All three of Regina's Indian restaurants serve Punjabi food. The Punjab is a region in the northwest part of the Indian subcontinent, divided between India and Pakistan. Much of the Punjab is a high plateau watered by five tributaries of the Indus river, giving it the nickname "Land of Five Rivers." The Punjab has long been India's breadbasket, and has a richly varied cuisine.
Spices of Punjab is located at 1009 Albert St., on the corner of Albert St. and 4th Avenue. The menu focuses on traditional Punjabi foods such as biryani, and various breads and entree items cooked in their high-temperature tandoor oven. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner six days a week, and also offers catering services. The full menu and contact information are available on their website.
Flavors of India is located at 305A Victoria Ave. East, about halfway between the downtown and residential subdivisions on the east side of the city. Established in 2006 by Sukhwinder Singh Josan, the menu includes a wide range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian Punjabi foods. Flavors of India also offers a range of Indian sweets, available for purchase by the pound. The restaurant is open weekdays for lunch and dinner, and on the weekends for dinner only. Catering is available. For the full menu and contact information, visit their website.
KZ'Z restaurant is located downtown at 1851 Scarth St., near the Holiday Inn Express and the Cornwall Center Mall. Formerly known as Punjabi East Indian Cuisine, KZ'Z also offers a range of familiar Punjabi favorites including biryani, tandoori chicken and various breads. The restaurant does not have a website of its own, but contact information and reviews may be found at various online portals.
