_Food of Lucknow_ is Not Just a Food, It's a Heritage.

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"Food of Lucknow" is not just a food, it's a heritage..! gyaanDNA

Food of Lucknow is not just a food, its a heritage..!

Faiz Rehman

The Ganga Jamuni tehzeeb that we keep listening everywhere is not just the wa

Lucknowities speak or talk to others rather it is imbibed and integrated in Lucknows heritag

The culture of Awadh is beautifully woven in everything : Be it our language, be it our mannerism

be it our dressing or be it our food.

The city has some hidden food gems and most of them, unlike restaurants of other cities, did no

commercialize much. They excel in what they do and have been serving Lucknowities for ages. real tribute to these folks!

Lucknowities can go anywhere in this world and can have all the amenities but what their tast

buds really miss and crave for Food of Lucknow!!

This is an ultimate guide to Lucknows food love story!!

1) Nahari Kulcha

Nahari in Awadh history was considered as a food for common people.It takes good 6-7 hours t

cook Nahari so it deserves to be enjoyed with each bite.

Raheem Hotel at Akbari Gate is synonymous to Nahari Kulcha! Started in 1890 by Haji Abdu

Rahim Sahib,

this place has been serving the same tastes for decades, unaffected by the commercialism aroun

it. The Beef Gosht and Paye ki nahari are hallmarks here.
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2) Galouti Kebabs

This kebab has its own legacy, a Nawab of Awadh lost all his teeth due to old age, but still crave

for kebabs. Galouti Kebabs were invented to satify his taste buds. It just melts in your mouth an

tastes like heaven!

Tunday Kababi have mastered this dish.Check out this dish with Paratha at 100 years old Tunda

Kababi (Beef) Outlet at Chowk! Taste it to believe it!
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3) Boti Kebabs

These kebabs are cooked by subtly and slowly burning them over flames so that it is no

overcooked! Try it at hidden gems(small outlets) at Akbari Gate with Roomali Roti or War

Paratha. Your taste buds gonna love it!

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4) Biryani!
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Lucknow ki Biryani is an essential element of Awadhi cuisine. The bawarchis (chefs) an

rakabdars (gourmet cooks) of Awadh had a unique style of dum cooking which ensured that th

flavours gets subtly added to Biryani. The aroma of this dish will be with you for a long time.

If looking for awesome taste, check it out at Chicken Wahid Biryani, Aminabad, Mutton

Lalla Biryani, Chaupatiya Chauraha or Beef Idris Biryani, Patanala

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5) Sheermal

Sheermals literally means sheer(milk)and mal (ghee). This saffron coloured roti is a speciality o

Lucknow in the way it is cooked and the way it looks. It is unique to Lucknow! Find the best one

at Sheermal Wali Gali, Akbari Gate.
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6) Basket Chat

Lucknowities just love street foods! How about having chat served in a basket shape and sitting i

awesome Ganj with your loved one. That adds an extra flavour to this dish!Do try this Lucknow

Food Innovation at Royal Cafe, Hazratganj!
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7) And more Chats!

Lucknowites dont stop falling in love with chats. You will understand that once you have it at an

of these places : Shukla Chaat Lalbagh, Dixit Chaat House, Chhapan Bhog, Moti Mahal o

Madhurima.

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8) Makkhan Malai!

This dish is one of the rarest dish that you find generally in Winter mornings! It is fluffy, light a

snow and just melts in your mouth. Try this one of its kind dish in Chowk!!
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9) Malai Gilori

Any Lucknow food is incomplete without the Malai Gilori. As the Gilori enters your mouth, slowly starts melting and its sweetness soothes your buds. Try it at Chappan Bhog, Radhey Lal o

Ram Asrey.
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10) Poori and Kachori

The morning breakfast is probably incomplete without Poori with Dry Aaloo, Chhole and dilute

curd. Lucknowities love the spicy taste of this dish, you can have it on the go and it fits the pocke

Just try it at Bajpai, Hazratganj or Sri Kachori Corner, Chowk.
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11) Paani and Dahi Ke Bataashe

They call it as Gol Gappa, Paani Poori or Puchka, we call it Bataashe. Lucknow has a unique sty

of keeping names of dishes so is Bataasha.. Unlike other places where Bataasha is stuffed witAaloo, in Lucknow, Bataasha is stuffed with Bolied Matar. All the major chat outlets across cit

serves it..!!

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12) Khasta

So Lucknowities are very particular about the food and its name. In Lucknow, Kachori is differen

from Khasta! You can find it at small outlets in morning! And if you want to have one made it de

ghee then try at Chappan Bhog, Sadar or Radhey Lal, Chowk. Normal Khastas can be tried a
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13) Kaali Gajar ka Halwa

How about having the Black coloured Gaajar ka halwa The Carrot is dark purple but appearblack and hence the name. It tastes awesome and folks who tasted it, find it a cult! Try it at Chhot

Lal, Chaupaityon.
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14) Bun and Tea

Though you will find this at lot of places across country, but bun with white desibutter along wit

Sharmas Tea at Lalbagh make it two to tango!

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15) Thandaai

The Thandaai of Lucknow have impressed many including Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Th

Raja ki Thandaai has been here for many years. Try either the plain one or one with bhaang!
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16) Lucknow ka Paan

The Awadhi culture cannot be completed and so its cuisine without the mention of Pan

Lucknowities love having Paan after the meal. Though you can have the Pan anywhere in city bu

you have a great one at Mehrotra Paan, Near K.D. Singh Stadium.
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17) Prakash ki Kulfi

Situated in the heart of Lucknow and the shoppers paradise, Prakash ki Kulfi is definitely a onshop stop to cool yourself from Animabads crowd. Enjoy it with Faluda over it!

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@Thanks to our food expert Puneet Dhawan for his help in identifying hidden food gems

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