WHERE/WHAT TO EAT IN LUCKNOW!!!
Awadh cuisine has been a topic of discussion between
Lucknowities and tourists as well. It is so specific in style, so important and
so tasty that we sometimes forget other attractions of Lucknow. In fact, credit
goes to the then Nawabs of Lucknow. They took the initiative to make life more
interesting and full of taste. Dumpukht (light prolonged cooking style) was the
innovation of Nawabs. You can relish these in Dum Biryani, Dum Mutton, Dum Aloo
and Dum Murg and rice items particularly Noor Pulav, Moti Pulav etc. Seermal is
somewhat quite different from the other cities of India. If you are visiting
Lucknow, do not forget to enjoy Lucknow specialities - Tunday Kabab, Rahim ke
Nihari Kulche, Sharma Ji ki Chat, Raja ki Thandai, Bismillah Ki Biryani, Radhey
Ki Malai Gilori, Prakash ki Kulfi, Tulsi Plaza Biryanai, Raja Bazaar's
Kapurkand, Makhan Malai, Tatpatti Ki Rabri - located in Yahiyaganj, Babulal's
Khasta-Kachaudi - Located in Aishbagh, Netram's Jalebi and Imarti and Madhurima
(Kabra vali Dukan-Aminabad) and Mushtaq Miyan - near Press Club or Wahid Biryani
are well known names in biryani world of Lucknow.
HAZRATGANJ - A narrow lane between Tulsi Theater and
Press Club in Hazratganj is a perfect place in Lucknow where you can relish
varieties of Lucknow food specialties in a number of non-veg restaurants. Just
adjacent to high rise- Gemini Continental Hotel and opposite to Laxman Park,
you will love to be here in evening (Shame Awadh) and relish famous Lucknow
foods at some open air restaurants viz. Dastarkhawan, Naushiyajan and many
more. Lucknow specialties cannot be complete without the Sekhawat Restaurant Non veg Mughlai food near Gymkhana Club, situated near Clarks
Awadh Hotel. You simply cannot miss to relish the taste of awadh food here. In
Hazratganj, you can visit Air-conditioned Restaurant Moti Mahal for nice meal
and snacks.
CHOWK AND AMINABAD - The famous historical food Tunday Kabab
is about 3 kms from Hazratganj in Aminabad near Nishat Cinema.
You can also relish the same at a restaurant in Sahara Shopping Mall near Shah
Nazaf Imambara adjacent to Carlton Hotel. In fact, the original Tunday Kabab is
in old Chowk area of the city, as they claim. Now, Aminabad shop is more
famous. New shops have also come up in other areas eg. Vikas Nagar on
Khurram Nagar Road near Rahim Nagar Crossing of Maha Nagar and also in Alambagh
Market.
Wahid's Biryani is also one of the most
famous biryani place in Lucknow. Biryani is good - soft and particularly a bowl
of tasty raita (curd dish) and fined-cooked chicken pieces.
You must relish the Prakash ki Kulfi in Aminabad. It is tasty.
You must relish the Prakash ki Kulfi in Aminabad. It is tasty.
RADHEY LAL'S PARAMPARA - is famous for its fluffy gulaab jamun,
halwa and a number of sweet items. The shop has now extensions at Sapru Marg
near Hazratganj.
MAKHAN MALAI - You may find some Vendors
selling Makkhan Malai in a round shaped glass-covered carts. It is so
light-weight, so soft and delicious as if you have eaten a lot but nothing.
Simply a cardamom flavoured whipped cream product of Lucknow, Makhan Malai is
available for sale at Gol Darwaja in Chowk area of Lucknow (behind the Bara
Imambara side).
It is not understood as to how it is
prepared, but Makhan Malai vendors can be seen in almost all the areas of
Lucknow selling this Makhan Malai in donas (basket made of dry leaves).
TUNDAY KABAB - You can relish and enjoy Kebab in the
100-year old Tunday Kebabi shop in Aminabad- the most famous outlet for
choicest Kebabs and non-veg dishes even today. Tunday Kebab is so
named as it was the then specility of one-armed chef. This Tunday Kebab in
fact incorporates about 160 spieces and it remains family secret. If you
come to Lucknow, do not forget to taste this century-old Kebab. It is really
tasty. In addition, you can enjoy Mutton Biryani, Zafrani Kheer, Paratha,
Tandoori Chicken, Sahi Chicken Masala
Tunday Kababi - Tunday Kababi is also
in Alambagh, near Chander Nagate Gate.
