Punjab Kitchen - Richmond, VA
Summary
Punjab Kitchen in North Chesterfield, VA is a delicious little spot to grab India cuisine around Richmond, VA. They offer a wide variety of Indian dishes and beverages dine in or to go. During my visit I tried the chicken tikka masala with garlic naan and a mango lassi.
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What I Ordered
Mango Lassi
$5
The mango lassi is a thick mango and yogurt drink. It is very fresh, creamy, and lightly sweet. It is the perfect way to cool the palate after eating spicy food.
Garlic Naan
$4
The garlic naan is a large flat bread cut into six slices. It is very tasty dipped and curry. I thought this naan was very oily but the garlic is nice.
Chicken Tikka Masala
$17
The chicken tikka masala is cubed chicken and bell peppers in a creamy tomato tikka curry. I was excited that I ordered the heat level hot at they did make it very hot. So, their heat levels are true to name: mild, medium, hot, extra hot. Thought the curry was absolutely delicious with a great depth of flavor and good serving size. It was served with a generous serving of basmati rice.
Overall Food
Punjab Kitchen offers a wide selection of Indian food such as curries, tandoori dishes, naans, and lassis. I thought the food was delicious and flavorful. The naan is a bit greasy but the curry I phenomenal. I would recommend it to anyone looking for Indian curry. Many customers opt to dine at Punjab to-go as well.
Service
The service at Punjab Kitchen was good. The waiter was friendly and funny. They were not super professional but they were pretty efficient.
Atmosphere
Size
It is a very small restaurant with about 8 tables.
Who Goes Here?
Not very many people seem to dine in. It appears to mostly be takeout business. Some couples and individuals dine in.
Overall Atmosphere
The atmosphere at Punjab Kitchen is casual and clean. They have nice place settings that class it up a bit but overall it’s a simple dining area with no décor. They have a TV in the back playing Bollywood music. It is a no frills spot with a focus on the food.
Location
Punjab Kitchen in North Chesterfield, VA is conveniently located just outside of Richmond, VA. It is right off the interstate and Midlothian turnpike with a large parking lot. Also, there are many other shops and restaurants nearby.
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Value for money
I think Punjab Kitchen is a good value for your money. They don’t have much of a dining experience but the food is absolutely delicious. Additionally, the serving sizes are large and the prices are fair.
Overall
Overall, Punjab Kitchen in North Chesterfield, VA is a great little Indian Restaurant south Richmond, VA. Their dining experience is simple but the food is delicious. I would recommend getting a curry and a mango lassi. Honestly, I would recommend getting your food to go because it is delicious and you wouldn’t miss out on much!
