Ah! You just can't forget about the <a href="https://universaladventures.in/travel-guide/delicious-food-to-taste-while-in-punjab" target="_blank">Food</a> when in <a href="https://universaladventures.in/travel-guide/places-to-visit-in-amritsar" target="_blank">Amritsar!</a> After having a long conversation with either your formal friends or family members in a setting, you are inclined to have an illusory dip into your favourite food cravings. This is the real magic of <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/state/Punjab" target="_blank">Punjab</a>! They have a special selection of flavours to please their palates, and often the full range of intricately arranged dishes is difficult for others to take in all at once, but Punjabis can, which is why they continue to have a distinct identity. Here we shall discuss the culinary tops at Amritsar- a food lover’s paradise!

Your food journey in Amritsar is incomplete unless you have one glass of lassi. People are appeased by the delicious falooda, kulfi and yoghurt at the Ahuja Milk Bhandar. You are suggested to give its lassi a try. The lassi is so thick that you need a spoon to scoop it out. Epicures simply fall in love with it. The great dollops of cream satisfy people to the extremities.&nbsp;&nbsp;Location: B.K. Dutt Gate, Dhab KhatikanTimings: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

If you wanna experience a fantastic food adventure in Amritsar, you shall head to the Bharawan da Dhaba. Located on Hall Bazaar Road, the Dhaba is beloved by many. It feeds people with a variety of decadent food items such as mouth-watering parathas to dahi bhallas, dal makhani and lip-smacking chole. The limits of these food adventures are endless.&nbsp;Location: Near Town Hall, Town Hall, Katra AhluwaliaTimings: 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM

One needs to hold one’s breath while hopping into food adventures in Amritsar. It has so much to offer. Keep on adding to its cart and you will find an array of high-end restaurants and modest dhabas at your feet. From delicious kulchas to sweet jalebis- everything is available to your access. These exciting meals entice thousands of tourists to this place and mess up your mind for a while, as to which direction to move!&nbsp;

If you are ever in Amritsar, your first choice should preferably be the Golden Temple. Amazingly unbelievable yet true; after offering prayers you are invited to the Langar which is the free kitchen in the world where you are offered a simple meal of dal, roti, sabzi, and kheer. Even if you miss it, you shouldn't pass up Karah Prasad, which is seen as something that shouldn't be declined out of respect for religious sensibilities. Such a sweet flour variant can really be a mouth-watering delicacy!

Amritsari Kulchas bring us images of the maida bread baked in a tandoor. Right? So, if you wanna taste this meal, you have to pay a visit to the All India Famous Amritsari Kulcha which is located beside the Golden Temple and Wagah Border. The place for a long time has been serving only these delicious butter-drenched kulchas in all-time meals. Yet people yearn to grab a seat here to taste this cuisine. The kulchas here are best served with chana masala, thick, green onion chutney, and tamarind chutney.Location: JVX9+VRC, Maqbool Road, Near Race Course Road, Crossing, AmritsarTimings: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

As the name suggests, the same dish—kulchas—is offered here to the delight and satisfaction of the public! You don't need to glance at the menu card because the mouthwatering kulchas that are served here are more than enough to fill you up. It is without a doubt one of the best locations in Amritsar to swarm in and secure a spot for yourself. The appetizing flavours of the kulchas run over the entire location, aesthetically appealing to the people.Location: DISTT Shopping Complex, Opposite M K Hotel Center, B - Block, Ranjit AvenueTimings: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

The unbeatable culinary wonders are what unfolds at this beautiful location. A heartwarming menu awaits you. Among the best, the phenomenal meal is Keema Naan served with gravy and relished by dollops of butter which would tempt you to lick your fingers. The menu is rich in non-veg dishes as well. Locals and far-off people gather here to profit from it.&nbsp;Location: JVPF+5WF, Queens Rd, Crystal Chowk, INA Colony, AmritsarTimings: 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM

Attracting the residents or locals massing around Lawrence Road with its delectable meals and heart-warming services, Surjit Food Plaza flourishes for more than 40 years in the area. With the passage of the years, it has now turned out to be a fancy restaurant with comfortable seating and air-conditioning. The restaurant best serves non-veg cuisines. Tandoori chicken and Amritsari fish are the preferred choices of people here. The best options for the client's plates revolve around Mutton Tikka and Shammi Kabab.&nbsp;Location: No 3, Dosandha Singh road extension, Lawrence Road, beside Nayyar hospitalTimings: 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM

Chicken is a necessity for non-vegetarians. Imagine finding the solace you seek, if beautifully met at a popular chicken serving spot and the favourite location of many. On Majitha Road, Beera Chicken House dominates the competition. Literally, you would go crazy once you savour the yummiest tandoori chicken you never had before. It is expertly cooked after a lovely spice marinade.Location: Shop - 100, Majitha Rd, Opposite Bhandari Hospital, Bhawani NagarTimings: 12:30 PM to 11:00 PM

If you wanna change your taste for food and relish your one-time meal with something that you can not be easily used to, you may visit Pal Da Dhaba. A modest shop run by the owner who rules the streets of Amritsar offering a tasty Paya variation in the form of Kharode ka Shorba. It should definitely be given a try to jiggle your palates. The unique dish is loaded with garam masala, chillies, and lentil leaves.&nbsp;Location: JVHC+375, Katra Moti Ram, I/S, Hathi Gate, Katra AhluwaliaTimings: 9:30 AM to 11:00 PM

Vegetarians who seek a food paradise around the areas of Golden Temple shall peep in for new explorations. You never know when you are hinted at the love of people- Kesar Da Dhaba! They are known for ‘ Maa ki Daal’ in the city. The vegetarian cuisine is tastefully presented. Lachcha paratha, palak paneer, and the delicious baingan bharta, all of which have a sizzling homemade aroma, are a few of the favourites of the public.Location: Chowk Passian, Gali Rajpura, Near Telephone ExchangeTimings: 12:30 PM to 10:45 PM

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