Lucknow has a very distinctive flavor brewing all across its streets and lanes. This culinary art capital compels one to be a connoisseur and not just a regular food lover. The streets are adorned with eateries offering a widened scope of delicacies to foodies. Yet, there are a few restaurants that possess the aromatic powers to make one oblivious.
Let’s take a virtual stroll to enjoy the flavors of Lucknow:
Tunde Ke Kebab
Probably, one of the most overstated name in Lucknowi cuisine. Yet, it stands true to all the reviews that people carry. The kebabs here are an amazing blend of taste and culture. (Aren’t they cute?) These cute small roundel kebabs have a long history in its association. The inventor of this dish was Haji Murad Ali, and he happens to broke his arm during his kebab invention period. He was trying to cook the most succulent and melting kebab for the then Nawab Asaf-ud-Dawala. The reason of cooking it to be very soft was in nawab’s favor, as he had lost most of his dentures. Thus, the one-armed man (Ali) got fame with the invention of very soft kebab, hence Tunde ke kebab. If intrigued, do try tunde ke kebab at Aminabad.
Meal for two – Rs 200
Idris ki Biryani
Yet another beauty of Lucknow lies in its biryani. Hunger is not the requirement to visit Idris for its aromatic biryani. Situated close to the Patanala Police Chowki, Idris Biryani Hotel is easy to find. Though, there is no sign board to search it. The only guessing is hordes of people awaiting their turn to enjoy the delicacy.
Meal for two – Rs 100
Rahim ki Nahari
With no signboard, Rahim ki Nahari has still got the power to fetch a horde of a crowd. The man who created the mouthwatering Nihari, Kulche and a lot more in its menu is Haji Abdur Raheem Saheb. With little efforts, it can found in the Phoolwali Gali. Apart from nihari and kulcha, one can try mutton biryani, phirni, sheermal, and kheer.
Meal for two – Rs 150
Ram Asre
If you are a sweet-tooth, try visiting this 200-year-old sweet shop, Ram Asre at Ban Wali Gali Chowk. Very easy to locate and awesome sweets that you would fall in love with. This sweet shop is famous for a plethora of dishes, yet a few of them are just heavenly. Try malai ki gilori (malai paan), sohan halwa, and khoya ladoo.
Meal for two – Rs 100
Bajpai Kachori Bhandar
If you have not seen queues to buy poori-bhaji, probably this would be an incredible view. No matter, how big the queue is, it is a mandate to try these delicacies. Flavored very amazingly with spices, Bajpai’s kachori and bhaji are worth a wait in the queue. Bajpai Kachori Bhandar is in Hazratganj and close to hotels in Lucknow that assures your stay and food are not just good, but the best.
Meal for two – Rs 100
Prakash Kulfi
Easy to find, Prakash Kulfi is just another way to experience heavenly bliss. Located near Nazirabad Crossing, this kulfi center has to be on one’s bucket list. There are varieties of aphrodisiac kulfis, yet kesar falooda kulfi tops all.
Meal for two – Rs 100