THE BEST FOODS TO EAT IN
Lucknow
Lucknow’s food is rich, delicate, and quietly powerful. From crispy khasta kachori in the morning to melt-in-the-mouth Tunday kabab, fragrant mutton biryani, chilled lassi, and slow-setting kulfi, the city eats with tradition and pride. This list is based on what we actually ate. Iconic spots, overrated names, and hidden gems included. Flavour comes first. Ambience comes later.
Personally eaten, Honestly written!
Khasta Kachori
🍽️Durga Khasta CornerKhasta Kachori at Durga Khasta Corner is pure crunch and comfort in every bite. Perfectly fried to a golden crisp, the flaky crust gives way to a warmly spiced filling that’s bold yet balanced. Served hot and fresh, it’s simple, satisfying, and impossible to stop at just one.
📍 91/19, Latouche Rd, Ghasyari Mandi, Naka Hindola, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001
⭐IFD Rating: 4/5 | ₹25-50
Opening Hours: 4 am–4 pm
Kulfi
🍽️Prakash Ki Mashoor KulfiKulfi at Prakash Ki Mashoor Kulfi is dense, creamy, and beautifully nostalgic. From rich kesariya badam pista to refreshing mango, fragrant rose, indulgent chocolate, bold paan, and even playful blueberry, every flavour feels handcrafted and full of character. Slow-frozen the traditional way, it melts slowly, leaving behind layers of sweetness and pure satisfaction in every bite.
📍 Shop No 12, Prakash Kulfi Chaurah, 13, Fruit Ln, Mohan Market, Aminabad, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226018
⭐IFD Rating: 4.2/5 | ₹80-180
Opening Hours: 10 am–11 pm
Mutton Biryani
🍽️Idrees BiryaniMutton Biryani at Idrees Biryani is straightforward, bold, and deeply satisfying. Long-grain rice is lightly spiced and perfectly separated, layered with tender, flavour-packed mutton that speaks for itself. No heavy masala overload—just balance, aroma, and that unmistakable old-school character in every bite.
📍 opposite Pata Nala, Jauhari Mohalla, Raja Bazar, Police Chowki, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003
⭐IFD Rating: 4/5 | ₹200-400
Opening Hours: 12 pm–8 pm
Tunday Kabab
🍽️Tunday Kababi, AminabadTunday Kababi, Aminabad is legendary for its melt-in-the-mouth kebabs and old-school Awadhi charm. The iconic Tunday mutton kabab is impossibly soft, delicately spiced, and packed with depth. The chicken boti kabab comes juicy and smoky, while the chicken seekh kabab is tender, aromatic, and perfectly grilled. Rich, timeless, and unforgettable—this is kebab tradition at its finest.
📍 168/6, Old Nazirabad Rd, Mohan Market, Khayali Ganj, Aminabad, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226018
⭐IFD Rating: 4.5/5 | ₹100-200
Opening Hours: 11 am– 12:30 am
Lassi
🍽️Shree lassi corner and company (old shop)Lassi at Shree Lassi Corner & Company (Old Shop) is thick, creamy, and unapologetically indulgent. Served chilled and topped with a generous layer of malai, every glass is rich, smooth, and deeply satisfying. Sweet, refreshing, and nostalgic, it’s the kind of lassi that feels like tradition in every sip.
📍 Shop no. 5, 311/11/19, Kamla Nehru Marg, Chowk, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003
⭐IFD Rating: 4.5/5 | ₹60-100
Opening Hours: 10:30 am– 10:30 pm
Makhan Malai
🍽️Pawan makkhan malaiMakhan Malai is winter’s softest indulgence—light as air and gone in seconds. Whipped from milk and dew-kissed by the cold, it melts the moment it touches your tongue. Known as Daulat Ki Chaat in Delhi and Malaiyo in Varanasi, this delicate cloud of sweetness is seasonal, fleeting, and unforgettable. Miss the winter, and you miss the magic.
📍 Gole Darwaza Chowk, near by Gol darwaza Shop, in front of radhay lal sweets, Chowk, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003
IFD Rating: 4.2/5 | ₹80-150
Opening Hours: 8 am– 11 pm
Khasta Kachori
🍽️Rattilal'sKhasta Kachori at Rattilal’s Famous Khasta Kachori is perfectly crisp on the outside and richly spiced inside. Flaky, golden layers crack open to reveal a flavorful filling that pairs beautifully with tangy chutney and spicy aloo sabzi. One bite, and you taste Lucknow’s old-school street magic — simple, bold, and deeply satisfying.
📍 Jadunath Sanyal Road, Shivaji Marg, rattilal crossing, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001
IFD Rating: 3.5/5 | ₹30-80
Opening Hours: 5 am– 10:30 pm