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    Punjabi Kitchen Restaurant

    314 Reviews
    #4 of 68 Restaurants in Mossel Bay}
    RR - RRRIndian, Healthy, Vegan Options
    Eden Plaza | 8 Grave Street, Mossel Bay 6506, South Africa
    +27 44 690 5020
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    Overview
    4.5
    314 reviews
    • Excellent59%
    • Very good27%
    • Average7%
    • Poor4%
    • Terrible3%
    Travellers talk about
    “samosas” (19 reviews)
    “curry” (30 reviews)
    “butter chicken” (8 reviews)
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    CUISINES
    Indian, Healthy, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    PRICE
    RR - RRR
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    Eden Plaza | 8 Grave Street, Mossel Bay 6506, South Africa
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    1 - 10 of 302 reviews

    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Fantasic

    Five Stars for the best lamb curry and first time ever eating a whole wheat roti, which was amazing. Even ordered samosas as takeaway.More

    Thank Wickuscoetzee
    42Gill, Owner at Punjabi Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you for the glorious review on Punjabi Kitchen. I read your review on Google wherein you went further to state, "Honestly, the best lamb curry anywhere in South Africa." As someone who travels a lot, these words mean a lot to us and the...More

    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Indian flavors in a fishing town

    This is a fantastic venue for family visits or functions but the draw card is the food. Freshly prepared with all the tastes you normally think of when wanting Indian. Highly recommended.More

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    Thank bradley386
    42Gill, Owner at Punjabi Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you very much for your very kind comments. Fish needs special care when cook to avoid it breaking or allowing spices to over power its natural flavors. That is why our fiish curry and ostrich curry are becoming very popular. We strive to maintain...More

    Reviewed 6 days ago
    A great find and lovely people

    We were on holiday in SA and had some time to spare in Mosselbai to find a snack lunch and came across this place - and were really pleased we did so. We ate in the cafe area, not the restaurant (although both were offered)...More

    Thank LSWUk
    42Gill, Owner at Punjabi Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you for reviewing Punjabi Kitchen so quickly. It was a pleasure to be able to discuss your travel plans and pass some information. We hope it was helpful. We are delighted you enjoyed the food. We shall look forward to your return visit.

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    A homely Meal in Middle Garden Route S.A.

    We had reached the restaurant on a quiet night and thought unlikely to be able to get a meal since the hole place looked deserted. However, once we exchanged greetings with the proprietor, we got a hearty meal of our choice washed down with excellent...More

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    42Gill, Manager at Punjabi Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 6 days ago

    Thank you very much for your kind words and for sharing your experience with readers of Trip Advisor reviews. As explained, I am 76 and both my wife and I had retired. We inherited a take-away business due to the owner's inability to continue. We...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    A great surprise

    Very welcoming. Young lady that served us was very helpful and friendly. Food was delicious. RecommendedMore

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    Thank Ward1822
    42Gill, Owner at Punjabi Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you for sharing your experience at Punjabi Kitchen with would-be fellow travelers who, we are confident, will certainly benefit from it. We are delighted that you enjoyed not just the food but the entire package of the venue and service. We understand you were...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Service and room atmosphere.

    Received excellent service. The waiter approach professional. Felt comfortable and at ease.Beautiful setup of room.

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    Thank alfredd987
    42Gill, Manager at Punjabi Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you for your compliments. At Punjabi Kitchen we always strive to give our best service and food in one of the cleanest venues in Eden District. Thank you for your support.

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Home-style on holiday... when you really need a curry...

    You go abroad for the cultural diversity, well, I do at least: so it was something of a surprise to find a restaurant in South Africa so reminiscent of a very good Indian restaurant in Britain. The owners had emigrated from Leicester and Peterborough if...More

    Thank NoSybarite
    42Gill, Owner at Punjabi Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you very much for a lovely review on Punjabi Kitchen. It is really appreciated. We strive to provide the best food and service within human capability within the constraints of spices and other ingredients and we are delighted that you like the food. Thanks...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Worst

    Food was OK, but the owner was rude, no sense to talk n greet people. A big No specially for indiansMore

    Thank Sonal J
    42Gill, Owner at Punjabi Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    It is important that those who read your review should know our side of the story as well. Your guide had rung and booked meals for 8 of you with two Jains for whom special dishes had to be cooked. We were told you would...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Loved it but would've loved more spicy

    We had samosas as a starter and they were divine!! Hubby had the butter chicken and I the lamb curry. The flavors are impeccable but we love hot curry and their hot isn't very hot. I had some of the deserts, not something I would...More

    Thank Helen H
    42Gill, Owner at Punjabi Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you for your very descriptive comments on the food at Punjabi Kitchen. We are delighted that you loved our samosas and enjoyed the meat dishes. Unfortunately Indian sweet dishes are an acquired taste and not everyone's cup of tea. Those who like them, come...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Lucky find

    Almost stumbled across this gem in a small shopping mall by accident. Although the whole mall was empty and close to closing they graciously accepted our order. We were able to order the butter chicken which actually was supposed to be pre booked in advance....More

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    Thank Kazlouemo
    42Gill, Owner at Punjabi Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you for taking time to write a review on Punjabi Kitchen. Although we take the last orders at 8 p.m. due to this being off season, we do stay open till people have eaten and left. Our buitter chicken needs four and a half...More

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    kissoffire
    2 May 2017|
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    Response from 42Gill | Property representative |
    Sorry in line with the rest of the food industry no dogs are allowed except for Dogs for Certified Blind.
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    snahjenal55
    23 February 2015|
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    Response from PunjabiKitchen | Property representative |
    Dear customer, we are not a certified Halal Kitchen. However, all Ostrich meat supplied in this part of Africa is Halal and the chicken too. Our Lamb, Mutton and Beef are to the best of our knowledge not Halal. We do... More
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Average prices
    US$7 - US$16
    Cuisine
    Indian, Healthy, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Reservations, Delivery, Accepts Credit Cards
    Good for
    Business meetings, Child-friendly, Kids, Special Occasion Dining, Groups
    Open Hours
    Monday
    9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday
    9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday
    9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday
    9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday
    9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday
    9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: Eden Plaza | 8 Grave Street, Mossel Bay 6506, South Africa
    • Location: Africa  >  South Africa  >  Western Cape  >  Mossel Bay
    • Phone Number: +27 44 690 5020
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    Description
    Punjabi Kitchen offers a unique dining experience serving innovative North Indian cuisine. It is an elegant restaurant situated in the heart of Mossel Bay CBD, in Eden Plaza which is neither a shopping mall nor a flee market but houses a fully licensed Bar. a convenience store, coffee shop, jewelry shop, greeting card & Gift shop, African Craft, Scarf, Toys, Games and leather hand bag shops to cater for the needs of the local people and tourists. There is also a well equipped cigarette kiosk. A family friendly restaurant, Punjabi Kitchen also has a Take-Away Department and offers a fantastic variety of spicy foods and real Indian food freshly prepared by our chefs on site, at affordable prices. For those who would prefer something different, fish curry and pizza are available at request. Restaurant and Take away service is available 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 P.M. Monday to Saturday with last orders at 8.00 p.m. During the low season we close on Sundays and Public Holidays. Plaza Lounge Bar, which is part of Punjabi Kitchen, stocks extensive range of medium to high quality wines, beers and spirits. To maintain the high standard of our bar stock, we impose a R50 corkage per bottle to discourage people bringing their own liquor.
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