Although The City Of Nawab is well-known for many things, its cuisine is its most notable feature! Mughlai cuisine immediately comes to mind when one thinks about Lucknow, as though it were synonymous with the city. To the joy of meat lovers, there are numerous restaurants that serve mouth-watering treats.

Tunday Kababi is the signature dish of Lucknowi cuisine. As you devour these Tunday Kebabs, you can taste the spices. Rumali roti is best served with these kebabs and these are surely everyone’s favorite in the town.

Address: 168/6, Old Nazirabad Rd, Mohan Market, Khayali Ganj, Aminabad, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226018.

This 45-year-old shop in Chowk is famous for mutton biryani and chicken biryani. Abu Bakr, the third generation of his family, continues the tradition of delivering delectable biryani.

Address: Patanala Chauraha, Opposite Patanala police station, Chowk.

Located at Akbari Gate-Chowk in old Lucknow, Mubeen has been one of the best restaurants with authentic Mughlai cuisine since 1973. They serve specialities like Biryani, Pasanda, and Nahari Kulcha, along with their unique dessert, Kheer.

Address: Opposite Ek Minara Masjid, Akbari Gate, 334/37, Hakim Abdul Aziz Rd, Chowk, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003.

This 125-year-old eatery in historic Lucknow continues to be one of the city's top destinations for non-vegetarian cuisine. Mutton Nihari, their well-known delicacy, is a slow-cooked, delicate meat with mouthwatering spices that will make your taste buds dance.

Address: Akbari Gate, Shahganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003.

Lalla Biryani by Vijay Shekhar Verma is one of the few well-known, entirely non-vegetarian restaurants in the city that serves solely mutton dishes (mutton biryani, mutton kebabs, and mutton korma).

Address: Bal Mukund Bajpai Marg, Chaupatiyan, Chowk, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003.