Apna Punjab Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Every item we ordered was delicious, on point & matched the taste of north Indian food we had back in Delhi and Punjab."
• "It’s a small restaurant with amazing food authentic Punjabi food."
• "Gol Gappe is a MUST as was the chicken wings followed by the Amritsar Chole Bhature."
• "Had the lamb (railway) which was just perfect. So tasty."
• "The food was excellent quality made to our specifications."
• "The Murgh Malai was succulent and perfectly seasoned, melting in the mouth with every bite."
• "Food and service were great. Pani puri along with the chilli cauliflower and veg kofta especially noteworthy."
• "The food and the service had went above our expectations."

Cons:

• "The starter Dahi bhalla and Papai Chaat both have too much of yoghurt and the actual taste is missing."
• "The vegetarian manchurian is little raw from inside and momo chutney was very liquidity."
• "The food served was terrible, in my opinion. Ordered aloo tikki, spring rolls, and papdi chat; taste was below-average."
• "Everything tasted old, nothing was fresh. Chicken tikka came out in 3 mins which tells you a lot about freshness."
• "Extremely rude staff. Poor service. Will never return. Lack of manners. The food was horrible. No taste whatsoever."

Service Quality

Pros:

• "Quick service with a smile and food reminds you of home."
• "Nice table service, good family restaurant."
• "Service was impeccable. Narayan who manages the place is super friendly and seems a genuinely nice guy."
• "We dealt with Nick who was courteous and helpful and went beyond to deliver excellent service."
• "Staff are very attentive, friendly service."
• "Narayan was extremely helpful and kind."
• "Inder and his team at Apna Punjab provided us a tasting session and a competitive price."

Cons:

• "There were few items on the menu which we would have liked to try but were not available."
• "Although the service was speedy and staff was nice, I won't suggest this place."
• "Reviews do too much justice. Everything tasted old, nothing was fresh."
• "Went there for lunch and they were very busy with deliveries. It took a while to get our drinks and our food."
• "Shocking! Nobody serving behind the counter. 4 members of staff, 2 younger guys from the kitchen, 1 lady and an elderly guy ALL TOTALLY IGNORED ME."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Price is very much affordable. Portions are more than we ask for."
• "Rates are very reasonable too!"
• "Food and service was great. Worth the time and effort."
• "Very reasonably priced."
• "One of the best meal experiences I've ever had! They are best according to me in Southall for best food at affordable price."
• "This is easily the most flavorful food I’ve had while staying here."

Cons:

• "The place is pocket friendly no doubt about it. I'm giving 3 stars only because of the taste issues with some dishes."
• "Been ordering from Apna Punjab for last 2 odd years, consistently amazing food, never been let down with their quality."
• "The best authentic food outside of India! It tasted like we were eating at my mother's table at home, superb! Service was outstanding as well, and really reasonably priced."

Ambiance and Decor

Pros:

• "Southall’s Finest Apna Punjab nice atmospheric place, nicely decorated making you feel at home."
• "Good atmosphere, very clean. I can highly recommend this restaurant."
• "Attentive service, tasty dishes, and a clean dining room to enjoy it."
• "When looking for authentic dishes, visit this place; everything tasted like a Bollywood group of flavors breaking out in dance on your palate.. very well balanced.. don’t let the sparsely decorated interior deter you."

Cons:

• "The music played was too loud."
• "Came across this unassuming restaurant by chance, on first impressions appears small, simple and functional."