It was after the partition in 1947 that they shifted base to Amritsar, and worked their way up to create a cult following, having famous personalities like Lala Lajpat Rai, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and many Bollywood celebrities dine at their humble eatery. It was set up in Sheikhupura, near Lahore, where the Punjabi Hindu couple sold dal and roti. Started by Lala Kesar Mal and his wife Parvati in 1916, Amritsar wasn't the original location of the eatery. We wait for 20 minutes before finding a place to settle down.Ī post shared by kesardadhaba on at 10:17pm PDT How soon you find a table depends entirely on your luck. The seating area looks as though an extension of the original eatery to accommodate the never ending crowd that flock the eatery everyday. Despite its enormous fame, Kesar da Dhaba wears a simple look. There are some places where time literally stands still, giving you a glimpse of the old world. We make our way through the market area to find the eatery tucked away in one corner. You don't even need to bother with mobile navigations. Located in the narrow lanes of Chowk Passian, finding the dhaba is easy because everybody knows about it and can point you towards the right direction. So if you are meat obsessed, you need to head to Majitha Road, Hathi Gate or Ranjit Avenue where you will find some of the most loved dhabas of all-time, but not without visiting the most iconic eatery in Amritsar - Kesar da Dhaba. The eateries located closer to the temple serve 100 percent vegetarian fare. Seeking blessings from the Almighty almost always follows with food indulgences, starting with langar at the Gurdwara and moving on to Amritsari kulcha, maa ki dal, laccha paratha, lassi, mahi tikka, Amritsari fish fry, butter chicken and other favourite Punjabi treats at numerous eateries dotted across the city. While Amritsar is synonymous with the Golden Temple, it is also it's fondness for good food that brings in a herd of tourists from near and far.