Punjabi Dhaba - Bakersfield

The truck has a small, limited menu and is run by a family. Since I was on the road with a destination, I placed a to-go order for dal makhani and roti, and was informed that the wait time would be around 20-25 minutes. To pass the time, I also ordered an aloo parantha, which I received in just 10 minutes and really enjoyed. Once I finished the parantha, I returned to the truck, where my to-go order was ready. I paid in cash, as it was the only payment option available, and then continued on my way. I had the packed food for lunch and was pleasantly surprised to find the roti was excellently made (finding well-made tawa roti can be rare). The dal makhani was also authentic and delightful. Because of my positive experience on the first day, I stopped by again the next day on my way back to LA to grab a to-go order of chana masala and more roti. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the chana masala; it was too oily and lacked flavor compared to the dal makhani. I wouldn't rate it highly—it definitely didn’t deserve five stars for the quality of the food, though I will say it is genuine Punjabi cuisine. In terms of pricing, the food was not inexpensive, with prices comparable to those in LA. However, if you're looking for authentic taste, this place delivers. I would recommend it if you're traveling along this route and craving Indian food. That said, I don't think it's worth going out of your way for, despite what some might suggest (no offense to anyone, that's just my personal opinion).

It's a cash-only establishment. After placing my order, I was given a pager and instructed to wait in the dining area. When my food was ready, it was served on paper plates and in plastic cups, with plastic utensils—no complaints here, though they do need trays. Diners who ordered larger meals had to make multiple trips, which seemed a bit inconvenient. Since I was dining solo, I chose to keep it simple with just the curry and bread, and I'm glad I did. The Chicken Curry was cooked to perfection, and the Tawa Roti was the best I’ve ever tasted. The enticing aromas wafting from the food truck and dining area indicated that I was in for a treat. Considering it’s located in a rather remote area and is so well hidden, I felt like I’d stumbled upon a real gem. I make the drive from San Francisco to Las Vegas twice a month, and I'll definitely be stopping by this spot again.

Why would you want to miss out on the experience?The experience of having authentic Punjabi food on a road trip. The kind of road trips you have growing up in India and stopping for food on the freeway. Although not all menu items were available we enjoyed the food that we had!We ordered Butter tawa roti, paratha, Chole masala, samosa chaat and Shahi paneer. And all of them have good taste. Samosa chat and Shahi paneer was the best. I definitely think it is worth the try!Parking: 12

If you think you've had amazing food anywhere else, please visit Punjabi Dhaba and think again.Balwinder Uncle and family teleport us right back to India. For those few minutes while you sit with them and share their food, you will lose yourself to pure happiness.

It was our first experience at this Panjabi Dhaba. It was worth traveling from LA to Bakersfield just for experiencing their food. First of all, The staff was awesome and they picked our taste what we wanted and accordingly they set up our order. Their Aloo-Vadi sabji was mind blowing, which earn 100% from all of our group. We thought, why they don’t have tandoor? However, when tawa roti and plain butter paratha appeared, we were surprised, as that is the tradition way of panjabi food… They are open to any feedback which is the sign of a great dhaba. it was a great food experience and we would visit again and again.