A local specialty of sun-dried lentil crackers and spicy nuggets used in various curry preparations.
4 top-rated spots found
Kesar Da Dhaba
Amritsari Wadiyan Curry
Punjabi / North Indian
ยท $$
ยท Chowk Passian, Old City
โ โ โ โ โ 4.3
32,632 reviews
Local LegendClassicHeritage
9.6
Flavor
8.8
Value
9.2
Vibe
Established in 1916, this dhaba is the ultimate pilgrimage for authentic Wadiyan. The lentil nuggets are slow-cooked in copper vessels for hours, resulting in a texture that is firm yet melts in the mouth, soaked in a rich, ghee-laden gravy.
๐ Chowk Passian, Near Telephone Exchange, Amritsar, Punjab 143001 ยท View on Maps
Ram Lubhaya & Sons
Spiced Amritsari Papad & Warian
Specialty Snacks / Retail
ยท $
ยท Lawrence Road
โ โ โ โ โ 4.2
1,771 reviews
Gold StandardHidden GemAuthentic
9.8
Flavor
9.2
Value
8.5
Vibe
While primarily a shop, this is the 'Gold Standard' source where locals buy their Papad and Warian. Their products are hand-crafted with a specific ratio of black pepper and heeng (asafoetida) that defines the Amritsari flavor profile.
๐ Shop No. A1, Arya Samaj Building, Lawrence Road, Amritsar, Punjab 143001 ยท View on Maps
Lucky Papad Store
Handmade Amritsari Papad
Traditional Snacks
ยท $
ยท Bansa Wala Bazar
โ โ โ โ ยฝ 4.8
450 reviews
Local FavoriteAuthenticClassic
9.4
Flavor
9.5
Value
7.8
Vibe
Lucky Papad Store is renowned for its consistency and the 'crunch factor.' Their papads are exceptionally thin and sun-dried in traditional courtyards, ensuring they don't lose their aromatic oils during the drying process.
๐ 1881/6, Bansa Wala Bazar, Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar, Punjab 143001 ยท View on Maps
Bharawan Da Dhaba
Aloo Wadiyan (Potato & Lentil Nugget Curry)
Punjabi / North Indian
ยท $$
ยท Town Hall
โ โ โ โ โ 4.1
15,400 reviews
ClassicInstagrammableTourist Legend
8.9
Flavor
8.2
Value
8.7
Vibe
Located in a beautiful heritage building, this spot serves a lighter, more home-style version of Aloo Wadiyan. It is the perfect introduction for those who find the Kesar version too heavy but still want the authentic spice kick.
๐ Near Town Hall, Amritsar, Punjab 143001 ยท View on Maps