Made in Punjab

Between Gates 3 and 4 in T1, Made in Punjab is the main sit‑down bar and restaurant on the domestic side of Rajiv Gandhi International. It’s fully post‑security, so you only eat here after check-in and screening. Price lands in the mid-range ($$): mains typically cost less than what you’d pay at an upscale city restaurant but more than a quick sandwich counter in T1.

Food is North Indian with a Punjabi lean: think tikkas, rich curries, dal, naan, and some standard bar snacks. You’ll usually find chicken tikka, paneer dishes, naan baskets, and at least one biryani on the menu. Expect plated mains rather than grab-and-go boxes, so this is better for a 45–60 minute gap than for a 10‑minute dash to boarding at Gate 3 or 4.

The bar runs along one side of the dining area and pours the usual airport mix of Indian beers, basic spirits, and a few cocktails. A pint here often costs about what you’d pay in a mid-tier city pub, not a hotel bar. If you just want a quick Kingfisher or a whiskey soda before a late evening departure out of T1, it works as a simple sit-at-the-counter stop.

Service pace tracks boarding waves: when several flights from Gates 3 and 4 depart within 30–45 minutes of each other, orders can slow down. If you’re tight on time, stick to starters, tikkas, or bread and dal; skip anything that sounds like it needs long simmering or a tandoor queue behind multiple tables.

Practical tip: check your exact gate printed on the boarding pass and sit on the side of the restaurant facing Gates 3 and 4. You can watch the flow at your gate, pay the bill as boarding starts, and still walk back in under 2–3 minutes.