Indian restaurant · South Indian, North Indian and Punjabi

Shan-A-Punjab

500 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446

The menu runs to 171 dishes, including dahi puri and baingan bharta, which we have found on only a few other menus nearby.

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On their menu

Baingan bharta: smoky mashed eggplant with lemon on a patterned plate — Baingan Bharta

Masala dosa with sambar and chutneys — Masala Dosa

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(617) 734-9000

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5 Piece Vegetable PakoraFresh vegetable fritters made with spinach, potatoes, onion and cauliflowers.
2 Piece Vegetable SamosaSpicy turnovers stiffed with potatoes and green peas.
2 Piece Shrimp SamosaSpicy turnovers stuffed with minced shrimp, potato, green peas and spices.
2 Pieces Paneer PakoraHomemade cheese with spices and deep fried.
5 Piece Chicken PakoraTender boneless pieces of white meat chicken and deep fried in chick-pea batter.
Small Baby Samosa (4)Small baby turnovers stuffed with potatoes and green peas
10 Samosas

Chaat and street food

Soups and salads

South Indian

Tandoor and grill

5 Piece Chicken TikkaTender pieces of chicken marinated in spices, yogurt and cooked on skewers in tandoor.
2 Piece Paneer TikkaTender pieces of homemade cheese marinated in spices and cooked on skewer in tandoor.
Shan-a-Punjab Vegetarian PlatterAssorted combination of vegetable pakoras, samosa, tikki and paneer pakora.
Shan-a-Punjab Non-Vegetarian PlatterShrimp samosa, chicken tikka, lamb kabob and chicken pakoras.
Tandoori Duck MasalaDiced duck tandoori style cooked rich tomato cream sauce. Served with rice.
Tandoori ChickenTender chicken, marinated in yogurt and spices and baked in our tandoor. Served with rice and rich creamy tomato sauce.
Tandoori Mixed GrillCombination of sizzling tandoori specialties like chicken tikka, tadoori chicken, lamb boti kebab, seekh kebab and tandoori shrimp with sauteed onions and garde
Tandoori Shrimp6 pieces. Fresh jumbo shrimp marinated in delicately spiced yogurt and baked on skewers in our tandoor. Served with rice and rich creamy tomato sauce.
Kali Mirchi Tikka10 pieces. Chicken marinated in black pepper, yogurt and spices, baked in our tandoor. Served with rice and rich creamy tomato sauce.
Salmon Kebab4 pieces. Fresh salmon marinated our chef's secret recipe sauce, baked in our tandoor. Served with rice and rich creamy tomato sauce.
Boti Kebob6 chopped pieces. Tender pieces of lamb marinated in yogurt sauce and baked in our tandoor. Served with rice and rich creamy tomato sauce.
Seekh Kebab6 chopped pieces. Finely minced lamb seasoned with chopped onions, bell peppers, herbs and spices, baked on skewers in our tandoor. Served with rice and rich cr
Mustard Lamb Chop4 pieces. Rack of lamb marinated in yogurt and mustard sauce, baked in our tandoor. Served with rice and rich creamy tomato sauce.
Tandoori Chicken for 5
Vegetarian Platter for 10
Non-Vegetarian Platter for 10

Chicken

Mango ChickenFresh mango cooked with white meat and spices. Served with rice.
Chicken Subz PanchmaelBoneless chicken cubes cooked with red, yellow and green peppers, artichokes, asparagus and bean spouts stir fried with panch phoran flavored tomato and green c
Garlic ChickenChicken cubes cooked with fresh garlic and spices. Served with rice.
Eggplant ChickenBoneless white chicken cooked eggplant specialty baked over open flame, mashed and sauteed with onions , garlic, ginger and spices. Served with rice.
Chicken CurryBoneless chicken cooked in curry sauce with Indian herbs and spices. Served with rice.
Chicken Tikka MasalaDiced, boneless white meat chicken tandoori style cooked in rich tomato cream sauce. Served with rice.
Butter ChickenBoneless marinated tandoori chicken cooked in tomato sauce and a touch of cream spices. Served with rice.
Chicken DaalBoneless chicken with lentils sauteed with fresh herbs and spices. Served with rice.
Coconut Chicken CurryBoneless chicken in coconut curry sauce with mustard seeds and coconut. Served with rice.
Chicken SaagBoneless chicken cooked with spinach and spices. Served with rice.
Chicken VindalooBoneless chicken cooked with potatoes and our tangy sauce. Served with rice.
Chicken Mushroom BaltiChicken with roasted onions, green peppers, mushrooms, herbs and spices, garnished with coriander. Served with rice.
Chicken KormaChicken cooked in a mild creamy sauce with nuts and raisins. Served with rice.
Chicken KadaiBarbeque boneless white meat chicken marinated in a spicy yogurt baked in our clay oven, mixed with sliced onions, peppers, tomatoes and mushrooms in a sauce wi
Chicken MuncharianTender boneless pieces of white meat chicken deep fried cooked with onion, peppers sweet and tangy sauce. Served with rice.
Chicken JalfreziBoneless Chicken with bell pepper, onion, tomato, herbs and spices
Chicken Tikka Masala for 5
Chicken Vindaloo for 5
Chicken Kadai for 5

Lamb and goat

2 Piece Mustard LambLamb rack chops, marinated in yogurt and mustard sauce and cooked in tandoor.
Lamb Shank CurryBone-in. Delicately braised lamb shanks in a delicious saffron and red onion gravy. Served with rice.
Lamb KadaiBarbequed boneless lamb cooked with sliced onions, peppers, tomatoes and mushrooms in a sauce with exotic spices. Served with rice.
Lamb CurryBoneless lamb cubes cooked in curry sauce with exotic Indian herbs and spices. Served with rice.
Lamb Tikka MasalaBoneless lamb tandoori style cooked in rich tomato cream sauce. Served with rice.
Lamb KormaLamb cooked with nuts and raisins in a mild creamy sauce. Served with rice.
Lamb Coconut CurryBoneless lamb in a curry sauce with mustard seeds and coconut. Served with rice.
Lamb SaagChunks of boneless lamb, cooked with spinach and spices. Served with rice.
Lamb VindalooLamb pieces marinated in vinegar and spices cooked with potatoes in a spicy tomato and onion sauce. Served with rice.
Lamb BaltiBarbeque lamb roasted with onions, mushrooms, green peppers, herbs and spices, garnished with coriander. Served with rice.
Rogan JoshLamb cooked with exotic spices, herbs and nuts in a mild yogurt sauce. Served with rice.
Goat CurryCubes of goat bone-in cooked in thick gravy of exotic spices and herbs. Served with rice.
Shan-a-Punjab GoatPieces of goat meat with bone cooked in our chef's delightful coconut curry. Served with rice.
Goat Curry for 5
Lamb Coconut Curry for 5
Lamb Balti got 5
Rogan Josh Lamb for 5
Rogan Josh Goat for 5Bread and Appetizer Combo
Small Shan-A-Punjab Goat TrayPieces of goat meat with bone cooked in our chef's delightful coconut curry.
Large Goat Meat TrayPieces of goat meat with bone cooked in our chef's delightful coconut curry.

Seafood

Nir Giri ChingriShrimp marinated in spices with coconut cooked in south Indian style.
Scallops MasalaFresh scallops cooked in rich tomato and creamy sauce. Served with rice.
Scallops BaltiFresh scallops cooked with onions, mushrooms, green peppers, herbs and spices. Served with rice.
Garlic ShrimpShrimp cooked with garlic and spices in tandoor. Served with rice.
Keral Fish CurrySpiced tilapia cooked with coconut milk in curry sauce, mustard seeds and Indian spices. Served with rice.
Seafood MasalaFresh fish, scallop and shrimp in a creamy tomato sauce. Served with rice.
Madrashi FishFresh swordfish cooked in a curry sauce with mushrooms, green peppers and onions. Served with rice.
Goa Shrimp CurryShrimp cooked in mildly spiced coconut milk curry. Served with rice.
Shrimp CurryFresh shrimp cooked in curry sauce with Indian herbs and spices. Served with rice.
Shrimp SaagFresh shrimp cooked with spinach and spices. Served with rice.
Shrimp BaltiShrimp, roasted onions, green peppers, mushrooms, herbs and spices garnished with coriander. Served with rice.
Shrimp MasalaFresh jumbo shrimp, tandoori style, cooked in a rich creamy tomato sauce. Served with rice.
Fish Tikka MasalaFresh fish, tandoori style cooked in a rich creamy tomato sauce. Served with rice.
Shrimp KormaFresh shrimp cooked in a mild creamy sauce with nuts and raisins. Served with rice.
Shrimp VindalooShrimp cooked with potatoes and our tangy sauce. Served with rice.

Vegetarian and paneer

Tofu BhurjiMashed tofu cooked with onion, tomatoes, green peas and Indian spices. Served with rice.
Chana Paneer MasalaWhole chick-peas, homemade cheese with fresh garlic and ginger cooked in creamy tomato sauce. Served with rice.
Beef Mushroom BhunaBeef cubes, green peppers and mushrooms in a rich brown gravy. Served with rice.
Palak PaneerFresh spinach cooked with cream and homemade cheese. Served with rice.
Paneer KadaiFresh homemade cheese cooked with sliced onion, peppers, tomatoes and mushroom in a sauce with exotic spices. Served with rice.
Paneer BaltiHome-made cheese cooked with roasted onions, green pepper, herbs and spices, garnished with fresh coriander. Served with rice.
Aloo PalakPotato balls cooked with fresh spinach, onion, tomatoes and spices. Served with rice.
Baigan BhartaEggplant specialty baked over open flame, mashed and sauteed with onions, garlic ginger and spices. Served with rice.
Malai KoftaVegetable balls cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with fresh herbs, exotic spices, nuts and raisins. Served with rice.
Paneer KormaHomemade cheese cubes cooked in a mildy creamy sauce with nuts and raisins. Served with rice.
Shahi Navratan KormaGarden fresh vegetables cooked with mild creamy sauce with nuts and raisins. Served with rice.
Daal MakhniLentils sauteed in butter with fresh herbs and spices, garnished with fresh coriander. Served with rice.
Bhindi MasalaFresh okra cooked wit onions, tomatoes and Indian spices. Served with rice.
Paneer MakhniHomemade cheese sauteed in butter with fresh herbs, spices, nuts and raisins. Served with rice.
Paneer BhurjiMashed homemade cheese with onion, green pepper and Indian spices. Served with rice.
Mutter PaneerFresh green peas cooked with homemade cheese chunks, herbs and light spices. Served with rice.
Aloo CholeyChickpeas and potatoes prepared north indian styles
PapadumLight, lacy lentil crisp.

Biryani and rice

BhelpuriPuffed rice crisp made with chick peas flour and mix with onions, tomatoes, spices and tamarind sauce.
Duck VindalooBoneless duck cooked with potatoes and our tangy sauce. Served with rice.
Subz PanchmaelRed, yellow and green peppers, artichokes, asparagus and bean spouts stir fried with panch phoran flavored tomato and green cardamom sauce. Served with rice.
Beef CurryBeef cubes cooked in curry sauce with exotic Indian herbs and spices. Served with rice.
Beef Tikka MasalaBeef cube tandoori style cooked in rich tomato cream sauce. Served with rice.
Beef VindalooBeef cubes cooked with potatoes a touch of lemon and a tangy sauce. Served with rice.
Beef Coconut CurryCubes of beef cooked in a curry sauce with mustard seeds and coconut. Served with rice.
Beef KormaBeef cubes cooked in a mild creamy sauce with nuts and raisins. Served with rice.
Mix SabziMixed vegetables sauteed with Indian spices. Served with rice.
Gobhi AchariCauliflower cooked with ginger, garlic, potatoes and Indian spices. Served with rice.
Vegetable BiryaniBasmati rice cooked with exotic spices, herbs, fresh garden vegetables and nuts. Served with raita.
Lamb BiryaniJuicy pieces of lamb cooked with basmati rice and spices, garnished with nuts. Served with raita.
Chicken BiryaniBasmati rice cooked with chicken chunks, nuts and spices. Served with raita.
Shrimp BiryaniSaffron flavored basmati rice cooked with shrimp and nuts. Served with raita.
Beef BiryaniBasmati rice and spicy beef chunks cooked with nuts and spices. Served with raita.
Goat BiryaniBasmati rice and chunks of goat cooked with nuts and spices. Served with raita.
Shan-A-Punjab BiryaniBasmati rice cooked in butter with pieces of shrimp, chicken, lamb, vegetables, nuts and raisins. Served with raita.
Basmati Rice
Vegetarian Package for 5Choice of one appetizer and two vegetarian entrees with basmati rice.
Non-Vegetarian Package for 5Choice of one appetizer and two non-vegetarian entrees with basmati rice.
Vegetarian Package for 10Choice of one appetizer and three vegetarian entrees with basmati rice and naan.
Non-Vegetarian Package for 10Choice of one appetizer and three vegetarian or non-vegetarian entrees with basmati rice and naan.

Indo-Chinese

Thalis and combos

Breads

NaanUnleavened bread baked in tandoor.
Aloo NaanUnleavened bread stuffed with potatoes.
Chicken NaanHandmade bread stuffed with diced chicken, herbs and spices in our tandoor.
Peshawari NaanUnleavened bread stuffed with raisins, almonds, and cashew nuts.
Garlic NaanUnleavened, handmade bread stuffed with fresh garlic and cilantro.
Naan Apricot DateUnleavened, handmade bread stuffed with fresh apricot and date.
Chicken Coconut NaanHandmade bread stuffed with diced chicken and coconut, herbs and spices in our tandoor.
Pista Coconut NaanHandmade bread stuffed with pistachio and coconut in our tandoor.
2 Piece ChapatiThin, unleavened whole wheat bread, griddle cooked, served with butter or without butter.
Tadoori RotiWhole wheat bread baked in our tandoor.
2 Piece PooriDeep fried whole wheat putt bread.
Onion KulchaUnleavened white bread stuffed with onion.
Plain ParanthaMulti layered whole wheat bread, cooked with butter on a griddle.
Gobhi ParanthaMulti layered whole wheat bread, cooked with mashed cauliflower.
Aloo ParanthaMulti layered whole wheat bread, cooked with mashed potatoes.
Paneer NaanUnleavened bread stuffed with home made cheese.

Sides and extras

Desserts

Drinks

Overview

171 dishes on the menu we read, about 84 of them without meat or seafood
Price: $$ (moderate)

Dishes you can get here

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Biryani

Butter Chicken

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Location

500 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446 · Get directions

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Questions people ask

Where is Shan-A-Punjab?

Shan-A-Punjab is at 500 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446. Phone: +16177349000.

Does Shan-A-Punjab have vegetarian options?

Yes. About 84 of the 171 dishes on the menu we read have no meat or seafood, for example 5 Piece Vegetable Pakora, 2 Piece Vegetable Samosa, 2 Pieces Paneer Pakora and 2 Piece Aloo Tikki.

What dishes does Shan-A-Punjab serve?

Their menu includes Aloo Tikki, Baingan Bharta, Bhel Puri, Bhindi Masala, Butter Chicken, Chana Masala, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tikka Masala and Dahi Puri.

How expensive is Shan-A-Punjab?

It is in our $$ price range (moderate).

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