Lucknow: A city of food traditions
Lucknow, the city of nawabs, is famous for its culture, literature and historical sites as well as its amazing food. The morning here starts with tea and ban-makkhan, while during the day one can enjoy delicacies like Galavati Kebab, Nihari-Kulcha, Biryani, Chaat, Khasta-Kachori, Kulfi and Makkhan Malai. Food has its own special identity in different areas of Lucknow. If you want to get the real taste of the city, then definitely visit the streets of Chowk, Aminabad and Hazratganj.
Breakfast: Sharma ji's tea
Sharma ji's tea is a popular choice for morning breakfast in Lalbagh. This place is located at 34, Trilokinath Marg, Sushanpura, Lalbagh. Here you can enjoy bun-butter, samosa, poha and other snacks along with tea. It is crowded with people in the morning, and is one of the famous breakfast spots in the old city.
Galavati Kebab of Tunde Kebab in Aminabad
If Lucknow is identified with any non-vegetarian dish, then kebab comes first. Tunde Kababi branch is located in Aminabad at 168/6, Old Nazirabad Road, Mohan Market, Khayaliganj. Here Paratha can be tasted with Galavati Kebab. Shami Kebab, Seekh Kebab and other Awadhi dishes are also the special identity of Lucknow's cuisine.
Enjoyment of Nihari-Kulcha in the Chowk
The Chowk area of old Lucknow is known for traditional food. In the morning there is a crowd of people coming here to taste Nihari-Kulcha. Slow cooked Nihari is served with soft Kulcha. Rahims of Chowk is known for Nihari, Kulcha and Sheermal. Sheermal is a lightly sweet and aromatic traditional bread, eaten with Nihari and other Mughlai dishes.
Idris's Biryani near Patanala
Awadhi Biryani has its own unique taste. Idris Biryani is especially popular in old Lucknow. Its shop is located in Johari Mohalla, Raja Bazar, opposite Patanala. Here kebabs and other traditional dishes can also be enjoyed along with biryani.
Chaat fun in Hazratganj
Lucknow is not only the city of kebabs and biryani, but the chaat here is also very famous. Golgappa and other chaats can be tasted at Shukla Chaat House, which is near the Church Building on Shahnajaf Road, Hazratganj. After having chaat, you can also enjoy the nearby markets and the charm of the old city.
Netram's Crispy Kachori in Aminabad
Crispy shortbread and potato curry for morning breakfast has its own distinct taste. Netram is located at Shriram Road, Mohan Market, Kamla Market and Swadeshi Market in Aminabad. Traditional breakfast and sweets can be tasted here.
Chowk's butter cream in winter
The taste of winter is considered incomplete without butter cream. This light and frothy sweet is the signature dish of old Lucknow morning. Its traditional vendors are found in the Chowk and streets of Old Lucknow in winter.
Enjoy paan after meal
The culinary journey is considered incomplete without paan. Many types of paan shops are found in the streets of Aminabad and old Lucknow. Eating paan after finishing the meal is an old tradition here.
Experience the taste of Lucknow in a short time
If you are visiting Lucknow and do not have much time for food, then Chowk, Aminabad and Hazratganj are three areas where you can taste many of the famous flavors of the city. The food of Lucknow starts from a cup of tea and reaches to kebabs, nihari, biryani, chaat, crispy-kachori, kulfi, butter cream and paan. This is why the food of Lucknow is not only delicious but also a part of the city's culture and Nawabi heritage.