Sher-E-Punjab
“Me and my wife go craving for their 'Paneer Tikka' platter (for her) and the BEST 'Makki Di Roti, Sarson Da Saag' (for me) in NJ.”
“However, if you are looking for good food for takeout, this is the spot.”
“They have many options on their menu, but the staple item is their platter.”
Sher-E-Punjab
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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So, how does an out of towner wind up at a place like this? Yelp reviews, that's how!
We were heading up north to the Rolling Stones show in Newark. I promised my wife that we could stop in Edison on the way up for Indian food before the show. This is the Mecca, so to speak, for great Indian food in these parts.
I made the call to try this place after pulling into this lot randomly and searching for close restaurants. I just had a feeling it would be what we both wanted.
There really isn't any reason to go into ambiance (of which there is none) or service (of which there is minimal). So, I'll run down the list of what we tried…
Samosa Chaat – Loved the flavor, but not enough samosa in it.
Sheekh Kabob – So many Indian places serve this dried out. Not this place. Juiciest version of this dish I ever had, and great tangy flavor too. Big win!
Chicken Tikka – Again, juicy and tangy where other places can be dry. They obviously know how to marinate meats here.
Navrattan curry – Spicy kick to this dish. It pleased my Indian wife, and made my eyes water. Good signs for both of those.
Roti – Piping hot and fresh. That's all you can ask.
Mango Lassi – Tasted great, but a bit overpriced at $3.99 (I've been to higher end places that make it better for $2.50).
Mild complaint… would it kill this place to throw in some white basmati rice with their offerings?
Keep your overall expectations a bit lower for the ambiance, try not to mind the fact that you basically have to get everything yourself from the counter, and don't bother with the bathrooms. If you can get past all of that, you're in for a tasty treat.
Sarson da saag and makki di roti, Chole Poori, Papdi chatt, and Chicken Tikka…. the true tests of good Punjabi cuisine! And they passed with flying marks on all levels with these dishes. Simply delicious!!
If you are craving some good Punjabi food, this is one of the places to come in Edision. I was here with an Aunt and Uncle (who were born and raised in India) and even they could not stop raving about how delicious our food was. Keep in mind you are only coming here to enjoy the food…
The dining area itself is probably a step below a diner and the service is not the highest quality. But, what they lack on those fronts is made up with the deliciousness of the food. You could always order take out if the place is not quite up to your standards.
Based on food alone, I am giving this place a 5 star! (With service, ambiance, etc. It would be a 3.5 star)