As the summer season is taking leaps, you would definitely want to drink refreshing coolers that can help you beat the heat. While buying and drinking sodas from the store next door might be a convenient option, it’s not exactly a healthy indulgence that you can rely on a regular basis. Some of the healthiest options are lassi or buttermilk, smoothies, lemonade, etc.
If you’re a Punjabi or travelling to Punjab, you cannot miss having a thirst-quenching glass of lassi. Made from churned curd, lassi is a traditional Punjabi drink that is a summer-special beverage that has a special place in every household. And if you’re in Chandigarh, here are the best spots you should definitely try for a sumptuous glass of lassi, as recommended by the city foodies.
Pandit G Kachori Wale - Recommended by @talkwithfood
Pandit G Kachori Wale is a popular spot in Chandigarh if you want to have some finger-licking traditional Punjabi dishes. It starts with deep-fried bhature with a thick serving of chole and ends with crispy kachori served with tangy aloo bhaji. But none of the dishes is complete without a big glass of lassi that’s served in an authentic mitti (clay) glass that’s topped with chopped dry fruits and nuts.
Phone Number: 07888971019
USP Dishes: Puri Aloo, Chole Bhature, Lassi
Timings: 9:30am–6pm
Address: MPQP+9QG, Mohali Stadium Rd, Phase 10, Sector 64, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160047
Cost for two: ₹200
Available Cuisines: North Indian
Type: Vegetarian
Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
Khirki Wala - Recommended by @palak_sachdeva_2022
Khirki wala has been another top spot for Punjabi food in Chandigarh for more than 40 years. The aroma of the chole (chickpeas) entices everyone around the place, thanks to the art of adding different spices (khade masale). The kulhad wali lassi is a show-stopper and has its own corner. Other than lassi, their go-to dish is chole chawal, which is served in a thali with a generous amount of chawal, chole, raita, salad, and pickle.
Phone Number: 09501441144
USP Dishes: Chole chawal, chole bhature, lassi
Timings: 9am–5:30pm
Address: Booth 12, MW Area, Industrial Area Phase I, Chandigarh, 160002
Cost for two: ₹200
Available Cuisines: North Indian
Type: Vegetarian
Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
Gopal Sweets - Recommended by @street_food_chandigarh
Gopal Sweets is a large national chain in India that offers many street food delicacies and some mouth-melting traditional sweets. If you’re looking for lassi in Chandigarh, the branch located in sector 27 serves the best one, as recommended by city foodies. But, once you’re there don’t forget to try the local mithai (desserts) as well.
Phone Number: 01722651811
USP Dishes: Lassi, rasgulla, gulab jamun
Timings: 8am-9:30pm
Address: SCF 7, 7/A, Chandi Path, Block C, Sector 27, Chandigarh, 160019SCF 7, 7/A, Chandi Path, Block C, Sector 27, Chandigarh, 160019
Cost for two: ₹250
Available Cuisines: North Indian, South Indian, Chinese
Type: Vegetarian
Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Bhuru Lassi - Recommended by @street_food_chandigarh
Bhuru Lassi is a roadside shop located on the outskirts of Chandigarh that serves nothing but delicious lassi. Their lassi business was started back in 1942, and the recipe for their unmatchable recipe has been carried forward by the younger generations. As for your appetite, you can choose from the sizes of glass and have a solu-filling thick lassi that’ll remind you of the older days of Punjab.
Phone Number: 09216600081
USP Dishes: Lassi
Timings: 9am-10pm
Address: PJWW+36X bhuru Lassi, Bhuru Chownk, 3989, Kharar - Landran Rd, Pathran Wala Khoo, Kharar, Punjab 140301
Cost for two: ₹100
Available Cuisines: North Indian
Type: Vegetarian
Meals Served: Snacks
Kulcha Theka - Recommended by - @waazabi
If you want to have some lip-smacking kulchas, Kulcha Theka will be the perfect spot. They have more than fifty types of kulchas on their menu, each offering a unique taste and flavour. Coming to lassi, Kulcha Theka has three types of lassi: mango lassi, butterscotch lassi, and the classic sweet lassi. Why don’t you choose your favourite this summer?
Phone Number: 07898989437
USP Dishes: Lassi, Amritsari Kulcha
Timings: 8:30am-11pm
Address: SCF- 88, below Kings Hotel, Phase 5, Sector 59, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160055
Cost for two: ₹150
Available Cuisines: North Indian
Type: Vegetarian
Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Brothers Kulcha - Recommended by - @girl_with_pink_iphone
Brothers Kulcha is also a hub of different types of kulcha, with more than forty types of kulcha that you can enjoy. Apart from the regular kulchas, the place also has the famous street food of Delhi, chur chur kulcha. They also have two types of lassi, sweet lassi and salted lassi, that you can choose from based on your taste and preference.
Phone Number: 08847484215
USP Dishes: Kulcha, Lassi
Timings: 9:30am-8:30pm
Address: Madhya Marg, behind Bharat Petrol Pump, 9C, Sector 9, Chandigarh, 160009
Cost for two: ₹250
Available Cuisines: North Indian
Type: Vegetarian
Meals Served: Snacks
Garam Dharam - Recommended by - @girl_with_pink_iphone
Garam Dharam is a Punjabi-style restaurant with several chains across India. The restaurant serves classic Punjabi and Mughlai food. You can pair the classic and flavourful Indian food with a glass of lassi. Lastly, you can end your meal with their special desserts like kheer, faluda, gajar ka halwa, etc.
Phone Number: 09501785488
USP Dishes: Kebab, Biryani, Lassi
Timings: 11am-11:30pm
Address: SCO No, 8, Madhya Marg, Sector 26, Chandigarh, 160019
Cost for two: ₹1200
Available Cuisines: North Indian, Mughlai
Type: Veg And Non-Veg
Meals Served: Lunch, Dinner