I live very close to this place and we often visit here. What a wonderful place. You will get traditional tasty delicious food here. Variety of desi dishes. Lachha prantha with lots of desi ghee ummm yummmm. Makhani dal with tadka you will love it after trying it. Though crowdy it offers quality and quantity in a balanced way. Go guys go and have this wonderful food. You will love this place. Enjoyyyy
One of my favorite dhaba in Amritsar. Food over here is bestest I've had. Food is prepared with desi ghee.
The real deal.... over a century old dhaba. I live in patiala and whenever i go to Amritsar two things are mandatory first is the Shri Harmandir Sahib ji visit and then going to Kesar da dhaba. The food here is still made in only desi gheo and the taste is unmatched. They have managed to capture the old punjabi food taste perfectly. It is a Pure Veg and i am sure than non vegetarians will rarely complain after having there delicious veg food. I personally love the dal and Lachha Parantha combo.
It is one of the most iconic place to be visited, visited with my friends, ordered dal makhni,paneer pratha,lachcha prantha and the food is delicious, best place to eat near golden temple
We went on this iconic place with my friends. After golden temple visit. In evening around 6-7’o clock . Good this is that there were no crowd when we reached. We get table easily. Now come to food we order dal makhni ,palak paneer,laccha parantha and kheer in dessert.
Every thing is awesome but I like palak paneer it was amazing!!
Palak paneer is must try item.
Amritars this food junction is famous for its food delicacies and it will never disappoint you. Happy time!!
World’s best desi food. Maa k khane se bhi zada ghee wala khana yaha milta hai 😋👌
THE BEST FOOD I HAVE EVER EATEN. Was my first time in Amritsar and this was a definite place on my list of places to visit (but ofc after visiting the Gurudwar Harmandir Sahib... Waheguru 🙏🏽). It is not a place easily found. You’ve to ask the locals or ise Maps. Best DAL I’ve ever eaten. I don’t like Palak Paneer, but I had it here. I became a fan! Aloo Gobhi was superb, the Laccha Paratha was god like. Mannnn... i can go on and on and on. My friend (who is a South Indian) was feeling like crying. He said he won’t eat a better veg meal ever. I second that. No way this place can be missed. Just don’t expect a fancy ambience. Go there and let the food take your taste buds to Heaven.
Best...
That's it..
Kesar da dhaba doesn't need any rating or review,its name shouts for best food..
Been eating from this place from quite a long time and I always wonder "itna acha kaese bnalete hai"
Everything is yum.
But u should never miss palak paneer and daal makhni when u visit this place..it's must..
Baaki sbkuch sahi a kuch b khao..
Ratings...(Best) thts it
Amazing place with authentic taste
Chole and dal makani is amazing
Must try place as they serving us from last 100 years yes 100 years you heard it right
If at Amritsar it is a must visit place ❤️
Yashpal Khanna (Laidback Yash)
+4
one of most famous restaurant in the city. my reason for rating was the services I received. may be I visited them around 4 PM hence the things were not as they supposed to be.
we ordered their dal tadka , steamed rice, ajwain laccha paratha, laccha paratha, chana tadka.
though every thing was overpowered with taste of butter for parathas and chana tadka that worked, but their most hyped dish dal did not lived up to my expectation. rice served were cold and tasted stale
portions of orders were small compared to price . you will feel prices at menu are cheap but when the actual order comes it may disappoint you.
only two waiter were at services who were slow and slacking in serving 7-10 customers at that time.
reaching at place as also a kind of project. though it will give you a good tour to old amritsar around Harminder sahib.
may be they have better services and ambiance and taste at proper lunch, dinner time. but i did not tasted & experienced it so cannot comment on it
Had Premium Special Thali and it was worth every penny
Most tasty food I had in years made in pure ghee
It's finger licking good
Keep it up
Today I got a chance to visit the famous Kesar da Dhaba. Crowd management was excellent. There was a queue of 15-20 people but i got a seat in 15 minutes.
Kaali dal was bit overrated. We usually get dal better than this even at an ordinary restaurant. Should have been bit spicy.
Rotis and Parathas were really good. I ordered Sarson ka saag and makkai di roti. Both were good. I became an instant fan of roti, thin and crispy.
Great value of money since the price of food is less compared to restaurants in and around Golden Temple.
If you really wish to go on a foodporn ride, This is the place to be at.
Small dingy location with lot of waiting period, but man when you get the table and the food is there, you have been transported to a different world.
We ordered laccha paranthas, dal fry
But but Palak paneer will literally take your breath away.
If you visiting golden temple this has to be on your places to go to list.
Warn you again do not miss
This
Food was good without being great! Better places in Amritsar. Nothing wrong - but you are paying for the name and the 1919 historical landmark. Paratha selection was amazing (they don't do Amritsari kulcha only Lacha Paratha, where they do the infamous hand crush!). Curries were so-so (Shahi paneer was not a lot of creamy cashew curry, mostly oil). Stick to parathas. Also- pain to get to (can't take a cab there; by foot or auto only). RECOMMEND.
Satya Prakash Udayagiri
+5
Kesar Da Dhaba is a vegetarian Punjabi restaurant in Amritsar, India. It was started in 1916 by Lala Kesar Mal and his wife, Parvati, in Sheikhupura, Pakistan. The couple sold dal and roti, including Dal Makhani, or "Mah ki Dal". After the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, they moved the dhaba to Amritsar.
The dhaba's recipes and cooking methods have remained the same for 75 years. The menu includes dal fry, chana fry, palak paneer, shahi paneer, malai kofta, and various types of rotis and paranthas. They also have four different types of thalis and many desserts.
The dhaba is located between the Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh. It has two air-conditioned halls that can host 150 guests
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Undoubtedly best place to eat delicious, authentic punjabi food at reasonable price. Kesar da Dhaba is a well-known restaurant located in Amritsar, Punjab, India. It is renowned for its authentic Punjabi cuisine and has been serving delicious food since 1916. The restaurant is particularly famous for its signature dish, "Dal Makhani," a rich and creamy lentil curry cooked with butter and cream.
Kesar da Dhaba has a rustic ambiance, reminiscent of traditional roadside dhabas (eateries) in India. The restaurant has retained its old-world charm and has become an iconic landmark in Amritsar.
Apart from Dal Makhani, some other popular dishes at Kesar da Dhaba include Amritsari Kulcha, Chole Bhature, Sarson Ka Saag, Makki Ki Roti, and Lassi (a refreshing yogurt-based drink). The food is prepared using traditional cooking techniques and authentic Punjabi spices, ensuring an incredible culinary experience.
Due to its popularity, Kesar da Dhaba can get quite crowded, especially during peak hours and tourist seasons. It is advisable to arrive early or make reservations to secure a table. The restaurant continues to attract both locals and tourists who want to savor the flavors of traditional punjabi cuisine.
Loves the food here. Reaching here through the small lanes was exciting in itself. Interestingly, at one turn, Looking at maps to See qhere to turn, one of the shopkeeper, without any ask, said "beta sahi ja re ho, saamne hi hai" By Diwali they would be having one more building.
Loved the daal much.
I went there on my Amritsar trip after hearing some great reviews from people but was a bit disappointed.
Service was fast however it wasn't able to match my taste buds as their most hyped dish - dal did not live up to my expectations.
I tried the Parantha Thali here. The thali was huge and is sufficient for two light to normal eaters. The parathas were nice and went well with daal makhani and chhole. The taste was good but I am not sure if it is worth the hype. My most favorite part was the phirni here.
I visited a few month back and just love the typical vibe of punjab They serve an exclusive mouth-watering cuisine with the Traditional Punjabi flavor2. Their thali is one of the most delicious preparations offered by any of the oldest dhabas in India
I have ordered lachha Paratha, Palak Paneer , famous Kali dal of the Kesar dhaba the quality and the quantity of the food is super delicious also been to the kitchen and amazed to see the preparation of dal which has lots pof ghee and open chulhe ki naan Dil khush ho gaya i can still feel the taste ...if you are planning to have a lunch over here, i would suggest don't eat anything beafore that because this desi treat is very heavy and wholesome. meal is not complete without the desserts ..i had a yummy phirni fab clouser of my lunch.
Bit Over priced
service is good
Good hygiene
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