Punjab Palace in Boston, MA

4.1(1,007)$20–30Boston, MA
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Good value

Rated 4.1 stars based on 1007 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Boston, MA • Price $20–30 • 4.1★
Punjab Palace is an Indian buffet located at 109 Brighton Ave in Boston, MA's Allston neighborhood. With a rating of 4.1 stars based on 1007 reviews, this establishment offers dine-in service, no-contact delivery, and takeout options. The price range is between $20 and $30. Punjab Palace is situated in Boston, MA, and provides a dining experience focused on Indian buffet cuisine. Visitors can find hours, website, and phone information for this restaurant.

Good to know

  • Punjab Palace has a listed address in Boston, MA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.1-star rating from 1,007 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
109 Brighton Ave, Boston, MA 02134, Allston, Boston, MA
Phone
(617) 254-1500
Today
11 AM–2:45 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.1 (1,007 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 42/100 · 4 positive signals
Quick bite score42/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
12/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Moderate pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 30/100 · 2 positive signals
Full night out score30/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
5/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Karaoke and nightclubs nearby

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.2 weighted · 1,007 reviews
4.2weighted · raw 4.1 from 1,007 reviews(↑ 0.05 from raw)
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,007 / 903 median
04,515 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.1) with the city average (4.21) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 4515+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–10:45 PM
monday
11 AM–2:45 PM
saturday
11 AM–10:45 PM
sunday
11 AM–10:45 PM
thursday
11 AM–2:45 PM
tuesday
11 AM–2:45 PM
wednesday
11 AM–2:45 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsLimited vegetarian optionsAccepts credit cardsAccepts Apple PayModerate noiseGood for Lunch, Dinner

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy TrendyGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutReservationsDeliveryOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Great tea selection

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

20 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Chicken Tikka$8.95207 mentions
  • Chicken Tikka Masala$17.95198 mentions
  • Saag Paneer$16.9570 mentions
  • Vegetable Samosa$5.9547 mentions
  • Plain Basmati Rice$2.9535 mentions
  • Chicken Korma$17.9529 mentions
  • Chicken Vindaloo$17.9528 mentions
  • Malai Kofta$16.9525 mentions
  • Garlic Nan$4.9522 mentions
  • Lamb Curry$18.9518 mentions
  • Shahi Paneer Makhani$16.9517 mentions
  • Tandoori Chicken$18.9517 mentions
  • Chicken Coconut Korma$17.9514 mentions
  • Onion Bhaji$5.9513 mentions
  • Lamb Masala$18.9511 mentions
  • Channa Masala$16.9511 mentions
  • Chicken Biryani$17.9511 mentions
  • Bhindi Masala$16.9510 mentions
  • Poori$4.5010 mentions
  • Roti$3.9510 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

52 items with prices
  • Vegetable Samosa (V)$12.95

    Serves 5. Pastry turnovers stuffed with potatoes and peas. Vegetarian.

  • Vegetable Pakora (V)$11.95

    Serves 5. Vegetable fritters. Vegetarian.

  • Onion Bhaji (V)$11.95

    Serves 5. Battered and fried onions. Vegetarian.

  • Aloo Tikki (V)$11.95

    Serves 5. Potato patties with cumin and spices. Vegetarian.

  • Chicken Tikka Masala$65.00

    Serves 5. Tray. Chicken and tomatoes in a creamy sauce. Served with rice.

  • Tandoori Chicken$70.00

    Serves 5. Tray. Chicken baked in a clay oven, marinated with yogurt and spices. Served with naan (leavened flatbread). Spicy.

  • Chicken Coconut Korma$63.00

    Serves 5. Tray. Chicken with onions, tomatoes, coconut milk, and herbs in a mild sauce. Served with rice. Spicy.

  • Chicken Korma$65.00

    Serves 5. Tray. Chicken and cashew nuts in a mild cream sauce. Served with rice. Spicy.

  • Chicken Curry$60.00

    Serves 5. Tray. Served with rice. Spicy.

  • Chicken Tikka Kebab$70.00

    Serves 5. Tray. Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices. Served with naan (leavened flatbread).

  • Chicken Paneer Masala$65.00

    Serves 5. Tray. Boneless chicken with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and spices. Served with rice.

  • Chicken Tikka Saag$63.00

    Serves 5. Tray. Chicken with spinach and herbs. Served with rice.

  • Chicken Kadhai$65.00

    Serves 5. Tray. Baked chicken with onions, peppers, mushrooms, and spices in a creamy sauce. Served with rice.

  • Chicken Jalfrezi$65.00

    Serves 5. Tray. Chicken with tomatoes, peppers, onions, broccoli, mushrooms, and herbs. Served with rice. Spicy.

  • Lamb Curry$70.00

    Serves 5. Tray. Lamb with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and spices. Served with rice. Spicy.

  • Lamb Jalfrezi$70.00

    Serves 5. Tray. Lamb with mush (cornmeal grits), onions, peppers, tomatoes, snow peas, and broccoli in a special sauce. Served with rice. Spicy.

  • Lamb Masala$70.00

    Serves 5. Tray. Lamb with herbs in a mild tomato sauce. Served with rice. Spicy.

  • Lamb Bahar$70.00

    Serves 5. Tray. Lamb with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, herbs, and spices in a thick sauce. Served with rice.

  • Shrimp Masala$73.00

    Serves 5. Tray. Shrimp with bell peppers in a tomato sauce. Served with rice.

  • Shrimp Jalfrezi$70.00

    Serves 5. Tray. Shrimp with mushrooms, onions, peppers, tomatoes, and broccoli in a special sauce. Served with rice.

  • Shrimp Saag$70.00

    Serves 5. Tray. Shrimp with spinach and spices. Served with rice.

  • Saag Paneer (V)$60.00

    Serves 5. Tray. Cheese with spinach, cream, and spices. Served with rice. Vegetarian.

  • Channa Masala (V)$60.00

    Serves 5. Tray. Chickpeas in a tomato cream sauce. Served with rice. Vegetarian.

  • Paneer Kadhai (V)$65.00

    Serves 5. Tray. Cheese with onions, peppers, mushrooms, and spices in a creamy sauce. Served with rice. Vegetarian.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

1,007 reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Punjab Palace?

Punjab Palace has a 4.1-star rating based on 1007 customer reviews.

Where is Punjab Palace located?

Punjab Palace is located at 109 Brighton Ave, Boston, MA 02134, Allston, Boston, MA.

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Librarys

William Howard Taft Middle School Library

Library

~0.5 mi
Adult Literacy Resource Center

Library

989 Commonwealth Avenue

~0.5 mi

Post Offices

The UPS Store

Post Office

1089 Commonwealth Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00
+1 617 254 7173Website

Internet Cafes

Balance Patch

Internet Cafe

1031 Commonwealth Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 14:00-02:00; Sa 12:00-02:00; Su 12:00-24:00
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Banks

Bank of America

Bank

1237 Commonwealth Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 10:00-16:00
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TD Bank

Bank

1230 Commonwealth Avenue

~0.2 miMo-We 08:30-17:00; Th-Fr 08:30-18:00; Su 11:00-14:00
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Santander

Bank

487 Harvard Street

~0.4 miMo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-13:00

Restaurants

Punjab Palace

Restaurant

109 Brighton Avenue

~20 ftMo-Fr 11:15-14:45, 17:00-22:30; Sa-Su 11:15-17:30
+1-617-254-1500Website
Boston Soup Dumplings

Restaurant

113 Brighton Avenue

~47 ftSu-Th 11:30-15:00,16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-15:00,16:00-21:00
+1-617-202-3867Website
Friendship BBQ

Restaurant

103 Brighton Avenue

~53 ft
Bonchon Chicken

Restaurant

123 Brighton Avenue

~105 ft
Banh Mi K

Restaurant

108 Brighton Avenue

~152 ft
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Mala Restaurant

Restaurant

129 Brighton Avenue

~153 ft
Website
Carlo's Cucina Italiana

Restaurant

131 Brighton Avenue

~172 ft
+1-617-254-9759Website
Da Long Yi Hot Pot

Restaurant

137 Brighton Avenue

~214 ft

Fast Foods

NY Bagel and Diner

Fast Food

111 Brighton Avenue

~29 ft
+1-617-870-7937Website
Bubbakoo's Burritos

Fast Food

~211 ft
Dunkin'

Fast Food

179 Brighton Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Su 05:00-21:00
+16177873462Website
McDonald's

Fast Food

1223 Commonwealth Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Su 06:30-02:00
+1 617-562-1313Website
Five Guys

Fast Food

1223 Commonwealth Avenue

~0.2 miSu-Th 11:00-22:00
+1 617-487-5495Website
Taco Bell

Fast Food

1222 Commonwealth Avenue

~0.2 miSu-Th 07:00-27:00, Fr-Sa 07:00-27:30
+1-857-341-0980Website
Dunkin'

Fast Food

509 Cambridge Street

~0.4 mi24/7
+16172540798Website
Dunkin'

Fast Food

219 Cambridge Street

~0.4 miMo-Fr 05:00-21:00; Sa,Su 06:00-21:00
+1 617 787 1608Website

Bakerys

Yi Soon Bakery

Bakery

112 Brighton Avenue

~139 ftMo-Su 07:00-22:00
+1-617-254-3099Website
Clear Flour Bakery

Bakery

178 Thorndike Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa-Su 09:00-18:00
+1 617-739-0060Website
Kupel's Bakery

Bakery

421 Harvard Street

~0.5 miMo-Su 06:00-18:00

Cafes

OneZo Tapioca

Cafe

145 Brighton Avenue

~312 ft
Madame Tea

Cafe

155 Brighton Avenue

~384 ft
Website
Kung Fu Tea

Cafe

131 Harvard Avenue

~504 ftSu-We 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-23:00
+16177833388
Gong Cha

Cafe

154 Harvard Avenue

~0.1 mi
Moge Tee

Cafe

164 Brighton Avenue

~0.1 mi
Habibi's Lounge

Cafe

1217A Commonwealth Avenue

~0.2 miSu-Th 14:00-01:00, Fr,Sa 14:00-02:00
Pavement Coffeehouse

Cafe

1243 Commonwealth Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Su 07:00-16:00
Website
LimeRed Teahouse

Cafe

1092 Commonwealth Avenue

~0.3 mi
Website

Ice Creams

FroyoWorld

Ice Cream

157 Harvard Avenue

~0.1 mi
Website

Bars

The Silhouette Lounge

Bar

200 Brighton Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 16:00-01:00; Sa-Su 14:00-01:00
+1-617-206-4565Website
The Avenue

Bar

1249 Commonwealth Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Su 11:00-02:00
Website
Hopewell Bar + Kitchen

Bar

~0.3 miMo-Fr 11:30-02:00, Sa,Su 10:00-02:00
Website

Food Courts

West Campus Dining Hall

Food Court

273 Babcock Street

~0.5 mi

Clinics

Planned Parenthood

Clinic

~0.4 mi

Doctors

Alexandra Laser Skincare

Doctors

~0.5 mi

Garden Centres

Boston Christmas Trees

Garden Centre

~0.2 mi
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Beautys

REALR Skin Care

Beauty

105 Brighton Avenue

~36 ft
Website
Tao's Beauty

Beauty

141 Harvard Avenue

~0.1 mi
Website
U-Mart

Beauty

4 Brighton Avenue

~0.3 mi
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Gloria's Beauty Center

Beauty

~0.4 mi
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Maxilash boutique

Beauty

270 Babcock Street

~0.5 mi
+1 617 639 5210Website

Hairdressers

Lee's Hair Story

Hairdresser

143 Brighton Avenue

~287 ft
VIP Barber Shop

Hairdresser

160 Harvard Avenue

~0.1 mi
Hair Screen

Hairdresser

164 Brighton Avenue

~0.1 mi
Luiz Hair Salon

Hairdresser

177 Brighton Avenue

~0.2 mi
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Exclusive Barber Shop

Hairdresser

250 Brighton Avenue

~0.3 mi
Hong Kong Hair Place

Hairdresser

510 Cambridge Street

~0.4 mi
Lisa's Hair Salon

Hairdresser

~0.5 mi

Tattoos

Stingray Tattoo & Body Art

Tattoo

384 Cambridge Street

~0.2 mi
Website

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Paradise Rock Club

Music Venue

967 Commonwealth Avenue

~0.6 mi
Website

Fitness Centres

F45 Training

Fitness Centre

~176 ft
Crunch Fitness

Fitness Centre

15 Gorham Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 05:00-22:00; Sa-Su 07:00-17:00
+1 617-731-4177Website
My Gym

Fitness Centre

~0.4 mi
Boston Fencing Club

Fitness Centre

100 Holton Street

~0.6 mi
Website

Karaoke Boxs

Stage Karaoke

Karaoke Box

138 Brighton Avenue

~339 ft
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Sports Halls

Pure Pilates

Sports Hall

~0.3 mi

Parks

Coolidge Park

Park

~0.5 mi

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Sunrise Market

Convenience

152 Brighton Avenue

~523 ft
Night Star Convenience

Convenience

63 Harvard Avenue

~0.1 mi
Allston Market

Convenience

169 Harvard Avenue

~0.1 mi
7-Eleven

Convenience

1227 Commonwealth Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Su 12:00-24:00
+1 617-782-0453Website
Joe's Kwik Marts

Convenience

219 Cambridge Street

~0.4 mi24/7
Coolidge Market

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~0.4 mi
Lee's 2 Market

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1383 Commonwealth Avenue

~0.5 mi
Van Mini Market

Convenience

109 Franklin Street

~0.5 mi

Shoe Repair;Leathers

Morris Shoe Repair

Shoe Repair;Leather

168 Brighton Avenue

~0.1 mi

Alcohols

The Wild Duck Wine & Spirits

Alcohol

1229 Commonwealth Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Sa 09:00-23:00,09:00-20:00
MALL Discount Liquors and Wines

Alcohol

525 Harvard Street

~0.3 mi09:30-23:00
Boston Liquors

Alcohol

~0.4 mi

Smoke Shops

Buried Treasures

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377 Cambridge Street

~0.2 mi
+1-617-782-1918Website

Car Repairs

Suspension Specialists, Inc.

Car Repair

~0.3 mi
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J&J Auto Service

Car Repair

~0.3 mi
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Allston Auto Tech

Car Repair

7-9 Craftsman Street

~0.3 mi
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J&P Garage

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9 Eatonia Street

~0.5 mi

Mobile Phones

Starzzone Communication

Mobile Phone

~0.3 mi

Vacants

Ali's Uyghur Kitchen

Vacant

1 Brighton Avenue

~0.3 mi
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Clothes

La Sirenita

Clothes

248 Brighton Avenue

~0.3 mi

Video Games

Replay'd

Video Games

252 Brighton Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00
+1-617-202-5817Website

Department Stores

TJ Maxx

Department Store

525 Harvard Street

~0.3 mi09:30-21:30
+16172325420Website

Fuels

Speedway

Fuel

100 Brighton Avenue

~251 ft
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Shell

Fuel

219 Cambridge Street

~0.4 mi24/7

Bicycle Rentals

Bluebikes - Harvard Ave at Brainerd Rd

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 mi
Blue Bikes - Allston Green District - Commonwealth Ave & Griggs St

Bicycle Rental

Royce Road & Commonwealth Ave

~0.3 mi
Blue Bikes - Union Square - Brighton Ave. at Cambridge St.

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi
Bluebikes

Bicycle Rental

1065 Commonwealth Avenue

~0.4 mi24/7
+1-855-948-2929Website
Blue Bikes - JFK Crossing at Harvard St. / Thorndike St.

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi
Bluebikes

Bicycle Rental

1010 Commonwealth Avenue

~0.5 mi24/7
+1-855-948-2929Website
Bluebikes - Commonwealth Ave at Kelton St

Bicycle Rental

~0.6 mi
Bluebikes

Bicycle Rental

957 Commonwealth Avenue

~0.6 mi24/7
+1-855-948-2929Website