Restaurants are not just spots, providing us with a wide variety of food and beverages. But they are also places that have a myriad memories associated with them. Known for their delicious fare whipped by experienced maharaj’s or contemporary chefs, some restaurants and bakeries have had their food stand the test of time. Dating decades back, here’s a list of some iconic eateries in the country, which even today hold the same loyal customer base and continue to attract the new generation too.

1. Indian Coffee House

Situated on the bustling College Street in Kolkata, this coffee house has had well-known people as its regular visitors. One can enjoy a nice cup of coffee with some legendary snacks for as less as INR 150 for a person.

2.Leopold Café

Colaba Causeway houses many well-known restaurants but Leopold Café is a standout. Started by Iranians in 1871, the restaurant serves some lip-smacking chicken and cheesecakes.

3. Karim’s

Started in 1913, the restaurant situated at Jama Masjid, is the oldest branch of the chain of restaurants. Offering some unforgettable Mughal fare, the restaurants kormas and biryanis are to die for.

4.Dorabjee & Sons

This restaurant based in Pune, serves authentic Parsi fare to people who want to revisit old times. Established in 1878, a fare for two would cost around INR600. One must try the Ardeshir Raspberry and Dhansak here.

5.Shri Sagar

Also known as Central Tiffin Room, Shri Sagar, that started in 1920s, serves top-notch and authentic South Indian food. Famous for its Benne Masala Dosai, a decent meal for two would cost as low as iNR200.

6.Chafekar Dugdha Mandir

This quaint outlet at Nagpur, is well-known since almost 90 years, for its lip-smacking sabudana vada and chocolate shake.

7. Bademiya

Situated at Apollo Bunder, Mumbai, Bademiya’s is well known for its array of kebabs. This restaurant started as a shack and has been in operation since 1946.

8.Kesar da Dhaba

For people visiting the Golden Temple, a trip to Amritsar is incomplete without tasting food from Kesar Da Dhaba. Their food is replete with ghee that gives the food its authentic flavor. Lassi and parathas along with chole are a must try.

9.Glenary’s

Darjeeling’s famous restaurant-cum-bakery was started in 1935 and today it is synonymous with Darjeeling tea and exquisite breakfast fare.

10.Tunday Kababi

People fond of non-vegetarian fare will find this place to be a haven for all their heart desires. This place in Lucknow is famous for its meat dishes and of course kebabs!

11.Mavalli Tiffin Rooms

Another iconic South Indian eatery in Bangalore, it was established in 1924 and has been serving coffee and idlis since then.

12.Hari Ram & Sons

This place is a must visit for some out-of-the-world Khatte Chane and Samosas, when one visits Prayagraj.

If there is ever a food tasting bucket list for anyone out there, these places should be incorporated in it, to experience some heavenly fare.