Indian Spice Punjabi Dhaba in Sacramento, CA

4.7(128)$10–20Sacramento, CA
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Highly rated at 4.7 stars with 128 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Sacramento, CA • Price $10–20 • 4.7★
Indian Spice Punjabi Dhaba, located in Sacramento, CA, offers an Indian buffet experience. Situated in the South Natomas neighborhood, this establishment has garnered a 4.7-star rating from 128 reviews. Service options include dine-in, curbside pickup, and no-contact delivery. The price range is between $10 and $20. For those seeking an Indian buffet in Sacramento, Indian Spice Punjabi Dhaba provides a well-regarded option with multiple service choices.

Good to know

  • Indian Spice Punjabi Dhaba has a listed address in Sacramento, CA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.7-star rating from 128 reviews.
  • A phone number is listed for confirming current details before visiting.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
Food Truck, 2738 El Centro Rd, Sacramento, CA 95833, South Natomas, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 518-5480
Today
10 AM–10 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.7 (128 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Signature Dishes

3 popular dishes mentioned by diners
Curbside PickupDine-InNo-Contact Delivery

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 30/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score30/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
10/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

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

Trusted Rating

🆕 4.0 weighted · 128 reviews
4.0weighted · raw 4.7 from 128 reviews(↓ 0.68 from raw)
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median128 / 556 median
02,780 (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 (4.7) with the city average (3.87) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2780+ 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 PM
monday
10 AM–10 PM
saturday
10 AM–10 PM
sunday
10 AM–10 PM
thursday
10 AM–10 PM
tuesday
10 AM–10 PM
wednesday
10 AM–10 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–20
Price range$10–20

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

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

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 CasualGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDine_inNo_contact_deliveryReservationsDeliveryTakeout

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards

Popular Dishes

12 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Chicken Tikka Masala$17.0052 mentions
  • Butter Chicken$17.0044 mentions
  • Samosa$8.0034 mentions
  • Tandoori Chicken$16.0031 mentions
  • Saag Paneer$16.0024 mentions
  • Goat Curry Special$19.0016 mentions
  • Classic Chicken Curry$17.0015 mentions
  • Gulab Jamun 3pcs$5.5015 mentions
  • Shahi Paneer$16.0013 mentions
  • Fish Pakora$13.009 mentions
  • Onion Kulcha$5.008 mentions
  • Aloo Gobi$14.506 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

95 items with prices
  • Paneer Tikka Kabob$17.00

    Homemade farmer's cheese fire-roasted in the clay oven.

  • Paneer Pakora$11.00

    Homemade Indian farmer's cheese, fried in seasoned chickpea batter.

  • Fish Pakora$13.00

    Fresh strips of fish seasoned in chickpea batter and deep-fried.

  • Bengali Prawns$16.50

    Prawns marinated in chickpea batter with poppy seeds and lightly fried.

  • Meat Samosa (2)$12.50

    Crispy turnover stuffed with ground lamb and English peas with roasted coriander seed. Includes two pieces.

  • Bombay Wings$15.00

    Chicken wings marinated in Indian herbs and spices with lemon juice, white pepper and sea salt, then fire-roasted in the clay oven.

  • Aloo Tikki$8.00

    Fresh mashed potato patties mixed in herbs and spices, deep-fried.

  • Vegetable Combination Platter$13.00

    A delightful sample of veg pakora, paneer pakora, samosa, and aloo tikki. Served with side order of Chana masala.

  • Chicken Pakora$12.50

    Tenderloins of chicken breast seasoned with chat masala in a chickpea batter and deep-fried.

  • Veggie Pakora$8.00

    Mixed vegetable fritters in a chickpea butter and deep-fried.

  • Samosa (2)$8.00

    Crispy turnovers stuffed with potatoes and English peas with roasted coriander seed. Includes two pieces.

  • Chili Chicken$17.00

    Marinated chicken sauteed with onions, bell peppers in spicy chili sauce

  • Chili Paneer(Indian Cheese)$16.00

    Homemade Indian farmer's cheese stir fried with green-red peppers, red onions & house blend spices with tangy sauce

  • Tandoori Chicken (6)$16.00

    Six pieces of chicken marinated in lemon juice, onion, herbs and spices baked in clay oven.

  • Tandoori Mixed Grill$27.00

    Combination of all the tandoori items.

  • Chicken Tikka Kabob$17.00

    Skewered pieces of boneless breast marinated in special spices, cooked in a clay oven.

  • Seekh Kabob$18.00

    Ground lamb seasoned with onions and crazy coriander seed, skewered and fire-roasted.

  • Tandoori Fish$19.00

    Fresh fish marinated in lemon juice, onion, herbs and spices, baked in clay oven.

  • Tandoori Prawn$20.00

    Fresh prawns marinated in lemon juice, onion, herbs and spices, baked in clay oven.

  • Dahl Soup$7.50

    Yellow lentil soup with turmeric powder and roasted cumin seed.

  • Chicken Dahl Soup$9.50

    Dahl soup with chicken.

  • Prawn Dahl Soup$10.50

    Dahl soup with prawn.

  • Tandoori Chicken Salad$14.00

    Fresh salad topped with sliced chicken tikka kabob with homemade mango vinaigrette.

  • Indian Cucumber Tomato Salad$8.50

    Made with cilantro, crushed black pepper, lemon and rock salt dressed on a bed of lettuce.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

128 reviews

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What is the rating of Indian Spice Punjabi Dhaba?

Indian Spice Punjabi Dhaba has a 4.7-star rating based on 128 customer reviews.

📍Neighborhood Gem

A standout spot in a quiet area — people come here on purpose.

A standout spot in a quiet area — people come here on purpose.

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Charging Stations

Tesla Supercharger

Charging Station

2828 El Centro Road

~0.1 mi24/7
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Parks

Cove Park

Park

~0.7 mi

Golf Courses

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Golf Course

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Conveniences

Chevron

Convenience

~118 ft
ampm

Convenience

~0.5 mi
7-Eleven

Convenience

~0.5 mi

Yes

Travel Store

Yes

~0.1 mi

Storage Rentals

Natomas Self Storage

Storage Rental

~0.1 mi

Truck Repairs

49er Truck Repair and Wash

Truck Repair

~0.1 mi

Fuels

Chevron

Fuel

~4 ft
Pilot

Fuel

~409 ft
7-Eleven

Fuel

~0.5 mi
Arco

Fuel

2701 Orchard Lane

~0.5 mi

Parkings

Reserved call ahead parking area

Parking

~0.1 mi
controlled/pay truck parking

Parking

~0.2 mi
"shorepower" truck parking (reserved)

Parking

~0.2 mi