Lalla Biryani, Chowk
28 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/lucknow·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 25 threads.
What people say, in short
Lalla Biryani in Chowk receives repeated recommendations for mutton biryani, with admirers ranking it among their favourites in Lucknow. Other diners find it too oily, overhyped or disappointing, and seating attracts mixed comments. Multiple commenters raise hygiene concerns. The support is substantial but does not erase the disagreement about taste or the basic dining experience.
Address
Lalla Biryani, Bal Mukund Bajpai Marg, Tambaque Mandi, Chaupatiyan, Chowk, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Mutton biryani
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Lists Lalla among good biryani options.
Finds the biryani overhyped and oily.
Says Lalla is far better than Meghna biryani.
Lists Lalla as a biryani option.
Lists Lalla Biryani as a must try.
Does not recommend Lalla and finds it difficult to visit.
Lists Lalla among the must-visit eateries at Akbari Gate.
Recommends Lalla biryani as part of a food run.
Dismisses Lalla and Idrees as overhyped places people eat just for the name.
Suggests trying biryani there but says to check timings.
Says Lalla is the best despite being oily.
Says Lalla biryani in Chowk is unmatched, though it's mutton.
Tells the previous commenter to skip Lalla.
Defends Lalla as known and popular among locals before Instagram reels existed.
Recently had biryani there and found it very good.
Lists Lalla biryani among the greats.
Suggests Lalla Biryani as a place to get biryani.
Couldn't eat beyond a spoon; calls it a total waste.
Says seating at Lalla is better these days, but both places are bad in that sense.
Lists it as a place to try for biryani.
Simply lists Lalla among best biryani places.
Unique style biryani, neither Lucknowi nor Hyderabadi, worth trying once.
Calls it probably the best biryani in the city.
Says mutton biryani here is also good
Suggests it as a place to try.
Says Lalla is too oily.
Says Lalla biryani is the winner.
Recommends Lalla in Chowk for mutton biryani.
Simply names Lalla as the answer.
Tried it but the biryani never gives that wow feeling anymore
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Last verified 20/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.