Restaurant Taj Mahal in Celle

Very good food, authentic and incredibly tasty. Prices absolutely reasonable. Plus nice and friendly

Yesterday I had the pleasure of dining at Punjabi Tandoori - and what started as a simple restaurant visit turned into a heartwarming experience that goes far beyond the culinary. # The dishes: A taste explosion The menu offers an impressive variety of North Indian and South Indian dishes. I would particularly like to highlight the Butter Chicken – buttery tender, in a creamy tomato sauce that was perfectly balanced between spicy and mild. The homemade naan bread came to the table fresh from the oven and fluffy - ideal for dipping into the delicious sauces. ## The ambience: Warm and inviting The restaurant is lovingly furnished with traditional Indian elements without appearing overloaded. Subdued lighting, subtle music and comfortable seating create an atmosphere in which you immediately feel at home. ### More than a restaurant: A heart for people in need What really makes Punjabi Tandoori special is the dedication of the owner, Mr. Sahi. As I learned during my visit, a portion of every bill goes to charitable projects - both local and international.

Friendly professional staff, excellent selection of authentic Indian food. Excellent price point, portions are freshly cooked, large and served with kindness. Inside furnishings are amazing. Pleasant atmosphere. No complaints at all and will always come back!

It's not nice to have a cheap lunch here. Even though we had lunch, the boss charged us the full price and I also gave me a €5 tip. Best. Food is quite good but be careful what you pay.

Very nicely located in the old town of Celle. Unfortunately, mediocre food with no pizzazz and a long wait. Unfortunately it wasn't convincing.

Das vegetarische Gericht für €17.00 bestand aus wenigen blassen und verkochten Stückchen unidentifizierbaren Gemüses, die in einer mehlpampen-artigen Soße schwammen, dazu gab es eine große Menge pappigen Reis; eine Schande, so etwas indische Küche zu nennen. Vielleicht war es auch deshalb total leer?

Very friendly service! If you want spicy and good food, you've come to the right place. The soups are highly recommended and I will also try the other starters. The lamb with mushrooms with a very spicy sauce is excellent. But we will also test the other main dishes.

“An absolute highlight! The food at the Punjabi Tandoori was incredibly delicious – authentic, perfectly seasoned and simply a delight. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very welcoming and the ambience contributes to an overall pleasant experience. Particularly noteworthy is the owner: so warm, friendly and attentive that you immediately feel welcome. If I could, I would eat here every day – it’s that good! Absolutely recommended for anyone looking for great Indian food and an amazing experience!”

Very tasty food in a cozy and friendly atmosphere!

I have been working in Celle for the last couple of days and decided on trying the Greek in Celle, strangely it was closing early so I thought I would try the Punjabi Tandoori. I didn’t realise it at the time but luck was on my side. On entering the establishment I noticed there were only two other patrons, starting to feel I may have may an error in judgement. The waiter was very friendly and switched to English when noting my greeting. He was very knowledgeable about my requirements, nothing too spicy. I asked if I could have chips with my curry, no problem whatsoever. The salad starter was very tasty, followed by my curry and chips. The Nan bread was very enjoyable and large with the curry sauce. I would encourage anyone to at least try the restaurant as I was pleasantly surprised at how much I found the food to be. A little pricey but as I have learned through out my life, you only get what you pay for.

5 stars for location. 5 Stars for food. 0 Star for terrible service. We were seated in the lovely outside area. Sat there for 10 minutes before anyone even greeted us, even though they saw new guests. Waiter did not provide service with a smile, once. Made us feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. Service throughout the entire meal was below par, especially when compared to the other restaurant we ate at in Celle.

I came back here after 5 years and I am positively surprised the food is very good and delicious masha Allah they prepare Pakistani and Indian food, the restaurant is very clean and everything in the restaurant is clean and the welcome is good the employees do a very good job

Sehr leckeres Essen, Normale Preise, und immer freundliches Personal, wir kommen als Ehepaar bestimmt wieder,tolles Ambiente.

The food is formidable! The service is very good and I like the ambience too!

Very tasty Indian food in a nice atmosphere and very nice and courteous staff. The guest is the focus here. Top recommendation.

Wonderful Pakistani cuisine! We went to this restaurant for the first time today. The food was wonderful! Super fresh and tasty, all the dishes tasted very different. The naan bread is really good, the rice is seasoned with cardamom, saffron and cumin. You really can't find that anywhere else. ✨Many thanks to the great kitchen✨ The service was loving and very, very friendly. The price/performance feeling is very good here, we were very full. The restaurant is acoustically well protected from too much noise thanks to the tasteful partition walls. Everything is very, very clean! All in all…our new favorite restaurant in Celle!

Sehr lecker, freundliches Personal und angemessene Preise! Das Personal war sehr freundlich, hat schon die Tür für uns geöffnet, ist ordentlich und gut organisiert. Das Essen kam heiß und frisch mit sehr gutem Geschmack. Man kann angeben ob man mild oder scharf möchte. Der Reis ist besonders aromatisch und köstlich. Für Vegetarier und Veganer ein Paradies. Das Naan Brot ist auch sehr zu empfehlen (ein Naan ist sehr groß und lässt sich gut durch zwei teilen). Die Preise sind für die Grösse der Portion sehr angemessen. Vielen Dank! Wir kommen wieder ✨

Absolute hammer! Great service, very tasty food. We would love to come back.

Sehr liebevolle Inhaber, sehr schmackhaftes Essen✨ Wir waren heute zum ersten Mal in diesem Restaurant. Wir sind wirklich begeistert! Alles ist frisch zubereitet, alle Gerichte schmecken sehr unterschiedlich und sind sehr, sehr lecker! Und die Portionen sind perfekt, gut wenn man richtig Appetit hat! Es ist schwer sich bei dem Angebot der Speisekarte zu entscheiden. Auch die Nachspeisen sind wunderbar. Das Restaurant ist prima gestaltet, durch die sehr schönen Trennwände hat man keine zu laute nervige Akustik! Klasse!!!! Vielen Dank an die gute Küche!

Ate here again after 12 years and the memories were more than confirmed! Very good restaurant!

One of our favorite restaurants for years

Very tasty food.No. 76 Mango chicken breast! Recommended No. 71 Exotic fruits / chicken breast 😃

Very tasty food, friendly staff, cozy atmosphere. The lamb was incredibly tender. We would love to come back.

As Celle's oldest Pakistani/Indian restaurant (opened in 2005), the satisfaction of our guests is important to us, so we are very grateful for your constructive criticism. Your Punjab Tandoori team

As Celle's oldest Pakistani/Indian restaurant (opened in 2005), the satisfaction of our guests is important to us, so we are very grateful for your constructive criticism. Your Punjab Tandoori team

Very tasty, great service and pleasant atmosphere!

Super tasty authentic food with friendly service.

A very friendly staff. The food was very delicious, I can only recommend it!

This is my favourite restaurant in the whole of Germany. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The food is beautifully prepared and presented and has always been delicious 😋

Had a great meal with lots of selection in authentic food offered a good selection of beer both alcohol free and normal. Staff was attentive and service was good. Great options for vegetarians as well

Super delicious food, friendly and attentive service. We left full and happy! Thank you! See you next time!

The restaurant was not very busy at lunchtime and our huge, unannounced group was served reliably, quickly and friendly. There was a lot of warm free naan without asking, which was tasty and sometimes a little thicker than usual. We all ordered from the lunch menu (certain vegetarian dishes just under 10 euros and certain meat dishes just under 12 euros - that was in autumn 2023, now in winter 2024 both lunchtimes only cost €9.50!) and it was very tasty. My Murgh Mango (No. 76) tasted sensational, although it could do with more chicken. Unfortunately the rice was very neutral. I also ordered a Peshwari Naan (No. 144), but it felt like it was just a normal naan with some raisins in the middle - a bit disappointing. Overall a good experience and we would come back. Addendum in winter 2024: We ate here again and it was well filled at lunchtime. The food came very quickly and was fantastic. My Gosht Mughlai/Taj Mahal (60) was super tasty and had large pieces of mango and lamb in it. Both were very well represented and even though the lamb could have been a little more tender, it tasted wonderful. My colleague's Aalu Tori (41) was intensely seasoned and also good. This time the rice was really tasty and had great Indian spices (cumin, orange?). I also just enjoyed eating it plain. It's a shame that you only get the naan bread for free with your meal if you eat there, but we'll definitely be back.

The food was really delicious. It's nice to sit, but unfortunately the service (boss?) left a lot to be desired. Despite fewer guests, the wrong drink. The bread was delivered after the soup, and more drinks came after intensive waving. Yes, well, sometimes you don't do anything...

The food was fantastic. The service was very nice and friendly. We ordered Murgh Kashmiri, Murgh Mango and Murgh Chana and everyone loved it. We'd love to come back 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Very, very tasty food, very nice service and the price was completely right

Very good restaurant with a large menu and good selection of starters and main courses. Something for everyone, including plenty of vegetarian options. The food was very tasty, the salad was fresh and the main course, as desired, spicy, spicy or spicy. The atmosphere was pleasant, the service was great. The waiter/owner was a very great host who served us as guests pleasantly and was also open and communicative in conversation. We had a very nice evening in a personal and courteous atmosphere with a pleasant drink at the end. Thank you.

If I could, I would give even more stars.

A real taste explosion and nice hosts. Service1A.

The food was excellent. Absolutely top price. Special requests such as “without coriander” will be taken into account. The people at the next table sat very close and were annoyed about the service. They don't have an overview of the entire restaurant and don't see their customers in a timely manner. That's a bit of a shame. This of course annoys customers and tips are also lower. Ambience is really nice, not kitschy or dusty. Beautiful pictures! The music is also very pleasant. Not as loud or squeaky. The wardrobe was such that when we were eating we were bumped off by people trying to hang up their jackets. Unfortunately THAT doesn't work at all. Not many were so cheeky and insisted on basically handing over their stuff to us at the table. But we know older people, I was... There should at least be another solution. Conclusion: great food, bring some time and keep your jacket at the table

Heute an diesem warmen Oktobertag besuchten wir wie so oft, die zauberhafte Stadt Celle. Ein gutes Essen sollte den schönen Tag abrunden und es sollte diesmal etwas Besonderes sein. Der Salat war gut- mehr auch nicht. Der Hauptgang "Lammspieß mit Gemüse in Masala Sauce" auf der Speisenkarte die Nummer 90 für 22,90 Euro, ein Totolausfall! Das Fleisch, welches seinem Namen in keinster Weise gerecht wurde, bestand ausschließlich aus Sehnen, Bändern und Knorpeln. Mit dem Messer unmöglich zu schneiden, oder gar zu kauen! Keine Spur Lamm Geschmack und äußerst fad gewürzt. Einfach nur ungenießbar. Da muss der Koch wohl versehentlich in die Abfallkiste vom Parieren gegriffen haben. Das sogenannte Gemüse war ein Stückchen einer zerkochten Paprikaschote und einem dünnen langen Stück undefinierbarem Salatblatt. Beim Bezahlvorgang keine Entschuldigung, keine Erstattung, nein er wollte uns das Essen für Daheim noch einpacken und schließlich hätten wir ja auch "vorher" im Gastraum Bescheid sagen können. Wir saßen aber vor der Gaststätte, einen Kellner haben wir nur beim Abkassieren gesehen! Vielen Dank, wir werden dieses Haus gebührend weiter empfehlen.

The food was fantastic and the service was extremely friendly. We enjoyed the stay.

Everything was great and highly recommended. Friendly, attentive and fast service. Great food. The mixed grill plate is awesome! Keep it up, we'll be happy to come back.

Wir können es nur weiterempfehlen....das Essen war super ....Ambiente angenehm....der Service freundlich und zuvorkommend....!!! Gerne wieder

Very tasty restaurant with nice staff. The food came quickly and was very good.

Excellent place to taste new and non-traditional options. Pakistani Tandoori food is excellently served and accompanied by bread and rice to share. I would have liked to have been able to read the menu in English at least, because the names of the dishes are not in German either. The service is a little slow. Cordial and respectful your host.

Price performance is right. Lunch dishes for €9.90 👍 Super tasty. Gladly again. Recommended!

There were six of us here today and we were warmly welcomed. The service is attentive but not intrusive. We wanted to share a few starters and the kitchen made us a mixed starter plate. Very tasty and everyone could try something and there were 3 different dips. Highly recommended and would do it again as always. The main course came quickly and everyone enjoyed it. For me, a mango lassi is a must. A lovely evening all around. See you again

Very, very tasty food and a nice restaurant and the staff is also TOP. I always like to go there

Great food and amazing service 10/10 really recommend

Very, very tasty, went very quickly and super nice staff!!

Very courteous staff and simply excellent food. The butter chicken was perfect.

Very tasty food with very nice staff. We'd love to come back. :)

3 Euros for 25 cl of still water deserves nothing but 1 star rating. Desperation in its most simple form. It wasn't even on the menu. I just asked for a glas of water and I payed more for it than any of the other drinks. Tragic. Food was ok. Butter chicken was a bit tasteless, but the chicken itself was juicy and timed well. Atmosphere was bad due to some guy that the owner knew that was sitting just by the entrance smoking like a chimney. 🚬 I asked the owner to please shut the door and got an eye and no answerz he just went and closed the door and sat next to the guy. Strange. Can't recommend.

Very tasty food and attentive, very friendly service! There was a salad for everyone as a starter to accompany the main course, which was served with an extremely tasty dressing. Our group's request for gluten-free food was also very kindly responded to. Thank you for the nice evening! ☺️

The Indian food was okay and tasty. The service left a lot to be desired. Two meals were brought to my table even though I only ordered one. However, the second meal was taken away without comment. An Indian bread that I had also ordered came to the table when I was almost finished eating. I had to ask the waiter ask you to pay several times. But nothing happened for 20 minutes and the waiters walked past me several times until the cashier finally came.

Food’s taste are amazing but they are soooooo slow working. They never look customers. Never communicate and care. They serviced almost in one hour. Also, it is unnecessary expensive. You can find better taste and fast service with cheaper option.

We went to the Punjab Tandoori for the first time yesterday! It was really tasty! The meat, lamb and chicken, was very tender and unusual but very tasty. Nice service staff and what we didn't manage was of course packed up. We'll be back!

I strolled around Celle today, spending a night here on the way to Bonn. I am a connoisseur and lover of Indian cuisine - this was mediocre. Food reasonably seasoned, lukewarm. When I finished eating, I didn't see the waitress anymore and finally asked for the bill. The restaurant wasn't overcrowded. I didn't need it a second time, overall it could be improved.

We came across this restaurant by chance and decided to try something different. We had three different dishes and each one was simply delicious. The entire staff was also very friendly. So, we can only recommend everyone to go on a different taste journey. Thanks to the restaurant for the nice hospitality.

Nice restaurant with good service and tasty dishes

The restaurant is very nicely decorated and the staff is very accommodating. Special requests are also taken into account and you feel very comfortable as a guest. I will definitely come back!

We have been eating here for many years. Ambience, quality and service deserve much more than 5 stars! Here is a recommendation for anyone who would like to eat authentic Indian/Pakistani food.

Delicious food with friendly, fast service including typical Celle half-timbered buildings 😀.

Very very tasty food. Great oriental cuisine. Not spicy if you don't want it and therefore ideal for the German stomach.

Lovely food, good atmosphere and incredibly sweet staff. Will definitely come again!!

Nice authentic restaurant with Indian/Pakistani dishes. No unnecessary challenges with chilli, but lots of good and rich flavour. This Wednesday evening was very quiet. The restaurant deserves more visitors.

A nice restaurant. Not crowded on this Wednesday evening. Fine authentic flavours. I had the Aloo Tori. Fair price and friendly service.

I haven't eaten such tender lamb in a long time! My friends and I were thrilled! Awesome!

Eating is always a pleasure! Can recommend the cauliflower balls!

We spontaneously walked by here on our holiday trip to Celle and had a craving for other foods. We had already spontaneously eaten Indian food at Lake Senftenberg and wanted to try Pakistani cuisine today. First the nice, friendly young woman serving, the drinks quickly brought to an outdoor area that was 3/4 full and then the excellent food. 👍🏻 I can only give full marks here and also give a review immediately. We hope the team continues to enjoy their work and of course the guests too. Kind regards from Saxony

Very tasty food, we were completely satisfied!

Bad/no customer service, Bad rice, burnt tasteless food, not recommended

My girlfriend and I had a fantastic lunch at this restaurant! The food was simply delicious and the service was absolutely first class. However, I would like to address another review I read. She complained that the food wasn't good and the service was disappointing. Interestingly, they still ate the entire meal even though they claimed it wasn't tasty. Additionally, there was a hair in their salad, but they were immediately served a new one, which they didn't even touch. I really can't understand this negative review. You also have to understand that there is currently a shooting festival in Celle and that there was a lot going on. Despite the large number of people, the service came to the table several times and asked whether everything was OK. Overall, I can only recommend this restaurant and am already looking forward to my next visit!

First we got hair in the salad, which they just picked out. The rice was hard and had large hard lumps. The food otherwise didn't taste much, one dish was very burnt and tasted burnt. The customer service was very poor, it could possibly be weighed up a bit.

Really good and tasty for a cheap lunch...and in the middle of Celle

Very tasty food. The grilled skewers are particularly recommended! The naan bread is also very tasty! Clear recommendation!

We were a group of three, came in about 30-40 minutes before closing. We were greeted by who seemed like the owner, very cordial, very nice. Menus were only in German, but with Google translate we managed to work it out. Food was quick to come out, but Oh.My.God so good!!! We didn't feel rushed, even though we were the last people there. Great experience!

Extraordinary food. Great service. Plenty of tables. There’s a few parking spots right next to the restaurant. Recommend!

We've eaten here twice already. Every time we were happy, satisfied and full. There are many different dishes, there is something for every taste. Also vegetarian and vegan dishes. The prices are reasonable, the service is very friendly and we will be back soon.

Da der andere Inder geschlossen hatte, hatten wir uns kurzum für diesen entschieden. Es war leider eine Fehlentscheidung. Man sollte sich durch den großen Außenbereich nicht beirren lassen. Es sieht alles einladend aus, doch wenn das Essen nicht schmeckt, dann hilft der große Außenbereich leider nicht. Die Bedienung war schnell da. Der Service war zuvorkommend und nett. Wir bestellten zwei vegetarische Gerichte mit Naanbrot. Zum Einstieg gab es einen "Salat" bestehend aus Eisbergsalat, einer Gurkenscheibe, ein paar Zwiebeln und einer kleinen Cocktailtomate. Entgegen der anderen indischen Restaurants, wurde der Salat nur mit einer Prise Salz, ein wenig Pfeffer und Essig, Öl angereicht. Schade! Sehr lieblos und eher für das schnelle Servieren geeignet. Die Hauptgerichte (beides Currygerichte, u. a. mit Gemüse [Karotten, TK-Erbsen, Kichererbsen, Zucchini, grüne Paprika]: Wir waren über die Auswahl und der Verarbeitung der Gewüsesorten sehr enttäuscht. Wünschenswert wäre u. a. die Ergänzung des Gemüses mit regionalem Gemüse, feiner geschnitten. Das Naanbrot war in Ordnung. Wir wissen, dass die Indisch-Pakistanische Küche sehr vielfältig ist. Wir kennen viele Indisch-Pakistanische Restaurants, deren Gerichte fein abgeschmeckt und in den Bestandteilen vielfältiger sind. Die Preise (im Durchschnitt 15€) für die Gerichte sind nicht gerechtfertigt. Einen zweiten Besuch ziehen wir nicht in Erwägung.

Das Essen ist sehr gut, aber der Service ist unterirdisch. Als ich nach dem Essen ein Getränk bestellen wollte, wurde mir gesagt, dass dies nicht möglich sei, weil gleich Mittagspause sei. "Es könnten dann ja noch weitere Leute kommen." Also liebe Leute, bleibt weg, wur wollen keine Gäste - Eigetlich Schade!

Nice staff and delicious food, I can also highly recommend the restaurant for vegans/vegetarians as there is a large vegan selection :)

The words can't describe how amazing the food is!👏👏👏👏

Very good and inexpensive food. I have known the restaurant for 19 years. I like to eat Indian food. I would never be disappointed Keep it up, see you soon.

Absolutely great, super tasty. The menu offers many interesting dishes, from classic fruity curries to very spicy ones. I can recommend the Murgh Sabzi Tikka. Chicken and vegetables grilled in tomato massala sauce. Nicely decorated restaurant and nice outdoor area when it's not too windy. The service is friendly, the prices are fair. Many dishes also available for lunch.

You can always get delicious food quickly here. Definitely worth a visit.

Strolled through Celle and looked for a place to eat. The restaurant was appealing and the food was really tasty. The portions are filling. You are definitely satisfied after a visit.

Surprisingly delicious! I always walked past the shop and wanted to give it a chance and what can I say, I definitely wasn't disappointed, I'll definitely be back!

Very tasty food, very good service!

Delicious food, friendly and fast service, you can also sit outside

It was our first time in a Pakistani restaurant. After initial skepticism about the unfamiliar dishes, this quickly gave way to curiosity about new tastes. We can really only recommend trying it out for yourself, we really enjoyed it. The positive impression is rounded off by the fast and friendly service.

Very friendly service. The food was great! The mango lassi was terrific 🥰

Delicious food, great service. We'd love to come back.

My visit to Punjaab Tandoori was a culinary revelation! As a lover of Indian cuisine, I had high expectations and this restaurant far exceeded them. The Butter Chicken I ordered was a real treat for the senses. The tender meat, rich sauce and aromatic bread formed a perfect harmony on my plate. The atmosphere in the restaurant was inviting and the service was extremely friendly and accommodating. It was obvious that quality and customer satisfaction are important here. I can fully recommend Punjaab Tandoori and look forward to returning again soon. For all lovers of Indian cuisine, the Punjaab Tandoori in Celle is an absolute must. I guarantee you won't be disappointed!

We were very excited and reserved the next table. Top 🔝

A top-class culinary experience awaited me at Punjaab Tandoori! As a passionate lover of Indian cuisine, my expectations were high, but this restaurant far exceeded them. For all connoisseurs of Indian cuisine, the Punjaab Tandoori in Celle is an absolute must. A guarantee for culinary flights of fancy!

excellent indian foods..very friendly owner

Great food ! Super Service ! I can recommend it 100%!!!!

Very friendly service and very tasty food, I can recommend it

Very tasty food, very friendly people and very tasty Pakistani food. We recommend!