Serving Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Authentic Indian Restaurant Near Mount Pleasant, MI
Authentic Punjabi & North Indian cuisine — a flavorful trip east from Mount Pleasant.
Mount Pleasant → Saginaw · about 40 minutes (~35 miles) east via M-20
Indian food worth the short drive from Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant and Central Michigan University have plenty of student favorites, but for genuinely authentic Indian cooking, Taste of Punjab in Saginaw is well worth the drive east on M-20. CMU students, families and Soaring Eagle visitors make the trip for food that tastes like home.
We serve a deep, satisfying menu — generous vegetarian options, fragrant biryani, butter chicken, and clay-oven tandoori — all made fresh to order. Coming from out of town? Order online for an easy pickup, or call ahead and we will have your feast ready.
Why Mount Pleasant Chooses Taste of Punjab
Great Lakes Bay Region's home of authentic Punjabi cuisine
A taste of home for CMU
A favorite of Central Michigan students and families craving authentic Indian flavors.
Generous vegetarian menu
Paneer, dal, chana and vegetable curries — plus vegan-friendly options.
Easy online ordering
Order ahead for pickup so it is ready the moment you reach Saginaw.
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Catering in Mount Pleasant
Catering for your Mount Pleasant event
Hosting a CMU event, banquet or family celebration around Mount Pleasant? Ask us about authentic Indian catering — we travel for larger events across the region.
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Indian Food Near Mount Pleasant — FAQs
Is there an authentic Indian restaurant near Mount Pleasant, MI?
The nearest authentic Indian restaurant to Mount Pleasant is Taste of Punjab in Saginaw, about 35 miles east via M-20 (roughly 40 minutes). We serve Punjabi and North Indian cuisine with pickup and catering, plus delivery via third-party apps.
How far is Taste of Punjab from Central Michigan University?
About 35 miles and a 40-minute drive east on M-20 from the CMU / Mount Pleasant area to our Bay Road location in Saginaw.
Do you have good vegetarian options for students?
Yes — a large portion of our menu is vegetarian, including paneer dishes, dal, chana masala and vegetable curries, with several dishes that can be made vegan.
Can I order online from Mount Pleasant for pickup?
Yes. Place an order through our online store or call (989) 497-4400, and we will have it hot and ready when you arrive.
Hungry in Mount Pleasant?
Order online for pickup, or call (989) 497-4400. Delivery is available through third-party apps. We are at 4070 Bay Rd, Saginaw, MI 48603.