KULCHE | THALI | VEGETARIAN
When in Amritsar, the first food item that comes to our mind are Amritsari Kulchas. Here are a few places to have the best Kulcha’s and Thali’s in Amritsar
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Gianis Tea Stall
It is a must visit eatery when in Amritsar. It opens up early in the morning around 4:30 am. As the name suggests the Tea here is obviously Amazing but we need accompaniments along with our Tea and what can be better than an Kachori and a Samosa. The size of the tea cups is quite big than the normal ones. Get your dose of Positivi-tea.
Head to Cooper Road, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Nagar, Company Bagh
Pay INR 200 for two (approx)
Call at 9914444416
Timings 4:30 am – 8:00 pm
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Suchha Singh
Get all your friends along and visit this place. Mirchi Kulcha, Special Amritsari Aloo Kulcha and Phirni are to die for.
Head to Shop No 1, Basant Avenue, Purani Chungi, Maqbool Road
Call at 9815672759
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Ashok Kulche Wala
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The waiting time here is always high because of their awesome food. The quality and taste needs to description, it is simply mouth watering. The sitting area is a little problematic but with such amazing Kulchas, sitting is not even a barrier. A good option for breakfast!
Head to Shop No. 68-69, Ranjeet Avenue A Block Rd, Near Park
Call at 09356131139
Timings 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
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Bhijjey Chhole Kulche & Mathi
Kulche Mixed in Chhole makes Bhijjey Chhole Kulche.
Head to Katra Jaimal Singh Cloth Market
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Dharam Pal Chhole Wale
They have a range of mouth watering masale that they prepare on their own and sell them. DPS spices is a well known and popular brand in Amritsar with a wide range of different masala’s like Parantha Masala, Shahi Paneer Masala, Dal Makhani Masala, and Chana Masala which is the most popular among all. Also, they don’t use onion or garlic in their Masala.
Head to 13/10 opp. State Bank of India
Call at 8699693999
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Monu Kulcha Hut
The place has gained popularity in the last few years. The Kulchas are crisp, flavourful and simply heavenly. The sitting is decent and the prices are reasonable as well.
Head to Opposite Love Dale School, NRI Colony, Loharka Road,
Pay INR 200 for two (approx)
Call at 09815578470
Timings 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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The Kulcha Land
As the name suggests, this should be on your top lists. The one place that you shouldn’t miss. Their Aloo Kulcha with dher saara makhhan is love. Their Sweet Lassi, Paneer Kulcha, Onion Kulcha and Masala Kulcha are something you should definitely have.
Head to Distt. Shopping Center, Opp. M.K. Hotel, Ranjit Avenue
Pay INR 200 for two (approx)
Call at 91-9815078652, 0183-5050552
Timings 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Sanjha Chulha
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Sanjha chulha is a popular name in Amritsar as well as in Delhi. Their Kulchas need no introduction, they are so irresistible. Their menu is quite good, with a number of options to choose from but their special Prantha Thali is something special and you shouldn’t miss. For sweets, their Firni is one of the best.
Head to Near BBK DAV College, Joshi Colony, Lawrence Road
Pay INR 300 for two (approx)
Call at 0183-2534355, 9780197375
Timings 9:00 am – 12 midnight
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Kanha Sweets
Hands down, their Puri Chole and Jaggery ( गुड़) Halwa are one of the best dishes to try here and highly recommended by us. Time to change your ideal breakfast and have their Puri Chole for breakfast.
Head to Shop 1,Opposite Bijli Pehalwan Mandir, Dayaanand Nagar
Pay INR 150 for two (approx)
Call at 0183-2222855
Timings 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
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Sabri Bhatura Shop
I have tried a lot of kulchas that are normal like any other kulcha but for the first time I tried Nutri Kulcha which was quite interesting and tasted good too. Though nutri has no taste of it’s own, the kulcha didn’t lack even a bit of flavours.
Head to Near O.B.C Bank, Queens Road
Call at 09501015786
Timings 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
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Pappi Di Hatti
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If you are familiar with the city you know how popular the place is and if you are not familiar then don’t wait up, try out this place as soon as possible.They have a huge menu, their service and food quality is class apart. Everything on their menu is a must have but to make it easy for you, the dishes that are highly recommended are Butter Chicken, Dal Makhni, Rara Chicken and Chole Kulche. They also won an award for the Finest restaurant in Amritsar.
Head to B-1, Near Main Market, Green Avenue, White Avenue
Pay INR 400 for two (approx)
Call at 91-9855254371
Timings 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
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Bharawan Da Dhaba
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Another legendary and very popular outlet in Amritsar. The name is self introductory, they actually make you feel like home with their taste and quality of food. From South Indian delights to Chinese to North Indian, they have it all. Their Special Deluxe Thali and Dal Makhni are incredible. The place is surely a vegetarian’s delight.
Head to Near Amritsar Municipal Corporation, Town Hall
Pay INR 400 for two (approx)
Call at 0183-2532575
Timings 7:30 am – 12:30 am
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Kesar Da Dhaba
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There are so many popular restaurants/dhabas in Amritsar that you cannot afford to miss. This is one of those restaurants because if you miss any of these you are seriously missing out on the best places to eat in Amritsar. One of the oldest restaurants in Amritsar, serving great food since more than 100 years. Their Dal Fry, Palak Paneer and Thali’s are highly suggested. The amount of love and butter they put in their food is everything that you need.
Head to Near Telephone Exchange, Chowk Passian, Shastri Market,
Pay INR 200-300 for two (approx)
Call at 0183-2552103
Timings 11:30 am – 11:00 pm
LASSI
Amritsar aaye aur lassi nahe pee, tohh kyaa khaak Amritsar aaye! Here are a few places to have best lassi in Amritsar.
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Ahuja
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It is a famous lassi shop in Amritsar that every local or someone familiar with the city will suggest. The Sweet Lassi, Kesaria Lassi are typical punjabi lassi with lots of Malai. You should also try their Phirni and Badam Milk.
Head to Dhab Khatikan, Near Hindu College, Hathi Gate, Near Hall Bazar
Pay INR 150 for two (approx)
Call at 09888810473
Timings 5:00 – 10:00 pm
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Gianis
A lassi shop that has been in existence since 1920’s. Being born in a Punjabi Family I have always been a fan of Lassi and it wasn’t a big deal for me to have lassi. But when i reached the place and saw the big steel glass of lassi i was astonished. I have tried lassi’s from different places but this was something on a different level. The one I had was Kesaria Peda Lassi. It is prepared with Malai Peda, Yoghurt, and saffron topped with Malai and nuts. The lassi was thick, creamy and rich in flavours The perfect way to beat the heat is to have a big glass of lassi and you are good to go.
Head to Opp. Regent Cinema, Katra Ahluwalia
Pay INR 75 for a glass
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New Munim di Hatti
They say old is gold, the same applies here. The place is quite old and has been serving great food since forever. The quality of their sweets is great. Their Lassi tastes amazing and is so filling! It’s better to go empty stomach if you really want to enjoy their lassi. I’ve heard their Malpua is delicious too.
Head to Lawrence Rd, Opp. Bijli Pehlwan Mandir
Pay INR 200 fortwo (approx)
Call at 0183-2222430
Timings 7:00 am – 10:30 pm, Sunday closed.
MEETHA
What goes around, comes around – Jalebi. Here are a few places to have good sweet dishes in Amritsar
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Gurdas Ram Jalebi Wale
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After having some street food one needs to end their meal on a sweet note and to do that this is the place that you should go! They have been serving lip smacking crispiest, juiciest Jalebis made in desi ghee and piping hot and soft Gulab Jamuns since a very long time and i have been a fan of this place Whenever i visit Amritsar i make sure I don’t go back without having their Jalebis and Gulab Jamun. Also the size of their sweets is huge compared to other places.
Head to Katra Ahluwalia, Near Golden Temple, Town Hall
Pay INR 100 for two (approx)
Call at 09417084174
Timings 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
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Bansal Bakers
They have a lot of variety in their menu. From Grilled Sandwiches to Pinnis to Motichoor ke ladoo. The sweets are freshly made and you can actually feel that when you have them. Their Motichoor ke ladoo are my favourite and I can never get tired of them. I even got a few sweets packed for my journey. And they remained fresh even after a few days.
Head to Plot C-4, Circular Road, Nirankari Colony, Main Market, Lawrence road
Pay INR 150 for two (approx)
Call at 9888753921
Timings 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
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Sukhram
No matter how full we are, there’s always room for ice creams. I remember having their Fruit Cream twice because i wasn’t satisfied with just 1. You will end up having more than one, that’s how amazing it is!
Head to Lawrence Road, Opp. Nehru Complex, Joshi Colony
Pay INR 150 for two (approx)
Call at 9646717550
Timings 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
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Guru Di Hatti
A small shop having one of the best Fruit Cream in the city. Their fruit cream is very popular among locals and others as well. Their fruit cream tastes heavenly and is fresh.
Head to Inside Lohgarh Chowk, Katra Ahluwalia
Pay INR 150 for two (approx)
Call at 09478258000
Timings 10:00 am – 11:30 pm
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A – One kulfa
The name of the place does 100% justice to their taste. It is actually A one. Their Faluda Kulfi is highly recommended for you to try! The are indeed the Kulfa experts. The demand is usually high, try and go before 8 as the stock might get finished by then. It is worth every penny that you spend and you shouldn’t miss it at all.
Head to 3, Queens Road
Pay INR 60 for a plate
Call at 9872101109
SNACKS | CHAAT
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Brijwasi Chat Bhandar
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One of the Legendary outlets, popular among everyone. The unique taste that they have, you won’t find it elsewhere. They even make their own Chaat Masala. Band Tikki, Sev Puri, Bhel Puri, Papdi Chaat are some of their specialty.
Head to Cooper Road,, Queens Road., INA Colony
Pay INR 150 for two (approx)
Call at 09815813893
Timings 11:00 am – 08:00 pm
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Vaishno Pakode
Pakodes and Chatof Vaishno Pakode are something to die for and shouldn’t be missed. The blend of different flavours guarantees satisfaction.
Head to Opposite Nawelty, Lawrence Road
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Lubhaya Ram Aam Papad
The very old and famous shop for one the best Aam papad in the city. They have huge variety of Wadiyan, Papad and Aam papad. I have been a fan of their Aam papad since childhood. I like both the sour & tangy and the sweet one.
You just can’t afford to miss this one. The products are durable and you can take them home and binge eat.
Head to Shop No A1, Arya Samaj Building, Near BBK DAV College, Lawrence Road
Call at 98159 93237
Timings 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
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Khatte Meethe Laddu
Amritsar’s Special tangy delicacy – divine Imli Laddu with a sweet and tangy flavour prepared with Tamarind (Imli) and Jaggery ( गुड़) dusted with powdered sugar.
Head to Ranjit Avenue, Opposite Vishal Mega Mart
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Bombay Chat House
Bombay is famous for their iconic Chaats. And what can be better the taste of Bombay Chaat in Amritsar too ? The place needs no second thoughts.
Head to Cooper road, beside Bhandari Bridge
NON- VEGETARIAN
Punjab and Chicken go hand in hand. We Punjabi’s love Non- Vegetarian dishes. So, here’s a list of the places to have the best Non- vegetarian dishes in Amritsar
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Beera Chicken
For every meat lover, this place is a must visit. They are famous for their special Beera Roast Chicken, Keema Nan and Seekh Kebab. Their Amritsari Fish Tikka and Fish Fry is also delectable. Words are not enough to appreciate how good they are.
Head to Opposite Bandari Hospital, Sehaj Avenue, Majitha Road, Near, White Avenue
Pay INR 500 for two (approx)
Call at 08566914747
Timings 12:30 pm – 11:00 pm
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Tara Chand Paneer Bhurji
This place has only 2 dishes on their menu and still gains a lot of attention from everyone. The two dishes are- Paneer Bhurji and Sandwiches. The Paneer Bhurji is Scrambled Paneer prepared in a pan with lots of butter and spices. A thick paste of tomato, onions and ginger is added to pan and mixed well. It is Served with White bread and Mint Chutney and is super delicious. The sandwiches are basically bread topped with chhole, slices of paneer, onions and tomatoes. Everything is then fried in butter and a new experience and taste altogether.
Head to Katra Jaimal Singh, Near Telephone Exchange
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Makhan Fish
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This is the perfect place for your if you also love fish as much as i do. They have good options for fish but my favorite was Sankara Fish. They have good options in Chicken as well. I tried the Tandoori Chicken and Chicken Seekh Kebabs. Both were equally good.
Head to 662, Old Jail Road, Basant Avenue, Opp. Trillium Mall , Near White Avenue
Pay INR 500-600 for two (approx.)
Call at 9815619527
Timings 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
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Pal Dhaba
For all the hardcore non-vegetarians, this place should be your in your top lists! Their Keema Nan is so appetizing with lot’s of melted butter on top and appropriate spices. Go go with the naan i ordered Mutton Keema and Tandoori Chicken. All of the dishes were lovely. Totally a place to end all your meat cravings .
Head to I/S, Hathi Gate
Pay INR 300 for two (approx)
Timings 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
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Parkash Meat
Whenever we go to a restaurant, is the staff is nice and the owner is friendly we automatically love the place. The same was with this place, it is a small dhaba style place but is very popular. Their Mutton was finger licking good and very different from what we get here in Delhi. The flavours were consistent, the best was Mutton Tikka. They are famous for their Mutton Dishes prepared on Tawa.
Head to Maqbool Road, Shastri Nagar, White Avenue
Pay INR 300 for two (approx.)
Call at 9023398880
Timings 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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Amar Fish
Fish Fry and Fish Tandoori are a must have. The owner of the place is also very humble and attends the customers on his own. Highly Appreciated.
Head to SCF- 48, Block- C, Ranjit Avenue
Pay INR 330/400 for a plate respectively.
Call at 9915907473
Timings 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
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Surjit Food Plaza
One of the best Tandoori Chicken I’ve had- so juicy, soft, easy to chew and full of flavor. Their menu is a heavenly sight. I felt like eating everything. They have a huge menu with a wide range of dishes to choose from. From Vegetarian to non- vegetarian, from chicken to fish to mutton, from Shakes to beverages. Literally everything. My personal Favorites were Tandoori Chicken, Amritsari Fish, Dal Makhani and Sweet Lassi. The prices are a bit on the high end but are totally worth every penny.
Head to Shop 4, Nehru Shopping Complex, Lawrence Road, Joshi Colony.
Pay INR 1000 for two (approx)
Call at 0183-2222523
Timings 11:00 am – 11:30 pm
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Bittu Meat Wala
The main highlight dishes of this place are Barra Kebab (Tandoori Mutton) and Kabuli Kaleji ( Liver Covered with fat). They also have a few uncommon non-veg sweet dishes like Chicken Halwa, Fish Halwa and Mutton Halwa which deserves a try!
Head to 3, New Laxmi Market, City Centre, Near Bus Stand
Pay INR 400 for two (approx)
Call at 9855077550
Timings 11:00 am – 5:30 pm
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Adarsh Meat
There are many restaurants in this area but this one is special to me because of their authentic Punjabi taste. It is a basic outlet but the food is outstanding. Their Mutton Tikka, Mutton Chaamp and Shami Kebab prepared in desi ghee are so irresistible. It is rightly said you should not judge a book by it’s cover, the same goes for this place. Don’t judge the place by it’s look and ambiance. The food is Amazing!
Head to C Block, Ranjit Avenue
Pay INR 150 for two (approx)
Call at 0183-5060203
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Sakhi’s
This place will never let you down. You can imagine how good the taste will be just by aroma of it. Coming to the taste, the flavors are intact and the Mutton is well cooked. Their Mutton Tikka Tawa and Chicken Biryani are scrumptious. They have also introduced their new Chai Time Menu.
Head to M-47/48,Green Avenue
Pay INR 700-800 for two (approx)
Call at 9855253339
Timings 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
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Chhinda Mutton Chaamp
A hidden gem in Amritsar, popular for its Tawa Chicken and Mutton Chaamp. You can find this stall near the telephone exchange around 7:00 pm.
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