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Restaurant in Bannerghatta Main Road
Rated: Good
based on 6 reviews
Punjabi Times
# 15/1, Bannerghatta Road, Opp. Shoppers' Stop, Bannerghatta Main Road, Bangalore
41103222, 41103444
| Locality | Bannerghatta Main Road |
|---|---|
| Place Type | Restaurant |
| Food Type | Punjabi |
| Timings | 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM |
| Price |
 Unknown
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first reviewed by gourmand
- User Reviews (6)
Jan 06, 2009
Deliciously pleasing times @ Punjabi Times...
Party and Partying was in the air and of course it would be, it was New Years eve!!
With no prior plans we had no party happening. 2008 was a wonderful year and we strongly wanted to make the last day a memorable one. We looked at a few restaurants around home and zeroed down to Punjabhi times. Since it was NY Eve, I called them to make a reservation. The time we reached the restaurant was delayed by an hour but still we were shown to our tables with absolutely no wait. There was a long queue waiting in the narrow corridor and that tapered towards the stairway.
This was my second visit to this place and I could definitely visit more often. Though the entrance is not so appealing with the automobile showroom interfering, the insides of the place definitely is. The foyer is welcoming with a fat wooden door lined with lamps and a warm host. You enter inside and like said in the reviews by Meenakshi and Gourmand, you feel you are transformed to a different place… It truly has the color and enthusiasm of Punjab! From the water wheel, to the idol of the dancing pair with colorful attire, the huge paintings abounding in colors, the lanterns, the drapes, the cushions, the music and almost everything around, sink and soak you in the rich tunes of Punjab!! The special occasion added more color and embellishments to the ambiance. Like true Punjab and Punjabis, it was full of life!! The place simply excited me and my family! I feel it even when I am writing now….
For the evening there was a special menu. One of the waiters quickly gave us one of those. There was a price difference from the other days to the one in the special menu. There was quite a choice of delicacies. We opted for the masala lassi, salted lime soda and few soft drinks. The lassi was just too creamy and so mmmmm…
I made a crazy new year resolution to give up non vegetarian food and so that evening was the last bite of non veg I would eat! At least for next 365 days! So willingly most of my picks were on chicken and meat. For the ‘Shuruwat’, we had a gobi starter, this with it’s tangy chutney, was just too good. It was super spice and nice. It was named ‘Railway Gobi’
The Sheek kabab also made a good starter, it would taste better if cooked for a little longer, The chicken starter was sumptuous.
For the main course it was a variety of breads including Tandoor Roti, Butter naan and Kulchas with some finger-licking gravies!!
The quantity of each curry is less when compared to what’s given on the other days. Chicken something was served from a very small plate. It was vegetable Pulav with some nice Raita to conclude our dinner. With all that I tried and tasted from the past two visits, I feel their breads and gravies are tastier than the rice items. I also strongly feel they make the vegetarian food better.
It was a busy day for the team there but with all the pressure they worked courteously. The service was quick. All in all, the timing, the food, warmth and décor of the place made it a Chak de Phatte experience!
Jun 05, 2008
Forgettable experience
We had been to this place a couple of times however the last visit did it in. The food was passable and heavy on chilli and spices. It was a friday and we decided to try out its Maharaja Ranjit singh Thali. first course started with the shorba which was very salty. then we waited for ages, almost 45 mins, before we summoned the waiter and requested him to update us on our status. He haughtily claimed that everything is made fresh here thats why they take time.
Once the food came it was an entirely different experience. Biryani was stale and was smelling. It was difficult to chew the meat and the rest was very average. the yellow dal was the savior that day. When we complained about the biryani the waiter took it away and that was the end no appologies or any form of remorse.
If you are in this part of town and you must have food in Punjabi times then order from ala carte menu and stick to rotis... dont go anywhere near the biryani stuff. Stick to vegetarian stuff - alo rasilla, saron ka saag etc.
Dec 03, 2007
Punjab In & Out
Though the entry is through a hero honda showroom(or just next to it) the decor, meals and everything else is as Punjabi as it gets. The tikkas are brilliant, a must order!!
May 17, 2007
Great Punjabi food
I loved the sarso da saag and makai di roti! Delicious!! Haven't had this basic Punjabi dish in such a long time and my mouth is still watering at the thought of it. The great thing is that in spite of this place being so busy each time that I've been there the staff has always been great with service.
Feb 21, 2007
A pleasant meal
Went there based on gourmand’s review – and completely agree - pleasant Punjabi ambiance, family-friendly and nice food. Situated right opposite Shoppers Stop, the restaurant seems to be doing brisk business feeding the tired and hungry shoppers. Décor consists of pots on the walls, a mural that depicts a village scene from Punjab and lantern-shaped lamps. The chairs are arranged a bit too close for privacy and there are diwans with cushions against the walls. Bhangra music plays in the background. Service is very quick and courteous.
We began our meal with tamatar adrak ka shorba (the tomato soup) and the murg tikka . Both were good. The tikka was really cooked in a tandoor and had a perfectly grilled flavour. The main course consisted of the tandoori roti and the murg batinda, chicken cooked home-style in an onion and tomato gravy. Again, very good. None of the dishes were overtly spicy – but had the right amount of flavour.
Took gourmand’s word for the bathrooms and did not check them out!
Valet parking is available at the restaurant. Go there with your family for a pleasant meal. You will not go wrong if you pick the tandoor dishes.