Pakwaan Indian Cuisine

7519 Linton Hall Rd, Gainesville
(571) 284-6105

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Erin Moller

If you’re looking to try Indian for the first time or just looking to enjoy some comforting, flavorful food - this is it! I went with some friends, so we had a table full of dishes. The spice levels were really low (we would’ve loved more) but everything tasted so good and gave me that comforting feeling you want on a cold night. Service was quick and kind. Our water glasses were never empty but we also didn’t feel rushed. Will absolutely go back soon.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Suresh Thakur

These guys are fooling the Americans by serving insipid food in name of Indian cuisine.
The food is tasteless, sweet curries instead of savory. They couldn’t even make proper Kheer which most simple dessert . They made a joke of Indian food . Real lovers of Indian cuisine should avoid. Waste of money .

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

Priya.kapurnest Priya.Kapurnest

Food was not freshly made. I ordered khari goat and garlic Naan, where the meat taste was like it was made days ago and look warm and it was served imin a very small cold Khari, garl8c Naan was not out of a tandoor but a commercial product warmed up. We also ordered Aloo Parantha as a second dish, which came pre-cut in a Naan tray with no condiment. Chai was not freshly made from scratch but a product of a powder machine. I even asked the waiter before ordering what was freshly made, and he recommended this dish, indicating all food is old (pre-made) and frozen.

This is not an Indian authentic restaurant but a simulation of it, as all products are old (pre-made) or machine made ( pre-packed).

Don't go here for indian authentic taste or freshly made food. Even chi is from a machine. Their clients are non-indians, mostly that I noticed.

Vegetarian options: Pre-made food or from a commercial packing, nothing fresh, chai is also served from a machine product.

Parking: It's located in a shopping center.

Wheelchair accessibility: Same floor as street

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Garlic Naan

Gurinder Singh

Ordered paneer Tikka masala and paneer makhni. Both were trash. I decided to order from this place due to 4.8 star reviews. Paneer makhni had no salt and was bland. Tikka masala gravy was like eating vinegar and sugar tomato soup.... This is garbage compared to homemade Indian paneer dishes...

Sam Ansara

The mango lassi was too liquidy. The butter chicken was a huge disappointment- it felt like they grilled the chicken outside then threw it in the sauce afterwards. The chicken did not taste what it should taste like. The Daahi didn’t match the picture in the menu. The momo was not bad but I have had better. For the price and amount of reviews in here I expected more and was severely surprised with the low quality of the butter chicken.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Garlic Naan

L. B. R.

Food was delicious. Service was horrible. Additionally, all of our plates arrived at different times—the appetizer last. The servers were very rude and made no effort at hospitality/customer service. We still tipped 20% out of principle but wish the experience lived up to the hype.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 1

Haider Alwahab

I love the place, it is really nice clean and the food amazing and super delicious. The staff and the owner all were super professional and friendly. It is my favorite Indian place. I do recommend it to anyone who likes this type of food. The prices are reasonable. Great job can’t wait to come for another visit.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gerardo Talavera

This place was so good I've not even left and I'm posting this review. Come here if you like good food and a nice place to be with friends and family.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Naan, Chicken Tikka Masala

ALi Huttner

Server was so kind, my 15mo old made a big rice mess and I tried to clean it up and he was just so kind saying it was ok and he understood! Takes a load of stress off my shoulders as babies/toddlers are a mess EVERYWHERE they go. I ordered Chana Masala and it was DELICIOUS. Hot, fresh, yummy......Nan was hot and delicious. I'll definitely be back with my family!

Vegetarian options: Chana Masala is top-notch!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Naan

Ghita Moummi

Nice staff and great food. My husband and I love Indian food and have tried it in many places. This one definitely didn’t disappoint. We had the butter chicken and lamb korma. It tasted great and will definitely be coming back!

Kid-friendliness: They had high chairs for kids and the place wasn’t too crowded or noisy which is a plus when you have kids! They also have a kids menu which we didn’t use but it’s good to know they have options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Naan, Butter Chicken

Krishna Rana

If you're in search of an authentic Indian dining experience that combines delicious food with a warm, inviting atmosphere, Pakwaan Indian Cuisine is the place to be. And also The manager at Pakwaan is not just friendly; he has a remarkable way of making you feel like part of the family. His genuine warmth and brotherly demeanor create an environment that is both welcoming and comforting. Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, he takes the time to ensure your experience is nothing short of exceptional. And also let’s not forgot about the food! The menu is a delightful journey through the rich and diverse flavors of India. Each dish is crafted with care, showcasing the authenticity and depth of traditional recipes. From the fragrant biryanis to the rich, creamy butter chicken. The vegetarian options are equally impressive, with dishes like palak paneer and chana masala that are bursting with taste. And even the prices are affordable for each of the menu dishes, so I would recommend this restaurant if you are having a prefect setting for a family gathering, a romantic dinner, or even just a night out with friends. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Vegetarian options: Pakwaan Indian cusine has both non-vegetarian and vegetarian dishes on their menu, and let me tell you this, they are all 100% the best dishes you had in Indian cusine.

Parking: I always go there and my family has a parking lot to park every time, so that’s a not issue you should be concerned about.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegetable Thali, Chicken Curry, Garlic Naan, Lamb Biryani, Goat Curry, Butter Chicken, Palak Chaat, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka Masala, Tandoori Chicken

Carrisa

Hit or miss it’s better to eat there then to order to go the order is always messed up to go and is super oily but eating there is wonderful but make sure you have a man with you I get better service with a man with me versus without

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Seema R

Fantastic owners and delicious Indian food. I was born in India so I can tell you this is the best local restaurant around.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Naan, Butter Naan, Butter Chicken, Palak Chaat

Zahedabanu Ahmed

Awesome food, good service and very clean. All server is good, and working hard. Manager on duty is awesome, take care of it every table well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sumanish sumanish

This place is amazing which reminds the nepal taste i would like say uuumha.... delicios . one should go and eat you and made you go again . i will come back and eat again. thank you for you good service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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