Tunday Kababi
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A century-old restaurant renowned across India for its melt-in-the-mouth Galouti kebabs, a byword for Lucknow's food.
Tunday Kababi was founded in 1905 in the old city. According to legend, its founder created the "Galouti kebab" for a toothless Nawab. Seasoned with more than a hundred spices, it is so tender that it melts in the mouth. It is served with paratha, a thin fried flatbread, and has become Lucknow's most famous culinary emblem. The original shop is near Akbari Gate in the Chowk area. The Aminabad branch is easier to find and has somewhat better surroundings. Prices are very reasonable, and cash is mainly accepted. The menu is mostly beef and mutton, though chicken is available for those who prefer it. Hygiene at the original shop is basic, so visitors with sensitive stomachs may prefer the branch.
Opening hours
Approx. 11:00–23:30
Nearby sights
- Chowk
- Bara Imambara
- Rumi Darwaza
- Chota Imambara
- Jama Masjid, Lucknow
- Husainabad Clock Tower & Picture Gallery
- Satkhanda
- The Residency, Lucknow