Shan-A-Punjab

Reviews

• DR

  Daphna Raz

  6 days ago
  5.0
  If you’re looking for great Indian food, easy parking, and good service - this is the place!!! The service was probably the best part - our server was so sweet and made sure we were taken care of the whole night. Also the naan was probably the best naan I’ve ever had. Will definitely be coming back!
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  Emma Finn

  6 days ago
  5.0
  Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish! The food was incredible — every dish was bursting with authentic Indian flavor, perfectly spiced, and beautifully presented. The service was warm, attentive, and genuine; you can tell the staff really care about their guests. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, making it a perfect spot for anything from a casual dinner to a special night out. Highly recommend the butter chicken, garlic naan, and masala chai — all were phenomenal! Easily one of the best Indian restaurants I’ve been to. I’ll definitely be coming back again soon.
• VT

  Vanessa Trien

  Nov 10, 2025
  5.0
  The service was excellent and so friendly. The food was fresh and delicious and a great little gem in Brookline. Support the restaurant by coming to eat in person!
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  Amit Engineer

  Nov 9, 2025
  3.0
  Disappointed Despite the Hype We visited this Indian restaurant after hearing some glowing reviews, but unfortunately, our experience didn’t live up to the expectations. The food was underwhelming: the paneer bhurji, ordered medium spicy, was surprisingly bland—dominated by turmeric and lacking depth. The malai kofta gravy tasted heavily of canned tomatoes, which really took away from the richness we were hoping for. On the bright side, the staff was courteous and attentive. They promptly relayed our feedback to the manager, who came over and kindly offered to prepare something else. We appreciated the gesture, but by then we’d lost our appetite and declined. What really stuck tlwith us was his attitude about not caring about us putting our honest reviews on Google. The dining area was nearly empty, though we noticed a steady stream of takeout orders. Perhaps the kitchen shines more in that format, but based on our dine-in experience, we’re unlikely to return.
• MG

  Mari Giaimo

  Nov 4, 2025
  5.0
  We love this place! The food is amazing, dine in or takeout. If you dine in, you will receive excellent, friendly service. Highly recommend the mulligatawny soup, garlic naan, and samosas. You also can’t go wrong with the chicken tikka masala.