Mubeen's, Akbari Gate
49 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/lucknow·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 31 threads.
What people say, in short
Mubeen's at Akbari Gate is repeatedly recommended for nihari and pasanda, with a commenter also highlighting gilafi kulcha. It is a frequent alternative to Raheem's, though preferences go both ways. Reservations include a diner finding the nihari watery, another finding it too salty and overhyped, and hygiene concerns raised by multiple commenters. This page covers the older Mubeen's shop, not the separate New Mubeen listing.
Address
Akbari Gate, Mubeen's, Opposite Ek Minara Masjid, Akbari Gate, 334/37, Hakim Abdul Aziz Rd, Jhawai Tola, Sarai bans, Chowk, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Nihari, Pasanda, Gilafi kulcha
- Best for
- Breakfast
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.
Suggests their kulcha and nahari.
Offers Mubeen's as an alternative to try.
Personally found Mubeen's nihari tastier than Rahim's.
Eats nihari wherever available but considers Mubeen's the place to go.
Recommends Mubeen for nihari, biryani, and says its chicken pasinda and korma are the best.
Named as a Chowk place for kulcha nihari.
First-hand recommendation of the nihari, pasanda and especially the gilafi kulcha, rated highly.
Says the nihari there is always watery.
Recommends it for non-veg.
Prefers Mubeen for pasanda.
Visited and found the nihari unforgettable.
Lists Mubeen among the must-visit eateries at Akbari Gate.
Says Mubeen makes good pasanda kebabs.
Suggests nihari from Mubeen's if there's still space.
Their only choice for nihari; also praises the pasanda.
Had mixed views on it.
Recommends bade ka pasanda as very tasty and suggests trying chicken barra.
Suggests Mubeens for nihari breakfast, saying it opens at 8 am.
Lists it among famous spots.
Says to get pasanda and biryani there.
Recommends Mubeen for kulche and nihari.
Lists it among top nihari spots in the city.
Names it as the obvious best nihari choice.
Localite finds it overhyped and too salty, not a one-off experience.
Agrees, calling Mubeen's underrated and saying they love it.
Rates it above Idrees for management, ambience and seating.
Calls it extremely overrated and says food quality in Lucknow dropped after Covid.
Recommends Mubeens for qorma.
Suggests trying pasanda and chicken barra there.
Ate Mubeen's nihari and liked it; plans to try their pasanda and Raheem's.
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