Sakhawat, Kaiserbagh
30 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/lucknow·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 21 threads.
What people say, in short
Sakhawat near Oudh Gymkhana in Kaiserbagh is repeatedly recommended for kebabs and biryani, especially kakori, shami and mutton biryani. One diner recommends arriving early in the evening before seats fill. There are dissenting views: commenters question the kebabs or say the taste has declined, while another would order only the mutton pasanda and prefers Naushijaan for seekh and kakori. The praise is substantial, but not universal.
Address
Sakhawat Restaurant, Avenue, near Oudh Gymkhana Club, Kaiserbagh Officer's Colony, Kaiser Bagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226018, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Kakori kebab, Shami kebab, Mutton biryani
The evidence
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Best biryani they've had in Lucknow, underrated; arrive by 5pm or seats fill up.
Suggests Shekhawat as an alternative with many kebab varieties.
Says few restaurants have decent kakori but suggests trying Sakhawat.
Lists Shekhawat Shami Kabab in Aminabad as a kebab option.
Listed as a Hazratganj option for non-veg food.
Suggested as a place to try shami and kakori kebabs.
Agrees and recommends trying their shami kebab too.
Recommends this Kaiserbagh non-veg place.
Suggests trying galouti kababs there.
Surprised no one mentioned it; says it is nearly as good as Tunday.
Lists it among famous spots.
Says only the mutton pasanda is worth it there.
Suggests trying Shakhawat near Gymkhana Club.
Says the kakori kebabs at Shakhawat are great.
Recommends Sakhawat and Faraabi for galouti kebab.
Wonders why no one mentions Shekhawat, where they found the best kebab.
Suggests adding Sakhawat for authentic mutton and notes it is closed on Tuesdays.
Says Sakhawat's biryani is very good for Lucknowi style
Dislikes Sakhawat.
Says Shekhawat was good years ago but can't maintain quality now.
Is dismissive of Sakhawat's kebabs.
Recommends it for kakori kebab and chaap.
Listed for chicken masala and shaami kebab.
Highly praises the pasanda kabab there.
Calls it a hidden gem worth trying.
Recommends kakori kebab from Sakhawat.
Recommends Sakhawat at Qaiserbagh for mutton boti kebab.
Praises Sakhawat as one of the last makers of kakori kebabs with a distinctive taste, open evenings only.
Suggests trying shami kebabs from Shakhawat if you have time.
Also recommends Shekhawat for galawat kebab.
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