Perhaps there's no greater indulgence and satisfaction than chowing down crispy, flaky, buttery Amritsari kulchas. Amritsari kulcha is a soft Indian flatbread filled with delicious stuffing like potatoes, cottage cheese, onions, cheese, and loaded with butter and ghee, so it's like our version of desi pizza. Fluffy on the inside but crispy and dripping with butter on the outside, one bite of this delicacy will make you forget the entire concept of calories. If you’re looking for the best Amritsari kulchas in Mumbai, you’re in luck. Here’s a low-down on where you can get the best version of this dish in town.
Best Places In Mumbai To Have Delicious, Flaky & Buttery Amritsari Kulchas
Saikrupa Amritsar Kulcha, Ghatkopar
Just 10 minutes away from the station, you’ll spot this tiny joint that serves authentic kulchas. You can try their kulchas in a variety of fillings like aloo, paneer, and gobi with chole as a mandatory on the side, for which you also get unlimited refills. They also offer jain special options and kulchas with cheese fillings that do not burn a hole in your pocket.
Timings: Tues to Sun, 11 AM to 11 PM
Cost for two: INR 250
Sainath Kulcha, Chembur
We believe the rainy season in Mumbai and chole kulche at Sainath Kulcha is the best combo. The place has been around for over 50 years and that too at an affordable price! Not only do they make their kulchas fresh right in front of your eyes, but they also serve them with hot chole from the kadhai it was made in. Their must-try include aloo kulcha and paneer kulcha.
Timings: Mon to Sun, 8 AM to 11:30 PM
Cost for two: INR 200
Contact: +919619620101
Amritsari Kulcha Junction, Jogeshwari
If you gravitate more towards really soft and buttery kulchas, try the ones at Amritsari Kulcha Junction in Jogeshwari. Kulche, chole bhature, lassi, parathe, you name a Punjabi dish and they’ll serve it to you. They have a variety of kulchas with fillings of aloo matar, gobi, and cheese that you can savour with raita, chole, and some chutney on the side.
Timings: Mon to Sun, 7 AM to 12 AM
Cost for two: INR 300
Oye Kake, Fort
If you haven’t tried kulchas at Oye Kake, you’re seriously missing out on some good food. They have more than 10 varieties of tandoori Amritsari kulchas that you can enjoy savouring around the cosy surroundings. Whether you’re in the mood to try something new like corn kulcha or want to stick to the basics like pyaaz kulcha, you’re in for a treat here.
Timings: Mon to Sun, 11 AM to 11 PM
Cost for two: INR 1300
Amritsari Chaat, Dadar
Right behind the Siddhivinayak temple in Dadar is this small place, Amritsari Chaat, that serves some amazing garma-garam chole kulche. Pair this dish with a glass full of chaas and your heart and stomach will be full. You can also try their other authentic Punjabi dishes like the pani puri, chaap, and even papdi chaat. We’re already drooling recalling our last visit to this place.
Timings: Mon to Sun, 11 AM to 10:30 PM
Cost for two: INR 300
Oye Teri, Kandivali
Kulchas made at Oye Teri are exactly how they should be — crispy and dripping with butter on the outside with soft stuffing on the inside. Served with delicious chutney and hot chole on the side, this place should be on the list of must-visit places to savour authentic Amritsari Kulchas in Mumbai. If you wish to sweeten things up a little, try their Nutella or chocolate walnut kucha as the dessert.
Timings: Mon to Sun, 12 PM to 4 PM and 5 PM to 11 PM
Cost for two: INR 500