punjab cafe

Amazing Indian restaurant in San Jose downtown. Found this place by random search. The place is pretty small but service was great and very friendly staff. The dishes were quite delicious and quantity is filling. They also have weekend buffet which is really good and affordable. Highly recommend!

Food was awesome! Staff were very helpful and friendly. My reason for 4/5 on service was just they could've been a little more attentive and brought water more often. However, the day I was there they were fairly busy with dining room and take out, so I assume that's why.
I would definitely go here again! Great place!

Awesome buffet and some of the most authentic Indian dishes I’ve ever had, so good! Compliments to the chef, and come hungry.

By far this is now my favorite Indian place in San Jose. Last week I was craving Indian food and after a quick search I "found" this place and believe me, its reviews are legitimate.

I call the place to order my food (if you want to help the locals, just take the phone and make your order, this way they really don't lose money in every order). the person who took my order was very kind and clarified all my doubts.

I ordered:
Vegetable Samosa -came 2 big pieces (turnovers stuffed with potatoes and green peas).
Lamb Tikka Masala (lamb cooked in a rich creamy tomato sauce) with Naan
Navratan Korma (Nine Vegetables cooked in nine spices, homemade cheese & nuts in a light cream sauce) with basmati rice

Everything was on point, big portions (you will have leftovers for sure). Every single bite was tasty, even days before! (leftovers). I'm a big fan of Indian Food, but I try to not eat it very often because it's a little heavy and sometimes (it depends on the place) a little greasy. But not Punjab Cafe, the curry is light (but not in flavor) and your stomach will not resent it.

Another point: I LOVE spicy food, all the time I ask my food "spicy" and they delivered! for the first time I wasn't disappointed, and still, even it was really spicy I tasted all the flavors. I other words: Punjab Cafe is totally worth it!

P.s. The photos don't make justice to the food, but I was so focused on enjoying it that they are the only ones I managed to take.