My Dad’s Verdict? “This Is Better Than What I Had in Amritsar.”

If you know Punjabi dads, you know this: they rarely give compliments. Especially when it comes to food. They’re hardwired to believe that no restaurant can match what their mother or village dhaba once served. So when mine leaned back in his chair at The Patiala Kkitchen, wiped his hands, and declared, “Beta, yeh toh… Continue reading My Dad’s Verdict? “This Is Better Than What I Had in Amritsar.”

The One Restaurant That’s Now a Permanent Part of Our Family Celebrations

It wasn’t planned the first time. We had just wrapped up a long day of shopping in Sector 18 and needed a quiet spot for dinner. My niece had mentioned The Patiala Kkitchen, and we thought—why not? That was three years ago. Since then, it’s been the only place we go when something’s worth celebrating.… Continue reading The One Restaurant That’s Now a Permanent Part of Our Family Celebrations

A Taste of Punjab That Felt Like a Hug in Every Bite

It had been one of those weeks. Long days, late nights, back-to-back meetings, and very little time to breathe. By Friday evening, I wasn’t just tired—I was homesick. Not for a place, exactly, but for a feeling… that familiar warmth of sitting down to a meal that reminds you of who you are. That’s how… Continue reading A Taste of Punjab That Felt Like a Hug in Every Bite

This Lunch Date Turned Into the Best Conversation We’ve Had in Months

We thought we were just meeting for lunch.You know—the usual catch-up that starts with “How’s work?” and ends with “We should do this more often.” But somehow, that afternoon at The Patiala Kkitchen, something shifted. It turned into one of the best conversations we’ve had in months. 🪑 The Right Table Can Make All the… Continue reading This Lunch Date Turned Into the Best Conversation We’ve Had in Months

We Were Just Craving Naan… And Stayed for the Memories

It started with a group text at 5 PM:“Guys, I need garlic naan. Like, urgently.” We laughed, but we all knew what that meant—someone had a long day, and food was going to be the therapy. Within the hour, four of us were in a car, headed to The Patiala Kkitchen, because when someone says… Continue reading We Were Just Craving Naan… And Stayed for the Memories

Why My Cousins Keep Insisting We Go Here Every Time They’re in Town

It’s become a bit of a joke now. The moment my cousins land in Noida—before they ask how I’m doing, before they even take off their shoes—one of them says, “We’re going to that place tonight, right?” That place? The Patiala Kkitchen.And yes, we always go. 🛋️ Some Places Just Feel Like a Ritual We… Continue reading Why My Cousins Keep Insisting We Go Here Every Time They’re in Town

The Meal That Comforted Me After a Tough Day

You know those days when nothing goes right? The ones where the meetings pile up, the traffic tests your patience, and your phone won’t stop buzzing—but for all the wrong reasons? That was my Thursday. By 8 PM, I was emotionally drained, physically exhausted, and honestly just done. I didn’t want to cook, didn’t want… Continue reading The Meal That Comforted Me After a Tough Day

How I Accidentally Found the Perfect Spot for My Parents’ Anniversary

When my sister bailed on planning my parents’ anniversary dinner, I panicked. I had three days. No decorations, no cake booked, and no clue where to take them that wouldn’t feel like just another dinner out. That’s when a friend casually mentioned The Patiala Kkitchen. “It has that old-school charm,” he said. And honestly, that’s… Continue reading How I Accidentally Found the Perfect Spot for My Parents’ Anniversary

The Dinner That Brought Our Old Friends Closer Again

It had been years. Between jobs, weddings, relocations, and life just being life, our college group hadn’t sat together at one table in ages. So when four of us finally managed to sync calendars and pick a Friday night, the pressure was real—we needed a place that felt special… but not fancy, comforting… but not… Continue reading The Dinner That Brought Our Old Friends Closer Again

The Only Place My Whole Family Agrees On

If you’ve ever tried to pick a restaurant that pleases everyone in the family, you know it’s like trying to win a reality show. Dad wants something “authentic,” mom wants “clean and calm,” the kids just want “buttery naan,” and honestly? You just want peace. So when we found The Patiala Kkitchen, and everyone walked… Continue reading The Only Place My Whole Family Agrees On