Royal Punjab in Köln

It always tastes very, very good! It's nice to sit there in a pleasant atmosphere. The employees are very friendly and attentive. I like going there!

Great service, great food. We can only recommend it. Thanks for the lovely evening and for babysitting.

100% authentic Indian food. My Indian friend was here with me and confirmed that the food was served 1:1 in New Delhi. 5/5 stars. But be careful: If you can't eat spicy, order mild (!). Medium is already very spicy for Europeans. One of the best Indian restaurants I have visited in Germany.

It's no exaggeration to say this was by far the worst dining experience in terms of service that I've ever had. My expectations aren’t particularly high, neutral is usually good enough for me; but the behavior of the maître d’ (and that’s being generous) was outright appalling. From the moment I walked in, it's like she decided I didn’t fit the ambience. She seated me at the table farthest from the window and then spent the rest of my visit barely acknowledging my existence, as if I was beneath her. (At first I thought she might just be cranky, but she was noticeably friendlier to groups, slapping on that fake smile quite effortlessly.) The tipping point came when I stopped her after placing my order to ask a follow-up question, and I saw her actually roll her eyes. I’m no body language expert, but surely a paying customer deserves at least the *pretense* of respect?… Maybe I’m being overly sensitive, but nothing like this has EVER happened to me. Bad meals are one thing—where at least the staff make an effort but something just goes wrong—but this felt horrendous in a way which seemed both deliberate and yet entirely avoidable. I left feeling deeply sad and humiliated. On the bright side, the man who brought me the receipt was lovely, genuinely warm and enthusiastic. He even got me a small complimentary shot of mango lassi, which, while a simple gesture, did help lift my mood after such a miserable hour or so (though it was probably less than that—I really left as fast as I could). As for the food, I could be petty and complain about the slightly clumpy rice or the soggy texture and faintly acrid, stale smell of the roti, but in fact the food was basically fine. The rice was pleasantly fragrant and the lamb was soft and well-seasoned. The portions were also very generous—I couldn’t even finish my meal because I was so full. Overall, this place is a mixed bag: decent food with a toxic vibe. If you have a thicker skin than me and don’t mind being treated as little more than $$, come with friends—at least then, you might get a smile (albeit a fake one).

Small Pakistani restaurant, The orders came pretty fast, spice levels can be altered if informed prior to the order, portion to price ratio was pretty good... A good restaurant.

Food top, service top but... toilets a TOGO Dear restaurant team - the toilets don't work at all. On the one hand, the flush didn't work and the ladies' sink was broken. For me the rooms were just dingy. Please urgently do a basic cleaning including corners on the floor and repair the defective devices. For me, the location is always an important indication of the quality of cleanliness in the store and provides an indication of the general cleanliness. The ceiling hangings and pictures on the walls should also be dusted off. That's why I would only order to-go and not eat there again.

It's a great Indian restaurant with a wide variety of food. The food is very tasty. The service is always very nice and accommodating.

I recently dined at Royal Punjab and was thoroughly impressed with Onion Pakoda, Bhindi Masala, Dal Tadka, and Mango Lassi. The flavors were vibrant, and the presentation was beautiful. The curries were rich and aromatic, showcasing a perfect balance of spices that made each bite enjoyable. However, I found the butter naan and garlic naan to be a bit disappointing. They lacked the soft, fluffy texture I expected, and the flavors didn’t quite stand out compared to the other dishes. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant for its delicious entrees, but I would skip the naan on my next visit.

Yesterday I got to try the original Indian cuisine again and not just take photos. A pleasure. I tried Karahi chicken. Very tasty with a pleasant spiciness. Nice atmosphere with outdoor area. The friendly service makes the restaurant highly recommended.

Small, cozy restaurant, nice service and very tasty food at a good price.

Best Indian restaurant in Cologne 😍 I have brought many friends here (some of them Indian) and we have never been disappointed. You can order the dishes in mild, medium and hot versions. So there is something for everyone 😊

Super delicious! One the best Indian restaurants in town.

Ordered a gin and tonic and the waiter brought it mixed from the counter and holding the glass in his hand and fingers close to the brim of the glass without using a tray 🤑No ice ,no Lemon nothing. When pointed out he tried to pick it up again using his bare hands. All the service was done without using trays. I hope the management will buy some trays and teach the staff to use it like you expect in a decent restaurant. Chicken tikka masala had too much color and not so good taste. Overall bad experience

Our favorite Indian restaurant! I've tried many others but none of them came close to this one in terms of food. We always enjoy eating here and can recommend it 100%!

The mix pakoras were good, but the chutneys were not. The mint chutney was with sweet vegan yogurt, so inedible. Tamarind chutney boring, no cumin just thick sour ketchup. The Paneer Korma is too convenient… Wouldn't eat there again especially because of the very high prices, just under €25 for a main course and a starter (no drink).

great, authentic food and super nice staff who take their time with each and every one. Plus, even when there's a lot going on, it's super fast!

overpriced but lamb tikka masala was nice

Generous and good! I recommend !

Didn't really convince me. The employees weren't particularly friendly and slammed things on the table too much for my taste. Prices quite expensive, especially the drinks. Unfortunately, I didn't feel well (stomach/intestinal) a few hours after eating.

Great place, great food, would recomend.

Great store! Very friendly, really good Indian cuisine and prices are also reasonable. We will be back

The last thing I could think of was to go to Royal Punjab. I would never go there again. The food was the last filth

L'accueil souriant. Le décor devrait être rénové. Le service professionnel et au petits soins des clients Les plats sont bon et copieux. L'addition correcte

I like to eat lamb and have a lot to choose from. I always get to know a new preparation.

Very friendly service and very tasty food. I'd love to come back

Good choice for Indian cuisine.

Don't go here unless you are a fan of very spicy food. I was forced to eat here. Despite the fact that the polite waiter asked and I confirmed "no pepper, no spicy" they brought good but very spicy meat. I couldn't eat it.

The lady at the teller was so very nice. She was so helpful too.

Really very tasty. We had lamb do piaza and royal punjab tandoori. Lamb Do piaza was very tasty, the tandoori was good and impressive (arrived smoking and boiling) Tandoori comes with a naan and a tomato masala sauce and the lamb do piaza with naan or rice. All in all, very good and friendly service.

My meal was very tasty, well seasoned and the naan bread was also delicious. The advice from the waitress was very good. The ambience is ok. A bit old-fashioned, but cozy 😉

Best Indian food in town! I recommend for sure ! 👌

Nicest food ever.geniune pakistani taste.tayyab and uddin were brilliant.best place to eat desi food in cologne.

A simple and pleasant atmosphere with delicious food and friendly staff. No sensation and very solid. Always happy!

Delicious foods with heart warming services. U must visit this beautiful restaurant with an authentic taste.

Captivating and joyful music enhanced the more than delicious and hearty spicy dish that enchanted our evening. Thank you for the service and the very good, memorable evening!!!

Real (!) Indian cuisine with a great selection. Very tasty meat dishes, but vegetable fans will also be happy here. Super nice service, cozy atmosphere in a family business - we'll be back.

A really very good authentic Indian restaurant. Fair prices, very good food and very friendly staff!

I tried the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Palak Paneer and it was the best I've ever tried in Germany. Such an amazing place that I accidentally found while walking past and thought I would give a try. I will definitely return! Also the Mango Lasee was great! Wow!

Einfach FANTASTISCH!! Das Essen schmeckt genauso wie in Delhi. Es gibt keinen Mango-Lassi der so gut schmeckt wie in diesem Restaurant. Das Personal ist super lieb und aufmerksam, kinderfreundlich und warmherzig. Gemütliches Ambiente und das Restaurant eignet sich als gelungene Date-night Idee, Firmenessen oder Familienabend. Wirklich 10 von 10 Punkten. Ein kleiner Juwel in der Kölner Innenstadt der seines gleichen sucht!!

Super lecker und sehr Preiswert

Super schnell, super flexibel und super lecker. Ein authentisches indisches Flair. Der Geschmack bleibt in Erinnerung. Komme bald wieder.

super leckeres Essen, super nette Leute, alles Super. Gerne wieder.

The food was very nice as was the service. I recommend!

Super leckeres Essen, nette Bedienung, einfach super nice. Kommen gerne wieder 😊

Ich war dort im Rahmen einer Weihnachtsfeier. Es war ein total entspannter Abend mit klasse Essen (Lamm Tikka Masala), auch der gewünschte Schärfegrad wurde genau getroffen. Für Vegetarier gab es auch eine gute Auswahl oder einfach mit Service sprechen, Sonderwünsche wurden völlig unkompliziert berücksichtigt. Ein Kollege hatte sich mit scharfen Essen total verschätzt ,was überhaupt kein Problem für den Service war. Das Essen wurde neu gebracht,diesmal in "milder Version". Bei übrig gebliebenen Speisen wurde gefragt,ob das eingepackt werden soll. Hier hat alles gepasst,daher gebe ich gerne für Essen und Service volle Punktzahl. Hier wird man mich in Zukunft sicherlich öfter antreffen.

Wir hatten eine winachtsparty dor organisiert . aller dinge waren perfekt. Die Essen war sehr lacker.

I visited this place with my friend and found it really amazing. Best place in Köln and surroundings to get Indian food in a cosy, traditional ambient. We went there on weekend it was full packed but service staff were kind enough to offer us a table so it’s better to book a table on weekends. Authentic Indian cooks. After being 10 yrs in Germany I found a place where food taste like back Home. Thumbs up 👍🏼 Ich komme bald wieder!!!

Das Essen ist grandios und die Mitarbeiter sind sehr nett

Essen war super. Genau das, was ich gestern nach der Tanzstunde brauchte

#Indian review We came to try this restaurant because of rating and location. # What they sell shouldn't be called food, at least NOT INDIAN FOOD. # Ratings are not helpful as germans and international tourists don't have a clue what indian food tastes like. #The owner is not even an Indian Try other restaurants, eat fast food, go hungry but don't eat here.

Amazing food and hospitality. Very kind and attentive staff. Would definitely come again.

Ein Inder aus der guten alten Zeit! Große Karte, gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, alles frisch zubereitet, in ausreichender Menge und mit einem freundlichen Service versehen!

We hebben hier heerlijk lopen eten net. Heerlijk pittig ook! Zeker aanraaier. Vooral leuk met grote groepen. Leuke pittigheidschallenge maar vooral mooie sfeer

Delicious perfectly spiced food :) not too creamy, all flavour! A hidden gem 🤌 Gorgeous service too

War mal gut, aber jetzt ist mir die Qualität (v.a. vom Fleisch) zu schlecht geworden - das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis passt nicht mehr! Und leider ist das Service-Personal oft mürrisch und unaufmerksam.

최고, 음식도 최고 직원분들도 너무 친절하고 좋았음. 인도인 남자친구랑 갔는데 둘이서 너무 만족하고 나왔음. 추천추천

Super süßes Restaurant. Essen ist der absolute Wahnsinn und die Bedienung super nett und wohlwollend!

Leckeres Indisches essen. Sehr preiswert.

One of the best Indian restaurants in the area , delicious food with great service. Chicken tikka was very delicious . We tried the kolfi and was delicious too .

The food is really delicious. The spices are just right. It's totally worth it.

Such amazing food and very friendly service! 10/10 would definitely recommend.

Sehr freundliche Kellner, auch ohne Reservierung am Samstag Abend versuchen sie, einen Platz für alle zu finden

Essen war eine 10 von 10 und der Service war super! Wir hatten beide eine Gericht mit Hähnchen und dazu noch Reis und Knoblauch Nan. Ich kann den Joghurt Minz dip dazu sehr empfehlen. Die Mitarbeiter waren sehr aufmerksam und super freundlich. Nur bitte arbeitet an euerer Toilettenhygiene :/ wenn man einen so hochfrequentierten laden hat, dann ist es immer von Vorteil, wenn man regelmäßig schaut ob auf dem Klo noch alles sauber ist und evtl. Toilettenpapier fehlt.

Very nice food with an excellent customer care

Sehr leckeres Essen und super nettes und hilfsbereites Personal. Rund um Top. Wir kommen immer wieder gerne. :)

Sehr große Auswahl an Gerichten. Eigentlich gut, aber Auswahl fällt schwer und ich habe mich gefragt, ob man so viele Gerichte immer frisch zubereiten kann. Beide Gerichte waren lecker, für perfekt fehlten aber Akzente, die das Ganze zu etwas Besonderem machen. Schade, dass es eher normal scharf war, obwohl ich explizit sehr scharf bestellt hatte. In England hätte mir bei dieser Bestellung alles gebrannt ;) Service sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Ambiente: klein und schon etwas älter. Aber trotzdem gemütlich.

Bestes Indisches Restaurant in ganz köln. Super nett und lecker!

Lieblingsladen für indisches Essen in Köln ❤️

Heute das erste Mal zum Mittagessen. Das Essen war wie schon bei meinem ersten Besuch sehr lecker

I have lived in Cologne for 4 years and eaten from about 10 different Indian restaurants but after visiting here there's no reason to visit another one. All of the plates we tried were phenomenal, esp. the Royal Punjab mixed tandoori plate. The service staff was extremely friendly and warm as well. We'll certainly be visiting again in the near future.

Excellent food and wonderful service! They even gave our daughter a complimentary mango lassi!

Sehr gutes Essen, superfreundliche Bedienung und wenn man sich nicht für ein Gericht entscheiden kann, eine sehr gute Beratung! Hier esse ich gerne öfter! 🙂

Amazing food, very recommended!!!

Very good restaurant, the taste woow

Très bon restaurant et cuisine indienne au top Il faut juste améliorer un petit peu le cadre pour avoir une belle ambiance indienne :) 😀

very nice customer service and really good taste

Very nice and attentive staff. Yummiest food hand down. Would love to come back.

Gerade mal 12 min auf der Terrasse gesessen ohne bedient zu werden. Ps. Es war nur noch genau ein weiterer Tisch im Laden mit zwei Personen. Bin gegangen.

Sehr lecker und wirklich nettes Personal! Empfehle ich gerne weiter :) - Von den 6 Türken aus einer Familie

Hier ist das richtiges Ort, wenn es darum geht, gutes indisches Essen zu probieren. Freundliches Personal, gemütliche Atmosphäre und fabelhafte Aromen in jedem Gericht. Die Vielfalt an köstlichen vegetarischen und Fleischgerichten hat mich beeindruckt. Nur der Reis kann vielleicht noch besser werden. - magst du scharf, dann Chicken Madras Curry oder Lamm Karahi bestellen.

Weit entfernt von echter Indischer Küche!

We were looking for desi halal restaurant in colonge on our brief visit to colonge and luckily found Royal Punjabi restaurant on Web search. Superb location handy to get taxi to get there and returned to the hotel. Nice people cleaned envoirnment hygienic kitchen and toilets. Well maintained premises. Most importantly great food. Me and my wife likes spicy food and my kids are totally opposite but we all were delighted with the food and enjoyed our meals. Masaa tea were amazing. My little daughter asked :can we come here again tomorrowplease" after finishing her meal , she normally doesn't like to try new food or restaurants. We are here only for couple of days not sure we will be able to go there or not but we are so obliged and thankfull to the chef staff and owner of the restaurant they serves us more than we paid better quality food in a nice welcoming way like home. Really appreciated and recommend 👌

Amazing food and really nice people Running the place. The butter chicken is the best we’ve had, more importantly the staff is so very genuine and courteous. Would recommend the place hands down any day for amazing indian food!

Ate decent lamb & kulfi. Top notch🔝

Lieblingsinder!! Wir gehen seit Jahren sehr gerne hier essen (zuletzt Anfang Juli 2023) und haben es schon einigen Freunden und der Familie empfohlen - alle waren begeistert! Sehr authentische, indische Küche und super Service. Immer wieder gerne.

Amazing Food and amazing service.

Alles war sehr gut, vor allem die Freundlichkeit und Freundlichkeit der Mitarbeiter, die Mango, die ich am Ende getrunken habe, ich kann es jedem empfehlen ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Waren heute mit meinem Ehemann zum dritten Mal beim Royal Punjab und jedes Mal war es top. Sehr leckeres Essen sowie auch sehr sympathische und nette Bedienung. Zum Schluss gab es auch noch einen kleinen Mango Drink welcher übrigens auch sehr schmackhaft war. Kann ich nur weiter empfehlen!☺️

Wir haben unseren Cousin in diesem Restaurant in die Indische Küche eingeführt. Er hatte ein tolles Erlebnis! Der Kellner war sehr freundlich und aufmerksam. Außerdem legte er viel Wert auf die Schärfegradfestlegung sowie die Schärfegradversträglichkeit. Das Essen war sehr lecker.

Very tasty and very friendly staff!

The moment we stepped in we got a warm welcome and nice explanation of the menu. The waiters were very nice, open and up for socializing! And the end we even got a dessert on the house it was the tastiest Mango Yogurt we had! I forgot the original name but it was really good and worth coming back to!

Great food, friendly people, really nice decorations! I totally recommend this place for a great night out

We ordered chicken Biriyani and it was so tasty and spicy. And the Mango lassi was super tasty.

We ordered chicken Tikka biryani and it was one of the best I had in Cologne. Its very authentic, you can also ask them to make it spicier for you and the chicken is not dry. Additionally, had chicken lollipop, this was good, but could be a bit more indo-chinese style. Overall I would recommend the food and very friendly service. :)

You get the right amount of spiciness as per your demand. Good food. Had a good time with colleagues.

Waren gestern Nachmittag mit einigen Freunden dort essen und sehr zufrieden mit allen das Essen war sehr gut und auch der Service war freundlich . Kann es nur empfehlen. Weiter so...

Best Indian restaurant in Germany❤️❤️❤️

Indisches Essen in Köln? Auf jeden Fall Royal Punjab. 🫶🏻 Jedes Mal, wenn ich komme, ist der gleiche Geschmack und Service immer sehr gut. Chicken Tikka Masala und Butter Chicken sind sehr gut! Auch die gemischte Punjab-Tandori-Platte ist fantastisch!

Nette Betreiber und super autentische indische Küche! Curry Madras ist empfehlenswert . . . . Beim warten aufs take away gabs ein freundliches Gespräch und einen mangolassi shot yammie, gerne wieder 😋

War schon 3 x dort und komme aktuell endlich zum bewerten. Super Restaurant. Authentisch und einfach lecker. Nur zu empfehlen 👍🏻