the dhaba

awesome food and amazing experience. i am writing this review after visiting the dhaba often for the last year or so. usually all theindianrestaurants start well but then their food quality and customer service starts going down...but i am pleasantly surprised to say that the dhaba still maintains the food quality 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 authenticindianstyle.

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

this punjabi is a must have!  by far bestindian(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 areindianauto 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 northernindiancuisine
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 cashmiri chicken tikka
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
wonderfulindianrice 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.

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 the chicken korma, a nutty and delicate  preparation. the chicken korma in this restaurant was excellent, so much that i sent my compliments to the chef.
the ambiance of the restaurant is typicalindianand 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 andindianrestaurant, featuring also twoindianwines ! 
the service was attentive and professional.

went out here for dinner with some co-workers. their first time tryingindianfood. it was fantastic experience. we will be back for more soon.

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 bestindianrestaurant in az.  i loved it and highly recommend it.

bestindianfood in az. must place for ppl who love to eat delicious food.

visited again and my experience again waz amazingly wonderful... love the food nd ambience... perfect place for dinner

real punjabi food. true to its tag line-food steeped in tradition-the dhaba delivers without fail. food and service both 5 stars.
i live and work in uk and very familiar withindianfood.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.

i moved to az from ca in may and have been lookin for a goodindianresturant the whole time. well i finely found one!! this place is amazing. almost thought i was back in cali again.

while wandering around tempe, i happened across a smallindianstrip mall. its restaurant, the dhaba, specializes in punjabi food. i was very impressed with the food as 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 anindianrestaurant 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 mundaneindianrestaurant. 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.

our favoriteindianrestaurant. great food and atmosphere. service can be slow when busy but well worth it.

this resturant introduced me to my first tast ofindianfood i had ever had and it was a fantastic experience. the curry was my favorite dish i had it was very spicy robust flavor that was enjoyable. the dish also had an earthy flavor to it that added to the authenticty of the meal. i would definatly recommend the dhaba to anyone who wants and exotic change from the norm.

mmmm. i'm very happy we found this place. the food was really good and the staff could not have been nicer or more prompt. i love that the chutney is out on the table. that's the way i was used to it being, but at theindianrestaurants i've gone to recently i've had to pay $3 for each little side of chutney. anyway, we'll be going back and we're very happy to have found such a gem. :)

horrible..one of the worst. the food was horrible, totally undercooked. service was tooooo slow, even a snail can move faster. they took half an hour to just serve chaat and the main course was unbearable. its a total waste of money. i'm anindianand this restaurent is a total shame onindiancuisine. would never recommend this place to anyone.

only place in town that gets northindianfood right. this is the only place in town that gets northindianfood right. all the other places put cream in everything and make the sauces taste sweet. not sure if they do that just to please the american palate or just to fill people up but i wish they did not do that.
i've had a few of the meat curries here and they don't load it up with cream. you can taste the spices in the sauce, like you are supposed to.
the service is excellent as well. its the only northindianrestaurant in town that i go to and thats not likely to change... i really like this place.

this is the real deal! excellent food! excellent presentation and service. i've been traveling across the u.s. for months and this is my favoriteindianresturant. there is a wonderfulindiangrocery next store. i had the pleasure of meeting owner and he was lovely as well.