Punjab, and especially our food, is a different world. Where the taste has the fragrance of soil. There is a story behind every dish. Especially when it comes to desi food, people's hearts immediately go towards chutney, ghee, and kulhad tea.
Nowadays, new desi restaurants are opening in different cities of Punjab. This place not only gives food but also gives a vibe—like sitting in the streets of Pind and getting food from the hands of the mother. I have come across 10 places where there is taste, culture, and memories are also shared.
Ikk Panjab, Chandigarh
- Ikk Punjab has opened a new location in Chandigarh.
- Where the vibe is Punjabi-like Puri-Bhoot Beliram, Taran Taran Da Jaleba, Butter Chicken Samosa, and Amritsari are among the dishes.
- The budget is moderate, and the taste is purely regional.
- As soon as I step into Ikk Panjab, it seems as if I have come to the house of an old man. Wooden doors, old photographs, and Punjabi warmth are felt in every corner.
- Ikk Panjab does not just serve food; it is a plate of culture, history, and emotions. After leaving, not only the stomach but also the heart fills up.
Bhai Kulwant Singh Kulche Wale, Amritsar
- It is heaven to come here in the morning, which is really relaxing. Despite being near the Golden Temple, the atmosphere here remains full of peace and desi-ness.
- People came and stood in long queues for a long time waiting for delicious kulchas.
- Served with chole, achar, and lassi.
- A lemon aloo kulcha + chole + lassi comes for 60-150. This little price is really value-for-money for a full stomach taste.
The BrunchBox—Desi Meal, Amritsar
- It is located in B-block, Ranjit Avenue.
- This is a new concept in Amritsar. It is known for its good ambiance and non-veg starters.
- Simple country food, in a modern way. Think of a quick, tasty, and Instagram-friendly presentation.
- Brunchbox has proved that Amritsar is not just a heritage city, but it is also becoming home to new food experiments—where desi flavors are being served in a modern way.
Deep Kulcha Hut, Amritsar
- You came to Amritsar and didn't eat deep kulcha? Brother, the trip is incomplete!
- A new destination for culture lovers. It is situated in the Azad Nagar area in Amritsar.
- Tripping with butter, loaded with chholaas—this is the real kulcha goal.
Sind Punjab Dhaba, Ludhiana
- Sindh Punjab Dhaba is open daily. Its timing is from 11:30 am to 01:00 am.
- Here are both vegetarian and non-vegetarian items. The thali offers mixed vegetables, shahi paneer, dal makhani, naan, and butter roti.
- For 500, a single person can easily get the Well Curb Thali, which includes vegetables, gravy, and roti bread, along with salad or roti.
Rishi Vegetarian Dhaba, Ludhiana
- It runs from 7 in the morning until 11 at night. Whether it's a light hunger in the morning or a desi craving at night, you'll never go hungry again.
- What a desi atmosphere. The comfort of sitting inside, the smiling service, and the crowd also feel a sense of belonging. People talk as if they are at home.
- Two people get a full meal for 400. A bumper menu of vegetarian North Indian dishes, fresh gravy, and naan/roti.
Hungry Mouth, Punjab
- Hungry Mouth is known for takeaways or deliveries at Ludhiana Junction and Shastri Nagar.
- You don't have to sit here to eat. Reaching home or office directly with hot food is the beauty here.
Express Vegetarian
- Express Vegetarian sounds like a lot of stylistic cafeterias, but it's a treasure trove of pure vegetarian food.
- The specialty of this dish is its variety. Chinese Noodles, Pizza, Pasta, and Pure Veg Thali—every moment brings something new.
The Urban Bhukkad, Ludhiana
- In this place of Model Town, there is more auto-car-dine, takeaway, or delivery. No need to sit down.
- Simply hot burgers, rolls, and chicken fries are ready as soon as you reach home.
- Things like "consistency," "pocket-friendly," and "food quality" often appear in reviews.
- Although sometimes there is feedback on packaging or heating, the overall rating is 4.5.
The Grand Cafeteria, Amritsar
- Grand Cafeteria is located at SCO-63, Sita Ram Tower, Cantonment.
- The seating arrangement is neat, and the ambience is generally quiet, where you can eat comfortably without any noise.
- Here you get a variety of options like Chinese soup, Mughlai gravy dishes, and pizza. Soup lovers especially love garlic or cheese soup.
The food here is not just a means to get rid of hunger, but a ritual, a tradition, and, most importantly, a way to reach the heart. Be it the aroma of kulchas in the streets of Amritsar or the youth experimenting in the cafes and tiffin services of Ludhiana, every city in Punjab speaks to its food.
That story is not just about spices but about mothers' kitchens, grandmothers' lessons, and queues at fairs. The food of Punjab is fast as well as slow. Sometimes he cooks in the kitchen of the house, sometimes he tires on the pan of the dhaba, and sometimes he decorates with the new thinking of the cafe.
