Are you a sucker for a good dosa? Or do you wish to delve into South Indian flavours beyond the basic idli, dosa and vada? Although a North Indian town, Lucknow has great South Indian restaurants that serve authentic delicacies and a spread that will have you spoilt for choice.
Here are top 5 South Indian restaurants in Lucknow that are a must visit:
1. Curry Leaf: Known for its dosas, Curry Leaf is a warm and inviting restaurant in Hazratganj. The menu boasts up delicious Udupi food like dosa, idli, vada, rasam, rice and great Chetinaad food too. The paneer chetinaad and filter coffee here are a must try.
2. Kokkam: Located in Gomti Nagar, Kokkam will give you the luxury dining feels. The sophisticated ambience is perfect for a dinner with family and the menu is curated to suit all taste buds. Be it vegetarian or non-vegetarian dishes, the food of Kokkam can transport you to a beach side in South India. The must trues here are masala vada, chicken 65 biryani, holiday season specials and Onam Sadhya.
3. Anna’s Dosa: Anna’s Dosa serves the best comfort food after you are tired from a shopping spree at the Lulu Mall. This restaurant in the mall does delicious South Indian food and does it quick! Different varieties of uttapam, rice, South Indian street food, combs, means and thalis, specialty and fusion dosai and vadai, it is a top pick for South Indian food in Lucknow.
4. Dosa Planet: As the name suggests, Dosa Planet in Aliganj, Lucknow is a haven for dosa lovers. Although the menu has Chinese and North Indian dishes that you can try too, the restaurant specializes in dosas and uttapams which are a must try.
5. Tamil Nadu Dosa Point: If you are looking for tasty and affordable South Indian food in Lucknow, Tamil Nadu Dosa Point is where you must go. Located at Kanpur Road, Aashiana, this restaurant does the basics of South Indian i.e. dosa, uttapam and rice really well. The service is quick and the taste can be vouched for.
So, when are you going to one of these restaurants to satisfy your South Indian food cravings?