Chicken Shicken Ho Jaye? We've Hunted Down The 6 Best, Crazy Kukkad Joints In Amritsar

Thinking of delicious food? Think Amritsar! There's no denying the fact that this place is considered a foodie haven for all carnivores - from Butter Chicken to Tandoori Chicken, everything is cooked to perfection! So here are some of the best places in town to enjoy some lip smacking chicken!  

1. Beera Chicken House

Highly recommended by the locals, like the name suggests, this is your go to for awesome chicken dishes. The Roasted Chicken, Butter Chicken and Seekh Kebab is definitely something you don’t want to miss out on. Apart from this, their Keema Naan is praiseworthy. 

Location | Sehaj Avenue, Majitha Road, Near White Avenue
Meal For Two | Rs 500

2. Makhan Fish and Chicken Corner

Makhan has turned into a local favourite because of its Tandoori Chicken and Chicken Malai Tikka. Also home to the tastiest Fish, their menu has a variety of fish dishes like the Fish Fry and the Masala Fish. Apart from this, their menu also has an awesome range of Biryani, Chinese and Omelettes. 

Location | 21-A, Near Madaan Hospital, Majitha Road, Basant Nagar
Meal For Two | Rs 700

3. Mame Da Dhaba

Most famous for its Bheja Fry (yes, that’s goat brain) Mame Da Dhaba beats every other place in town. Don’t worry, if this dish makes you queasy, there’s a lot more you can try here like the Chicken Tikka and Tandoori Chicken that you'll swear by. 

Location | New Amritsar Colony
Meal For Two | Rs 700

4. Charming Chicken 

If the name has any indication, it’s safe to presume that this place serves some amazing dishes. The Crispy Chicken, Chicken Pakoda, Butter Chicken and Karahi Chicken are the star dishes, even though the whole menu deserves to be explored! This seems to be the right place to sit back and enjoy some soft, flavourful and juicy chicken with their Charming special drink, LMG. 

Location | Shop 3, Majithia Road, Near, Basant Nagar
Meal For Two | Rs 600

5. Crystal Restaurant

You’re sure to come back for seconds once you taste the food at Crystal Restaurant. Be it the Murgh Rara or the Murgh Tikka Masala, everything here tastes delicious. We’d recommend trying the Tawa Chicken, Dal Makhani and the Murgh Patiala. They also have a range of offbeat mocktails which’ll make your meal even better!

Location | Crystal Chowk, Queens Road, INA Colony
Meal For Two | Rs 800

6. Punjab Dhaba

A hidden gem located in one of the many bylanes in Amritsar, this dhaba is everything delicious. What’s really popular though is the Chicken Taka Tak, Chicken Hungama and the Chicken Malai Tikka. Marinated in spices and roasted to perfection, the Tandoori Chicken too will make your taste buds tingle!

Location | Chowk Gol Hatti,Opposite Yes Bank, Town Hall
Meal For Two | Rs 500

Now that you know where to tear into the best chicken, go enjoy a true Punjabi style meal!