A Foodie’s Guide to Lucknow: Kebabs, Biryani & More
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From royal kitchens to bustling street stalls, Lucknow’s food scene is a flavorful celebration of history and culture. Whether you're craving smoky kebabs or creamy desserts, this city serves it all with Nawabi grace. Bookmark this CometoIndia guide and get ready to feast like a king!
1. Galouti Kebabs
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Invented for a toothless Nawab, these legendary kebabs are minced to perfection, spiced with over 100 ingredients, and grilled on a tawa till irresistibly tender.
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Best enjoyed at Tunday Kababi
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Served with ulte tawe ka paratha
2. Lucknowi Biryani
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Unlike Hyderabadi biryani, this Awadhi version is lighter, subtly spiced, and cooked in the traditional dum pukht style with saffron-infused rice and tender meat.
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Popular spots: Idris Biryani, Wahid Biryani
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Fragrant with rose water and kewra essence
3. Nihari Kulcha
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A slow-cooked mutton stew paired with fluffy, tandoor-baked kulchas. This breakfast staple is rich, spicy, and soul-warming.
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Best eaten early morning at Chowk area
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Perfect winter delicacy
4. Sheermal
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A mildly sweet, saffron-flavored flatbread that pairs beautifully with spicy curries and kebabs.
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Soft, slightly crisp, and fragrant
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A royal touch to your meal
5. Malai Gilori (Malai Paan)
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A delicate dessert made of paper-thin malai sheets, filled with sweetened khoya and dry fruits. It melts in your mouth like magic.
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Best at Ram Asrey and Moti Mahal
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Traditional Nawabi dessert
