Food guide
30 spots across the old-city bazaars and newer markets.
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Chaat and golgappa
• Ambala Chaat House, Adalat Bazar: pani puri in seven flavours
• Ambala Chaat House, YPS Market: desi ghee aloo tikki
• Chaat Factory, Urban Estate II: palak patta chaat
Kachori and pakora
• Sadhu Ram Kachori Wale, near Lahori Gate: khasta kachori
• Santa Di Mashoor Hatti, 22 No. Phatak: paneer pakora
• Asli Madrasi Dosa, Sheran Wala Gate: idli and dosa
Soya chaap
• Veerji Malai Chaap Wale, Bhupindra Road: tandoori chaap
• Khalsa Chaap, Prem Nagar: a regulars' favourite
• Sardar Ji Soya Chaap Wale: chaap and malai spring rolls
Momos
• Dr. Dumpling, Stadium Road: corny paneer momos
• The Momos Mafia: kurkure and jhol momos
• Aman Tandoori Momos, Lower Mall: tandoori momos
Kulcha
• Kulcha Kulture, Choti Baradari: Punjabi tadka kulcha
• Kulcha Patola, Model Town: chatpata kulcha pockets
• BMS Amritsari Kulcha, Bhadson Road: chole bhature
Winter special
Giyani Vaishnu Dhabha, near Malwa Cinema on Mall Road, is an old-style Punjabi dhaba for authentic winter food.
Plan your day
• YPS Market and Urban Estate II: chaat, momos and grills
• Adalat Bazar, Lahori Gate and Sheran Wala Gate: a traditional food walk
Every spot has a Google Maps link in the guide.
Plan your trip
All 30 spots, grouped by type, with map links.
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