The food capital of Punjab is Amritsar with its endless street food delights, perennial tea stalls, symbolic dhabas, and charming restaurants. Whether you are a regular visitor to this city or plan to explore it for the first time, paying close attention to its food culture is paramount. If you are a food lover and planning to visit Amritsar, then you have come to the right place as this piece is all about the best places to enjoy food in Amritsar. Popular chef Vikas Khanna, who has not only made a mark for himself in the food industry in India, but also internationally, also shared their wonderful experience with food in Amritsar.
When someone hears about Amritsar, the first thing that comes to his/her mind is visiting the Golden Temple, Wagah Border, and of course, relishing the delicious food options the city has to offer. Be it gulab jamun or makhan fish, Amritsar is a heaven for all food lovers.
Well, if you are a food lover and planning to visit Amritsar, then you have come to the right place as this piece is all about the best places to enjoy food in Amritsar.After exploring tourist attractions and the best places to visit in Amritsar. You should enjoy some extra-ordinarily amazing food, right?
Best Places To Eat In Amritsar
- Kanha Puri. Lawrence Road
- Lubhaya Ram Aam Papad, Outside DAV college is a aam papad chaat.
- Sharma Gulab Jamun n Jalebi
- Maqbool Road ke Amritsari Kulchas
- Bharawan Da Dhaba
- Kesar ka dhaba
- Lassi from Ahuja Milk Bhandar in Amritsar
- Guru Ka Langer
- Kulcha Land In Amritsar
- Giani’s di special masala Chai
- Brijwasi Papri Chaat
- A-one Kulfa on Queens Road
1. Kanha Puri-Lawrence Road
Kanha Sweets is a MUST visit place for breakfast in Amritsar. They serve Hot pooris with masala channa (chickpeas), tangy potato curry and salad. Don’t miss to order a glass of Lassi. Poori and lassi are the only items in the menu but trust me, you will not even need anything else!
The place is must visit place during the trip to Amritsar for breakfast, with a single menu of Poori ( fluffy fired and crisp) served with Cholle and Chutney of tamrind and onion and potato curry which is sweet and the uniqueness of the place. You can enjoy with a glass of cold rich lassi, and finish up with the Halwa which the best one you get anywhere. The place is very busy, the tip is to reach early around 8.30AM. Do not be decieved by the looks of the sitting place, it is simple and rustic, the food served is fresh and tasty.
2. Lubhaya Ram Aam Papad, Outside DAV college
This place is opposite Kahna Sweets and offers the TANGIEST AAM PAPAD you will ever have! They also add green chutney and masala on the top which doubles the flavour. So digest the heavy Punjabi meals in Amritsari-way with some tangy Aam Papad. Also, dry aam papad can last longer so you can buy some aam papad for folks at home.
Lovers of aam papad chaat, visit this food joint in Amritsar for the best chaat as this is also suggested by Chef Vikas Khanna.
3. Sharma Gulab Jamun and Jalebi
To make your sweet tooth happy, head to Sharma Sweets for some Hot, Luscious and Super Soft Gulab Jamun which will melt in your mouth. Enjoy the bliss and thank me later.
4. Maqbool Road ke Amritsari Kulchas
When in Amritsar, how can you not have kulchas? Visit Maqbool Road ke Amritsari kulchas to relish this delicious street food.Any trip to Punjab will be incomplete without having the legendary Amritsari Kulchas. Imagine hot crispy flatbread filled with spicy mashed potato, dipped in butter and served with delicious Channa (Chickpeas) and tamarind and onion chutney. Oh god, I am craving for it so badly now!
Kulchas can be found in any nook and corner of Amritsar but one of my favourite places for trying the legendary kulchas is All India famous Kulcha at Maqbool Road. It is a small shop which serves probably the crispiest kulchas in Amritsar.
5. Bharawan Da Dhaba in Amritsar
In case you are hesitant to have so much of desi ghee, Bharawan da Dhaba is a good alternate . It’s hardly 5 minutes’ walk from Golden temple ordered Special Thali, Lassi and Masala Papad. One special thali was too heavy for anyone’s appetite and two people had to shared it. Food was delicious and mouth-watering!
They have a quiet big place with lot of seating arrangement . The place is clean and frequented by locals. They only serve vegetarian food .
6. Kesar Da Dhaba
Looking for authentic Amritsari food, go no further! Kesar da Dhaba is THE PLACE to have some delicious, finger licking Punjabi food! We had ordered Paratha Thali which came with Chur Chur Lacha paratha, Maah di dal, palak paneer, Kadhai paneer, raita and salad. Every dish was cooked in pure ghee and was so delicious☺. The dal here is being cooked for more than 24 hours in slow flame and is heavenly tasty!
7. Lassi from Ahuja Milk Bhandar in Amritsar
Punjabis and Lassi are synonymous. When in Amritsar, have as many glasses of lassi as you can because you will not find the same taste anywhere else in the world. One of the best places to have lassi is Ahuja Milk Bhandar. A perfect blend of thickness and sweetness. ☺
8. Guru Ka Langar at Golden Temple
Guru ka Langar is a community feast served in the Golden Temple to all the devotees. It is the largest free kitchen in the world serving simple meals (dal, sabzi, roti and kheer) to lakhs of devotees each day. The best time to visit is during the morning when the Guru Granth Sahib is brought to the inner sanctum. After offering your prayers at Golden Temple, head over to the Langar.
9. Kulcha Land In Amritsar
One can’t get enough of these crispy, flaky kulchas cooked in open tandoor!
There are so many awesome places for eating the Amritsari kulchas. Kulcha Land is another great place to treat yourself with some Paneer or masala kulcha along with lassi!
10. Giani’s di special masala Chai
Being a hardcore fan of ginger tea, I was not sure if I will like tea with almond and pistachios in it. But guess what, I ended up having two cups of the special chai. So start your day with a nice cup of special Chai, bread omelette and kachoris at Gianis. Reach before 9 AM or else you won’t be able to get your hands on the crispy kachoris.
11. Brijwasi Chat Bhandar in Amristar
To take care of your chat cravings, Brijwasi Chat Bhandar is the most famous place in Amritsar. Papdi chat, aalo tikki, Sev puri, pani puri, bhel puri, dahi Bhalla. You name it and they have it all. So don’t miss to enjoy the mouth-watering spicy and delicious chat!
12. A-one Kulfa On Queen’s Road
For all the kulfi lovers this is one place that you must visit in Amritsar… other than the traditional kulfi with falooda..this outlet offers Kulfi mixed with the rabri ,falooda, firni and for gond… the preparation is different from the routine Kulfi that you normally get …the taste is very nice and it is a yummy treat which should not be missed if you have a sweet tooth and relish Indian sweets.
Here is a quick guide with the entire list of places to eat in Amritsar.
