the dhaba

this punjabi is a must have!  by far best indian (punjab) cuisine my wife
and i have encountered in the valley of the sun!  taking advantage of restaurant week, we were
able to thoroughly enjoy a both esthetic and flavorful, if not flamboyant trip
to india within the dhaba’s culinary and décor environment!  the moment you arrive, you are struck by
their museum-like front displaying glass encased ornaments, clothing and more
such as kurtis with phulkari – and exhibited are indian auto rickshaws showing
both incredible intricate hand-made design and real wear!  and, the as you enter the front door, you set
foot into a very traditional and very authentic environment seeming to take you
back in time to raj also known as the british india period!  keep in mind this area of the world dates its
heritage and cuisine to the indus valley civilization (dating as far back as
1900 bce).  this northern indian cuisine
which boasts pakistani influences (pakistan borders punjab) drives its
influence in their incredible foods.  both
my wife and i enjoyed everything we tried, quite a bit.  the prices are very reasonable, considering
the hefty portions they dish (which in many instances will require boxes for
take-home!), and the quality and adherence to authenticity the dhaba
offers.  regarding the food, starting
with my wife’s white wine and i a large bottle of taj mahal beer, we then took
the opportunity to try starting with their: samosa plate (very refreshing and
unique salad), freshly baked naan bread; my wife had the cashmirichickentikka
masala (chicken breast marinated in traditional spices and yogurt and prepared
in a tandoori) while i had the exquisite and tender rendition of the lamb curry
(lamb cubes with dhaba spices) we finished off with deserts of badami kheer a
wonderful indian rice pudding, and i had the gulab gamun (spongy milky balls in
rose syrup!  as i mentioned, by far the
best we’ve had in the area.  highly
recommended to aficionádos and newbies to punjab alike!  great
atmosphere, attention, service, price and quality... a very enjoyable
experience - we'll be back!  bon appétit from gástro ecléctico.

great place to dine out with my wife.i requested forchickentikka masala and paneer makhani,it was so delicious and i never had the kind of taste in az and ca.service,presentation,nice environment and a decent place to dine.i highly recommend this restaurant. very authentic.

few days ago i went for dinner to this restaurant featuring a fine punjabi (indian) cuisine. being a retired chef not very often i am please with the preparation of a dish. in this case my main course was thechickenkorma, a nutty and delicate  preparation. thechickenkorma in this restaurant was excellent, so much that i sent my compliments to the chef.
the ambiance of the restaurant is typical indian and cozy. is a small restaurant and having a reservation is a smart thing to do. they have also a nice wine list, an exception for and indian restaurant, featuring also two indian wines ! 
the service was attentive and professional.

really thankful for this gem in the desert.  i loved the food, the intimate environment, and great service.  our meal started with a fresh salad with a fragrant fruit salad dressing.  for our entrée we had the lamb vindaloo with medium spice and my wife had thechickentikka masala.  along with the entrées came the basmati rice and garlic naan.  the meal was delicious and filling.  it doesn't look like a lot of food at first, but the dish sizes are deceiving.  to finish off the meal was a rice pudding which cleaned the palate, and was amazing.  overall, the dhaba is the best indian restaurant in az.  i loved it and highly recommend it.

kashmirichickentikka masala*. the best i have had

kashmirichickentikka masala*. one the best dishes i ever tried

good food, but overpriced for quantity.. i recently enjoyed a great dinner here. however, if you expect a large amount of food, don't be surprised when your dish comes out looking shy. rice is extra - which is disappointing for the portions/prices. i ordered achickenmurgh (sp?) dish which was fantastic, i could have gone spicier here. ordered the cauliflower and chili bread (roti?) which was great.

overall i really enjoyed the food, the friendly service and atmosphere. its a nice intimate place to eat as well (call for reservations). perfect portion if you don't eat a ton of food, but not enough if you're expecting an american sized portion.

would recommend and eat there again.

very good food. three dinners with chai, no appetizers or dessert $55. a little on the pricey side. rice is extra. hadchickenmasala,chickenvindaloo and lamb curry - enjoyed all three.

holla at the masala. good food, okra the bomb, surprised bychickenwings, lamb was dry.... overall will return