Puran Da Dhaba

Fresh ingredients, well-prepared North Indian food and a bracingly vibrant atmosphere, the hallmarks of the Punjabi Dhaba has now been successfully introduced at Puran-da-Dhaba though of course adapted to the five-star hotel with the addition of starters and the use of rich ingredients like nuts, dry fruits, cream and expensive spices like saffron. The décor replicates elements of the dhaba, including a cycle, motorbike, tires and kitsch, and there are live singers and musicians who specialise largely in 1970s and ‘80s Hindi songs (you can send in your requests, their rendition of old Kishore Kumar numbers is usually excellent). There is even a stand where gol-gappa/pani puri, jhal moori and chaats are made for you: try the Chandni Chowk di Chatory Chaat. They have a superb range of starters - Heer Ranjha (chicken kebabs), Phulkary Gosht Gillagi Seek, Amritsari Tawa Macchi, Keema Kaleji Aur Chaamp Takatak, Lawrence Road ki Sharmili Tikki (mince meat tikkis), Jheenge Ludianvi (prawns in a creamy marinade),Mahi de Sholey (Amritsari masala fish with mustard chargrilled in a tandoor), Bhatty da Jabru Kukkad (a signature version of Tandoori Chicken), or if you are vegetarian they also make good Dhingri de Kofte (mushrooms stuffed with creamy cheese), Tandoori Aloo or their kebab platter. For the mains, they offer a variety that included Dhabewala Jheenga Rassawala (prawn curry), Roghani Macchi (freshwater fish curry), Dhaba Mutton Curry, Tawa Gosht and Chicken Patiala. Vegetarians are well taken care of with koftas, various dishes with paneer, gobi or aloo, and Punjabi Kadhi Pakodi. Don’t miss the Dal Pooran Dhabe Di. They also have a range of Naans, Rotis and Parathas, as also Amritsari Khulcha which goes well with their Chana Masala. If you still want a sweet, the kheer or phirni are not bad either.