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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was kinda wanting to do a 3.5 here but I couldn't so...I'm actually gonna have to round down. Maybe we didn't order the right things..Hmmm.I really like Indian food and I did really like this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am SOOO going back here as soon as possible... Seriously, this is one of those places that you only WISH you could find- and once you do find it, you can't believe you found it because it's so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps I got my food on an off-night, given the other reviewers on Yelp. Or, maybe it's because I'm from San Francisco, and am used to really plentiful, extremely delicious AND reasonably-priced...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love their rice. I could get a conatiner of that and jsut eat that plain... the texture, the flavor, smell, etc! Fantastic! Add a little mango chutney and I'm good to go.The Palace it our go to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Better than Indian Dhaba down the street. Punjab is the best Indian on Brighton Ave. but it's nothing spectacular. Good prices, good quaint atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would live at Punjab Palace if I could, but I guess I'll have to settle for a regular apartment until then. This little restaurant is delicious and never fails to satisfy a sporadic craving for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place! it's super tasty and reasonably priced. the staff if pleasant and helpful, and they always take my 'no cilantro' request to heart!
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is great Indian food at it's best. I've been looking for a great Indian restaurant and I'm glad I found one fairly close to work. I ordered their Vegetable Curry with Vegetable Pakoras they were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here about 3-4 times and each time i've had an absolutely outstanding experience. Delicious food (not overly greasy like other indian restaurants), fantastic prices (for lunch, anyway),...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've passed by this place many of times and finally decided to go in one day... The inside was a lot smaller than it looks outside but overall very inviting and a nice spot to people watch the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Is it wrong that whenever I hear the word "Punjab" I think dirty thoughts? When I lived around the corner from Punjab, I dreamed of their AYCE lunch special. I am not cultured at all. Like, not even...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Inspired by Slumdog Millionaire's Oscar sweep, I'm finally reviewing my favorite Indian spot. My boyfriend and I come here almost every week and order the same thing. We start with a coconut soup,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go-to Indian spot in Boston. I've tried a lot, and this is the favorite. Their spices are fresh from India, and the owner grinds them himself. Lunch specials are great and come with papadam. My...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thing to get:*bread basket (variety of different breads and naan)Some friends and I went here for an after church lunch, and I have to say, I haven't been to many Indian restaurants, but this was a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hi! I'm an India Quality Fan and love this place as well. I find the Blaring Bollywood music videos to be great entertainment. I mean where else in the world do you have choreographed monkeys (as in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My absolute favorite Indian restaurant in the Boston area.We usually get vegetable samosas, chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. It is plenty for 2 people and a great price.The first time we went,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ordered here 3 minutes before they were going to close. We used to be big big customers at their "sister" restaurant, India Quality (or I think it is related). I politely asked if it was too late...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was planning a non-date with the ex to see Slumdog Millionaire (second time for me - highly recommend!) and some good Indian food after. Yelped around, checked out websites, and decided upon on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easily the best Indian food I have eaten in the Boston area. They have a cute but tiny location in Allston. Call ahead if you have a party of four especially on the weekend. But once you get seated...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving 2 stars because my boyfriend grew up on chapati and liked theirs a lot, but our experience was terrible! The delivery guy accidentally took our food that we were picking up. Not a problem,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
so very not impressed. I got takeout from here last night and although the portions, price and service were all good,the food, well I've had better. Steer clear of this place if you expect food to be...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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The quality of food is nothing like India Quality, its sister restaurant. We ordered a Chicken Saag and a Lamb Tikka Masala. The Tikka Masala tastes nothing like the Masala sauce at India Quality or Masala...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been getting food here at least one per month for the last few years.The food is delicious. Portions are generous--I definitely tend to get a second meal out of leftovers. The aloo nan is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good quality and cheap prices- plus they deliver! We got the lamb vindaloo and it was tender and delicious...The service was excellent too.I'll def go again.
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think that I have high standards for Indian food. This place was good, but not truly exceptional. Came here with a friend, and we ordered the two-person combo, which was a lot of food. We each...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Solid Food. Tasty sauces. Andes mints with your check.I too have to give it up to the Music Videos. You can't help but watch the TV. For that same reason, it's not a great place to try to carry on a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Normally I can't stand restaurants that force you to watch large, blaring television sets while you eat--especially when they serve great food so you're forced to do the math: do you want to eat well...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place every time I have come here its perfect! The staff is always friendly, the food is always as spicy as you want it and the portions are very ample! On top of that they also just got a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time last night. The atmosphere was nice inside, and I especially enjoyed the Indian music videos playing on the tv (despite it's randomness). The waitstaff was courteous...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Round 2 in the boxing match of Allston Indian Restaurants.I couldn't believe how attentive the service was here. typically, in an Indian restaurant, you get slow played to death with the exception of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yep.. The food is flavorful and filling, and you won't need to eat for the rest of the day. You're getting your money's worth.But I woke up in the middle of the night with some pretty awful...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A worthy Allston sibling to the city's best Punjabi/Mughlai restaurant, India Quality; don't miss the Desi Chinese dishes here.Had I known that Punjab Palace was related to India Quality, my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the best Indian food we've had in Boston. Granted, we haven't had too much Indian food overall, but from the takeout places I've been to in Philly and the South End (Mela), this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They serve beer and wine now!!! And lots of it. A long, interesting beer list with unbeatable prices and lots of Indian options. And oh yeah, the food is great. I'd never had Indian food before...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd bet some bones that the high ratings for this place owe almost entirely to decor -- it sure looks like you're in a swank establishment (if you pretend not to notice those paper place mats), so you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man, I love this place. It was new last summer, I think....had just opened...and we stopped by to check it out. I'm on this crazy restrictive diet for medical reasons and Indian food happens to have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best freakin' Korma I've ever had!!!!!Servers are so nice. Decor is nice. Clean. NO Beer! Oh Well.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, talk about the best first experience with Indian food ever! And the bollywood music videos to entertain you & distract you from your friends? so awesome. I'm sorry, I was here with friends?...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Despite the rave reviews, this is average Indian food. Not that I can think of better Indian food in Boston, but this just isn't worth the yelp hype. I did think our lamb in coconut sauce was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Punjab Palace offers high quality indian food. Me and the gf eat here often, almost weekly . We both usually get Aloo Gobhi and we're never disappointed. The Portions are always sufficient, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM!1 star - Delicious food! Fresh, tasty, bursting with flavour. The sauces are so full of flavour, just looking at them dotted with the little herbs makes me salivate. The meats are succulent and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My second favorite Indian in Allston. Their naan, the garlic in particular, is the best I've ever had. Entrees range from good to great. Service in the restaurant and by delivery is always very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I moved to Brookline from Cambridge, my two laments were trading the Red Line for the Green (shoot me!) and leaving all the awesome indian restaurants on the other side of the Charles. Seriously,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance and I LOVE Punjab Palace! The food is great and the staff is so incredibly friendly! My only gripe is that their prices went up a little since last fall. Don't get me wrong, it's still...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmm. I love Indian food and Punjab Palace was some of the best Indian I have ever had. I often get the Chicken Tikka Masala as my benchmark and Punjab's Palace version was top-notch. The sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum! we've been trying almost every indian place that delivers to us on foodler, and i was psyched to see the good reviews. i *almost* went for the chili paneer (i think i'll try that next time) -- it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Inspired by Amanda H's ROTD for this place, I decided to add one more review to my belt. First of all the food here is really good, and it is cheap. According to yelper Lys W, this is the place to get...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ms. AT treated me to dinner here after a couple of hours hanging art across the street. Prior to this dinner, I hadn't eaten Indian food in over a decade. I was never really into spicy foods and once...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am so excited that I get to eat at this place ALL THE TIME. I'm going to do this review in the form of a list.Excellent things about Punjab Palace:1. Food - awesome. Fresh, spicy, delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They get major points for naming their restaurant "Punjab Palace." How awesome is that?!The food is amazing. Very nice staff. When I go places for the first time, I like to ask the waiter what...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In all honesty, I'd like to give this place 3.5 stars, but was feeling generous so I rounded up. We came here when it first opened, and then again last night, so I can say that it food and service...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food!!!! Absolutely great staff, very nice and cordial, will go out of their way to get to know you when you are a regular. Definitely feel welcome. And the food is sublime, did i mention?
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll second the many positive reviews on Yelp about Punjab Palace. We stumbled in one cold dark night when we discovered that the Indian spot in the Super 88 had shut down for the holidays -- and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I always get the chicken curry, and my boyfriend gets the lamb curry. The staff is very friendly and attentive.The food! It's the perfect blend of spices. You get a good portion...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I walked into this place I was sooo worried that I was about to spend half of my week's earnings on one dinner. The place is moderately small, but very, very classy. The waiters all...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been in Boston almost a year now and Punjab Palace is probably my favorite affordable restaurant. I'm always glad I went. It's bright, clean, and pleasant. The service is friendly and the food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I learned a lot about Indian movies and how they don't really make sense here.I kind of pushed my limits, because I ordered everything I had spicy. I wanted to feel the BURN. And feel it I did. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd had a tough day at work and was in the mood for some take-out curry (I still want to say takeaway), so I did my yelp research and landed here. I ordered the chicken tikka masala (cliche, yes;...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Punjab Palace was very good - reasonably priced, attentive service (water was always refilled). We had a party for 8 on a Friday nite. We all ordered different dishes so we could share. We started...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes yelp, yes. You have yet again not led me astray. Fellow yelper Steve W. and his beautiful wife Rida picked Punjab for our monthly dining club thanks to the great yelp reviews.And guess what?!?!?...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Punjab Palace provided my first experience with Indian food and I was NOT disappointed. BF and I decided to check this place out shortly after it opened because we were feeling adventurous, but it was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Punjab Palace has very solid, above average Indian food at good bang-for-the-buck portions and prices (dinner entrees are ~$11). They can definitely ratchet up the spiciness if you swing that way, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best. Vindaloo. ever.It could've been the generic name or because it was the only Indian delivering until after 9. Or it could've been the person who took my order that was YELLING AND KEPT YELLING...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped here for an early dinner tonight and was pleasantly surprised. Near where Harvard Ave meets Brighton, awash in a sea of obnoxious college student sports bars, Punjab Palace stands out as an...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum... I still smell like curry!I ordered take out from here this week. Malai Kofta, Paneer Nan, and a Roti. I also tried a small, sweet lassi. Can I just say, AMAZING!The curry had just enough...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place quite a bit. The food is awesome. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The chicken paneer was delicious, just the right amount of spice. Their tikka masala is awesome. Get the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything here is excellent. Papadum is crispy, and has a nice light pepper spice to it. Naan is off the hookk. Saag paneer is excellent, as is the lamb korma, and the chana masala is amazing....
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Thank you, Yelp.I am SO glad I found this place tonight. It definetely stands out among all the sub-par Indian food in the Boston/Allston area.For about $26 I have an entree (chicken tikka...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For about three months after this place opened, I ate here every Saturday. I've slacked off some, but it's still amazing food with terrifically friendly service. Their palak paneer can't be beat,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The good part- Good alu paratha and bhel puri. Their chicken biryani is awesome. And saag paneer. The bad part- Unfortunately the food from here did not sit well with my stomach. I ordered Malai kofta...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't sure what to expect from this place, but it was clean and the wait-staff was so friendly.You really get a lot for your money here. I went on a Saturday for lunch, and they start you out with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has all the standard northern Indian stuff, but much better executed than anywhere else I've been to lately, and also a bit less expensive. I went with two friends and we had pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is excellent and they understand what it means when you ask for your food to be 'extra spicy'. The bhel poori was great as was their namkeen/salt lassi. I also liked the tandoori paneer...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I'm going to be working in the city now, at least one of the perks has to be that I can get a choice of Indian restaurants for lunch. I'm glad I checked out Punjab Palace.I went for takeout, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decent little Indian joint. Not the best I've ever had, but I wanted to write this review to give credit to the service. I went with a bud while we were hankering for some Indian after a tour at the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i never liked indian food until now and it's because i never had good indian food until i ate punjab palace. i don't know much about indian food except i like this place a lot and it's so cheap!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever my boss calls 6pm meetings, we always take advantage of his well worn credit card and order Indian take-out from India Quality. Then I moved to Cleveland Circle, and the guy laughed at me...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've walked by punjab palace a huge number of times, mostly on my way to carlos down the street. last night a group of friends and i decided to stop in and check it out. the big screen tv playing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since Punjab Palace is owned by the same folks as India Quality which suffers from quality inconsistency, I wanted to hold off for a while before blessing this sister restaurant. The verdict is in -...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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This place is great. I've eaten indian all over the city and this has to be my favorite. Not usually crowded, decent service and the food is not to be believed! Only downside is the giant flat screen tv...
menupages.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What struck me about Punjab Palace was the overall attention to detail: from the decor, to the service & most importantly the food. One of the highlights of the appetizer sampler was the tikka...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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2nd in Boston only to India Quality in Kenmore Square.
menupages.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oof, after eating there, I am stuffed and about to enter a food coma. The food is great, and the service is fast. Also, something that made me happy was that the combination thali barely cost more...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: after making several more trips for take out and dine-in service i've got to say that the customer service at this place continues to wow me. Everything is fantastic--and the proprietor is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
indian food delivered! so excellent!they have chicken coconut korma, which i've been having a hard time finding here (it's more popular in the UK where people like less spicy Indian food) the paneer...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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my sister and i recently discovered how delicious indian food is, so we have been trying new places whenever we get the chance. we both live near punjab palace, so we decided to sample it. we are so glad we...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This little gem is a real treat in Allston. In a part of Boston where I have come to expect poor service and generally kind of gritty establishments, this new Indian joint is clean, speedy, way...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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Punjab Palace is a delightful new arrival to the Brighton Ave. panoply of restaurant choices. Though there are other Indian cuisine choices near by this is the best option in the area. It has an authentic...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very good. Especially loved the shrimp biryani. Highly recommended. Happily ordered for delivery through Foodler numerous times. Same people who run India Quality.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Parking can be difficult to come by in this part of Allston, but Punjab Palace is worth the trip. It's kind of like Rani in Brookline (at a slightly lower price point). The food is pretty yummy and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Punjab Palace is the new Allston-area restaurant opened by the owners of India Quality, the best Indian restaurant in Boston. Punjab Palace has the same deliciousness and unparalleled service, but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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