Moga Punjabi Tadka — Restaurant in Uttar Pradesh

Visited July 24, 2025 Day 21 in India

We were on the road from Delhi to Jim Corbett National Park, with our two children in the back seat, navigating the long highway drive that has become so familiar over the past few weeks. It was Sawan, and we quickly discovered that finding meat, even something as simple as a chicken burger, was going to be nearly impossible. We stopped at several restaurants, including KFC, only to be told they were not serving any non vegetarian items during this period. Eventually, we gave up and picked up a cheese pizza from Pizza Hut for the kids.

Wanting something more traditional for ourselves, my husband and I decided to stop at Moga Punjabi Tadka in Gajraula. The location is convenient, right off the main highway, and the restaurant has a clean, modern setup. We were both hoping for a hearty Punjabi meal that would give us the flavors and warmth of a classic dhaba experience.

My husband ordered the special Amritsari naan set. He found it fine, but nothing special. I was looking forward to the special thali, but unfortunately it was not available. I went with the rajma chawal instead, which again was just okay. The rajma lacked the depth of spice I usually associate with this dish, and the rice was more serviceable than memorable.

That said, the service was quite efficient. The staff were quick, polite, and everything arrived at the table in good time. There was a system to the way things were handled, and that part of the experience was appreciated.

Still, something felt missing. We had hoped for a more rustic, roadside dhaba charm, the kind of stop that leaves a memory on your tongue and in your heart. But this felt more like a polished, modern highway restaurant that plays it safe. For many travelers that might be exactly what they are looking for. But for us, it did not deliver the flavor or soul we were hoping for on this long journey.

In the end, it was a functional meal in a clean and comfortable setting. Not bad, but not particularly special either. A decent pit stop if you are looking for quick vegetarian fare during Sawan, but not quite the Punjabi dining experience we...

My all time favorite restro when I travel to Uttarakhand.

Food : it has got good taste. Try Parathas and you will nevet regret. My all time favorite is mix paratha and gobhi paratha. Tea is also good here.

Service : is good. You dont have to wait much as this is quite crowded restro so normally they have ongoing orders which make their service fast to deliver the food on table

Ambience: Is average. Not so great. It's a kind of normal restro like.

Price : Is normal. It's not expensive. You can get food within the reach of your pockets.

Service : Is fast and they have lot of staff who are very energetic to take the orders and deliver

Taste: They have good taste. I have tried Parathas, Biryani, roti, butter toast, panner butter masala and I would say thier taste are good in all the dishes. I am very peculiar for Tea and it has to taste good. I do not regret having tea here.

Parking : Lot of parking space is available and it's a open parking. However currently the construction is ongoing which makes difficult to park if crowded.. avoid to go in the month of June as it's vacation time and you will find...

My recent visit to Moga Punjabi Tadka in Gajraula, NH 24, left me thoroughly disappointed. The issues I encountered during my meal were significant and cannot be ignored.

The taste of the dishes I ordered was, in a word, awful. The flavors were off, and it was clear that the quality of the ingredients or the preparation fell far below expectations. It's disheartening when a restaurant fails to deliver on the promise of a satisfying dining experience.

To make matters worse, I found a hair in the bread that was served. This was not only unappetizing but also raised serious concerns about the restaurant's cleanliness and attention to detail in food preparation.

While I believe in giving establishments the benefit of the doubt, the combination of terrible taste and the hygiene issue was a dealbreaker for me. I cannot recommend dining at Moga Punjabi Tadka based on my experience.

I sincerely hope that the management takes these issues seriously and works to improve the quality of their food and overall cleanliness. Until then, caution is warranted for anyone considering a visit to...