Amritsar-a traditional vibrant city –is known for warmth & hospitality. Amritsaris are born hosts, and are famous for having a palate for eating. This is perhaps because the Amritsari mind- set was shaped by frequent ravages of war where the dawn of the next day was not sure.

The city is famous for its culinary delicacies like multi-layered parathas, bhatura channa, tandoori kulchas, puris, jam, marmalades, sharbat, rabri & lassi. Other delicacies include satpuras, samosas, fried fish, seekh kebabs, mutton tikka, barbecued chicken and spicy pickles.

The celebrated papad and vadian from Amritsar have become the subject of many a rhymes and jingles, Amritsaries have a sweet tooth for pinnis, balushahis and gur ka halwa. The city has many places for traditional cuisines and modern foods. Most of the eating joints of the traditional cuisines and modern foods. Most of the eating joints of the traditional cuisine are within the walled city.