Punjab Grill Washington D.C. makes it to Michelin Guide 2020

Punjab Grill, known for its exquisite North Indian cuisine, is expanding rapidly with its latest outlet in Defence Colony, Delhi. 

This expansion reflects the strong demand for authentic Punjabi flavors in the heart of the city. Even more exciting, there are more outlets set to open later this year, further solidifying Punjab Grill's culinary presence in Delhi.

"We are excited to bring the quintessential flavors of Punjab to Defence Colony. Our commitment to quality ingredients and time-honored cooking techniques ensures that every dish we serve is an authentic culinary experience. We look forward to welcoming both our loyal patrons and new guests to our latest outlet.” Shared Rohit Aggarwal, Co-founder and Managing Director of Lite Bite Foods.

In Defence Colony, the recently opened Punjab Grill outlet redefines dining for patrons of all age groups. With its innovative mix of contemporary aesthetics and the heart-warming embrace of traditional Punjabi culture, this restaurant offers an exceptional culinary experience. 

From succulent kebabs like Dahi Ke Kebab, Chicken Malai Tikka and flavorful curries such as the Butter Chicken, Dal Punjab Grill, Paneer Lababdar to an array of bread options like Laccha Paratha, Garlic Naan and delightful desserts like the Gulab Jamun, Punjab Grill seamlessly blends tradition and innovation in every dish.

Punjab Grill has consistently delivered an exceptional dining experience and is dedicated to upholding its reputation at the new Defence Colony location. 
 

Fine-dining restaurant chain Punjab Grill is thrilled to announce an impressive expansion plan that will undoubtedly delight food enthusiasts across the nation. 

With its soaring popularity and unwavering commitment to culinary excellence, Punjab Grill is all set to ignite the taste buds of even more discerning diners in new territories.
 
“We are immensely grateful for the love and support we have received from our patrons over the years. This expansion marks an important chapter in our journey, allowing us to share the essence of Punjab Grill with an even broader audience. We remain committed to delivering an unparalleled dining experience that showcases the essence of India's culinary heritage,” shared Rohit Aggarwal, Co-founder and Managing Director of Lite Bite Foods.

Currently, Punjab Grill stands tall with an impressive network of 33 outlets that have garnered a loyal and growing fanbase.
 
The restaurant chain is excited to open five new outlets in prime locations across the country such as Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, and Delhi NCR this August, followed by few other openings in September 23 in other prominent cities. 

This strategic expansion demonstrates Punjab Grill's unwavering dedication to spreading the richness of Indian culinary traditions to every corner of the nation.
 
Punjab Grill's expansion reflects not only its culinary prowess but also its dedication to providing exceptional career opportunities in the hospitality industry. With each new outlet, the restaurant chain seeks to create jobs and foster a culture of passion and innovation among its team members.
 

Punjab Grill has recently launched three additional restaurants in different locations.

One of them is situated at Worldmark 65 in Gurgaon, while the other two are located in Advant and Gaur City in Noida

Punjab Grill's new outlets have a distinct and modern appearance that combines the elements of sophistication and elegance.

Executive Chef Sareen Madhiyan has curated the menu at Punjab Grill.

“Our aim is not only to serve authentic North Indian dishes but also to introduce food lovers to some of the undiscovered gems of the cuisine” said, Mr Rohit Aggarwal, Director of Lite Bite Foods

The restaurant offers a diverse selection of dishes, including a variety of kulchas, tempting kebabs, and an extensive range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.

Popular dishes such as Murgh Makhani, Tandoori Chicken, Dal Punjab Grill, and Salmon Tikka. Restaurant offers a wide range of options from appetizers to main courses, side dishes, and desserts like Kesariya Phirni and Gulab Jamun.

Armaan Aggarwal, the Brand Manager of Punjab Grill, expressed his delight about the five upcoming restaurant openings within the next six months.

He also shared that the restaurant aims to open over 100 outlets by the end of the financial year 2027-28, with the goal of becoming the top North Indian F&B brand with the widest presence.

Lite Bite Foods Pvt Ltd has announced an aggressive expansion plans for its fine-dine restaurant brand, Punjab Grill.

The multi-award-winning F&B conglomerate that runs brands like Zambar, YouMee, Tres, Hahn's Kitchen, and The Artful Baker; is geared up to expand the footprint of brand Punjab Grill to a total of 100 outlets in India in the next 4 years with an investment of about ₹200 crores.

“We have come out of it (pandemic) and we want to grow our business sensibly. We want to put the money where we can get returns. Witnessing the huge potential of North Indian cuisine, it is safe to say, Punjab Grill is the growth engine for LBF,” shared Rohit Aggarwal, Director, Lite Bite Foods by adding that dine-in sentiments are improving in the country and looking at our October numbers, many of our restaurants are back to 2019 levels and some outlets have even witnessed growth over the pre-pandemic levels.

Punjab Grill currently operate 22 company owned outlets across six cities. The parent company is considering expanding the Punjab Grill brand through new outlets in tier one and tier two markets such as Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Chandigarh.

Mall presence is another key area adding to the brand's growth and LBF is closely working with mall operators in cities such as Lucknow, Indore, Pune, and Bengaluru.

The brand is currently clocking around Rs 120 crore in revenues. It is the flagship brand of Lite Bite Foods (LBF) and is known for its good quality north Indian food, a cuisine that is accepted PAN India, and gaining a fan base overseas as well.

The fresh infusion will be done mostly through internal accruals to make Punjab Grill a ₹500 crore topline brand by 2026.

The brand has five outlets overseas with three company-owned outlets in Washington DC, The Ritz Carlton, Abu Dhabi and the newest addition is at The Oberoi Dubai, launched in September 2021. 

Lite Bite Foods (LBF) is being approached by luxury hotels in the GCC countries and looking at a steady international expansion of its flagship brand.

One of the world’s leading Indian dining concepts, Punjab Grill, is opening its flagship GCC restaurant at The Oberoi, Dubai - Business Bay in Q2, 2021.

The latest in a long line of globally renowned dining destinations, Punjab Grill’s newest offering is an intimate fine dining experience, boasting a unique menu of modern Indian cuisine, in the heart of Dubai’s stunning Downtown district.

“We have had a huge success with our award winning first restaurant here in the UAE since it launched in 2015, at The Ritz Carlton Grand Canal, Abu Dhabi, and felt it was the right time to bring the concept to Dubai. We are very excited to begin this important strategic relationship with The Oberoi Dubai, as we expand across the UAE and GCC region,” said Chairman Amit Burman.

The much-loved restaurant, celebrated for bringing alive the truly authentic flavors of India, is the latest opening for the globally acclaimed Punjab Grill, part of India’s Super Eats Investments, as it expands in the GCC.

With Punjab Grill restaurants already in Singapore, Washington D.C. and Bangkok, the UAE is key in the brand’s Middle East expansion and the long-awaited Dubai destination will be exciting news for fans.

Punjab Grill’s world-famous restaurants in Bangkok and Singapore have won international acclaim, both mentioned in the Michelin Guide, and the Washington DC location is now one of the city’s top dining destinations. 

“Hospitality has changed over the last year and we are in a time when people are seeking more intimate experiences; this location fits that demand perfectly, blending that intimacy with luxury,” he added.

Guests can enjoy watching the buzz of the chefs in action with Punjab Grill’s live open kitchen, where the team are hard at work blending the aromas and flavours of the rich menu.

Led by Executive Chef Sandeep Ail, the menu embraces flavorful curries, kebabs, and classic Indian desserts with an exciting gastronomic twist, giving diners an authentic, yet modern experience of Indian cuisine.

“We are really excited to have found such a perfect location for the restaurant, in the heart of Dubai’s luxury dining district in Business Bay, right next door to Downtown and DIFC. It is a very good fit for the brand that we can be within The Oberoi Dubai, which is lauded as one of India’s finest luxury hotel brands,” added Director and co-founder, Rohit Aggarwal.

With regional expansion plans, Super Eats Investments will soon be broadening their portfolio to include Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Punjab Grill, the flagship brand from Lite Bite Foods, has started its new outlet at Connaught Place, New Delhi. This is the restaurant chain’s sixth outlet in Delhi NCR. 

Punjab Grill has established a niche for itself as a gourmet fine dining restaurant. It is an epitome of traditional delicacies, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian, from undivided India, specialising in the cuisine of the North-West Frontier Province.  

A meal for two at the new outlet will be priced at Rs 2,000 plus taxes.

The restaurant’s menu includes starters such as Chandni Chowk ki Papdi Chaat, Paneer Tikka Multani, Dahi Moongfali De Kebab, Tandoori Guchchi, Murgh Badami Shorba, Raunaqeen Seekhan, Ajwaini Fish Tikka.

The outlet is offering the main course like Murgh Tariwala, Nalli Gosht, Guchchi Malai Curry or Nimbu Makhkhan Te Jheenga, paired with a wide range of freshly-baked breads from Punjab Grill’s Naanery. 

It further provides healthier versions of their signature dishes, including Butter Chicken, Butter Paneer and Maa Di Dal, using micro-greens and alternate greens. 

Popular restaurant chain like Punjab Grill, Baker Street and Street Foods, which is run by Lite Bite Foods, is considering to raise funds through an initial public offer (IPO).

The company runs close to 140 restaurant outlets through its portfolio of over a dozen brands and is promoted by Dabur's Vice Chairman Amit Burman and Rohit Aggarwal.”

"We are toying with the idea ..maybe next year we will be big enough to think of an IPO. We have met different bankers about how we should go ahead. We would rather go in for IPO than private equity. We are having discussions but nothing is decided yet. Maybe next year," said Lite Bite Foods Chairman Amit Burman.

"As of now, it is all internal accruals from promoter funds," he added.

Lite Bite Foods has also bagged master concession right for the development of eateries in 5-tier 2-tier airports in India.

The company plans to open close to 60 new outlets in India in the next financial year, mostly in these new airports, through a portfolio of its owned and franchised brands.

At present, the company opens outlets from the portfolio of 12 owned brands and 7 managed brands such as KFC, Burger King, Subway and Pizza Hut at airports.

"Travel by Indians is going up and we want to look at airport travel retail as a separate business vertical. We have had experience of running eateries at airports. We have bagged master concession for Indore, Ahmedabad, Coonoor, Calicut, and Bhubaneshwar airports. We are also looking at expanding the existing presence at the Jammu and Pune Airports,” he said.

At present, the company operates 58 outlets at airports in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, Jammu, and Goa.

Burman said the company also plans to bid for a concession at airports outside India such as Thailand, Singapore, and Dubai, whenever an opportunity comes.

The company is also looking at expanding its business of institutional catering. It at present operates 21 outlets for running this business. It serves 10 institutional clients.

In order to spread its aroma across the country, Lite Bite Foods has decided to flush out a massive investment of Rs 30 crore to expand the market presence of its brand Punjab Grill. While revealing the information, Amit Burman, Chairman, Lite Bite Foods stated that it will invest Rs 30 crore to expand operations of its Punjab Grill brand in India and overseas. As part of the expansion plans, the firm is launching a new format of Punjab Grill aimed at younger consumers looking for ‘healthier foods and smaller portion sizes.

Lite Bite Foods, with over 100 stores, runs the brands Punjab Grill, Zambar, FresCo and The Artful Baker, across the country and in some overseas markets such as Singapore, Bangkok and Washington. Commenting further, Burman added that introducing new restaurants is the key to overall growth for the brand. Company is hopeful that its new format of Punjab Grill will resonate with millennial consumers.

While the quick service eating out sector has been grappling with low single-digit same store sales growth over the past seven-eight quarters, Burman said differentiated cuisines continue to gain consumer traction. 

Punjab Grill Singapore, fine dining gourmet restaurant from India-based Lite Bite Foods Pvt. Ltd., is appreciated by 2016 MICHELIN Guide Singapore. Punjab Grill claims that it is the only fine dining Indian restaurant recognized by an international body for its Punjabi cuisine as a part of the inaugural edition of MICHELIN Guide 2016.

The guide includes a listing of 200 eateries that spans more than 35 different cuisine categories and food establishments of every stripe (from food stalls in traditional hawkers to fine-dining restaurants).

Punjab Grill Singapore has been recognized by the guide for taking its customers through an epicurean journey of India’s diverse Northwest Frontier.

Elated with the recognition, Amit Burman, Chairman, Lite Bite Foods Pvt Ltd added, “To be celebrated by the prestigious 2016 MICHELIN Guide Singapore is indeed a milestone. Offering authentic North Indian cuisines is the USP of the restaurant. This is a true testament of our team members’ dedication and passion for delivering unparalleled customer service to our guests. I thank all our team members for their commitment to our patrons.”

“We are delighted that our bespoke approach to hospitality continues to resonate with the country’s most discerning travelers. We thank Michelin for this honour”, stated Rohit Aggarwal, Director, Lite Bite Foods Pvt Ltd.

Punjab Grill, the fine dining restaurant by Lite Bite Food has introduced a range of summer drinks at its restaurants.

Prepared by Chef Gurpreet Singh, Summer Drinks Menu at Punjab Grill is prepared with handpicked ingredients and the freshest of seasonal fruits.

Some of the drinks available at the restaurants are Aam Panna, Mulberry, Annar and Bael. The new range also includes - homemade thandai - a mix of freshly ground almonds, fennel, pepper and cardamom.

Punjab Grill will also serve a tropical range of Mojitos – Summer Melon mojito, prepared with fresh watermelon and lemon chunks and garnished with mint leaves, Jamun Ice Tea and Meetha patta mojito, an in-house specialty.

The offer is available at Punjab Grill outlets at Select City Walk, Saket, Ambience Mall, Gurgaon and Pacific Mall, Tagore Garden.

The summer drinks are priced between Rs 195 to Rs 245 plus taxes.

Lite Bite Foods, one of the fastest growing F&B Retail Company in the country has launched ‘Punjab Grill’ outlet in Mumbai.

The Gourmet Fine Dining- from the royal kitchens of Punjab is located at Andheri West.

Adding lots of tadka to the city's vibrant and cosmopolitan cultural and gastronomical landscape, this will be the fourth Punjab Grill outlet in Mumbai.

Strategically located in Andheri West, New Link Road, this fine dining restaurant is spread across 3400 sq ft with a seating capacity for 120 people.

“Gourmet Indian food has always had a huge demand within India, however, has not yet reached its true potential. The other three outlets of Punjab Grill, have received an overwhelming response from patrons, which inspires us to offer the finest Indian food and hospitality in our fourth outlet too. Mumbai being a dynamic city, it has always been on our target for expansion of our brands across the Group,” said Rohit Aggarwal, Director, Lite Bite Foods.

The launch party saw many famous faces enjoying the evening. Daira, a Mumbai-based alternative progressive rock band performed at the launch and made the guests groove to their beat.

The outlet brings with itself the culinary gems such as Veg Kurkuri, Lahori Seekh, Tandoori Pomfret, Ajwaini Fish Tikka, KhaamKhatai, Malai Chena Peda, Raarhya Meat. The menu also includes mouthwatering sweet delicacies such as Phirni, Kulfi Rabri Patter, Litchi Ki Tehri and many more.

Lite Bite Foods is one of the largest and the most dynamic F&B Retail companies in the country with over 9 core brands under its umbrella.

With more than 86 operational outlets, currently covering more than 1 million Sq ft of Retail space, the company has a strong presence in Malls, High Streets, Airports, Multiplexes, Office complexes, Hotels and other high footfall locations.

LBF has set up strategic Real Estate and Business partnerships with leading international brands like Subway and The Eat Out Group - One of the leading restaurant chains and Airport concessionaire operators in Europe, PVR Cinemas, DIAL, MIAL and all important developers in India.

LBF further aims at an aggressive growth through judicious joint ventures and acquisitions. The awarded hero brands are Punjab Grill- Gourmet Fine Dining, Zambar- Coastal Kitchen, Fresc Co, Asia 7 — winner of several critic awards and well known for their respective cuisines across the country.