Taste of Punjab

[Mrs. Funk]

A surprisingly excellent Indian joint in Sandy. http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl...25655469882285

The place is unassuming and locating by a strip mall. Per the norm with some Indian places (I've observed this on numerous occasions at different restaurants), the serve is a bit slow and poky but not horrible.

We ordered the lamb boti masala at their highest heat level ("fiery hot). They mean business with the heat level, but for lovers of spice, it was right on the edge between pleasant fire and unbearable inferno. Excellent strong flavors, tasty spiced rice, and HUGE portions. Mpfunk and I shared one entree and still had leftovers to take home. Cool off with a tangy mango lassi (one of the best, if not the best I've ever had). The naan was different than I've had elsewhere, slightly more scone-like in consistency. The garlic naan was not very garlicy, though. Still good, but not as pungent a garlic flavor as I usually like. I found the kheer a bit disappointing, but that was a fairly small point after such a flavorful and satisfying meal.

[MarkGrace]

The naan was different than I've had elsewhere, slightly more scone-like in consistency.

Catering to their audience, perhaps.

[Mrs. Funk]

Catering to their audience, perhaps.

Perhaps, but it still tasted good. The entree's flavors were not such that Joe Schmo Utah County would probably seek it out, though. It was good stuff! I don't want people to think it was mediocre.

[TripletDaddy]

Not that I would know, but Taste of Punjab seems like an awesome title for an Indian porn movie.

[CardiacCoug]

We'll have to check it out. We like Indian food but it will be tough to find Utah restaurants that compare to the better Indian places in Houston.

My low expectations were slightly exceeded by a place called Royal India on 1300 East in Sandy. We asked for medium heat and the food was a little bland -- but I would definitely go again and just ask them to make the dishes a little bit spicier.

The service wasn't great but there was no wait and prices were reasonable.

[Mrs. Funk]

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We'll have to check it out. We like Indian food but it will be tough to find Utah restaurants that compare to the better Indian places in Houston.

My low expectations were slightly exceeded by a place called Royal India on 1300 East in Sandy. We asked for medium heat and the food was a little bland -- but I would definitely go again and just ask them to make the dishes a little bit spicier.

The service wasn't great but there was no wait and prices were reasonable.

We've been to both, and much preferred Taste of Punjab.

[falafel]

We'll have to check it out. We like Indian food but it will be tough to find Utah restaurants that compare to the better Indian places in Houston.

My low expectations were slightly exceeded by a place called Royal India on 1300 East in Sandy. We asked for medium heat and the food was a little bland -- but I would definitely go again and just ask them to make the dishes a little bit spicier.

The service wasn't great but there was no wait and prices were reasonable.

Royal India, f/k/a Eric's Fine Dining. Its nice that you can get your Indian food and your baseball cards in one stop!

[Non Sequitur]

We'll have to check it out. We like Indian food but it will be tough to find Utah restaurants that compare to the better Indian places in Houston.

I would recommend Bombay House in Provo -- yeah, that's right, Provo. This is probably the only restaurant I would ever recommend in Provo, but it's definitely worth trying.

[falafel]

I would recommend Bombay House in Provo -- yeah, that's right, Provo. This is probably the only restaurant I would ever recommend in Provo, but it's definitely worth trying.

They have a location in SLC too, on foothill I believe. At least they did, not sure if its still around.

[CardiacCoug]

They have a location in SLC too, on foothill I believe. At least they did, not sure if its still around.

I think that's still open and close to our house.

I've been to the one in Provo but it has been a long time, more than ten years I believe.

[landpoke]

Not that I would know, but Taste of Punjab seems like an awesome title for an Indian porn movie.

Indian porn is a major disappointment. FYI.