Sher-E-Punjab

🐐Generally in 🇭🇰Hong Kong, any restaurant serving “South Asian” cuisine especially in Chungking Mansions (a location made even more famous by Wong Kar Wai’s “Chungking Express” is deemed 🇮🇳Indian Food! In truth, cuisines in India is diverse across its many regions; and then beyond the borders of India; there’s also Bangladesh, Pakistan.. and IF we’re talking about 🇵🇰Pakistan; again the cuisines are rich and diverse from south versus up northwest in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province which borders 🇦🇫Afghanistan… Peshawar, the largest city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is primarily populated by the Pashtun ethnic group which itself is of Eastern Iranian ancestry.. 🥩 “Sher-E Punjab” was a shooting location in Anthony Bourdain’s final visit to 🇭🇰Hong Kong in January 2018, less than 6 months before his passing. The food wasn’t a feature, as he was there to discuss the plight of refugees in the city. During that time and until a few months ago, “Sher-E Punjab” was just another eatery with a “Indian/Punjabi/Nepali/Jain” menu.. However, there now appears to be a shift in focus with Chef Hassan introducing the rich meaty flavours of the Pashtun through its exceptional 🐐Namkeen Mutton Karahi, 🐄Chapli Kebabs and 🐑Lamb Chops.. The meats are well-marinated, at the appropriate level of 🌶️spiciness; and oh so meltingly tender… Check it out! 😋

Really great food - we surprisingly went to this restaurant after going to Moti Palace and receiving extremely poor service (Moti Palace told us they were getting a large reservation and they seemed to not care about our business whatsoever; we felt so unwelcomed/ unwanted at Moti palace that we left when no one would take our order). Luckily for us, we walked by Sher-E-Punjab and the staff had a really friendly smile so we decided to sit down. The food was superb; we really enjoyed the fresh and spicy pani puri, the stuffed naan, the mutton saag, and my hubby really liked the spiced beef kebabs (whereas I found it slightly too salty). I also appreciate that the staff made our mango lassi to my liking (no added sugar) even though it wasn't typically made that way :) - the sourness from the yogurt went well with the spicy food. Finally, I appreciate that Sher-E-Punjab have both an indoor "restaurant" space that is closed/ more private and has AC, as well as tables in the main hallways of Chungking that uses fans.

This restaurant have a good ambiance and delicious food. I love their masala tea, biryani and garlic nan!

Authentic tasting Indian food. First time for me to try Chapali Kebab on seeing recommendations on Google and it was delicious. Squeeze plenty of lime on it. Mutton Curry was just righty spiced and goes well with plain naan. (You can also try garlic or butter naan) Inside seating is available if you want to be seated in privacy with family or friends. (By the way, water was not served though a tumbler was provided, I think it’s a thing with many restaurants in Hongkong who wants you to buy water) Service was fast, portions big and taste as promised.

I've got to say, I've never had my expectations be completely wrong on this level. I reluctantly went and walked away very happy. The food was astonishingly good and very reasonably priced. This is a hidden treasure of Hong Kong. Every dish was pretty much amazing. I never leave the island but I'd make a point of coming to TST for this.

Very good tasty food, big portions, nice service. I came here as a fan of Anthony Bourdain in the Parts Unknown Kong Kong episode this was where he ate in 2018 with the 2 refugees. Walk up the stairs to the first floor it's on the left.

Had absolutely brilliant lunch here. They offer half portions (80-90hkd) for food which was perfect for us. And despite it saying halal on the wall, having a large carlsberg (50hkd) was no problem - think the guys got one from the nearby kiosk 😜 Had fish vindaloo & chickpea masala, both were wonderful. Credit card accepted.

The staff did their best to give 5 star service and they were successful in doing so. Food is quite affordable and quite tasty. Just on the 1st floor once you take the stairs. Dal Tadka+ Kheema Nan + Butter chicken + Paneer Masala + 5 Roti's + 2 Big Bottle Beer = 350 HKD.