Punjabi Restaurants in Mumbai: Where the City Goes for Dal Makhani, Butter Chicken, Sarson da Saag and Dhaba-Style Feasts

The best Punjabi restaurants in Mumbai are Punjab Grill in BKC, Copper Chimney at Lake Shore Mall in Thane, Oye Kake in Lower Parel, Pritam's Dhaba in Vasai and Mini Punjab in Vashi. All five are bookable on EazyDiner, with costs for two from ₹600 to ₹2,200.

Mumbai's Punjabi table took shape after Partition, when families from undivided Punjab settled in the city. Copper Chimney's founder, J.K. Kapur, was one of them, and the brand's history dates its first Worli restaurant to 1972.

In this guide

• What Should You Know About Punjabi Food in Mumbai?
• Which Are the Best Punjabi Restaurants in Mumbai?
• Where Are the Best Dhabas in Mumbai for Authentic Punjabi Meals?
• Which Punjabi Dishes Should You Try, and How Are They Made?
• Which Punjabi Restaurants in Mumbai Are in Your Area?
• How Do You Choose and Book the Best Punjabi Restaurant near You?
• How Much Does a Punjabi Meal Cost in Mumbai?
• Where Should Your Punjabi Food Trail Across Mumbai Begin?
• FAQs

What Should You Know About Punjabi Food in Mumbai?

Punjabi food in Mumbai is tandoor-led North Indian cooking: slow-cooked dals, butter-rich gravies, tandoori breads and kebabs. The city serves it in three styles, and the five picks cover all of them.

• Polished dining rooms: Punjab Grill in BKC and Copper Chimney in Thane
• Pure vegetarian Amritsari kitchen: Oye Kake in Lower Parel
• Highway-style dhabas: Pritam's Dhaba in Vasai and Mini Punjab in Vashi

Copper Chimney at Lake Shore Mall is the most-rated of the five, with 7.3K ratings on its EazyDiner listing.

Which Are the Best Punjabi Restaurants in Mumbai?

This table compares all five picks on area, cuisine, cost for two and EazyDiner rating.

Punjab Grill, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Western Suburbs

Punjab Grill sits in The Capital building in BKC's G Block, and its EazyDiner listing files it under Luxury Dining. It suits client lunches and family celebrations where the table shares kebabs, curries and breads. The menu covers North Indian, Mughlai, and kebabs, with the tandoor and live grills at its centre.

Must-haves: Dahi Papdi Chat, Achaari Paneer Tikka, Bhuteyan De Kebab, Bhatti Da Murgh, Ambarsari Machi, Dal Punjab Grill

Cost for two: ₹2,200

Rating: 4.4★ (Good)

Copper Chimney, Lake Shore Mall, Thane

Copper Chimney is on the second floor of Lake Shore Mall in Thane West, and its listing marks it as wheelchair accessible. It works for family dinners after a mall visit. The kitchen follows the North-West Frontier style the brand has cooked since 1972, built around kebabs and slow-cooked dals.

Must-haves: Amritsari Aaloo Kulcha, Subz Akhrot ki Seekh, Reshmi Kebab, Tandoori Chicken, Murgh Makhani, Dal Maharaja 

Cost for two: ₹1,600

Rating: 4.5★ (Excellent)

Oye Kake, Lower Parel, South Mumbai

Oye Kake's Lower Parel outlet is on the first floor of Bombay Hub's Z-Wing in Kamala City, off Senapati Bapat Marg. The brand opened in Fort in 2011 and added Lower Parel to reach families in central Mumbai, so it suits family lunches and vegetarian groups. The pure vegetarian kitchen cooks Amritsari-style stuffed kulchas and parathas, with lunch (11 AM to 4 PM) and dinner (6:30 PM to 11 PM) sittings.

Must-haves: Tamatar Da Shorba, Nutree Wale Kulchee, Tandoor de Sitare, Lasooni Chap Roll, Pakode Wali Tokri

Cost for two: ₹1,600

Rating: 5.0★ (Excellent)

Where Are the Best Dhabas in Mumbai for Authentic Punjabi Meals?

The best dhaba-style picks in Mumbai are Pritam's Dhaba on the Vasai highway and Mini Punjab in Vashi. A dhaba is a roadside eatery that grew up along North India's highways to feed truckers, serving tandoori breads, dal and curries.

Pritam's Dhaba, Vasai, Western Suburbs

Pritam's Dhaba sits at Sasupada village on the old NH8, now NH48, with indoor and outdoor seating. It is a stop for families and groups driving out of the city, and its ₹600 cost for two is the lowest of the five picks. The menu spans Punjabi, North Indian, Mughlai, kebabs, biryani and seafood, served from 11 AM to 11:59 PM daily.

Must-haves: Sarson Da Saag, Makai Roti, Chicken Biryani, Hara Bhara Kebab, Chicken Lajawab

Cost for two: ₹600

Rating: 3.8★ (Good)

Mini Punjab, Vashi, Navi Mumbai

Mini Punjab is at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre in Sector 30, Vashi, with dhaba-style décor, large seating areas and outdoor tables. Its listing tags it as ideal for family meals and group outings, and it is listed as open until 2 AM. The menu covers North Indian, Mughlai, barbecue, and biryani, with Chinese dishes for mixed tables.

Must-haves: Chana Garlic Fry, Murgh Tikka, Fish Koliwada, Bhindi Amritsari, Paneer Tawa Masala, Mahi Masala

Cost for two: ₹1,000

Rating: 3.8★ (Good)

Which Punjabi Dishes Should You Try, and How Are They Made?

The five Punjabi dishes to try in Mumbai are dal makhani, butter chicken, sarson da saag with makki di roti, Amritsari kulcha with chole, and lassi.

• Dal makhani: Whole black urad dal and rajma are simmered for hours on low heat, then finished with butter and cream. At Copper Chimney, order the Dal Maharaja.
• Butter chicken: Tandoor-cooked chicken is simmered in a tomato gravy with butter, cream and kasuri methi. Copper Chimney serves it as Murgh Makhani.
• Sarson da saag with makki di roti: Mustard greens are cooked down with spinach, thickened with maize flour and tempered with ghee and garlic. Pritam's Dhaba's must-haves include Sarson Da Saag and Makai Roti. It is a winter dish, so check the menu before you go.
• Amritsari kulcha with chole: Stuffed leavened bread is baked against the wall of a tandoor until crisp outside, then served with chole. Copper Chimney lists an Amritsari Aaloo Kulcha, and stuffed kulchas are Oye Kake's speciality.
• Lassi: Churned curd, served sweet or salted, balances the richness of the gravies.

Which Punjabi Restaurants in Mumbai Are in Your Area?

Each of the five picks sits in a different part of the city.

How Do You Choose and Book the Best Punjabi Restaurant near You?

Choose by occasion, then reserve the table on EazyDiner, where booking is free.

• Business lunch: Punjab Grill, BKC
• Pure vegetarian meal: Oye Kake, Lower Parel
• Family dinner with mall access: Copper Chimney, Lake Shore Mall
• Highway dhaba meal on a budget: Pritam's Dhaba, Vasai
• Late dinner after 11 PM: Mini Punjab, Vashi

To book:

1. Open the EazyDiner app or website and set your city to Mumbai.
2. Go to the Punjabi restaurants page or search for the restaurant by name.
3. Use the Veg filter if you want vegetarian options only.
4. Open the restaurant's page, tap Book Now, choose the date, time and number of guests, and confirm.

How Much Does a Punjabi Meal Cost in Mumbai?

A Punjabi meal at these five restaurants costs roughly ₹300 to ₹1,100 per person, based on their EazyDiner cost-for-two figures.

EazyDiner calculates cost for two from each restaurant's à la carte menu, so drinks, desserts and extra breads can push the final bill higher.

Where Should Your Punjabi Food Trail Across Mumbai Begin?

Start with the meal you want: kulchas at Oye Kake, grills at Punjab Grill or a dhaba spread at Pritam's Dhaba. To compare more options, browse the best Punjabi restaurants Mumbai has on EazyDiner and book your table before you set out.