Lucknow is India\'s kebab capital. Tunday Kababi\'s 100+ year old galouti recipe, Dastarkhwan\'s mughlai kebabs, and the lanes of Chowk and Aminabad host the country\'s most refined Awadhi kebab tradition.
#1
₹ · Aminabad, Lucknow
AwadhiKebabsMughlai
#2
₹ · Chowk, Lucknow
AwadhiBiryaniMughlai
#3
Oudhyana (Taj Mahal Lucknow)
★ 4.5
₹₹₹ · Gomti Nagar, Lucknow
AwadhiFine Dining
#4
₹₹ · Hazratganj, Lucknow
AwadhiMughlaiKebabs
#5
Rahim's Kulcha Nihari
★ 4.4
₹ · Veg-friendly · Chowk
MughlaiKebabs
#6
₹₹₹ · Veg-friendly · Lebua, Hazratganj
MughlaiFine Dining
#7
₹₹ · Hazratganj, Lucknow
MughlaiNorth Indian
#8
₹ · Veg-friendly · Hazratganj, Lucknow
ChaatAwadhiSnacks
#9
₹₹ · Veg-friendly · Aminabad
MughlaiBiryani
#10
₹₹ · Veg-friendly · Hazratganj
MughlaiBiryani
#11
₹₹ · Veg-friendly · Aminabad
MughlaiKebabs
#12
₹₹₹ · Veg-friendly · Clarks Avadh, Hazratganj
North IndianMughlaiFine Dining
#13
₹₹ · Veg-friendly · Aminabad
MughlaiKebabs
#14
₹₹ · Veg-friendly · Husainganj
MughlaiKebabs
#15
The Mughals Dastarkhwan
★ 4.2
₹₹ · Veg-friendly · Gomti Nagar
MughlaiKebabs
#16
₹ · Veg-friendly · Akbari Gate, Chowk
BiryaniMughlai
Frequently asked questions
Which restaurant in Lucknow has the best kebabs?
The top kebab spots in Lucknow are ranked above. Authentic kebab making is craft work — the meat grind, marination, skewer technique, and tandoor temperature all matter. Generations-old kebab houses usually beat newer establishments.
What is the price range of kebabs in Lucknow?
Kebab platters in Lucknow range from Rs 250 at neighbourhood spots to Rs 800-1,500 at fine-dining restaurants. Galouti kebab and tunday kebab specialists charge premium for the technique.
What is the difference between galouti, kakori, and seekh kebab?
Galouti is a melt-in-mouth shaped patty (Lucknow speciality), kakori is a fine-paste seekh kebab (named after Kakori town), and standard seekh kebab is coarser-textured. Each requires different techniques and meat preparation.
Where can I get authentic Awadhi kebabs in Lucknow?
Authentic Awadhi kebabs are made in Lucknow by chefs trained in the Lucknow tradition. The top-ranked spots above include several Awadhi specialists. Look for restaurants that name their head chef's training lineage.