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Food in Amritsar

Food variety in any tourist destination is that one thing that tops the interest of people. Be it the quick bites, main course meals, city specialties, the mouth watering delicacies make for a yummy delight. Amritsar is a true destination for food lovers. Here, the food variety includes rich, heavy meals to light snacks full of Punjabi tadka. 

Food in Amritsar is not limited to a particular cuisine. Where the local restaurants and streets are full of Punjabi food, there are many which serve high end dishes to the people. Thus, you can’t miss out on trying sumptuous meals or try the light ones. Whatever you wish for, Amritsar is full of anything and everything to do with good food.

Traditional Food of Amritsar
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Snacks in Amristar

Snacks are something people enjoy at any point of time. Be it the full of ingredients panipuri or the curd filled chaat, people all ages like a plateful of these yum delights. Amritsar has many of these narrow lanes which are full of such corners. Street food here includes anything from bhalla chaat, aloo tikki, kulcha channa to bhel puri, and other light snacks. 

The fish snacks of Amritsar are very popular too. Since Amritsar has many tourists visiting the religious destinations. Stopping by at these snack stalls is something you expect out of them. Near the Golden Temple, you will find a lane of stalls which have some relishing dishes that make the experience all the more amazing.

Snacks in Amritsar
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Amritsari Kulcha, Lassi too are served in every nook and corner of the city. These are some specialties which you will not want to miss. Lassi especially is normally available in one type, but in Amritsar you will find a variety. You will also find lassi in different flavours and it may appear as a smoothie first, but you will be surprised to find out after tasting. 

Some of these stalls have been present in the city for ages. Lanes like Main Market, Lawrence road have stalls which immediately grab your attention and treat you to something delicious. Since it’s a Punjabi city, even the snacks are very filling, but each bite is worth the taste and money spent. Outside the tourist destinations too, you will find such mobile stores which serve plates full of snacky delights.

Bakeries in Amritsar

Fresh bread, biscuits is a thing that adds freshness to one’s diet. These are not only healthy, but give you a tasteful experience. It’s a trend common in Punjab that people prefer such items for they are healthy. Bakeries here serve pastries, sandwiches, cakes, breads, biscuits which are made fresh and a specialty of each bakery.

Bakeries in Amritsar
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Restaurants in Amritsar

The restaurants in Amritsar remain a popular choice among people. The variety in food is all set to amaze your senses as there is no stopping to it. More than that, people love to visit the dhabas which may not be as lavish as the restaurants in their décor, but serve finger licking food. A dish like sarson da saag, may be available both in high class restaurants and even the dhabas. Based on who can afford where, one can make their choice.

Coffee in Amritsar

Coffee in Amritsar
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Coffee in Amritsar is another popular choice. Be it a group of youngsters after class or few friends catching up, coffee makes the meet all the more rejoicing. Café Coffee Day outlets, Barista to coffee in restaurants and mall food courts are preferred in the city.

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