Punjab Shaftesbury Wing

In the heart of Covent Garden, Punjab Shaftesbury Wing, next to the iconic Punjab restaurant, champions the depth and warmth of Punjabi cooking. It is a place where the glow of the tandoor and the perfume of toasted spices set the tone, promising comfort, generosity and vivid flavour.

The menu roams from crisp beginnings to slow-cooked satisfaction. Light bites such as pakora and aloo tikki pave the way for tandoori favourites, with chicken tikka and lamb tikka carrying that unmistakable char and smoke. Curries span the silky reassurance of butter chicken and the bright lift of chicken karahi to the aromatic pull of lamb rogan josh and lamb karahi. Seafood takes centre stage with king prawn bhuna and the grill-kissed Banan Macchi Tikka, while vegetarians find classics like saag paneer and aloo gobi. Papadam and raita keep things snappy, biryani brings fragrance to the table, and there is always naan or garlic naan for the final swipe of sauce.

To drink, cooling lassi and simple fruit juices sit alongside a selection of white, red and rosé wines from various regions. For those craving honest spice, familiar comforts and the theatre of the tandoor, Punjab Shaftesbury Wing delivers with quiet confidence. Book in, bring an appetite, and let the curry do the talking.