Amritsari Kulcha
Punjabi
Stuffed tandoori flatbread served with chole and chutney.
Food in Amritsar
Street food and local eats in Amritsar
Ahuja Lassi
A takeaway only Amritsar shop known for thick, creamy kesar lassi topped with malai, and cool phirni.
Bhai Kulwant Singh Kulchian Wale
A tiny, decades old kulcha shop steps from the Golden Temple, famous for buttery stuffed kulchas served with chole.
Bharawan Da Dhaba
A long standing vegetarian dhaba in Amritsar's old city, celebrated for authentic Punjabi thalis and generous, flavorful portions.
Kale Da Dhaba
An old city Amritsar dhaba known for its lachha paratha and dal makhani, a favorite for authentic Punjabi flavors.
Kanha Sweets
A decades old Amritsar breakfast institution near the Golden Temple, famous for puri chole, gur ka halwa, and desi ghee sweets.
Kesar Da Dhaba
A century old Amritsar dhaba near the Golden Temple, famous for rich Punjabi thalis and dal makhani cooked in pure desi ghee.
Must-Try Dishes in Amritsar
Local food specialties and traditional favourites
Amritsari Lassi
Punjabi
Thick, creamy Punjabi lassi often topped with malai.
Amritsari Fish Fry
Punjabi
Crisp gram-flour battered fish with bold spices.
Chole Kulche
Punjabi
Street-style chickpeas and soft kulchas in local bazaars.