The short answer
Punjabi Rasoi, Tagbilaran: what visitors should know first
Yes, if the family wants Indian food in Bohol. The menu is mixed, with meat dishes such as butter chicken alongside vegetarian ones, so vegetarians should order carefully and say they want no meat or egg. Check hours before going.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
- Vegan options. The menu clearly marks vegan dishes, alongside others that are not vegan. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Punjabi Rasoi, Tagbilaran facts at a glance
- Location
- Airport Road, Cogon, Tagbilaran City
- Dining style
- Casual Indian, mixed veg and non-veg menu
- Price signal
- Moderate (listed as $$)
- Signature order
- Try: dal, naan or roti, samosa, lassi
- Good for
- Indian comfort food near the airport road
Why it matters
Why Punjabi Rasoi, Tagbilaran is worth your time
Away from the beach resorts, Tagbilaran has few places where an Indian family can sit down to roti, dal and samosa without compromise. A restaurant like this matters most at the start or end of a trip, when a long day of travel makes unfamiliar food a poor bet for older relatives.
It is also a useful check on expectations. The listing shows a casual, open restaurant with a mixed menu rather than a pure vegetarian or temple-style kitchen. That suits groups with mixed eating habits, as long as the vegetarians in the group speak up about preparation and ask about shared cooking surfaces and oil.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Marked vegan dishes
The spinach guide says 3 to 5 dishes are clearly marked vegan.
- 02
Familiar starters
Samosa and pani puri are mentioned by diners.
- 03
Dal and breads
Dal with roti or naan is the simplest meal for a mixed group.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Come for the familiar North Indian basics: dal, a curry or two, naan or roti, and a samosa to start. Diners mention lassi and pani puri as well, so a family can build a full meal without needing to translate the menu.
The kitchen is not vegetarian. Butter chicken and masala chicken are among the dishes diners mention, so vegetarians should say plainly that they eat no meat, fish or egg, and ask how dal and curries are prepared. Jain diners should not expect a dedicated Jain kitchen; no source opened says it offers one.
A vegan-minded traveller has some room here. The spinach guide says the menu clearly marks 3 to 5 vegan dishes and that many dairy dishes can be made without dairy if you ask. Treat that as a starting point and confirm each dish with staff before ordering.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Tell staff you eat no meat, fish or egg when ordering
- Ask for dairy to be left out if you want vegan
- Confirm opening hours before you go
- Take a taxi or tricycle to the door
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Airport Road, Cogon, Tagbilaran City
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch or early dinner; the listing shows 10:00 to 22:00 daily, so confirm
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- One listing reports no air conditioning, so a late-afternoon visit is likely to be cooler. Outdoor seating is listed. Ask for milder spicing and share dishes if appetites are small.
- Tickets and access
- No booking is mentioned in the sources; call ahead for a large family table. Delivery is listed, which helps if an elder prefers to eat at the hotel.
Best for
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Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
One listing reports no air conditioning, so a late-afternoon visit is likely to be cooler. Outdoor seating is listed. Ask for milder spicing and share dishes if appetites are small.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Punjabi Rasoi vegetarian?
No. It serves meat dishes such as butter chicken as well as vegetarian ones, so vegetarians need to order with care.
Can I eat vegan here?
The spinach guide says 3 to 5 dishes are marked vegan and many others can be made without dairy. Ask staff to confirm.
Is it air-conditioned?
A reviewer on the spinach guide says there is no air conditioning, with outdoor seating available.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
