In the heart of Amritsar, close to the Golden Temple, a new restaurant called Rang Punjab has recently opened, showcasing the rich, wonderful culture of Pind.
When one thinks of Punjab, the mind immediately conjures up visions of the Golden Temple, lush fields with farmers taking pride in their hard work, appetizing, wholesome food and of course the benevolent hospitality of the Punjabi folk. No trip to Punjab is ever complete without feeling that warmth, love and generosity that is very often expressed through the medium of lip-smacking, honest food. Exactly this spirit of Punjab has been recaptured by designer Kiran Dhillon and famed chef Gurpreet Gehdu in their brainchild and labour of love — Rang Punjab.
Rang Punjab offers visitors a taste of Punjab by showcasing the best of it, from traditional Punjabi recipes to the most authentic papad, wadi, and aam papad as well as homemade sweets, street food, and desserts served in an atmosphere infused with old-world charm and nostalgia. Rang Punjab is situated in a stunning heritage building in the heart of Amritsar, just a few minutes away from the Golden Temple.
The 350-seat restaurant is housed in an 1866 British Raj administration building that has been renovated. It is divided into three sections: the main dining area, a food souk, and a function room with 100 seats.
A patio with sitting outside and access to their grill bike and kulfi bike surround this. The atmosphere has been deliberately designed to give tourists and visitors the impression that they are strolling through the narrow shops and markets of old Amritsar.
The interiors also incorporate a lot of polished wood along with crystal and brass origami chandeliers commissioned from India’s top origami artist. “The idea was to keep the place rustic, true to the roots and yet upmarket and stylish,” said Dhillon.
“My roots in rural Punjab and our international exposure helped us create the balance between old-world charm and modern comfort. We didn’t want anything to overpower, instead, it had to be in sync with the name, British architecture of the building as well as Punjabi elements of that era.”
The meal is straightforward and not overly intricate, evoking the authentic flavours of Punjab’s Pind. As a result, the menu features typical Punjabi dishes such as home-cooked dinners, hot and spicy street cuisine, cold and creamy kulfi, and a sharbat bar with a variety of traditional drinks, including the Badaam Brahmi and Bazoori. The restaurant also has a traditional food market (food souk) where you can buy local delicacies from Amritsari such as aam papad, laddoos, and wadi.
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Sustainability is something both Kiran Dhillon and Gurpreet Gehdu see a need for and hold close to their hearts, prompting them to start a farm resort project based on Agri-tourism .alongside the restaurant. All ingredients are sourced directly from the farmers, from the best products to the freshest dairy.
Every dish on the menu here is flawless whether it be a platter of scrumptious Amritsari Chole and Kulche or something as unique as a Lachha palak Soya. The Rang Punjab tasting platter comprising of Aloo Wadi Pulao, Kujje wali dal, and Loon Ajwain Parantha to name a few dishes and is literally like tasting Punjab on a plate.
Rang Punjab aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Punjabi cuisine and culture to city visitors, serving as a one-stop shop for all things Punjab.
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