Punjab Grill
427 11th ST. NW, WASHINGTON, DC
In Collaboration with: Incubis Consultants
Punjab Grill, part of an award-winning family of restaurants celebrating the rich culinary and cultural heritage of India’s most fertile region, has opened its first outlet in the United States with our downtown Washington, D.C. outpost. Unlike Western grills, the Eastern tradition of the grill offers a mélange of cooking styles from across Punjab – from aromatic tagines to tender kebabs.
No two Punjab Grills have the same menu or interior. Each location takes guests on a different journey through our beloved homeland while reflecting and embracing the cultures where the Grill is welcomed.
The Inlaid Bar
At Punjab Grill, the bar isn’t just a place to sit – it’s a masterpiece of craft.
An island of glowing onyx, brass, and marble, it seats 15 guests around a square counter. Hand-carved sandstone walls, mother-of-pearl Pietra Dura inlay by artisans descended from those who worked on the Taj Mahal, and a faceted ceiling inspired by Indo-Islamic architecture make it a true celebration of design. Every detail – from sand-cast brass fittings to Makrana marble tables – tells a story of tradition reimagined for today.
Fine Dining
Behind the glowing bar lies Punjab Grill’s jewel – a dining hall wrapped in gold and turquoise. Marble tables inlaid with the royal Nishaan-e-Phool, arches inspired by palaces, fabrics echoing Punjabi Phulkari embroidery, and bespoke chairs with hidden shelves create an intimate setting where history and design meet over a meal.
The Sheesh Mahal
The Sheesh Mahal is Punjab Grill’s crown jewel – a glittering palace of mirrors. Over 100,000 hand-cut pieces of glass, crafted using the ancient art of Thikrie, create walls that shimmer like starlight. A mirrored dining table with inlaid Italian stone, velvet-clad chairs, and a glowing ceiling inspired by Amer Palace make this an unforgettable dining experience. At its entrance, a peacock lamp by Klove Studio welcomes guests into a world of grandeur.
Passage to India
Linking the Bar and the Sheesh Mahal, the “Passage to India” draws inspiration from India’s iconic train journeys. Facing walnut seats and carved marble-column tables create intimate compartments, while modern jaali screens offer privacy. Above, a walnut Khatamband ceiling—crafted with hand-carved roundels—adds a touch of palace-like grandeur to this quiet, transitional space.
