Kesar Da Dhaba
Punjabi · North Indian · Dal Roti
Avg. for two
₹500
Hygiene
★★★★☆
Wait time · Weekend
45m
Reservation
Walk-in only
Kesar Da Dhaba in the narrow lanes of Amritsar's old city is more than a restaurant—it's a living piece of Punjab's culinary history. Established in 1916 by Kesar Singh, the dhaba has been run by the same family for over a century, becoming one of India's most celebrated vegetarian dhabas and a pilgrimage destination for food enthusiasts. While many Indian cities have a dozen restaurants claiming to be the "best," Kesar Da Dhaba stands in a category of its own: a century-old institution that has never compromised on the dal makhani recipe that made it famous.
Signature Dishes
What to order — with current INR pricing
Dal Makhani
₹280दाल मखनी
12-hour wood-fire slow-cooked black urad and rajma, finished with butter and cream — the dish that built the dhaba's legend.
Amritsari Kulcha (with chole)
₹180अमृतसरी कुलचा
Tandoor-baked stuffed bread with potato-paneer filling, served with coal-dark chole and white butter.
Sweet Punjabi Lassi (matka)
₹100मीठी लस्सी
Spoon-standing thick lassi served in a clay matka — restorative and meal-replacing.
Makhan Roti
₹60मक्खन रोटी
Fresh tandoor roti slathered with a generous block of white butter (makhan).
Hygiene & Comfort›
- Seating
- Indoor + Outdoor
- Washroom
- Shared
- Hygiene
- ★★★★☆ (4/5)
- Wait time
- Weekday: 15m · Weekend: 45m
Payment & Logistics›
- Payment
- Cash
- Reservation
- Walk-in only
- Öffnungszeiten
- 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM (closed Tuesdays; verify seasonal hours)
Anreise
Chowk Passian, near Town Hall, Amritsar Old City 143001. From Amritsar Railway Station: 2 km, auto-rickshaw ₹40–70 (10 minutes). From Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport: 10 km, taxi ₹250–350 (20 minutes). From Golden Temple: 5-minute walk through old city lanes. Ask any local for Kesar Da Dhaba — every Amritsari knows it.
Pro Tip
Cash only — bring small notes. Combine the visit with Golden Temple darshan; the 5-minute walk through old city lanes is part of the experience.