Clients reviews about Des Panjaab Restaurant & Bakery

Popped into Des Panjaab today for lunch and… wow. Ordered vegetable samosas, garlic naan, the stuffed naan (yes, the one with the surprise happiness inside), and plain yogurt. Medium spice level because I like excitement but also enjoy breathing. Everything was ridiculously good. The samosas were a touch salty, but still so tasty I didn’t stop eating long enough to judge myself. The naan? Perfection. Soft, warm, loaded with flavour — basically the kind of naan that makes you question your relationship with every other carb you’ve ever met. Medium spice came through like a respectful heat that is enough to remind you you’re alive, not enough to send you to another dimension. Overall: incredible lunch, great food, and I’m already thinking about when I can go back. Highly recommend. ~ Matthew O

I had an incredible dining experience at Des Panjaab Restaurant! From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the warm and inviting atmosphere. The service was exceptional – the staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure we felt taken care of throughout the meal. Now, let’s talk about the food – the Chhole Bhature was absolutely amazing! The flavors were spot-on, with the chhole rich and perfectly spiced, and the bhature were soft, fluffy, and perfectly crispy. It was the perfect comfort food, and every bite was a delight. The overall experience was fantastic, and I highly recommend Des Panjaab Restaurant to anyone craving authentic Punjabi food and excellent service. I will definitely be returning soon! ~ Pratik R

I've been coming to this restaurant under the many names its had over the past decade, and the quality has never flagged. The fact that they've pivoted to a purely vegetarian menu just makes it a little harder for me to order because I have so many more options now. Seriously, they've always had great quality food and pleasant waitstaff, they're easily my favourite indian restaurant in the city, and they always have been. The closest thing I have to criticism is that I miss the good old days when they had a tv in the corner playing punjabi television and decor that looks like it was pulled out of someone's home. That's just the nostalgia talking though, their current decor is fine. ~ Abigail N

Absolute must try - we’ve been meaning to try this new all vegetarian place since we saw it opened and it exceeded our expectations! We ordered veggie pakoras (5/5), fried momos (my brother in laws new favourite food, another 5/5), garlic naan (4/5), shahi paneer (5/5), dal lakshmi (4/5), and Chana masala (5/5). As well as half a pound of sweets to take home. Nothing we ordered was a dud, and it was hard to pick - they have a HUGE menu to choose from. This amount fed three adults and we still took half of it home for leftovers! It was a shame to see that we were one of only a couple tables seated - we will be back and we hope to see it busier! ~ Jasmine M

ਬਾਕੀ ਕੰਮ ਛੱਡੋ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਆ ਕੇ ਪਰੌਂਠੇ ਖਾ ਕੇ ਦੇਖੋ, ਯਾਦ ਕਰੋਂਗੇ I wanted to express my gratitude for your exceptional service during our recent visit. Your attentiveness and friendly nature were greatly appreciated. Thank you for making our meal so pleasant. We look forward to come here again. ~ Daman D

After a long search for authentic Indian-style momos, I finally found the perfect spot! The momos here were simply amazing – full of flavor and so close to the indian taste I had been missing. It felt like a taste of home after so long. What made the experience even better was the host’s hospitality. She was incredibly kind and generous, ensuring we felt welcomed and taken care of throughout our visit. The service was prompt, and the staff genuinely cared about making our dining experience special. If you’re craving Indian-style momos and want great service to match, this place is a must-visit. 🤗 ~ Anubhav A

This vegetarian Indian restaurant is a fantastic find! Every dish is packed with rich, authentic flavors, from the tangy aloo gobi to the flavorful palak paneer. The crispy samosas and the perfectly spiced masala dosa are absolute must-tries. The vegetable korma was creamy and delicious, paired wonderfully with their soft garlic naan. The food is fresh, and the service is friendly and attentive, making for an enjoyable dining experience. If you're looking for delicious vegetarian Indian food with a great variety of dishes, this place is definitely worth a visit! ~ Raj R

This vegetarian Indian restaurant is a true delight! The dishes are packed with bold, authentic flavors, from the savory paneer tikka to the comforting shaahi paneer. The menu offers great variety, with standouts like the crispy fried momos, chana masala, and vegetable biryani, all seasoned to perfection. The soft, fluffy naan is ideal for scooping up the flavorful curries. Friendly, attentive service makes the experience even better. If you're craving fresh, flavorful vegetarian Indian food, this spot is a must-visit! ~ Sukhwinder S

My friend and I enjoyed our meal at this restaurant. We ordered some pakora appetizers, garlic naan (hot and fresh!), veggie Korma and cumin rice. It was very flavourful. For dessert I tried the Pista Kulfi which is made in house. Enjoyed very much. Friendly service although we had to ask for utensils and side plates. Hoped for samosas but they were out. Must be popular! Quite gracious. we also liked that the music was a good level that we could converse while dining. We’ll be back! ~ Hazel M

The food is a must try. Amazing flavour and great customer service. We ordered momos and they were absolutely amazing!! We also got achari chaap, chole bhature both of which were also very good in taste. The only feedback I have was that the quantity of chaap felt a little less for the price in comparison to others. I would also like to give a shoutout to Anju who served us. She was not only welcoming but also extremely polite and amazing to talk to. We will be definitely going back. ~ Kashish S

Had a wonderful experience here today. We tried the samosa chaat and dahi bhalla, and both were excellent. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared with a great balance of spices and chutneys. The portions were generous and satisfying. The staff was polite and welcoming, and the service was smooth and quick. Overall, a great place for quality food and a pleasant dining experience. Highly recommended and will definitely return. ~ harpreet S

Just had the most incredible meal at Spice Merchant in Victoria! We arrived on the first ferry from Vancouver and it was amazing to find them open at 11am when nothing else was. Seriously, the veggie pakoras and fried momos were unbelievable – everyone raved about them. Portions were huge, we were all stuffed, and even took half home. It was a little quiet though, hoping it picks up more. Maybe a few more dessert options would be great! ~ Hakagml

I ordered Aloo Gobi to take out. It was fabulous ... maybe the best restaurant meal I've had in years. Heavenly! This was my first visit to this establishment. I'm looking forward to trying their other dishes now. I didn't eat in the restaurant. I was just there to pick up my order. The ambience wasn't great. The space is functional but the decor is a bit plain and the lighting is too bright for my liking. ~ Passia P

Everything from the extremely kind and warm service to the best Vegetable Pecora I’ve ever had. Very affordable definitely coming back to explore the rest of the menu. The music they had was all over the place though definitely would have preferred Indian music or just better North American music.(Im just saying this because nothing is perfect, and this was all I could think to complain about honestly :) ~ Drew G

This is such a great restaurant, the food is amazing and they are really nice people. Thank you for all the lovely meals! I’ve dined in and had take out many times. I used to go the previous restaurant that they took over as well and also loved it, but it is nice to see the renovations and that everything has had a nice cheerful face lift. The staff is so kind, Annaya is lovely and is always accommodating. ~ Eliza A

Amazing food, aloo parantha was amazing. They are open early morning, we came by first ferry from Vancouver and no other indian restaurant was open before 11 AM, we came here due to lack of choice, but we didn’t regret a bit. Service was top notch, cleanliness was amazing.. paranthas were cooked in fresh butter, des punjab sandwich, mango lassi, chai ~ M S

Did a takeout on amritsari kulcha, paneer pakoras and mixed indian sweets. Firstly, food packaging was awesome, like Thali style. There was no spilling when i opened the food at home. All the food was very 😋 delicious. Got good quantity of paneer pakoras that were very yummy. Indian sweets also very tasty. The girl at the counter was super friendly. Will definitely go there again. Thanks you. ~ M D

Our first dine in visit started with good friendly service by Anju, she was so patient and helpful. We tried Paneer Butter Masala, Soya chaamp butter masala, mix veg parantha, butter naan bread and laccha parantha. Everything was traditionally made, with very less to no added food colour. Everything here they serve vegetarian, so we did not have to worry about cross contamination. ~ Neeraj S

Des Panjab is a fantastic restaurant! I've lived near it for over two years and I had never been - my loss! As a vegan there were an overwhelming number of delicious options. The Butter Chick-un was a particular hit but so was the naan, which was deliciously fresh. I also had a Coconut Sunrise mocktail and it was refreshing and delicious. We'll be back and will recommend to others! ~ Catherine D

Amazing restaurant find! I'm so excited they're open! Absolutely amazing food with tons of options and I couldn't believe it was so empty when we were there (such a hidden treasure, especially being right by the movie theatre). Fully vegetarian and lots of vegan options and delicious :) it'll absolutely become a regular restaurant for me! ~ Vrindy S

Visiting from out of town and was craving Indian food. Chicken Masala is my go too and did not realize they were a vegan restaurant. Was not sure what to order so the waitress helped me choose a few options. Went with the Dal Makhani and was not disappointed. Good portions for the price. Would definitely return ~ Grant T

Had such a great bit of food and service here! Went with my family and got four dishes, everything was a hit and served super hot and perfect to eat. Restaurant was super clean with very nice service. We all had a wonderful time and will definitely be returning! ~ Hanni T

I had a great experience at Des Punjab in Victoria. They serve the best chole bhature! The spice level was just right, and the bhature were fluffy and soft. It came with chole, yogurt, pickles, and onions. The girl at the front was really nice too. Overall, it was an excellent experience! ~ Pawanpreet k

I have a new favourite dish, malaayi kofta. The medium spice is flavourful without being too spicy. The cashew tomato heavy is delicious. The service was gentle and welcoming even though they were preparing for a private party. Please give them a try. ~ Sheilaigh A

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