Flavor of Punjab in Long Beach, CA

4.3(295)$20–30Long Beach, CA
True Hidden Gem 💎
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Good value

Rated 4.3 stars based on 295 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Large groups
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Families

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers
  • Romantic dinners
  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Long Beach, CA • Price $20–30 • 4.3★
Flavor of Punjab is an Indian buffet located in Long Beach, CA, in the Belmont Shore neighborhood. This establishment has a 4.3-star rating based on 295 reviews. The restaurant offers delivery, dine-in, and takeout service options. Its price range is between $20 and $30. Flavor of Punjab is situated at 5650 2nd St. Visitors can find hours and website information for this business. This buffet provides a dining experience in Long Beach, CA, with multiple service options available.

Good to know

  • Flavor of Punjab has a listed address in Long Beach, CA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.3-star rating from 295 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout, delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
5650 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803, Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA
Phone
(562) 433-3692
Today
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.3 (295 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 37/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score37/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
12/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
0/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Moderate pricing

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

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

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 28/100 · 2 positive signals
Full night out score28/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
3/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Cinema within walking distance

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

⚖️ 4.3 weighted · 295 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.3 from 295 reviews
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median295 / 383 median
01,915 (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 (4.3) with the city average (4.33) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1915+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
monday
Closed
saturday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
sunday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
thursday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
tuesday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
wednesday
11:30 AM–2:30 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 parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsLimited vegetarian optionsAccepts credit cardsAccepts Android PayAccepts Apple PayQuiet

Atmosphere

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

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
DeliveryDine_inTakeoutReservationsCateringOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service

Popular Dishes

12 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Chicken Tikka$18.9591 mentions
  • Chicken Tikka Masala$19.9576 mentions
  • Saag Paneer$18.9527 mentions
  • Vegetable Samosa$6.9517 mentions
  • Lamb Curry$19.9512 mentions
  • Paneer Masala$18.9512 mentions
  • Tandoori Chicken$17.9512 mentions
  • Chicken Makhani$19.9511 mentions
  • Lamb Tikka$21.9511 mentions
  • Chicken Madras$19.958 mentions
  • Chicken Korma$19.957 mentions
  • Shrimp Vindaloo$20.956 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Reviews

295 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Flavor of Punjab?

Flavor of Punjab has a 4.3-star rating based on 295 customer reviews.

Where is Flavor of Punjab located?

Flavor of Punjab is located at 5650 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803, Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA.

🌃Nightlife & Entertainment

In the heart of the action — bars, lounges, and entertainment nearby.

In the heart of the action — bars, lounges, and entertainment nearby.

Food & Dining
22
Retail & Shopping
19
Recreation & Entertainment
11
Miscellaneous Services
11
Arts & Culture
5
Financial Services
3

77 nearby places across 10 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

77 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Place Of Worships

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
Fifth Church of Christ Scientist

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi

Librarys

Bay Shore Branch Long Beach Public Library

Library

~0.4 mi

Museums

Long Beach Lifeguard Museum

Museum

5260 East Paoli Way

~0.6 mi

Cinemas

AMC Marina Pacifica 12

Cinema

6346 East Pacific Coast Highway

~0.6 mi
Website

Banks

Union Bank

Bank

~0.2 mi
Luther Burbank Savings

Bank

~0.4 mi
Wells Fargo

Bank

~0.6 mi

Cafes

Small Cafe

Cafe

~67 ft
Small Cafe

Cafe

~159 ft
Pandor

Cafe

~0.4 mi
The Pie Hole

Cafe

~0.5 mi
Starbucks

Cafe

5251 East 2nd Street

~0.6 mi
+1 562-987-5043Website
Starbucks

Cafe

6290 East Pacific Coast Highway

~0.6 mi
+1 562-795-0167Website
Starbucks

Cafe

6324 East Pacific Coast Highway

~0.6 mi
+1 562-431-2022Website

Restaurants

Massimo's

Restaurant

5616 East 2nd Street

~127 ftWe-Su 16:00-22:00
+1 562-306-5121Website
Kelly's

Restaurant

5716 East 2nd Street

~0.1 mi
Naples Rib Company

Restaurant

5800 East 2nd Street

~0.2 mi
Roe's Seafood and fish market

Restaurant

~0.4 mi
+1-562-546-7110Website
@Sushi

Restaurant

~0.4 mi
+1-562-343-7470
Domenico's

Restaurant

~0.4 mi
Riley's

Restaurant

~0.4 mi
Sushi on Fire

Restaurant

~0.5 mi

Pubs

K.C. Branaghan's

Pub

5734 East 2nd Street

~0.1 mi
Website

Fast Foods

Subway

Fast Food

5353 East 2nd Street

~0.4 mi08:00-21:00
+1 562-438-5000Website
El Pollo Loco

Fast Food

5252 East 2nd Street

~0.6 miMo-Su 10:00-22:00
+1-562-304-9800Website
Chipotle

Fast Food

6324 East Pacific Coast Highway

~0.6 miMo-Su 10:30-22:00
+1 562-430-2079Website

Bars

Shannon's Bayshore

Bar

~0.4 mi
Don Lupe Cigar Lounge

Bar

~0.5 mi

Bakerys

Cinnaholic

Bakery

5305 East 2nd Street

~0.5 miMo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa 09:30-23:00; Su 09:30-22:00
+1-562-588-9297Website

Fire Stations

Long Beach Fire Station 8

Fire Station

~0.4 mi

Doctors

Naples Medical Group

Doctors

~0.3 mi
Website

Clinics

Kalologie | Club Studio | Long Beach

Clinic

6310A East Pacific Coast Highway

~0.6 mi
+1-562-786-6630Website

Hairdressers

Fantastic Sams

Hairdresser

~38 ft
Dean Anthony Salon

Hairdresser

~0.5 mi
American Vintage Barbershop

Hairdresser

~0.6 mi
Effie & Co.

Hairdresser

~0.6 mi

Beautys

Elite Sun Tan

Beauty

~0.4 mi
Enchantment Salon & Spa

Beauty

~0.4 mi
Belmont Nails

Beauty

~0.5 mi
European Wax Center

Beauty

~0.6 mi
Website
Fingers N' Toes

Beauty

~0.6 mi

Massages

Belmont Shore Spa

Massage

~0.6 mi
+1-562-433-1200Website

Post Boxs

Belmont Shore Station Long Beach Post Office

Post Box

~0.6 mi

Parks

Naples Plaza

Park

~0.2 mi
Treasure Island Park

Park

~0.3 mi
Bayshore Park

Park

~0.5 mi
Jack Nichol Park

Park

~0.6 mi

Playgrounds

Mother's Beach

Playground

~0.3 mi

Swimming Areas

Bay Shore Buoy Line

Swimming Area

~0.4 mi

Slipways

Davies Launch Ramp

Slipway

~0.5 mi
Davies Launch Ramp

Slipway

~0.5 mi
Davies Launch Ramp

Slipway

~0.5 mi

Nature Reserves

Jack Dunster Marine Biological Reserve

Nature Reserve

~0.5 mi
Website

Fitness Centres

Club Studio

Fitness Centre

~0.6 mi

Laundrys

Naples Laundromat

Laundry

~131 ft

Sports

New Wave

Sports

~0.4 mi

Florists

Fern's Garden

Florist

~0.5 mi

Clothes

The Beach on 2nd Street

Clothes

~0.5 mi
Tillys

Clothes

~0.5 mi
La Bella

Clothes

~0.5 mi
Blue Windows

Clothes

~0.5 mi
Nordstrom Rack

Clothes

~0.6 mi
Francesca's

Clothes

~0.6 mi
City Lights Streetwear

Clothes

~0.6 mi
Diane's

Clothes

~0.6 mi

Dry Cleanings

Norge Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

~0.5 mi

Supermarkets

Ralphs

Supermarket

6290 East Pacific Coast Highway

~0.6 miMo-Su 05:00-01:00
+1 562-795-7087Website

Gifts

Color Me Mine

Gift

~0.6 mi
Discovery Shop

Gift

~0.6 mi
Connected

Gift

~0.6 mi

Cosmetics

Ulta Beauty

Cosmetics

6312 East Pacific Coast Highway

~0.6 miMo-We 10:00-20:00; Th-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00
+1 562-795-6780Website

Books

Barnes & Noble

Books

~0.6 mi

Travel Agencys

Seaside Travel

Travel Agency

~0.6 mi

Sports Centres

Executive Fitness

Sports Centre

~0.1 mi
Long Beach Rowing Center

Sports Centre

~0.4 mi

Picnic Sites

Mother's Beach

Picnic Site

~0.3 mi