Royal feasts and street food snacks

From aromatic biryanis and kebabs to spicy chaat and samosas

Cuisines of

Uttar Pradesh

Cuisines of

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh's cuisine is deeply influenced by its royal past, and its status as the spiritual heartland of India.

Dishes like Lucknowi biryani, kakori kebab, and galouti kebab showcase the culinary finesse of the Nawabs and Rajputs, while the streets come alive with flavours of savory treats like spicy aloo chaat and chole bhature, washed-down with a glass of refreshing lassi. In the sacred city of Varanasi, vegetarian dishes like dal makhani and paneer are the daily fare. The variety of Uttar Pradhesh’s cuisine is astounding.

A culinary tour of Awadhi cuisine, featuring slow-cooked delicacies like kebabs, biryanis, and kormas reflecting the culinary traditions of the Mughal court
A food tour exploring the culinary heritage of the Mughal empire
Indulge in the traditional sweets of Uttar Pradesh
Street food crawl through Varanasi’s bustling lanes offering iconic snacks like spicy aloo chaat, tangy tamatar chaat, crispy kachoris & more

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