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Lucknow is buzzing with festive energy, and no celebration of Ganpati Bappa feels complete without his favourite sweet—modaks. Traditionally made with rice flour, jaggery, and coconut, modaks have now taken on several modern avatars with flavours like chocolate, dry fruit, kesar, pista, and even fusion twists.
If you’re in Lucknow and wondering where to buy the best modaks, here’s a guide to the city’s most loved sweet shops and mithai destinations:
A pioneer in premium mithai in Lucknow, Chhappan Bhog is known for innovation and quality. During Ganeshotsav, they offer over 16 types of modaks—from traditional khoya and nariyal to exotic pista, kaju, and anjeer varieties.
Where: Phoenix Palassio | Sadar Bazaar | Lucknow Airport.
A household name in Lucknow, Madhurima brings both tradition and creativity to the table. Apart from the classic khoya, besan, and kesar modaks, they also serve chocolate modaks that are a hit with kids.
Where: Vibhuti Khand.
Founded in 1926, this legendary sweet shop is synonymous with festivals in Lucknow. Their huge range of modaks includes anjeer, badam, boondi, chocolate-kaju, and milk-cake modaks.
Where: Mahanagar.
One of the oldest and most trusted names in Lucknow, Ram Asrey is famous for its traditional sweets. For Ganeshotsav, they prepare khoya, kesar, and besan modaks, while premium versions like pista and badam modaks can be made to order.
Where: Hazratganj.
Mayur Sweets is a beloved local spot that serves three classic modak varieties during Ganesh Chaturthi—white khoya, brown khoya, and boondi modaks.
Where: Alambagh.
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