Food place in Amritsar
Kesar Da Dhaba
Passian Chowk (old city), Amritsar
A century-old veg dhaba tucked in the old-city lanes, famous for dal makhani and lachha paratha.
Area
Passian Chowk (old city)
Food type
Veg
Price range
₹150–400
Opening hours
12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
About
What is Kesar Da Dhaba famous for?
The dal makhani and thali are legendary.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at Kesar Da Dhaba
Veg · ₹150–400
Punjabi Thali
Dal Makhani
Rich, creamy
Best at dinner
Paneer Tikka
Stuffed Paratha
Sarson da Saag & Makki di Roti
Earthy, buttery
Best at winter lunch
Good to know
Is Kesar Da Dhaba good for families?
Yes — Kesar Da Dhaba is family friendly and serves vegetarian food. It is open 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
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Why Kesar Da Dhaba
A century-old veg dhaba tucked in the old-city lanes, famous for dal makhani and lachha paratha. It is a pure-veg house. This sits at the easy end of the scale - figure ₹150–400.
🍲 The food
Dal Makhani - Black lentils and kidney beans simmered overnight with butter and cream — Punjabi comfort food at its richest
A thali is the full local plate - a ring of small bowls over one tray of rice and bread, and the fastest way to taste the whole kitchen in one order.
🕒 When to come
The posted hours run 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
🧭 Finding it
Kesar Da Dhaba is in Passian Chowk (old city), Amritsar - Punjab.
✅ The short version
Families with children are normal here.
Questions
Kesar Da Dhaba — FAQ
What is Kesar Da Dhaba famous for?
A century-old veg dhaba tucked in the old-city lanes, famous for dal makhani and lachha paratha.
What are the must-try dishes at Kesar Da Dhaba?
Kesar Da Dhaba is known for Punjabi Thali, Dal Makhani, Paneer Tikka and Stuffed Paratha.
Is Kesar Da Dhaba good for families?
Yes — Kesar Da Dhaba is family friendly and serves vegetarian food.
What are Kesar Da Dhaba's opening hours?
Kesar Da Dhaba is open 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Where is Kesar Da Dhaba located?
Kesar Da Dhaba is in Passian Chowk (old city), Amritsar.