Lucknow

Dainik Jagaran Chauk

Cheap and delicious non-veg food

Dastharkwan

Haji Sahib's Shop

This is in the heart of Old Lucknow. Serves the juiciest Nihari lamb shanks in gravy and Kulchha a traditional bread. This is the best in the city

Paani Batashe

Kewal's

Famous for their tea and mouth watering samosas potato stuffed pancake.

Sakhawat

A lesser-known but good joint for connoisseurs. Operating since 1911, it has a limited stock and little seating space, with a select clientele.

Lalbagh

Famous for their tea and mouth watering samosas potato stuffed pancake.

Ultra Violet

Offers non-alcoholic beverages , great food and has a great ambience. Food festivals are common.

Everyone in Lucknow knows about the famous tikkas and kebabs. They are Mughal delicacies. Lalbagh, many roadside hotels near Aminabad and old Chowk offer cheap and unique types of dishes. Also, try out the street next to Tulsi thatre in Hazratganj for some exotic non-vegetarian delicacies.

The Food Court at Sahara Ganj, near Hazrat Ganj is the recent hot favourite with a number of fast food joints. If coffee and tea is something you like, you will find a huge variety at Capuccino Blast at Mall Avenue. At Akbari Gate, during winters one can also enjoy Kashmiri Tea a red coloured hot tea with cream and Makhan Malai a local variant of ice cream, saffron flavoured, made by hanging unsalted butter overnight in dew and then aerating it by beating it.