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Kesar Da Dhaba is a very old and famous vegetarian restaurant in Amritsar, a city in Punjab, India. It's known for its delicious traditional Punjabi food. This special eatery has been serving tasty meals for over a hundred years!

A Taste of History: Kesar Da Dhaba

How It Started: A Journey Through Time

Kesar Da Dhaba began in 1916. It was started by Lala Kesar Mal. His first small restaurant was in Sheikhupura, a town near Lahore. Back then, it mainly sold simple dishes like dal (lentils) and roti (flatbread).

In 1947, India was divided into two countries, India and Pakistan. This event is called the Partition of India. Because of this big change, Kesar Da Dhaba moved from Sheikhupura to Amritsar. It found a new home in a narrow lane near the Town Hall.

Famous Faces Who Loved the Food

Many important and famous people have visited Kesar Da Dhaba over the years. Some of them include:

  • Lala Lajpat Rai: A great freedom fighter who worked for India's independence.
  • Jawaharlal Nehru: India's very first Prime Minister.
  • Indira Gandhi: A former Prime Minister of India.
  • Padmini Kolhapuri: A well-known Indian actress.
  • Yash Chopra: A famous Indian film director and producer.
  • Rajesh Khanna: A very popular Indian actor.

What's Cooking? Signature Dishes

The Famous Dal Makhani

The most famous dish at Kesar Da Dhaba is its special dal makhani. This is a creamy lentil dish cooked slowly with lots of butter. It's so popular that many people visit just to try it!

Sweet Treats: Phirni

Another popular item is phirni. This is a sweet rice pudding. It's often served in traditional earthen bowls, which makes it even more special.

Kesar Da Dhaba in the Spotlight

Featured on TV and in Movies

Kesar Da Dhaba has also appeared on television and in movies. The famous American chef and TV host Anthony Bourdain visited the restaurant. He featured it in his travel show, Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.

Also, some parts of the 2017 Indian movie Chef were filmed right here. The movie starred Saif Ali Khan.

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