoori chicken is typically served at a buffet and is a good gauge to compare different buffets. There's was good and they had a lot prepared. Actually there was a good amount of all the food, more than you would typically find at a buffet. I really appreciated that since the lunch crowd was pretty large. Service The service was great. They came by frequently to remove plates and refill the water. Once we finished, they promptly paid us out. This was the most efficient buffet service I have ever had. I would fill comfortable coming here in a pinch for a quick bite. Definitely coming back to this place soon and adding it to my rotation. Happy Hunting Yelpers!!! read more

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I've always done a take out and the food never disappoints. The taste is different and delicious! I've tried multiple things and even though some weren't that great, on an average the food here is pretty good as compared to other Indian places. Prices are on a little high side but the quality of food totally justifies it. I'll recommend the butter chicken, kali mirch ka tikka and tandoori chicken if you are around the place next time. read more

Food was excellent. Nice clean and quiet restaurant. Service was prompt and courteous. Definitely enjoyed our visit. read more

Virsa De Punjab - Shrimp curry and naan - Indian Near Me - Bedford, Massachusetts

Indian buffets have to have the golden staples of fresh naan, chicken masala, and a good veggie korma. Virsa de Punjab got you covered. I came here for their lunch buffet and left barely able to walk, after 4 plates, 3 baskets of naan, and 2 bowls of their rice pudding. I was caught laughing evilly to get a second helping of the pudding by one of the nice servers and he encouraged me to eat more. I like it here! Personal favorites: chicken masala, veggie korma, fried fish, garlic naan, and goat!! They also have fruits and my favorite, rice pudding. Nice restaurant space that gets pretty busy at lunchtime. The naan does get a bit burnt around the edges but they are great about bringing you fresh ones as you eat. Weekday lunch buffet is about $15. read more

As always, the food remains the best Indian Food I've ever had. There is plenty of chicken in the chicken tikka masala to share. The naan is always so fresh and nicely seasoned. The service is good and the staff is always very nice. The restaurant is always clean. Don't have a picture because we were so excited to dig in, we forgot to take any! read more

One of the very very few places around Boston area that serve authentic, rich Punjabi food! We have been to Virsa De Punjab several times for buffet and it has been decent enough with ample options and good quality. Recently was my first time going in for a-la carte post COVID and here is my take - Food - Best punjabi food that I like in the area. Must try - Chicken Tikka Masala (which is a nice creamy gravy with boneless chicken pieces). Naan was fresh and buttery! Ambience - Decent for casual dining, food is my preference every time I go Service - Staff is very nice and warm and the owners come in person to check if everything is fine! read more

Came here a few times and it has always been a big hit. We just celebrated my 4 year old son's birthday and all of us loved the food and service. We've been to most of the indian restaurants in the area and the food quality here far exceeds the others. Look forward to coming back! read more

Quite a lot of vegetarian food. Food quality is good, kind of noisy when staff clean up the tables, set up the table( plates sounds loud) That would be great if buffet come with masala tea. read more

Virsa De Punjab - Art on the wall - Indian Near Me - Bedford, Massachusetts

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Good food but too expensive. No atmosphere and slow service. Better Indian restaurants in Arlington and Bedford.

Wow, what a great buffet! We went for lunch on Saturday. From the "build your own Chat" to the huge vegetarian & meat sections, every dish was excellent. The price includes dessert and tea. We'll be back! read more

The food was incredible. Aloo Naan, house Goat Curry, dhabha chicken, and the veggie soup were all absolutely amazing. The service was great and it was the perfect place for a Friday night. We will definitely be back read more

I was very impressed with the quality and quantity of the food. I did an online order and picked up the food and the entire process was very smooth. The pakoras and kala mirch chicken tandoori were delicious. The saag chicken was also quite good. I'm delighted to find a good Indian restaurant nearby. read more

I usually don't go out to eat Indian food because no one here knows how to make good Indian food. Why the hell is that!! I tried this place out with some colleagues and itwasgood. Went for the buffet and everything tasted so good. So many options and so filling. I couldn't move after. They were pretty good about refilling the buffet food. About the food: do NOT forget the bread pakora. Definitely don't miss the sweet and spicy chutneys. The buffet had vegetarian, chicken and lamb as curry options. They seemed a little stingy with naan, which needs to be ordered separately. But enjoy the food About the service: I see some reviews saying that the servers are rude. I didn't find that to be the case at all. It's not that they're rude, they're just normal. They don't come up to you as soon as you sit down, introduce themselves and keep returning to your table every 5mins to check on you. You will be seated and water will be refilled if you're doing buffet. No other flowery nonsense. Can't wait to go back!! read more

Solid Indian choice, very good service, plenty of meat in the curries, great assortment and quality of breads. They lean a little bit light on spice, so if you like it hot, make that clear to them. On the pricier side for an Indian restaurant, but the portions are great and it is by far better than the other nearby Indian restaurants. read more