Discovering The Best Food in Lucknow

Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh, known for it’s Awadhi food, discovered by Mughals. People especially come Lucknow, not only from India but also from all over the world, for tasting the authenticity of Nawabs food. Lucknow is really a paradise for the food lover’s as it is having something for all types of people.
Where to Eat and What to Eat in Lucknow
- Basket Chaat at Royal Cafe

Basket Chaat at Royal Cafe is the World’s best chaat you have ever tasted. The basket chaat is made from fresh grounded spices. Hardayal Maurya Ji is eminently known as Chaat King of India. He is the only man behind the most popular βBasket Chaatβ of Royal Cafe in Lucknow.
Must Try
Spinach Chaat & Matar Chaat
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51, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Sushanpura, Hazratganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001
- Water Balls (Golgappa) at 50 Years Old Shukla Chaat House

Shukla Chaat House is popular in Lucknow as it serves mouth watering Gol Gappa (water Balls) and Aloo Tikki. This shop is very old and also very small in size but the gathering here is too large. Shukla Chaat House should be at top in your list if you are Gol Gappa (Water Balls) lover.
Must Try
Aloo Tikki
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11 Shahnajaf Road church building, Hazratganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001
- Tunday Kebabi for Juicy Kebabs

Tundey Kebabi serving lip smacking kebabs, indicating the royal delicacy of Nawab’s. The tundey Kebabi first established in 1905 in chowk market. With115 years of experience they are serving biryani, chicken and mutton dishes along with mouth melting kebabs which contains more than 160 spices in it.
Must Try
Sheermal Roti, Mutton Tunday & Beef Kebab
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168/6, Old Nazirabad Rd, Mohan Market, Khayali Ganj, Aminabad, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226018
- Idrees Biryani for Biryani

Idrees biryani is biryani gem of Lucknow. Idrees biryani is serving its delicious mutton & chicken biryani for 45 years, making it one of the biryani paradise of India. It is very famous shop of Lucknow, that you can locate easily. This aromatic nawabi biryani will make you forget everything in its first bite.
Must Try
Mutton & Chicken Biryani
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Jauhari Mohalla, Raja Bazar, Chowk, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003
- Wheat Momo’s at Nainital Momo’s

Nainital Momo’s in Lucknow is not only famous for their juicy and flavorsome momo’s but also because their momo’s are made from wheat. You will hardly found place in India where momo’s are made from wheat. Nainital momo’s serving 100 types of momo’s along with shakes and mocktails.
Best Dishes
Tandoori Momo, Magic Masala Momo, Steam Momo & Momo Platter
Click Below for Location on Map
1/340, Amar Shaheed Path, Viram Khand, Viram Khand 1, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226010
- Veg Kebab Paratha at Baba Ka Dhaba

Baba Ka Dhaba is known as the first shop in Lucknow, who starts selling veg kebab paratha. The flovour and taste of their kebabs are unique and the paratha is crispy. This pocket friendly place will definitely drool you and makes you happy every time by their kebabs and biryaani.
Best Dishes
Kebab Paratha Roll & Biryani
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27, Kanpur – Lucknow Rd, Chander Nagar Market, Chander Nagar, Alambagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226005
- Makhan Malai (Whipped Cream) at Chowk

If you are in Lucknow during winter then never miss Makhan Malai at Chowk Market also known as Daulat ki Chaat in Delhi. Makhan Malai at chowk is sweet dishes and melted in the mouth as soon as you taste it. Makhan malai is actually a whipped cream topped with saffron & dry fruits.
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Chowk Chauraha, Chowk, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Kulfi Falooda at Prakash ki Kulfi

Prakash kulfi in Aminabad Market is the oldest and best shop in Lucknow for taste the summer cooler kulfi falooda. Evryone who visited Lucknow never missed this delicious dessert available in many flavours, choose your favourite.
Must Try
Badam Kulfi, Sugar Free Kulfi & Kesar Pista
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12, 13, 1st Ln, Mohan Market, Khayali Ganj, Aminabad, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226018
- Bun Maska with Tea at Sharma Tea Stall

Lucknow is very popular for the bun maska with tea in the breakfast. Sharma tea stall serving from many years, delicious tea with pleasant aroma. This is the must visit place for the tea lovers and also don’t forget to have a bun maska with your tea.
Must Try
Bun Maska
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34 Trilok, Bisheshwar Nath Rd, Sushanpura, Lalbagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001
- Thandai at Raja Thandai

Thandai is an Indian cold drink and native to India prepared with a mixture of almonds, fennel seeds, watermelon kernels, rose petals, pepper, poppy seeds, cardamom, saffron, milk and sugar. A shop in Lucknow known as Raja Thandai serving it’s delicacy for more than 100 years and definitely must try place for thandai.
Click Below for Location on Map
Kasturba Marg, Market, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003
- Chole Bhature at Chowk Market

Never miss the delicious chole bhature when you are in Lucknow. The chole here is different in taste and the aroma of the chole will make you drool and the bhature served is fluffy and different from any other places of India.
Recommended Shop
Shri Lassi Corner
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311, 11/19, Kamla Nehru Marg, Chowk, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003
- Experience the Mughal Food at Dastarkhwan

Dastarkhwan in Lucknow is famous for it’s Awadhi / Mughal’s food. Dastarkhwan serving for many decades and most popular for their Galauti Kebab’s and Mutton Seekh Kebab’s. Their galauti kebab’s are so delicious that melts in the mouth.
Must Try
Mutton Galouti Kabab, Kali Mirch Chicken, Mutton Biriyani, Seekh Kabab, Chicken Afghani & Shahi Tukda
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29, BN Road, Lalbagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001
- Nihari & Kulcha at Rahim ki Nihari

If you are in love with mutton, then this place is made only for your’s. Rahims nihari is famous for breakfast in locals. Must try this nalli nihari with kulcha and indulge in the flavour and zayaka of nihari.
Must Try
Gosht Ki Nihari, Beef Nihari, Paya, Kulcha Nihari & Mutton Nihari
Click Below for Location on Map
29, Phool Wali Gali, Chowk, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003
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OMG! You make me drool with envy and hunger! Thank you for your gorgeous pictures of amazing food.
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looks yummy!
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Yeah!
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Wow this all looks so amazing!
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Thank you!
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Oh my goodness, they all look good! I’m now drooling here. Fortunately, we have very nice Indian food here in Singapore. π
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