“Makki di roti te Sarson da saag,
Kha k dil hoje bagh bagh”
Okay, we agree that the couplet sounds cliché, but when food is your life using cheesy liners is not that bad.
If you have ever had or heard of Punjabi cuisine, you must already know that “Makki Ki roti and Sarson ka Saag“ are like king and queen on the menu.
Well, they deserve to be, after all, who doesn’t enjoy Makki di roti drenched in the white butter with Sarson da saag (you have to add at least one tablespoon of desi ghee in it to make taste the best).
Sarson da Saag is made from mustard greens and served with Makki di roti (maize flour bread).
So if you are in Amritsar and planning to have an authentic dinner, “Sarson da saag and Makki di roti” is one of the best food of Amritsar that you must eat.
Here are top 5 places to where you can order the best “Makki ki roti and Sarson ka saag”.
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1. Kesar da Dhaba
It is a 100 years old Dhaba located near the Golden Temple. This place of eating is a beautiful example of saying “old is gold”. Ambience wise the restaurant may appear very ordinary, but when it comes to taste, it is capable of beating five stars restaurants.
2. Bharawan da Dhaba
Located near the famous Partition Museum, Bharwan da Dhaba is also an old restaurant that caters amazing food. Besides being famous for its ‘Punjabi Thali,’ the restaurant offers great variety in cuisines.
The best part about this place is that they serve some delicious quality food at pocket-friendly rates. Plus the ambience of the restaurant is great to have a comfortable dinner with your family.
3. Sadda Pind
Sadda Pind is another mind-blowing place to be at while you are on the trip to Amritsar. This place is a dummy village, built to give a realistic experience of Punjabi culture and their way of life.
If you want to get a proper feel of Punjab’s village while eating, Sadda Pind is where you need to head. Besides the best food, there are a lot of fun activities that you can be a part of.
4. Haveli
The name says it all; Haveli is one of the most excellent places to have a lavish dinner with your family and friends. It is one of the best places to eat in Amritsar. Ambience wise the place is 10/10, a tractor, interesting mannequins etc. around the food court area makes your food tastes even better.
5. Sanjha Chulha
Located in the famous market of Lawrence road, Sanjha Chulha is one the oldest functioning restaurant of the city Amritsar. You can visit this restaurant for any of the three meals of the day.
The ambience of the place is quite good and location also it is close to the railway station and bus stand.
Tip- Visit this place to have your brunch, along with Makki di roti and Sarson da saag you must taste Aloo Wala kulcha too. It is another finger-licking good dish of Amritsar, prepared and served by them most finely.
