Lucknow, the city of Nawabs, has long been hailed as the epicentre of culinary excellence. The origins of Lucknawi cuisine can be traced back to the royal kitchens of the Awadh region, where Nawabs and chefs competed to create the most exquisite dishes fit for royalty. Lucknawi cuisine is all about flavours, with influences from Persian, Mughal, and regional Indian cuisines.

Lucknawi cuisine reached its zenith during the era of Awadh, when Lucknow became the cultural and culinary capital of the region. The Awadhi Nawabs, known for their refined taste and patronage of the arts, transformed Lucknawi cuisine into a celebration of flavours. The royal kitchens were abuzz with culinary innovation, resulting in the creation of iconic dishes that continue to enchant palates today. From kebabs fit for royalty to biryani and beyond.