the dhaba

delicious and authentic food!. i love the dhaba! the service, ambiance, thefoodis very delicious. it's afoodand place that makes you feel closer to india and its culture. i pretty much take all my friends there all the time and my friends second my opinions about the dhaba too. especially their garlic naan, bhindi masala, shahi paneer, chaat is out of this world. its definitely one of my favorite places and i recommend it to everyone!

awesomefoodand amazing experience. i am writing this review after visiting the dhaba often for the last year or so. usually all the indian restaurants start well but then theirfoodquality and customer service starts going down...but i am pleasantly surprised to say that the dhaba still maintains thefoodquality and the friendliness.

since they started i have been pretty impressed with what they have done with a small area. the ambiance is welcoming and the heavy copper plates and bowls and glasses remind me of the authentic indian style.

i would definitely recommend the dhaba to everyone and i am sure when you go there once, you will keep going...

great ambience ,okayishfood,good service.the waiters were very responsive to our requests and the lighting in the place enhanced the whole experience.

the dhaba has consistently delivered goodfoodand service. this is real punjabifoodusing fresh ingredients, produce and meats. my wife an i wonder how the small restaurant in a small market can be such a stand out.

i had a very pleasant dining experience and really enjoyed the intimate setting.  their is a wide variety on their menu and thefoodis all fresh and delicious.  the restaurant is intimate in its setting and creates a warm atmosphere.  i will definitely be back.

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 the chicken tikka 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.

best indianfoodin az. must place for ppl who love to eat delicious food.

visited again and my experience again waz amazingly wonderful... love thefoodnd ambience... perfect place for dinner

the finest in punjabi cuisine from india. hidden in the india plaza on apache blvd. just east of mcclintock rd, is the dhaba, a true gem that provides a warm and cozy atmosphere. the decor is quite appealing and the lighting is just right. the aroma of india spices fills the air and sets the stage for the anticipation of authentic meal. we were not disappointed. the servers are knowledgeable and attentive, thefoodwas excellent but the forefront was the plate ware and presentation of the entrees. excellentfoodon expensive plating makes for an awesome combination. i highly recommend the dhaba as the choice to make for authentic punjabi cuisine! oh, and if you want to take home authentic imported spices, the market just next door has it all.....

real punjabi food. true to its tag line-food steeped in tradition-the dhaba delivers without fail.foodand service both 5 stars.
i live and work in uk and very familiar with indian food.the dhaba does not try to be everything to everyone. it specialises in punjabi food,cooked d by real punjabi people using authentic spices and recipes.priced right for the quality.
will definitely recommend to my global team.

whenever we visit arizona specially phoenix we seek out the dhaba to have and enjoy real punjabi food. the dhaba is the best and stands out for itsfoodquality and service. always recommending to our colleagues.

rainy evening in phoenix with a delightful mix. i came to phoenix, az for 6 nights only. it was raining from last night for some odd reason.. generally rain and phoenix are not like the curry mix.
i happened to go with 6 of my colleagues to the dhaba in tempe, about 25 miles southeast of where we stayed..
soon after we sat down beside a punjabi curtain segregating seven of us from the "dulhanias" (brides) we started munching on papadams, touching the spice tray with every crunch. it was surely a nice start and we all were happy with that beginning plus added some delicious mixed thali as appetizers.
then came the poultry farm and the vegetable garden selection and somewhat forgotten, kingfisher(imported beer) and other similar birds/bottles of prey. sure enough the hunters spared no time to grab these birds/bottles and were lucky to have enough kingfishers, maybe because of the rain and water all around phoenix.

then came the time for the main courses - maharaja thali, began bharta, sharabi gosht (lamb and spinach) and nan. i am fond of green chillies (hari mirch), so asked for green chillies and onions mixed condiment on the side.
thefoodwas !!!!! hard to explain. if i say delicious... it could be an understatement. it was colorful, tasty, variety of flavors, and very satisfying. a couple of us carried the leftover in a carry box. i finished my dish.. we all had a nice touch of delight with chai (tea) as the philharmonic ending for the great dinner, maharaja style.
well, i guess that tells you the most about it. however, the cost goes with the quality and adds up when you add imported beverages, which we did. so, our bottom line was a little bit higher than it would normally be if we just ate the dinner with plain water, which they serve free.
try it out and see!!!! maybe you will find it awesome too.
sd
crofton, maryland

don't know about non-veg food, but vegetarianfoodsucks. don't know what the hype is all about. mix veg was bland ;2 on 10). dal makhani (3 on 10).

while wandering around tempe, i happened across a small indian strip mall. its restaurant, the dhaba, specializes in punjabi food. i was very impressed with thefoodas well as the decor. i ordered the vegetarian thali. it started with a diced vegetable salad with a sort-of-french salad dressing. i've never seen a salad like it in an indian restaurant but it was a refreshing way to start. the thali itself had punjab choli, a lentil dish, and dal. the choli was quite spicy. the chutneys that accompany the meal are much more flavorful than what one gets in a more mundane indian restaurant. when i looked at the red sauce i suspected that it was pretty hot. i was right---it gave a beautiful burn that kept me coming back for more.

nicefoodgood dhaba good music

our favorite indian restaurant. greatfoodand atmosphere. service can be slow when busy but well worth it.