Sher-E-Punjab Restaurant

What is Sher-E-Punjab Restaurant? Holding down the corner of Danforth and Hampton Avenues since 1975, Sher-E-Punjab is one of the strip’s longest-running independent fixtures, offering homestyle North Indian dining amidst Greektown's sea of souvlaki spots. The interior is unpretentious and warm, lined with framed tapestries and booth seating, alongside a sidewalk patio during the warmer months. Run by the same family for decades, the room strikes a relaxed, neighbourhood-focused tone suited to quick weeknight dinners and lingering family meals alike.

Sher-E-Punjab Restaurant Menu & What to Order The Punjabi kitchen excels at clay-oven roasts and slowly simmered gravies, anchored by a smoking Tandoori Sizzling Platter loaded with marinated chicken, spiced shrimp, and seekh kebabs. Vegetarian essentials like the velvety palak paneer and fragrant aloo gobi stand out, made to be scooped with blistered garlic naan fresh from the tandoor. On the curry side, the slow-cooked lamb roganjosh and mild murgh malai deliver deep, layered spicing. Pair the spread with a chilled mango lassi or a Kingfisher lager to balance the spice.

Know Before You Go Reservations can be arranged over the phone for larger groups, though walk-ins are routinely accommodated without long waits outside of peak Friday and Saturday evenings. Located just two blocks east of Chester subway station on Line 2, transit is effortless, while Green P street parking is available along Danforth Avenue. Note that the restaurant is closed Mondays, with dinner starting at 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and opening earlier at 2:00 p.m. on weekends.