When you think of bold, flavour-packed food from Punjab, your mind might drift to slow-cooked meat, smoky tandoors, and rich gravies. But at Oye Kake, we’re here to flip that script. Because we believe that vegetarian food doesn’t need to whisper; it can roar.
Rooted in the vibrant food culture of Amritsar, our menu proves that you don’t need meat to experience the richness, depth, and unmistakable punch of Punjabi cuisine. We’re proudly 100% vegetarian, and even prouder that our food doesn’t miss a beat.
Straight From Punjab, Without Compromise
At Oye Kake, our food is a tribute to the kitchens of Amritsar, where everyday meals are cooked with care, generosity, and bold flavours. Think fluffy kulchas stuffed with masala aloo, slow-simmered dal makhani rich with cream and love, and paneer palak that tastes like a hug in a bowl. None of it has meat, and yet every bite is bursting with character.
We don’t see our vegetarianism as a limitation, it’s our superpower. It allows us to focus on deepening flavours, using age-old techniques, and honouring the Asli Punjabi tradition of wholesome, plant-powered cooking.
Bold Flavours, Built Layer by Layer
So, how do we bring that big, bold punch without meat? Spices are our soul. We roast them, grind them fresh, and layer them slowly to create gravies and masalas that are full of depth.
Ghee and butter aren’t just add-ons; they’re central to the richness that defines Punjabi food. They coat your palate and add luxurious texture to every bite. Char and smoke from the tandoor give our tandoori malai paneer and lasooni chaaps the same fire-kissed flavour you’d expect from kebabs.
Textures matter. Whether it’s the crunch of onion-stuffed kulchas or the melt-in-your-mouth finish of Ambarsari malai kofta, our food is designed to keep your senses engaged.
From Streets to Thalis: Vegetarian Food That Feels Complete
Our Kake di Thali is a meal in itself—no meat needed. Served with chole, dal makhani, aloo kulchas and more, it’s street food elevated with comfort and tradition. Add a glass of chaas, and you’ve got a meal that’s both indulgent and rooted.
Even our most humble dishes, like moong matki dal with rice, are cooked with the patience and passion of a home kitchen. There’s nothing flashy about it, but when the dal is slow-simmered for hours and the rice is fragrant and fluffy, you don’t need anything more.
Why We’re Proudly 100% Vegetarian
Being vegetarian is not just a dietary decision; it’s a culinary philosophy. It’s about making the most of every ingredient, about creativity, sustainability, and celebrating India’s rich tradition of plant-based cooking. At Oye Kake, it also means welcoming everyone to the table, regardless of preference, belief, or background.
We’ve heard it all: “But don’t you miss butter chicken?” or “You can’t do true Punjabi food without meat!” And to that, we say: Come try our food. Because once you’ve had our paneer lababdar, nutri kulcha, or chaat platter, you’ll understand that Asli flavour doesn’t come from meat, it comes from the heart.
Come Taste the Difference
Whether you’re a lifelong vegetarian or just someone who loves good food, Oye Kake is your invitation to explore the power of Punjabi veg cuisine. With locations in Mumbai and Hyderabad, we bring you all the richness of Amritsar—no meat, no shortcuts, and absolutely no compromises.
100% Vegetarian. 100% Asli Amritsari. And 100% unforgettable.
Because our food doesn’t need meat to be bold. It just needs your appetite.