7 Best Mouth-Watering Street Foods Of Lucknow That Every Foodie Needs To Try

For all you lovely foodies waiting for places to try out next, we have some great news! We bring you our Lucknow edition of “Fantastic Dishes and Where to Find Them”! To experience the rich Mughlai cuisine, Nawabi flavours and the creamy sweetness of sweets, read on more to discover where you can find these gastronomical gems in the city!

1. Tundey kebabs at Tunday Kababi

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These luscious and rich-in-flavour kebabs are the quintessential street grub of Lucknow; relished by every local of Lucknow and the legacy of preparing this delicacy has been mastered by none other than the restaurant Tunday Kababi. You can even try other scrumptious kebabs, such as Shami Kebabs, Boti Kebabs, Kakori Kebabs, Galawati Kebabs, besides Tundey kebabs. This place is an absolute must-try for all meat-lovers!

Where | Tunday Kababi - 168/6, Old Nazirabad Rd, Mohan Market, Khayali Ganj, Aminabad
Call Them | +91 052 2430 7223
Timings | 11:30 AM to 10 PM

2. Malai Makkhan at Chappan Bhog

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For all you peeps who love to gorge on creamy, sweet delights, you should defo try out Chappan Bhog’s Malai Makkhan. This super creamy sweet treat is an absolute crowd pleaser and a definite must-try for every visitor! Chappan Bhog is a renowned eatery that has a strong suit at whipping up this dish and winning the hearts of all foodies!

Where | Chappan Bhog - No. 311, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sadar Bazaar, Cantonment
Call Them | +91 052 2248 0956
Timings | 8 AM to 10 PM

3. Kulche Nihari at Rahim ki Nihari

If you wish to taste true Lucknowi cuisine then this is just the place for you! Rahim ki Nihari is mainly famous for its Kulche Nihari and Paaya, which attracts patrons from all over the city. This rich and flavoursome dish comes with a piece of fluffy bread and a side of some spicy mutton or chicken curry, that’ll leave you enchanted! Kakori kebabs, Seekh kebabs and other Mughlai dishes are some other delicacies you can gorge on here. Drop by this age-old and famous establishment to have your fill of this scrumptious dish!

Where | Chappan Bhog - No. 311, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sadar Bazaar, Cantonment
Timings | 8:30 AM to 1 AM

4. Paani ke Batashe at Sardar ke Prasidh Paani ke Bataashe

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You’ve tried Delhi’s Gol Gappe, You’ve tried Kolkata’s Phuchka and Mumbai’s Paani Puri; it’s about time you now tried Lucknow’s rendition of this archetypal nationwide street food a.k.a. Paani Ke Batashe. Sardar ke Prasidh Paani ke Bataashe is a well-known establishment that has huge patronage and a great reputation for serving deliciously sweet, tangy and spicy gol gappas, each with a different flavoured ‘paani’!

Where | Sardar ke Prasidh Paani ke Bataashe - Sadar Bazaar, Cantonment
Timings | 4:30 PM to 9 PM

5. Shahi Tukda at Alamgir Hotel

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Alamgir Hotel is primarily known for its scrumptious non-vegetarian dishes, however, they are also famous for acing the game when it comes to serving the most delectable Shahi Tukda, a popular Lucknowi Dessert! This sweet treat is loaded with creamy toppings and dry fruits and is a must-have for you foodies with a sweet tooth. Stop by and taste this iconic Lucknowi sweet dish ASAP!

Where | Alamgir Hotel - Old Nazirabad Rd, Old Nazirabad, Khayali Ganj, Aminabad
Call Them | +91 9838 117 709
Timings | 11 AM to 11:30 PM

6. Kulfi falooda at Prakash ki Kulfi

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What better way to beat the sultry heat with a refreshingly cold and sweet kulfi that too at the pioneers, Prakash ki Kulfi! This age-old establishment has won the hearts and satiated the taste buds of all its patrons with their delish kulfi falooda and other sweet dishes. Drop by this amazing place for your fill of some flavoursome kulfi right away!

Where | Prakash ki Mashoor Kulfi - 12, 13, 1st Ln, Mohan Market, Khayali Ganj, Aminabad
Call Them | +91 9451 950 060
Timings | 10 AM to 11 PM

7. Basket Chaat at Madhurima Sweets

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If you’re a chaat aficionado who relishes this brew of rich, tangy, sweet and sour flavours then Lucknow’s famous Basket Chaat will impress you profoundly! A wholesome mix of aloo Tikki, papdi, bhalle, chickpeas, boiled potatoes, curd, and garnished with meethi and teekhi red and green chutney, sev and pomegranate seeds, this is a gastronomical delight, to say the least! Get this flavoursome dish at Madhurima Sweets and gorge on it to satiate your taste buds ASAP!

Where | Madhurima Sweets - Vibhuti Khand II, Gomti Nagar, Near Comfort Inn
Call Them | +91 8960 706 111
Timings | 8 AM to 11 PM

So, foodies, gather your squad and hit these places up!