Jiggs Kalra

"In my opinion, Kesar da Dhaba's maa ki dal and palak ka saag still remain unmatched. The creamy, subtly-flavoured dal paired with the fresh, fragrant leafy green vegetable concoction go perfectly with missi roti hot off the tandoor, all served with generous dollops of homemade white butter."

Shivani Vora

"The hot and thick brown daal isn’t complete until it’s scooped into shallow steel bowls and topped with at least a half-stick that gradually melts in and makes for the creamiest rendition we had ever tasted."

HolidayIQ

"Famous for it’s velvety dal-makhni, Kesar Da Dhaba is an iconic place that has achieved a cult status. The dal makhni, made by simmering for 24 hours and served with dollops of ghee, is a must have here."

Sona Bahadur

"Kesar’s velvety dal fry, slow-cooked overnight and tempered freshly before being served, is legendary."

Simardeep Singh

"Try it out for an authentic Dal Makhni and Lachha Parantha Thaali and I am sure you won’t be disappointed."

Sanchari Pal

"The dhaba’s velvety dal makhani, slow-cooked overnight and garnished with fresh creambefore being served, is legendary."

Anisa Nariman

"The best maa di dal (Rs 45) in all of Amritsar is to be found at Kesar. The dal is laboriously cooked for twelve hours before being served and all that slow cooking certainly makes the difference."

Shirin Bhandari

"Its daal makhani—lentils in butter—alone is well worth the trip."

Shruti Chaudhuri

"The Maa ki Dal at Kesar da Dhaba is the best in Amritsar, because the dal is made to simmer away for twelve hours, and is laced with ghee in every bite when you scoop it up with a roti."

Saurav Prakash

"For the dal makhani swimming in a pot of ghee and for the divine kulchas – walk, run, push your way to the one and only Kesar Ka Dhaba."