Punjabi Dawat

Restaurant · IndianClayfield4.7 (683 Google reviews)

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Dine In Menu

Starters

  • Onion Bhaji Pakora (4 per serve)$9.95

    Sliced onion fritter dipped in chickpea batter with spices & gently fried

    Vegan option

  • Paneer Pakora (4 per serve)$12.95

    Homemade cheese coated in chickpea batter & fried with spices

    Likely dairy

  • Alu Bonda (3 per serve)$9.95

    Mashed potato balls mixed with mustard seeds & curry leaves coated with chickpeas batter.

    Vegan option

  • Vegetable Samosa (3 per serve)$9.95

    Spiced potatoes with peas, onion & fresh coriander stuffed into our homemade pastry & fried

    Likely gluten

  • Keema Samosa (3 per serve)$11.95

    Spiced mince meat seasoned with fresh herbs & spices stuffed into our homemade pastry & fried

    Likely gluten

  • Machi Pakora (5 per serve)$14.95

    Pieces of fish coated in chickpea batter flavoured with mint, lemon, lightly spiced & fried

    Likely fish

  • Chicken Pakora (5 per serve)$12.95

    Boneless chicken pieces marinated in chick pea batter, spices & herbs & fried till they are crispy

  • Punjabi Dawat Garlic Prawns (8 per serve)$18.95

    Juicy prawns tossed with onions, capsicum and tomatoes in a mildly sweet garlic glaze, finished with a touch of chilli for a perfect…

    Likely shellfish

  • Chilli Chicken$18.95

    Crispy fried chicken cooked with capsicum, onion & tomatoes with a sweet spicy indo chinese sauce - bold taste with a punjabi twist.

  • Chilli Paneer$18.95

    Crispy fried paneer cooked with capsicum, onion & tomatoes with a sweet spicy indo chinese sauce - bold taste with a punjabi twist.

    Likely dairy

  • Lamb Cutlets (3 per serve)$20.95

    Tender lamb cutlets marinated in basic spices & served with mint sauce.

  • Garlic Glaze Potato$9.95

    Golden fried potatoes tossed in a smooth garlic glaze – sweet, tangy and full of flavor.

  • Cheesy Chicken Tikka (4 pcs)$16.95

    Tender pieces of chicken marinated with spiced yoghurt & cream-cheese (served with mint sauce)

    Likely dairy

  • Veg Manchurian$18.95

    Golden fried veg balls with diced onion, capsicum & tomatoes in a rich sweet-spicy chinese fusion gravy.

  • Spring Rolls$12.95

    Thin crispy rolls filled with spices & mixed veggies, deep fried to perfection.

    Likely gluten

  • Lamb Seekh Kebab (3 per serve)$12.95

    Skewers of lamb mince cooked in traditional aromatic spices.

  • Cheesy Lamb Seekh Kebab (3 pcs)$14.95

    Tender pieces of lamb kebab marinated with spiced yoghurt & cream-cheese (served with mint sauce)

    Likely dairy

  • Papadum Platter$12.95

    6 papadums served with 3 dips of choice (mint sauce, sweet chutney, raita, hot mix pickle or lime pickle)

  • Papadums (4 per serve)$3.95

Tandoori Starters

  • Paneer Tikka (6 per serve)$16.95

    Home made cheese cubes, capsicum & onion marinated in tandoori spices, skewered & grilled

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken Tikka (4 per serve)$14.95

    Boneless chicken pieces marinated with yoghurt, fresh herbs & spices, skewered & grilled

    Likely dairy

  • Tandoori Chicken Wings (6 per serve)$9.95

    Chicken wings marinated with yoghurt, fresh herbs & spices, skewered & grilled.

    Likely dairy

Mixed Entree

  • Mixed Entree Non-Vegetarian (For Two)$20.95

    Onion Bhaji Pakora, Samosa, Machi Pakora, Chicken Tikka

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Mixed Entree Vegetarian (For Two)$18.95

    Onion Bhaji Pakora, Samosa, Paneer Pakora, Alu Bonda

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Biryani

  • Vegetable Biryani$23.95
  • Chicken Biryani$24.95
  • Chicken Tikka Biryani$24.95
  • Lamb Biryani$24.95
  • Beef Biryani$24.95
  • Fish/Prawn Biryani$25.95

    Likely shellfish

Banquet

  • Banquet$38.95

    Minimum 2 person. Entree: Onion Bhaji Pakora, Samosa & Chicken Tikka / Paneer Pakora. Signature curries: your choice of one signature curry…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Punjabi Dawat Specials

  • Butter Chicken$24.95

    Boneless curried chicken pieces cooked in tomato, ground cashew nuts & spices in a thick smooth gravy.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Chicken Tikka Masala$24.95

    Boneless chicken pieces baked in the oven then blended in a sweet & gentle creamy tomato sauce with ground cashew nuts.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Kadahi Chicken$24.95

    Balanced flavour of sweetness & tanginess with the combination of pan fried onions, tomatoes and capsicum

  • Palak Chicken or Lamb$24.95

    Tender & flavoursome Punjabi curry with spinach & herbs.

  • Makhni Chicken$24.95

    Tandoori baked chicken cooked in tomato, ground cashews, spices & blended into a smooth thick gravy.

    Likely nuts

  • Mango Chicken$24.95

    Chicken pieces blended in a smooth thick mango gravy.

  • Goat Nawabi$24.95

    A nawabi style smooth fine creamy gravy comes up wtih chefs secret spices (on bone)

    Likely dairy

  • Goat Masala$24.95

    Tender pieces of goat cooked with fried onions & grilled tomatoes & a selection of spices (on bone)

  • Rara Chicken$24.95

    Traditional slow cooked dish with mince & your choice of meat (available with goat, lamb & beef)

  • Chicken Patiala$24.95

    Tendered choice of meat tempered with onion & tomatoes finished with cream

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken Handi$24.95

    A mughlai dish with grizzled flavours of garlic onion tomato & slight yoghurt

    Likely dairy

Chicken, Beef, Lamb or Vegetable

  • Punjabi Delight$23.95

    Meat cooked in basic spices, cashews & sultanas. A curry which is commonly used in the every day life of Indian Families.

    Likely nuts

  • Rogan Josh$23.95

    Traditional style curry cooked with a north Indian spice blend in our signature rogan josh sauce.

  • Dhansak$23.95

    Chef's special creation simmered with lentils & flavoured with fresh lemon juice & garlic.

  • Korma$23.95

    The Korma was created for the Mughal emperors. Yoghurt & selected spices are used to create this rich & exotic curry.

    Likely dairy

  • Madras$23.95

    Coconut based gravy cooked with delish flavour of mustard seeds & curry leaves.

  • Vindaloo$23.95

    This is a seasoned curry lovers dream - uniquely blended spices make it tangy & HOT.

  • Masala$23.95

    Your choice of meat cooked with basic spices, herbs & flavoured with fresh coriander.

  • Bhuna$23.95

    An English favourite curry cooked with fresh garlic, capsicum, onion, tomato & fresh herbs & spices.

Tandoori Main Dishes

  • Full Tandoori Chicken$23.95
  • Half Tandoori Chicken$14.95
  • Tandoori Platter$28.95

    2 pcs Chicken Tikka, 2 pcs Lamb Cutlets, 2 pcs Lamb Seekh Kebab, 6 pcs Tandoori Prawns

    Likely shellfish

Prawns or Fish

  • Prawns/Fish Madras$24.95

    Coconut based gravy cooked with delish flavour of mustard seeds & curry leaves.

    Likely shellfish

  • Prawns/Fish Vindaloo$24.95

    A seafood curry prepared with a wide array of spices, garlic & ginger simmered in a special onion sauce.

  • Prawns/Fish Masala$24.95

    Prawns/Fish marinated with ginger & garlic then pan fried with spices, fresh tomatoes & coriander.

  • Prawns/Fish Palak$24.95

    Cooked with spinach & traditional spices.

  • Prawns/Fish Tikka Masala$24.95

    Prawns/Fish cooked in a sweet tomato creamy sauce & spices.

    Likely dairy

  • Prawns/Fish Butter$24.95

    Fish or prawns cooked in tomato, ground cashew nuts & spices in a thick smooth gravy.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

Vegetarian

  • Chana Masala$23.95

    A chickpea curry cooked with basic spices & herbs.

  • Shahi Kofta or Paneer$23.95

    Mashed potatoes & homemade cottage cheese dumplings/balls deep-fried (kofta) or cubes of cottage cheese cooked in cashew-based creamy sauce.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Alu Matar$23.95

    A popular dish from Kashmir, cubed potatoes cooked with peas & roasted spices.

  • Alu or Paneer Palak$23.95

    A spinach delicacy blended with fresh masala & served with cubes of potatoes or homemade cheese.

    Likely dairy

  • Dhal Makhni$23.95

    Black lentil cooked with butter & cream & simmered on low heat for a unique flavour

    Likely dairy

  • Dhal Palak$23.95

    Spinach curry with lentils & traditional spices & herbs.

  • Veg Dhal$23.95

    Lentil curry cooked with vegetables & fresh coriander.

  • Dhal Masala$23.95

    A delicious mildly spiced, nutritious recipe made with lentils spices & herbs.

  • Kadahi Paneer$23.95

    Balanced flavour of sweetness & tanginess with the combination of pan fried onions, tomatoes and capsicum

    Likely dairy

  • Mix Veg / Mushroom / Paneer Delight$23.95

    A well-balanced mild sweet creamy dish with the sweetness of sultanas & cashews.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Butter Matar Paneer$23.95

    Cubes of home made cheese & peas cooked in tomatoes, ground cashews & spices giving a smooth rich gravy.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Vegetable Paneer Tikka Masala$23.95

    Mixed vegetables & cubes of homemade cheese cooked in a gentle & sweet tomato creamy sauce.

    Likely dairy

  • Madras Mixed Veg or Mushroom$23.95

    Coconut based gravy cooked with delish flavour of mustard seeds & curry leaves.

  • Paneer Tikka Masala$23.95

    A subtle spiced sweet tomato gravy with richness of cashew.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Paneer Patiala$23.95

    Tender paneer tempered with onion & tomatoes finished with cream.

    Likely dairy

  • Paneer Handi$23.95

    A Mughlai dish with grizzled flavours of garlic, onion, tomato & slight yoghurt.

    Likely dairy

  • Paneer Makhni$23.95

    A tomato-based hearty curry packed with spice & rich creamy sauce with hints of capsicum, tomato & onion.

    Likely dairy

Dry Vegetables

  • Dry Mixed Veg$23.95

    An assortment of fresh vegetables blended with fresh coriander & various spices.

  • Zeera Alu$23.95

    Pan fried potatoes with garlic, onion & lightly spiced with fresh coriander.

  • Alu Gobi$23.95

    Traditional North Indian curry cooked with cauliflower & potatoes with fresh coriander.

Bread

  • Naan$4.95

    A traditional Indian bread made with plain flour.

    Likely gluten

  • Garlic Naan$5.95

    Naan cooked with garlic

    Likely gluten

  • Garlic & Cheese Naan$6.95

    Naan stuffed with garlic & cheese.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Garlic Coriander Naan$6.95

    Naan cooked with garlic & coriander

    Likely gluten

  • Spinach & Cheese Naan$6.95

    Chef's special Naan bread stuffed with cheese, spinach & herbs.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Onion & Cheese Naan$6.95

    Naan stuffed with herbs, onions & cheese.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Peshwari Naan$6.95

    Sweet Naan bread stuffed with nuts & dried fruit.

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Keema Naan$6.95

    Naan bread stuffed with lightly spiced mince

    Likely gluten

  • Chicken Cheese Naan$8.95

    Naan bread stuffed with chicken, cheese & herbs.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cheese Naan$5.95

    Naan bread filled with cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Paneer Kulcha$7.95

    Naan bread stuffed with cottage cheese.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Amritsari Kulcha$8.95

    A fiery bread flavoured with herbs & potato filling seasoned with ground spices

    Likely gluten

  • Masala Kulcha$6.95

    Naan bread filled with lightly spiced potatoes

    Likely gluten

  • Grilled Roti$4.95

    An indian Plain bread simply made with wheat flour.

    Likely gluten

  • Chilli Cheese Naan$6.95

    Naan stuffed with herbs, chilli flakes & cheese.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chef's Special Butter Naan$5.95

    A triangle layered bread made with plain flour & butter.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chef's Special Lacha Paratha$6.95

    A multi layered round bread made of wheat flour

    Likely gluten

  • Chef's Special Butter Paratha$6.95

    A triangle layered bread made with wheat flour & butter.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chocolate Naan$7.95

    Naan stuffed with melted chocolate.

    Likely gluten

Kids Meals

  • Chips$6.95
  • Chicken Nuggets & Chips$9.95

    5 pieces

Rice

  • Saffron Rice$2.95
  • Jeera Rice$5.95
  • Coconut Rice$5.95
  • Pulao Rice$5.95

Accompaniments

  • Yoghurt & Cucumber Raita$3.95

    Likely dairy

  • Yoghurt & Mint Sauce$3.95

    Likely dairy

  • Hot Mix Pickle$3.95
  • Chilli Pickle$3.95
  • Lime Pickle$3.95
  • Mango Chutney$3.95
  • Sliced Onions$4.95
  • Indian Salad$5.95

Desserts

  • Gulab Jamun (2 per serve)$5.95

    Deep fried donut balls dipped in rose flavoured syrup

  • Gulab Jamun with Ice Cream$6.95

    Deep fried donut balls dipped in rose flavoured syrup

    Likely dairy

  • Rasmalai (2 per serve)$6.95

    An Indian sweet dish consisting of small, flat cakes of paneer (curd in cheese) in sweetened, thickened milk.

    Likely dairy

  • Mango Kulfi$6.95

    Crème based homemade kulfi with flavours of mango and hints of nuts.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Ice Cream$5.95

    Likely dairy

Takeaway Menu

Starters

  • Alu Bonda (3 per serve)$8.95

    Mashed potato balls mixed with mustard seeds & curry leaves coated with chickpeas batter

    Vegan option

  • Chicken Pakora (5 per serve)$11.95

    Boneless chicken pieces marinated in chick pea batter, spices & herbs and fried till they are crispy

  • Garlic Glaze Potato$8.95

    Golden fried potatoes tossed in a smooth garlic glaze - sweet, tangy and full of flavor

  • Cheesy Lamb Seekh Kebab (3 per serve)$13.95

    Tender pieces of lamb kebab marinated with spiced yoghurt & cream-cheese (served with mint sauce)

    Likely dairy

Tandoori Starters

  • Paneer Tikka (6 per serve)$15.95

    Home made cheese cubes, capsicum and onion marinated in tandoori spices, skewered & grilled

    Likely dairy

  • Tandoori Chicken Wings (6 per serve)$8.95

    Chicken wings marinated with yoghurt, fresh herbs & spices, skewered and grilled.

    Likely dairy

Biryani

  • Chicken / Lamb / Beef Biryani$23.95
  • Goat Biryani$24.95
  • Paneer Biryani$22.95

    Likely dairy

Punjabi Dawat Specials

  • Butter Chicken$23.95

    Boneless curried chicken pieces cooked in tomato, ground cashew nuts and spices in a thick smooth gravy.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Kadahi Chicken$23.95

    Balanced flavour of sweetness & tanginess with the combination of pan fried onions, tomatoes & capsicum.

  • Goat Nawabi$23.95

    A nawabi style smooth fine creamy gravy comes up with chefs secret spices (on bone)

    Likely dairy

  • Goat Masala$23.95

    Tender pieces of goat cooked with fried onions & grilled tomatoes and a selection of spices (on bone)

  • Rara Chicken$23.95

    Traditional slow cooked dish with mince & your choice of meat (available with lamb, goat or beef)

Chicken, Beef, Lamb or Vegetable

  • Dhansak$22.95

    Chef's special creation simmered with lentils and flavoured with fresh lemon juice and garlic.

  • Madras$22.95

    Coconut based gravy cooked with delish flavour of mustard seeds and curry leaves.

  • Bhuna$22.95

    An English favourite curry cooked with fresh garlic, capsicum, onion, tomato and fresh herbs & spices.

  • Palak$22.95

    Tender & flavoursome Punjabi curry with spinach & herbs.

Tandoori Main Dishes

  • Tandoori Platter for 2$27.95

    2 pcs Chicken Tikka, 2 pcs Lamb Cutlets, 2 pcs Lamb Seekh Kebab, 6 pcs Tandoori Prawns

    Likely shellfish

Prawns or Fish

  • Prawns/Fish Madras$23.95

    Coconut based gravy cooked with delish flavour of mustard seeds and curry leaves.

  • Prawns/Fish Butter$23.95

    Fish or prawns cooked in tomato, ground cashew nuts and spices in a thick smooth gravy.

    Likely nuts

Vegetarian

  • Alu or Paneer Palak$22.95

    A spinach delicacy blended with fresh masala & served with cubes of potatoes or homemade cheese

    Likely dairy

  • Vegetable Dhal$22.95

    Lentil curry cooked with vegetables & fresh coriander.

  • Kadahi Paneer$22.95

    Balanced flavour of sweetness & tanginess with the combination of pan fried onions, tomatoes & capsicum.

    Likely dairy

  • Mix Veg / Mushroom / Paneer Delight$22.95

    A well-balanced mild sweet creamy dish with the sweetness of sultana & granulated cashews.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Madras (Mixed Veg or Mushroom)$22.95

    Coconut based gravy cooked with delish flavour of mustard seeds and curry leaves.

  • Paneer Handi$22.95

    A Mughlai dish with grizzled flavours of garlic, onion, tomato and slight yoghurt.

    Likely dairy

  • Paneer Makhni$22.95

    A tomato-based hearty curry packed with spice and rich creamy sauce with hints of capsicum, tomato & onion.

    Likely dairy

Dry Vegetables

  • Dry Mix Veg$22.95

    An assortment of fresh vegetables blended with fresh coriander & various spices.

Desserts

  • Gulab Jamun with Ice Cream$6.95

    Deep fried donut balls dipped in rose flavoured syrup with ice cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Meal Deal

  • Family Banquet Pack (Meal Deal $80)$80

    1 x Starter (Samosa or Onion Bhaji Pakora). 3 x Curries, 3 x Rice, 2 x Naan (Plain Naan or Garlic Naan). 1 x Raita or Sweet Chutney.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

What the menu saysTakeaway menu states: "All curries are gluten free but may contain traces of meat, gluten, nuts, and dairy." No other coeliac statement on any menu; curries therefore not marked gluten free.
  • Takeaway menu states: "All curries are gluten free but may contain traces of meat, gluten, nuts, and dairy." No other coeliac statement on any menu; curries therefore not marked gluten free.

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Vegetarian dishes (5)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026
  • Vegan dishes (5)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address7/742 Sandgate Rd, Clayfield QLD 4011, Australia
AreaBrisbane City
KindRestaurant · Indian
Phone+61 7 3189 0555
Websitepunjabidawat.com.au
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.7 from 683 reviews
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from punjabidawat.com.au
Hours
  • Monday5pm–9:30pm
  • Tuesday5pm–9:30pm
  • Wednesday5pm–9:30pm
  • Thursday5pm–9:30pm
  • Friday5pm–9:30pm
  • Saturday5pm–9:30pm
  • Sunday5pm–9:30pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Punjabi Dawat

Does Punjabi Dawat have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Punjabi Dawat coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Takeaway menu states: "All curries are gluten free but may contain traces of meat, gluten, nuts, and dairy." No other coeliac statement on…”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Punjabi Dawat open?

Monday: 5pm–9:30pm. Tuesday: 5pm–9:30pm. Wednesday: 5pm–9:30pm. Thursday: 5pm–9:30pm. Friday: 5pm–9:30pm. Saturday: 5pm–9:30pm. Sunday: 5pm–9:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Punjabi Dawat online?

Yes, through Book online: https://punjabidawat.com.au/reservation/

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