INDIAN KITCHEN (PUNJABI DHABA)

My first time here I ordered lamb biryani it was a little on the orange side as far as color but overall it was very delicious meat was very tender too, the prices are very reasonable they made it like I asked not to spicy it came out perfect! The service was great as well! I'll definitely be back to try other things on the menu! Thank you! I ordered from here the other day and had to try it again! This time I ordered on DoorDash and got something different I got the butter chicken, it was really tasty! All condiments came with it ready to just eat!

So I have never been to India but I have tried what I consider good authentic Indian food in NYC, London, Baltimore and now today I had some of the best authentic Indian food from this food truck in Gary Indiana. So for my friends who have not tried authentic Indian food, I would say it’s an acquired taste. It wasn’t till I graduated from college that I started to truly appreciate good Indian cooking and by “authentic” that means expect the cooking to be extremely potent in strong Indian spices like cumin, coriander, curry, cinnamon, cloves and fennel seeds. Most of the people I know from India and Pakistan have a very strong tolerance for these “authentic” Indian spices and if you’re not in a full sweat with your pores feeling like a mentholated cigarette after your meal, then chances are that cooking has been watered down to fit the pallet of non Indians. So with all I have just said in mind, I called ahead to order the chicken saag which is white meat chicken with spinach and a number of other green veggies and most importantly I requested that they “NOT” make it too spicy. The person I spoke too on the phone doesn’t really understand much English. So when I arrived the other worker who does speak a little bit better English said they were out of the ingredients to make chicken saag but said they could make chicken tiki masala. So I asked them, what can I order that is “NOT” spicy and so the cook said he can make butter chicken not too spicy. So when you order an entree it seems to include everything shown in my photo except for the salad dressing which real Indian restaurants might offer a little yogurt for the fresh onions. So I am happy to say that everything was super delicious, not too spicy as I requested but spiced enough that I was sweating and knew I had just had some of the best authentic Indian food I have had in a very long time. I will literally return to Gary which might not be the safest neighborhood just so I can eat some authentic Indian food from this food truck! Also I learned something new that the flatbread included was as another reviewer described as paneer paratha and not naan as I originally mistaken it for. 10/21/25 Made a return trip tonight and ordered my favorite Indian dish chicken saag. If I could increase my review to 6 stars then I would, because the chicken saag was made just how I like it and after a week of hard work, getting to enjoy chicken saag from Punjabi Dhaba makes me so happy. 10/23/25 - Today I returned to takeout lunch and after my previous order which cost almost $18, I thought I would try to see if this place even offers anything inexpensive because I don’t mind paying extra for dinner but I don’t like spending a lot for lunch. Anyway I ordered the Yellow Dal Tadka which is a vegetarian dish of lentils in a soupy, almost puréed sauce that is strong with Indian spices. This is a dish I have seen served for free in some Hindu temples. According to ChatGPT, Hindus believe… Seva (selfless service): Serving food to devotees and visitors is seen as an act of service to God, since all living beings are considered divine creations. Prasadam: Food offered to the deity is believed to be blessed. Sharing it with people distributes divine grace. Dharmic duty: Feeding the hungry is considered a noble duty (dana) in Hindu scriptures and an important part of living a virtuous life. Needless to say this meal was not free and in fact I still had to dole out $13.90 for this lunch and as you can see from my photo, I think they forgot to include paneer parathra (bread). So I change my mind about thinking they deserve 6 stars but the food has been super delicious 3 times in a row and so to me that consistency still deserves 5 stars!

One of the best indian food places I have tried after moving to the US. This place has actual, authentic north indian food that. Home style cooking, freshly made, and flavors that beat some of the best restaurants in larger cites. Definitely going to be a regular here. P.S. for the best experience, don’t order yourself but ask them what they recommend. We went for one thing but ended up completely changing our menu based on their recommendation. So happy that we did that. It’s been several years since we had something like this.

The best Aloo and Paneer Paratha ever! No other place has served up such authentic North Indian parathas like Indian Kitchen. A must-visit for anyone craving real desi flavors! Just 30 minutes from Chicago, totally worth the drive. The perfect spot to indulge in comforting, flavorful food that hits home ????????

Possibly the best food I’ve ever had in my life. I’ve been here a handful of times! The chicken biryanis and butter chicken are PERFECTLY made!! the color of the curry is beautiful.

I had the mix veg paratha, plain paratha, and paneer, and everything tasted amazing. The plain paratha was so fresh and it was same as home-cooked that even my 5 year old loved it! The quality of the food was excellent, and the service was great. They even gave us free saag, which was a lovely gesture. The people there are extremely kind and welcoming. Overall, a wonderful experience — highly recommended!