Amritsar’s famous tea stall and its chai which remains in charcha

If you are ever crossing Cooper Road in Amritsar, and you get swayed by the aroma of fresh kachoris and chai, it means you are near Giani tea stall. Here, you will find a large number of people enjoying the aforementioned items at any hour of the day.

It is an old-fashioned tea room with a desi vibe and its delicious chai and kachoris have been attracting not only locals but also visitors to the city for the past many decades. On its walls are framed pictures of several celebrities, from politicians to Bollywood stars, who have visited the place for its special tea and snacks.

The menu is simple, butter toast and omelette, besides its famous chai and kachoris. There seems to be some magic in this simplicity which attracts people from all walks of life.

Morning hours are the busiest as the place is filled with locals and their loud chatter and laughter, who come to enjoy breakfast after a walk or run at the nearby Ram Bagh. The atmosphere is full of bonhomie and gossip, besides its famous tea and kachoris, which keeps the place alive and lively.

Rameshinder Singh Sandhu, Amritsar