Punjab Grill Sector 29 — Restaurant in Gurugram District

Punjab Grill: A Royal Feast in Sector 29 Gurugram

Let’s be honest. Gurugram’s Sector 29 is many things — boisterous, loud, crowded with every conceivable cuisine and cocktail. But when you’re craving food with gravitas, with a sense of history and occasion, you don’t just walk into any buzzing eatery. You walk into Punjab Grill.

Now, I’ve eaten at Punjab Grill before. Most of us who care about Indian food have. But there’s something about the Sector 29 outlet — situated right in the thick of all the action — that manages to rise above the din. It promises a journey, not just a meal. A slow, deliberate walk through the princely kitchens of the undivided Punjab — and yes, it delivers.

What hits you first is the décor. For the Punjab Da Swag festival, they’ve gone all in. Dhols are propped up near the entryway, parandiyan (those colourful tassels Punjabi women wear in their hair) hang from corners, and there’s a soft hum of folk music in the air. Not in an overwhelming, theme-park way, but in the gentle rhythm of a culture proud of its roots.

But let’s get to the food. Because if there’s one thing that transcends even the best of intentions, it’s a plate that speaks for itself.

We began with Dahi Papdi Chaat — now a chaat is only as good as its balance. Too much tamarind, and you lose the curd. Too much crunch, and you miss the softness. But here, every component was in harmony. Flaky papdi cradling chilled, sweet curd, laced with mint and tamarind chutneys. A single bite, and your palate goes on a flavour rollercoaster — sweet, spicy, sour, crunchy, creamy. A cliché to say, but it really was a symphony in your mouth.

Then came the Palak Patta Chaat. Now, I’ve seen my share of innovation for innovation’s sake — molecular gastronomy gone wrong, foam just for drama. But this? This was inventive and intentional. Crisp spinach leaves, light as air, topped with edamame, tomatoes, yoghurt foam, and crowned with corn chips and beetroot crisps. It was a medley of textures — fresh, crunchy, velvety — and yet, unmistakably rooted in Indian street food tradition.

For mains, we turned to the classics.

The Dal Punjab Grill, their signature, is exactly what slow cooking should taste like. Black lentils cooked for hours (and it shows), with a whisper of smokiness, butter binding everything in a rich embrace. It's the kind of dish that doesn’t need reinvention. It just needs respect. And that, the chefs here have in spades.

The Butter Chicken? Yes, I know, it’s been done to death. But Punjab Grill’s version reminds you why it became iconic in the first place. The chicken, soft and smoky, is enveloped in a velvety Makhni gravy that’s neither too sweet nor overwhelmingly creamy. It’s restrained, elegant, and worthy of its reputation.

But the surprise of the evening was the Laal Maans — a Rajasthani import, yes, but served with such fiery pride here that it felt right at home. Bone-in mutton cooked with a red chilli paste that doesn’t hold back. It was bold, rustic, and unapologetically fierce. A dish with muscle.

We ended with the Kulfi Falooda. Saffron kulfi that was rich but not cloying, resting on slippery falooda strands, topped with cheerful little bits of tutty-fruity. A nostalgic finish, like the closing track of an old record you’ve played too many times but never tire of.

Punjab Grill doesn’t try to be fashionable. It doesn’t serve deconstructed this or smoked-that. What it does serve is depth. In its food, its flavour, and its homage to a culture that has fed kings, farmers, and poets alike.

And in a market like Sector 29, surrounded by noise, flair, and gimmickry, that feels...

The restaurant in Sector 29 is opened just 2 months ago and thus the ambience is very fresh and lovely. However the overall experience is Okaish. Will certainly be visiting again but hoping for improvement in services based on below feedback / experience.

Firstly, the food menu is different than other outlets of PG, since they share the dining menu and delivery menu. So you will have to choose portion sizes as opposed to other outlets where dining portion is fixed size.

Due to this, confusion happened on the serving size by staff.

We ordered full size Mattar ki Tikki in starters which is meant to have 5 pieces but were served only 3. On mentioning they got us 2 more pieces which were uncooked and thus broke during serve only and were bad in taste so had to be left out. In main course we ordered Dal makhni, Paneer lababdar and butter naan.

There was no butter on the naan served making it too crispy to eat. Dal makhni was good in taste, paneer was Ok. Overall we felt like a chatpata taste was missing in food, a lil salt or lemon juice or something would have helped.

Apart from this, since we went around 7:15pm , the restaurant was empty and we were the only customers making us the centre of attraction for every staff member and almost 3 staff members were roaming around our table all the time. While it can be rated as great service, however, it also made us feel conscious since we could not peacefully talk or eat or even look around since all eyes were on us. Will recommend the staff to not stand beside customers while they are eating but remain in vicinity to be contacted on need.

Overall considering its a new outlet, there are some scope of improvement needed in both service and food.

Extra point: As refreshment post dinner, they served paan shot on the house and it was quite good, not something you will get on any...

Thank you for acknowledging my feedback. I appreciate your willingness to address my concerns.

I had visited your Sector 29, Gurgaon outlet for dinner and unfortunately, my experience was far from satisfactory. Despite specifically informing the staff that I prefer spicy food, I was recommended the Kadhai Paneer, which turned out to be completely bland and tasteless. The Hara Bhara Kabab also lacked flavor and would honestly rate no more than 2/10 in terms of taste. While I understand that taste preferences may vary, it was certainly disappointing, and hence, I chose not to raise a complaint at that time.

However, what truly left a bad impression was the behavior of the staff. When I requested for the staff contribution charges to be removed from my bill – which should be a customer’s choice – the waiter laughed at my request in a manner that felt demeaning and disrespectful, as if questioning my ability to pay. This was unprofessional and uncalled for.

Additionally, I noticed that a packed item was charged at almost 5 times its MRP, which is not only unethical but also unacceptable. I do understand that in-house prepared items can be priced accordingly, but such overcharging on packaged products was truly shocking.

Given this overall experience, I am genuinely disappointed and, unfortunately, do not see myself visiting Punjab Grill again. I will also be sharing this feedback with my circle so they are aware.

I hope this feedback is taken constructively and leads to improvement in customer experience and staff behavior in the...