Punjab Express Flatbush is an Indian sweets shop at 142 Stancombe Rd in Flat Bush, Manukau City, Auckland, with a 4.4 Google rating.
Indian sweet shops are known for mithai, traditional sweets made from milk, sugar, nuts, flour and ghee, such as barfi, gulab jamun, jalebi and laddu. Many are made fresh and taste best on the day, so ask what was made recently and what keeps well. Sweets are often bought for festivals such as Diwali and Holi, weddings and family visits, so shops can be very busy around those times and it helps to order ahead. If you are new to mithai, ask staff to explain the differences, and tell them about nut or dairy allergies, as many sweets contain both. Regulars buy mixed boxes to try a range and often pair sweets with tea or savoury snacks.
Flat Bush is a growing suburb in south-east Auckland, so this shop suits locals after sweets for a celebration or a treat.