Pakistani Restaurant Edmonton: Punjab Sweets & Restaurant

Punjab Sweets & Restaurant opened on Edmonton's southside in the early 2000s with a simple idea most Pakistani restaurants never commit to: serve authentic savoury cooking and traditional sweets under one roof. More than 20 years later, it's still family-run, still halal, and still making everything fresh.

Why Punjab Sweets Stands Out as an Edmonton Pakistani Restaurant

Most Pakistani restaurants specialize. They do curries or they do sweets. You order your Butter Chicken, eat, and leave. No option to pick up a box of Jalebi on your way out because they don't make them. Punjab Sweets does both. Walk in and you'll see the sweets counter first: golden Jalebi, creamy Rasmalai, fudgy Barfi. Alongside that sits a full menu of tandoori specialties, biryani, curries, and fresh-baked naan. The owner still greets regulars at the door. The head chef and kitchen team bring more than 30 years of combined experience in Punjabi cooking, using the same recipes for two decades without change because they don't need to. A restaurant with this depth is rare in Edmonton. You're not choosing between authenticity and convenience. You get both.

The Menu: Authentic Savoury Dishes and Traditional Sweets

The savoury side starts with Butter Chicken, a dish invented in Delhi in the 1940s as a way to use leftover tandoori chicken. It arrives creamy and deep, built on tomatoes that have actually been cooked rather than just softened. The chicken comes from the tandoor first, then into the sauce. That char is the reason it tastes different from every other version in the city. Order it with naan if you want the full experience. Tear through the sauce in a way that rice simply doesn't allow.

Lamb Biryani is where people discover they've been eating wrong versions elsewhere. This one's prepared dum-style: the pot is sealed so the grain absorbs the meat's flavour. That takes time, and most restaurants won't commit to it. Punjab Sweets does, every order, finished with fried onions and mint, served with raita.

The Samosa Chole might surprise you the first time because it's sharper than most restaurant versions. Crispy vegetable samosas over spiced chickpea curry with tamarind chutney. Each piece works on its own, but together they're more interesting. People order it again. Check out the full menu to see the complete range of savoury dishes.

Then there's the sweets counter. Jalebi (the crispy, golden-fried swirls soaked in cardamom and saffron sugar syrup, garnished with pistachios) is what a lot of customers come in for specifically. It's the kind of sweet that goes fast. If you're ordering online, mention it. The kitchen will make sure it's fresh. Rasmalai, Gulab Jamun, Barfi, Ladoo: all made traditionally, none of it sitting on a shelf for days before it reaches you.

Halal-Certified, Family-Run, and 20+ Years on the Southside

All meats are prepared halal. Every piece goes through halal standards from marinade through cooking to plating, with no variations by day or cook. For the South Asian community, that certainty matters and it's non-negotiable at Punjab Sweets. The restaurant is independently owned by a family that believes consistency builds trust. The head chef and kitchen staff have refined the same recipes for over 20 years. That's not by accident—it's deliberate. Change the method, you change the dish. And these dishes don't need changing.

This is the southside's most established Pakistani restaurant. Customers from Charlesworth, Walker, Twin Brooks, Silver Berry, Tamarack, and even farther out (Blackmud Creek, Crawford Plains) make it a regular stop because they know what they're getting: genuine food, generous portions, and a place where you're treated like family.

Daily Buffet, Catering, and Private Dining

The daily lunch and dinner buffet runs seven days a week. Load up on Butter Chicken, sample the biryani, try the Samosa Chole without committing to a full order. It's the best way to figure out what you'll come back for.

Planning a celebration? Punjab Sweets has you covered. The restaurant offers full catering for events of any size: weddings, birthday parties, family gatherings. There's a private room on-site where many South Asian families host celebrations. The team handles menu planning to service, and they've built a reputation for timely, attentive delivery. Call (780) 434-7373 to discuss catering or to reserve the private room. They'll work with you on custom menus and quantity requirements. You can also reach out through our contact page to ask questions or make arrangements.

Where to Find Us and How to Order

Punjab Sweets & Restaurant is located at 9393 34 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 5W8. We're on the southside with straightforward parking. The building has been here since the early 2000s, clean and well-maintained, built for families and groups.

Hours: Monday through Wednesday, 10 am – 9 pm. Thursday through Sunday, 10 am – 9:30 pm. We're open every single day.

Order online at punjabsweet.ca for pickup or delivery, or dine in. The ordering service is fast, the kitchen works efficiently, and if you've called ahead, your order will be ready when you arrive. Most of our delivery radius covers the southeast end of Edmonton, including Millwoods, Ellerslie, and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Punjab Sweets a halal Pakistani restaurant?

Yes. All meats are prepared halal, following standards from marinade through service.

Does Punjab Sweets serve both savoury dishes and sweets?

Yes. We're unique on the southside. We offer a full menu of authentic Pakistani and East Indian curries, tandoori specialties, and fresh naan alongside a dedicated sweets counter featuring Jalebi, Rasmalai, Gulab Jamun, Barfi, and Ladoo.

What are your hours?

We're open Monday through Wednesday 10 am – 9 pm, Thursday through Sunday 10 am – 9:30 pm. Seven days a week.

Can I order catering or book a private room?

Yes. We offer catering and have a private room for celebrations. Call (780) 434-7373 to discuss your event.