Amritsar’s Food Bucket List: 7 Must-Haves

Muskan Kalra
Apr 05, 2025

Amritsari kulcha

A crispy, stuffed flatbread cooked in a tandoor and served with chole and chutney. Go to kulcha land or all india famous amritsari kulcha for the real deal.

Chole puri

Deep fried puris served with spicy chickpeas and tangy pickles. A classic Punjabi breakfast – don’t miss it at places like kanha sweets.

Makki di roti and sarson da saag

A winter favorite cornmeal flatbread with mustard greens, dollops of butter, and jaggery. It’s hearty and totally soul warming.

Lassi

Thick, cream and sweet – Amritsari lassi is unlike any other. Topped with malai, it’s dessert in itself. Try it at Ahuja milk bhandar.

Paneer burji/tikka

Punjab loves its paneer. Whether its spicy bhurji or smoky tikka, it’s a vegetarian delight you can’t skip.

Fish amritsari

A popular street snack – freshwater fish coated in a spiced gram flour batter and deep fried. Crispy outside juicy inside.

Langar at the golden temple

Not just food, but an experience. The simple dal, roti, sabzi and kheer served here is pure, sacred, and unforgettable.

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