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Top choice in Punjab (India)


The speciality dum-a-dum biryani (veg, chicken or mutton) in this young, friendly, 1st-floor eatery bursts with flavour, but there are also tasty dhals and tandoori tikkas, plus an oh-so-creamy Patiala shahi paneer. The rotis and naans are baked to perfection too. And best of all you can watch everything being kneaded, flipped, fried and baked in the clean, open kitchen.

Floor-to-ceiling windows allow you to watch the street scenes below as you tuck into your meal, and there's wi-fi too. Extra bonus: it's right by the bus stand, so easy to find.


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