The Dhaba

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1874 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
The embodiment of food in the spirit of the nation is an integral part of its identity. Our Dhaba is the embodiment of Punjabi food and Punjab - a state that has been the envy of the nation (India). In India and Pakistan, highways are dotted with local restaurants popularly known as 'Dhabas', providing local cuisine and serving as stops for truck drivers. Dhabas are traditionally characterized by casual seating on cots (called chaarpai in Hindi) and food prepared in clay ovens (tandoor). Over time Dhabas have come to define a culture, centered on food. Real Punjabi has been influenced by the diverse culinary cultures of Persia, Afghanistan and Central Asia. Punjab provided a conduit to caravans from Bukhara, Kabul & Kashmir. The wonderful frontier foods intertwined with the rich stream of Hindu, Sikh, Pathan, Muslim and Kashmiri migrants enriched the Punjabi cuisine. Our Dhaba food is non monolithic. It's simple. It's rich. It's robust. It's diverse. Please join our chefs and staff to explore real food prepared by real people.

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Jessica S.
12/2/2025

I frequently tell acquaintances about The Dhaba, as this is by far the best Indian restaurant I have ever tried. I tell them all the same thing: the first time I ate here, I was nearly moved to...

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Nicole R.
9/1/2025

I stopped in for dinner Sunday night and it was very busy! I ordered a mango lassi, garlic naan, and chicken tikka masala. The food was all very good and flavorful! It felt very authentic and...

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Tonisha C.
8/29/2025

Wednesday evening visit, the food was really good. My party had a couple appetizers(dhaba papi chaat & keema samosas) and a couple curry dishes(chicken and lamb) for our entrees. The food came out...

Marissa G.
12/15/2025

Definitely a new top spot for me. Super attentive staff, delicious food, great atmosphere, plenty of parking in the back!

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Bronson S.
1/4/2025

Stopped by last week for the first time in a while and it was just as great as I remember! The restaurant was really busy when we went, but the staff was still very friendly and attentive. I...

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