Punjab Grill Orion Mall — Restaurant in Bengaluru

"The secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside” - Mark Twain. Punjab is not just on top of the India Map but is also at the helm of affairs when it comes to food. Punjabi delicacies have played a vital role in shaping Indian Cuisine over years and is always one step higher on the culinary ladder. There are very few places that you can blindly trust to always be flawlessly spot on/ top notch any or every time that you dine there. Punjab Grill is one such restaurant that has become my favorite and among the best in the North Indian category. Numerous awards and accolades awarded to it bears testimony to my statement.

Food- Exceptionally delicious. Impressive Presentation. Every dish on the menu is of impeccable quality. Mocktails are splendid and refreshing. To begin with, The Mutton Yakhni Shorba was very appetizing. The Papdi Chaat was so fabulous that it deserves a special mention. Moving on the the more sophisticated and actual starters,

Murgh Tikka was Incredible. Perfectly grilled in the tandoor to melt in the mouth. Their signature. Highly Recommended.

Tawa Jheenga was phenomenal. Soft, juicy and nicely seasoned Nimbu Achari prawns made on a pan. One of the best Ive eaten which really excites the palate.

Sheekh Kebabs were remarkable. A unique blend of piquancy and richness.

Norwegian Salmon Tikka was outstanding. It was fresh, tender and had An outburst of flavors that soaked in right through the last bite.

Loved the brilliantly marinated and slow cooked Raan e sikendari (lamb leg) that was succulent.

Chicken Lababdar Gravy was stupendous. Creamy with the right balance of spice, taste, texture and consistency of a true Indian Curry.

Mutton Biryani was fantastic. Large pieces of meat mixed well in an excellent masala and aromatic fragrant rice.

Finally, the Indian sweets for desserts were a pure pleasure to indulge in. Gulab Jamun was stuffed with chocolate and topped with nuts to provide heavenly bliss.

However the lamb Chops were average. Expected better. Ajwani Fish tikka was ordinary and can be improved. (8/10)

Service- Exemplary. Wonderful Hospitality. Quintessential fine dining experience. Staff is well organized, attentive, courteous, efficient, quick, friendly, highly trained and knowledgeable. Commendable coordination. Waiters go the extra mile to make the guest feel special. Reservation Recommended. Orion Mall Basement Parking Available. (9/10)

Ambience- Royal Exuberance. Amazing interior decor that displays luxury and style. Well planned layout. Spacious Arrangement. Comfortable designer chairs for seating. Exquisite furniture. Great Hindi Music and Central air conditioning. Spectacular designer lights and chandeliers. Marvellous large photo frames of Kings. Elegant flooring and wall papers. Superb Wooden roof Panels and gold partitions along with Beautiful hanging artifacts add to the attractive look. A joyful atmosphere with relaxing vibes. (8/10)

Overall a delightful experience that was indeed a treat for the eyes and an extravagant feast for the tummy. Despite the pricing being on the higher expensive side, there is value for money and you will surely leave with absolutely no regrets. As a famous man once said " Money cannot buy Happiness but it can buy sumptuous food to relish, which is the same thing". Will definitely visit again to...

Punjab Grill has always been on top of my wish list restaurants and finally I got to visit in a rainy evening.

The weather called for some soup & the Subz Shahi Shorba looked very inviting. I settled for that even before we all got to order our drinks. A delicious vegetable broth cooked with spinach purée with roasted garlic & cumin. The highlight was the sautéed corn that added to the crunch of this creamy soup. The flavours were right, well balanced, but the soup could have been a little more creamy.

Punjab Grill has a wide variety of drinks, but we decided to try their Signature Variants. The best part of their entire drinks menu is that, almost all of them has a mocktail / non-alcoholic version.

I opted for the Desi Mary Curry Patta Marke, was served in a weird lab apparatus, little difficult to drink though, but was fun. This drink essentially is a Bloody Mary spiked with curry leaves & some chaat masala, decent.

Having recently exposed to the Palak Patta Chaat, I wanted to try this Chandini Chowk specialty here. While i was ordering that, my friends suggested me a few other vegetarian options that Punjab Grill is famous for. The Dahi Kebab & Tandoori Soya Chaap. With a promise to share these large portions we quickly ordered them & the dishes arrived swiftly.

Must mention the service here, it was quick, friendly & kind of non-intrusive.

The Palak Patta chaat was delicious, was presented beautifully & had retained the nice crisp with all the garnishing of the chaat, well balanced & well seasoned dish.

I have had dahi Kebabs elsewhere, across Bangalore, & Delhi. I was pleasantly surprised with the version is Dahi Kebab served here. It was super smooth, delicious, perfectly seasoned, right balance of flavours & textures. It was not one of the best, it was the best I have had so far. Am definitely visiting them soon just to taste this wonderful dish.

The Tandoori Soya Chaap was a great dish as well, the Soya had the consistency of a non-vegetarian Dish, but the flavour was really good. It was well marinated & Wonderfully chargrilled.

The Bharwaab Kumb Peshawari was another bestie here, the beautifully picked Paneer & sautéed mushroom stuffing on a large mushroom was super delicious, it’s a vegetarians delight. Another dish that’s gonna make me come here more often.

For mains, we decided to order a couple of gravies with rice & rotis to share.

The Punjab Grill Special Dal was rich, creamy & wonderfully seasoned. The mild smoky flavour added to the taste with rice & rotis. Being a huge rice eater, I personally preferred the dal with the Jeera Pulao, which was cooked to perfection & tasted delicious.

Loved the Kofta Gravy as well, it was a little too sweet to my taste, but that’s how it’s made & it’s made well here in Punjab Grill.

Too full with the mains, I decided to skip the desserts, while I did overhear some good things about their Jalebis & Chocolate Jamuns.

This place rocks with the Dahi Ke Kebab & The Bharwaan Kumbh Peshawari, you can end up here just to have this, even the non-vegetarians would love it for the sheer complexity & the flavour profiles these two dish pack, that’s quiet a punch I must say.

The drinks were amazing, innovative & packs quiet a heady punch, head here with your herd, this place wouldn’t...

No better place than Punjab Grill to taste the royal flavors of North Indian cuisine. They specialize for North Western flavors & It is more like a fine dining experience rather than just food alone. Truly MasterClass !!

Located in Orion Mall, many factors including the service, decor, ambiance, light music added to the wonderful dining experience

We couple of friends tried for dinner based on the recommendations & it was bursting of flavors with every dish we ordered.

Thanks to the staff for the suggestions, it was a perfect dinner for each of us leaving with happy smile.

Starters :

Tandoori Jheenga - Jumbo prawns marinated well was grilled to perfection. Great to see such big sized fresh prawns were used. Salmon Tikka - huge pieces of Norwegian salmon marinated nicely with whole spices giving it exclusive taste. Murgh Tikka Punjab Grill - Doesn't taste like the regular chicken grill, it has got much enhanced flavour... meat is very well cooked. Mutton Ghee Roast - Don't miss this if you are spice lover.. Topped with cashew, it is spicy yet tasty which is served with bread to balance the heat.

Main Course :

Prawn Makhan wala - Haven't tasted much better curry of prawns which I remember in these days after i tasted this. This curry taste will be with me for a long time. Special Thanks to Chef this will be my personal favorite.

Patiala Shahi Macchi - Tangy fish curry with good amount of boneless fish pieces is a good option to with our roti.

Kadai Murgh - Thick gravy chicken curry cooked well was super yumm with the bread.. Like the fact of seeing coriander seeds topped on the curry.

Meat Punjab Grill - Lamb shanks which are slow cooked making the meat tender n juicy went well with the bread.

Dal Makhni - Never go wrong with Dal Makhni - The hearty earthy flavors makes you remember eating in hometown

Tarkari Kesari Biryani - After having much of Nonveg curries, we tried Veg version of Biryani.. Veg biryani never tasted soo good for me... the vegetables are well cooked with abundant of them topped ith saffron giving you the niche flavor. I like the way it is presented.

Desserts :

Aam Ras ki Rabri Aur Churi - Woww.... it was thick delicacy with lot to offer.

Choco Gulab Jamun - You hit the right spot when you taste jamun & chocolate in one scoop :) yummyyy

Litchi Ki Tehri - Fresh Fruit infused desserts are always delicious :)

Rasmalai - Classic good Indian sweet to end the dinner :)

Drinks :

Nimboo Acharoska : Just go for it, & Thank me later :) Never thought of having a mocktail with lemon pickle.. it was WOWW

Litchi Mint Smoothie : It was classy... Litchi lovers would love this variant :)

Shikanjvi : Traditional classic lemonade making u remember your childhood days in north :)

Nimboo Ka Achaar Caprioska : Must order cocktail... Go for it, Period.

LIIT : Classic again , you will love it :)

The overall experience made it us a feel special dinner rather than just...