Punjabi Curry Cafe Collingwood

Johnston Street’s answer to a proper dhaba feast. Bold spices. Generous plates. That unmistakable smoky char from the tandoor. Collingwood’s spice fiends fiercely debate their regular orders here, but the consensus always lands on Punjabi Curry Cafe's unapologetically rich North Indian classics. The Balti chicken hits with an absolute wallop of flavor—an instant knockout. Don't skip the Dahi papdi chaat for that essential chatpata kick of sweet yogurt and tangy tamarind, paving the way for velvet-smooth paneer dilruba, malai kofta, or a deeply savory goat curry. Service is famously sharp, with waitstaff pulling off the ultimate hospitality flex: memorizing massive table orders without a single notepad in sight. Vibrant, bustling, and steeped in asli (authentic) taste—this is just brilliant, unpretentious cooking that demands a spot in your heavy rotation.