Panj-Aab Indian Cuisine

We recently discovered a new local Indian restaurant in our neighborhood, located near Safeway in Pacifica. We tried the goat biryani, chicken curry, and garlic naan, and all dishes were exceptionally flavorful and well-prepared. You might want to customize the spice level; while the restaurant's dishes are milder than other places, they still offer a satisfying heat suitable for those sensitive to spiciness. The portion sizes could be slightly larger to better match the typical serving sizes at similar Indian restaurants in the area, especially considering the price point. The service staff is attentive; they check on your table frequently and ensure a pleasant dining experience. However, adding a selection of imported Indian beers, such as Kingfisher or Taj Mahal, could enhance the authenticity and provide more beverage options for customers. The restaurant features a casual ambiance with a quiet atmosphere, spacious tables, and comfortable seating. I plan to continue supporting this establishment as one of the most authentic local Indian restaurants in Pacifica.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I don’t appreciate them coming to my apt complex and dumping their flyers all over the place and on peoples cars.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Lamb biryani with a modern twist — full of bold, vibrant flavors. The place is clean, the food tastes amazing, and the overall experience is top-notch!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Their chicken pakora was excellent. The Chana Paneer. Excellent. My husband‘s chicken tikka masala. Excellent. I want to try their eggplant, their soups. Many many vegetarian options. really deliciously spiced. We used go into San Francisco for Indian . Probably never again

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was super excited when I I heard we finally had an Indian restaurant in Pacifica. Everything was great! Portions were generous with the meat, the flavors were perfect, and everything tasted fresh and balanced.

I highly recommend the Chicken Tikka Masala (of course), Rogan Josh, and Saag Paneer.

If they keep it up, they’ll stick around here in Pacifica for a long time.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Praying that Panj-Aab will stay in Pacifica for a long, long time. The food is excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent food and friendly service. We enjoyed our sop here for lunch on our road trip to Banff and Jasper.

The food was authentic and delicious. We ordered Samosas (fried puffs stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas) Dal Fry (lentils) with Garlic Naan (bread), Chole (garbanzo), and Salted Lassi (yogurt drink). The prices were very reasonable too.

A family run place, and you feel the warmth and welcome, and the food is served with kindness and a smile. Thank you Panj-aab, we'll be back next time!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing food - we got the chicken korma, shrimp saag, malai kofta, and rogan josh. Truly delicious, will be returning!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was very tasty and delicious. The staff was very respectful and kind which made the experience even better. They are also very flexible as they made gluten free roti for us. Would definitely recommend as the flavors and atmosphere are amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

FINALLY! Amazingly delicious Indian food on the coast. This place is better than my Bay Area Peninsula, SF & Berkeley faves. All of Panj-Aab’s chicken and lamb dishes I’ve tried are so succulent, well marinated & flavored. Same goes for their paneer dishes, samosas and aloo kulcha bread. Can’t wait to try the entire menu! Cooks are top notch, and staff are all so kind. I’ve dined in, and also ordered food for familia pot lucks. The Malai Chicken Tikka & Karahi Paneer dishes were huge hits with our foodie familia. Try the aloo kulcha bread too. It’s the best I’ve had in the Bay, and my North & South Indian friends say the food here is the authentic taste of home. Also, the prices are more affordable, and portions are more generous than other Bay Area establishments that leave me wanting.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing food, the pakora is top tier and the chutneys are the freshest I've had. They're also very knowledgeable about vegan options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I visited this fine establishment with my compatriots and we had nothing but positive things to say. Within minutes of ordering, our steaming hot dishes arrived at the table. The lamb was tender, the momos were succulent, and the chicken was flavor packed. The service was immaculate and the ambiance was ambiancing. Beyond the wonderful quality of the food, I’d be remiss not to mention the beauty of the spoons, which captivated our entire table. Nothing compares to the joy of ladling a perfectly spiced sauce onto a fluffy bed of rice with a sturdy yet elegant spoon. I seriously cannot recommend this place enough.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great addition to Pacifica. Food was delicious and great people. Definitely recommend!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I'm honestly kind of shocked at all of the 5 star reviews as both of the times my husband and I have tried this restaurant have been disappointing. The basmati rice was completely flavorless and the chicken tikka masala and lamb vindaloo (which they describe as firey and tangy) had barely any flavor to them at all. And the chicken pieces were dry and chewy and the curries themselves were watery. The samosas we ordered at this most recent visit had not even been cooked all the way through with the pastry on the inside being raw and were fairly bland in taste themselves, although the dipping sauces they come with were tasty! Overall, this was some of the most flavorless Indian food I have ever had and I really wanted to like this place. The people who work there are so friendly and and place itself looks nice, so I'm very hopeful that they'll dial in the flavor someday so I can update this review!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

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