By Bornika Das
August 18, 2023
Image Credit: Rocky and Myur/Facebook
Amritsar is an iconic food destination that is known for several authentic dishes popular all across the country. Whenever you think of Amritsari Kulcha, fish tikkas, paratha or lassi, you’ll be reminded of some OG places of Amritsar. Today, we’ll share with you the name of those places which you must visit if you’re in Amritsar at least once.
With a legacy of over half a century, Beera Chicken House is the go-to place for tandoori chicken. Unlike the traditional red-coloured tandoori chicken found everywhere, Beera serves chicken marinated in whole spices and roasted. The eatery is situated in Majitha Road.
Image Credit: Sandeep Kr/Facebook
If you’re craving fish, there’s no place better than Makhan Fish And Chicken Corner. Its USP dish is Amritsari Fish Tikka, which is perfectly cooked and sprinkled with their secret spices. Other dishes to try here are Fish Do Pyaza, Tandoori Fish and some chicken delicacies like Chicken Tikka and Chicken Methi Malai.
Image Credit: Makhan fish and chicken corner/facebook
For all the vegetarians in the house, there is no better place than this small dhaba in a narrow lane in the Golden Temple complex. Running since 1916, this place serves the most delicious butter-dripping stuffed parathas, baingan bharta, palak paneer and channa.
Image Credit: Kesar Da Dhaba/ Facebook
No trip to Amritsar is complete with a pit stop at Ahuja Lassi. Locals and tourists flock to this tiny shop for a glass of creamy goodness. The favourful lassi is generously garnished with malai and dry fruits. Even celebrities like Abhishek Bachchan have been spotted here. It serving lassi since 1950.
Image Credit: Ahuja Lassi/facebook
Brain curry, mutton tikka and mutton curry are the cult favourites here served with hot and crispy kulchas. But what sets this decrepit meat shop apart is the mutton chaap. The eatery has a huge fan-following with people standing in queues for hours to satisfy their taste buds.
Image Credit: Google
Amritsar’s visit is incomplete without a bite on Amritsari kulcha. This is best served in the 60-year-old All India Famous Amritsari Kulcha. Their speciality is a seven-layered kulcha with a stuffing of cauliflower, potato, and cottage cheese. Pair it with a cup of tea for an unforgettable experience.
Image Credit: Prerna Arora/ Facebook