Best street food in Lucknow

37 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/lucknow

Jain is repeatedly recommended for chaat in Lalbagh. Diners mention pani ke batashe, dahi batashe and matar chaat. Some diners prefer it to Shukla or Royal Cafe, while others find it average or overhyped. Two commenters mention a long wait, so the enthusiasm comes with a queueing caveat rather than a promise of a quick stop.

Lalbagh

21 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/lucknow, X

Idrees in Chowk receives repeated biryani recommendations, including several suggestions for mutton biryani. The support is not unanimous: some call the biryani overrated or disappointing, and one prefers Wahid and Dastarkhwan. Another commenter is put off by the roadside eating setup. A more recent food-tour account reports that the group enjoyed the biryani; that positive experience does not erase the earlier dissent.

Chowk

20 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/lucknow

Sakhawat near the Gymkhana is repeatedly recommended for kebabs, including kakori and shami. One diner suggests the mutton boti kebab, and another likes the distinctive taste of its kakori kebabs. The support is not unanimous: one names it in a critical restaurant discussion, another says the taste has declined, and others dislike its kebabs. These reservations sit alongside the repeated positive suggestions.

19 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Dabbu is repeatedly suggested when people ask where to get vegetarian kebabs or kebab paratha. These are pooled city-brand opinions, represented here by the IT Chauraha shop; commenters also name Saadatganj, Chowk and Rajajipuram. One diner likes the kebabs at Saadatganj, while another praises the paratha at Kapoorthala. Those outlet-specific opinions remain distinct from the IT Chauraha recommendations.

IT Chauraha

16 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/lucknow

Durga on Latouche Road is repeatedly suggested for a khasta breakfast. Diners mention the khasta with potato and peas, and one recommends trying the maida poori in the morning. Taste is not unanimous: one finds it spicy, another finds the khasta hard and the sides bland and dry, and a further commenter dismisses it as overhyped.

Latouche Road

12 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/lucknow

Deva in Kapoorthala is repeatedly recommended for veg kebabs, kebab paratha and kebab rolls. Two diners consider it relatively expensive but worthwhile. The reservations are substantial too: some say it has slipped from its earlier standard, one finds the kebab and paratha sweet and heavy, and another is disappointed with in-person orders despite liking the business overall.

Kapoorthala

11 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Kareem Kababi in Maulviganj is recommended for kebabs, with boti kebab and galawati among the dishes mentioned. One diner especially likes its bun kebab and kebab paratha. A recommendation naming Kareem's on Nazirabad Road prefers it to Chowk Tunday; that location is kept distinct from the Maulviganj location. A further commenter ranks Kareem behind the Aminabad and Chowk Tunday outlets.

Maulviganj

9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/lucknow

Netram in Aminabad is suggested for breakfast snacks and sweets, especially jalebi and khasta. One diner likes the jalebi with rabdi, while another praises the desi-ghee jalebi but finds the puri sabzi average. A separate commenter considers Netram overhyped and poor value. The recommendations lean towards breakfast and sweets rather than an unqualified endorsement of everything served here.

Aminabad

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/lucknow

Mansa Butter Momos is repeatedly suggested for momos, represented here by the shop behind Wave Mall. Recommendations are pooled across named Lucknow locations, including Polytechnic and Patrakar, rather than all being visits to this outlet. One commenter suggests it for buttery or tandoori-style momos. A bluntly negative reply follows the Patrakar recommendation.

Wave Mall

7 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Mughal Kakori Kebab in Chawal Wali Gali is suggested for seekh and kakori kebabs. Two diners praise its dora kebabs, with one describing them as a personal standout. Location-specific replies point to the shop near Mubeen's in Chowk. The comments support a kebab stop here without establishing current opening times, a budget category or a particular meat for every preparation.

7 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/lucknow, X

King of Chaat near KD Singh Babu metro is recommended for chaat and batashe. One diner prefers this stall to Jain, and another recalls liking its chaat and tikki over the years. A reply says the taste is no longer good, while a different commenter prefers a Patrakarpuram cart for tikki. A separate Gomti Nagar visit brings praise for the tikki but reservations about the accompanying crisp pieces; that experience is not about the Hazratganj stall.

Hazratganj

6 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Sahu at Munshi Pulia draws repeated recommendations for kathi rolls and egg rolls. One diner likes the rolls because they feel lighter than heavily dressed alternatives, while another singles it out for Kolkata-style kathi rolls. A further commenter praises the egg roll in particular.

Munshipulia Chauraha

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/lucknow

Rahul is repeatedly suggested for kebab paratha, with recommendations naming Indira Nagar, Munshipulia and the HAL gate area. One diner ranks it among their preferred vegetarian kebab options, while another considers the kebabs among Lucknow's best. The support is not unanimous: a commenter who names Rahul in Indira Nagar says its quality has fallen. Most of the positive suggestions are brief rather than detailed accounts of texture, portions or service.

Indira Nagar

5 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Darjeeling Momo's in Kisan Bazar is repeatedly suggested for momos, including recommendations locating it near Cinepolis. One diner likes the chicken momos but finds them somewhat greasy, while another includes the business among options for a more traditional momo flavour without spending much.

Kisan Bazaar

5 people recommendvia r/lucknow

Old Nainital Momos on Prag Narayan Road is repeatedly recommended for momos, with Butler Colony named in the suggestions. One diner praises the taste but finds the portions too small for the price. Another lists it among momo places worth trying for their different styles, rather than declaring one universal favourite.

Butler Colony