When it comes to our very own Uttar Pradesh we have an unlimited variety of food items to offer for making your mood happy. We have the best of street food which not only provides employment to many people but also provides the best food without burning a hole in your pocket. Uttar Pradesh is famous for Taj Mahal in addition to that is famous for giving the best food at a cheap rate. Street food may not provide you better ambiance but it will never fail in giving you a reason to try different cuisines without spending too much. In Uttar Pradesh, you may find every type of food from sweet to over spicy food to make your travel more enjoyable. Being close to the capital it offers traditional as well as a modern type of food. It is home to many traditional food items which were enjoyed and are still enjoyed.
Here we are going to give you the 50 Street Food items with their name. Get ready to dive into the world of rich food. Every city of Uttar Pradesh has many famous food joints where people come like stars.
Entering into the state's capital which is known as City of Nawabs. Yes it's Lucknow where every food that is served is made with tenderness that it leaves a person in delight forever. Lucknowis a city which has many food items for every man whether vegetarian or not. Here are some famous street foods with the name of the food joint.
Prakash Kulfi Aminabad
Why not start reading this article with something sweet for a sweet experience. Kulfi is a desert which is enjoyed by every age group from young to old everyone loves a sweet desert made from milk and cream. Nothing can be more relaxing than a child Kulfi in the scorching heat of summer . To beat the summer heat a Kulfi can create wonders. Kulfi is a type of sweet desert which becomes a lifeline while away from comfortness of your home. This Mashoor Prakash kiKulfi has been a part of people's life to beat the afternoon heat of summer for more than two decades. It offers a wide variety of Kulfi.
Location : Aminabad
Another street food is gajak and rabdi which is special of Lucknow. It can be seen from streets to stations all around the city.
Kesarvani Chaat Aminabad
Now let your taste buds have a taste of something spicy yet drooling . Chaat which is another famous street food enjoyed by everyone whether rich or poor. Aminabad is famous for Chaat which is made from potatoes where potatoes are first boiled before going into the hot streaming pool of oil to be fried deeply. It is served with sweet and spicy chutney (a thick paste of many ingredients blended in a mixer). Going to Aminabad and not having the famous KesarvaniChaat is a big no. KesarvaniChaat is famous among foodies as well as non foodies. Chaat may be eaten by some as snack or as a full course meal depending upon individuals choice. It is a bit high on budget but after tasting a plate of KesarvaniChaatone may forget the price. It is crowded during evenings as from friends to families keep visiting it. Aminabad is famous for this amazing Kesarvani Chaat.
Veena Sweet House
Another famous joint for best food. Veena Sweet House is mostly famous for its Samosa in a triangle shape. It is made with flour and boiled spicy potatoes. To give it a perfect shape is a work of experienced person. Samosa which can be seen at every street . Samosa is a famous snack enjoyed especially in the rainy season with a hot cup of tea. Samosa and Veena Sweet House have a strong connection which makes it a famous snack among the locals.
Janpath Market
Yet another market ladened with wide variety of snacks providing so many different types of street foods that it becomes a necessary to visit when in Lucknow. It is famous for fruits and vegetables from Mango to raddish . Major part of Mango production is exported to foreign countries. Janpath Market is a must visit for people who love eating healthy food and also for those who are true foodies. It is a place where one gets blueberry on the leaf of the plant. It is also famous for other types of fruits and vegetables ,also has different mouth watering street foods from Chaat to Kulfi to name a few
Bhootnath Market
Bhoothnath market is yet another popular market of Lucknow. This busy street market is famous for many restaurants and hotels. Here you can find a number of food restaurants from Dominos to Chandra Hotel providing food for every age group. It is a market where youth keeps flocking to spend time with their friend circle. The market has many hotels providing a perfect place to go for outing with family on weekends. This popular market is sometimes referred to Mini Hazratganj Market though the market is situated in Indira Nagar yet it is sometimes compared to Hasratganj Market. There is much street food avaliable to satisfy your hunger. It is well connected through metro. The nearest station to reach this market is Bhoothnath Metro Station. It is surely a must visit while you are in Lucknow. It is a harmonious market blended with traditional as well as modernity. The lip snacking snacks are a must try here.
Halvasiya Market
Another yet important place in Lucknow is Halvasiya Market located in the heart of centre which we know as Hasratganj. It is a market famous for clothes and street food which is healthy as well as tasty for your taste buds. The market is known more for clothes but it is equally popular for lip snacking street food which is located just outside the market. It is a very old market symbol of culture and tradition still intact with it. You will find a wide variety of healthy food items from mango to cucumber you will find it all.
Hazratganj Paan
Lucknow and not having a paan is like having something and not giving it to others. Paan is a famous refreshment served after food . It is something which you will find in every home. People of lucknow have it after dinner. A party is incomplete without a paan. Paan is made from betel leaves. It is served chilled in summers on paan leaves. It is filled with gulukand, elaichi,gulab jal. It is a must to have an amazing experience while travelling in the scorching heat of summers.
Kalava (Jalebi or Curd) Daliganj
People of lucknow believe in starting their day with something sweet which keeps a day going good. Kaleva is a dish which makes lucknow , lucknow. It is a dish which is avaliable at every street of lucknow. The dish is made with jalebi. Jalebi is served with curd or milk in a bowl with a wooden spoon. It is a must try . When you are in lucknow instead of sleeping till noon you must be out with shining sun to make your mornings bright.
Ram Asra Sweets Chowk
Another famous point for all the food lovers out there especially for those who have a sweet tooth. It is a very old sweet house occupying a special place in heart of lucknowi people and anyone who is priveleged to be in Lucknow. It is located in the chowk of Lucknow. You name it you have it . Here you will get different types of sweets to choose from leaving you in confusion which you may face while selecting a special sweet for your taste buds. Out of all the sweets it is most famous for sohan halwa which makes it special among all the sweet house.
Lucknowi Kabab & Biryani Kesarbagh
For all the non vegetarians out there Lucknow is a paradise where you will get many types of non vegetarian food. Lucknowi Kababs and Biryani is famous all over the country even foreigners keep it in their list while being in India. Kesarbagh is always buzzing with people who love non vegetarian food.
Lucknowi HalwaAnother important street food is Halwa which is famous among all the people of Lucknow. Lucknowi Halwa is different but unique from the Halwa which we make on occasions. It is ladened with dry fruits which will make you forget all the worries of the world. To kick start your day nothing can be more better than a bowl of Lucknowi Halwa. The famous points to have this awesome dish is Iron Bridge where you will see many people having it in the mornings. It is made by Halwa makers in a big deep pan. The main ingredient is moti suji . Iron Bridge is located near Gomti river which is supposed to be built 200 years ago at the time of Britishers. Iron bridge is known as pakka pull by locals.
Sardar Ji ke Chhole Bhature are famous among visitors who visit the city. It is famous among locals as well as outsiders. T
A bite of it makes your day filled with happiness. It is located in Lalbagh. It is a full course meal enough sufficient for you to make your taste buds happy.
Awadhi Thali
Awadhi Thali . Its name comes from the former name of Lucknow which was earler known as Awadh. Awadhi Thali or Lucknowi Thali is a complete lucknow on a single plate. It started at a price of 90 paisa which rose to one rupee and then to 1.50 paisa before its price being hit by inflation. At present too it enjoys a happy place in a low budget. You can see the lucknowi thali at many places of lucknow so you need not to have many efforts to find it out .
Royal Cafe Lucknow
The most stylish café of Lucknow is none other than Royal Café located in Hasratganj. It is a little high on budget for students but it is a good place for you to enjoy your meal in a good ambience. The café provides a wide variety of food ranging from North Indian to Chinese and Mughlai all under one roof.
Tunday Kababi
It is a non vegetarian restaurant located at Old Nazariabad Road. It is popular among all the non vegetarians . It is a must visit when visiting Lucknow even for one day.You can easily locate it as it is much popular among locals.
Sharma Tea Stall
For tea lovers it is a place which they shouldn't miss. You can visit it at any time be it mornings or evenings and you will find it always filled with people having their tea in a delightful mood. With every sip you will find yourself getting lost in a world full of tea. The exotic smell fills the atmosphere in a happy mood. Crushed ginger mixing with tea leaves is a sight to adore. You will also get snacks to complete your tea.
BANARAS
The oldest city . the holy city, the traditional city, the ancient city , Yes we are talking about Banaras which is a must visit for traditions as well as for food which you will find at every street. The most populous city with many food items to satisfy your food cravings.
Burri Chokha Banaras
Another city which is famous for its peda's which you will find at every place from well updated shops to old traditional stalls. It's taste is a mesemerising experience for your taste buds which keep refreshing your mood even after of hours being eaten by you.
Mathura Peda
It is located at the heart of Ghaziabad. It is located at Kavi Nagar C Block market. Zaika provides many food items which are easy on budget as well as are tasty. Here you will find people busy eating their meal . It is much busier on weekends and in evenings. It provides a food for vegetarians as well as for non vegetarians. It also delivers your food at your home step within some range. You can have food with only 100 bucks in your pocket.
It is located near Bazaria Road. It has been there for more than three decades without any change in its taste. In heat of may it is a go to place to beat the heat. The lassi is served in wooden pots for cooling. After having your lassi you can even reuse it as they are eco friendly which helps us in saving our environment too.
Jain Shikanji
You will find it throughout the city as well as across the whole of UP .Sugarcane juice is made from sugarcane crushed in huge machines. Sugarcane cab eaten raw also. UP is the largest producer of sugarcane produced in Saharanpur , Muzaffarnagar belt. Sugar is a by product of Sugarcane. Sugarcane juice is a whole meal in it which you will get even at 20 bucks. It is served with mint leaves and ice in summers to beat the sun. It is heathy as well as is tasty. It is better than other packed beverages. It is a preservative free juice as it cannot be kept for long hours because it loses its colour, texture and taste. Make it Sip it Drink it. It refreshes your body to fight against heat outside.
Raj Nagar Sector 10 Market
It is a famous street food which you will find in streets of UP. Tea and snacks are the best combination on a rainy day and in chilling winters.
It is located in Gandhi Nagar famous aamong youth for celebrating their birthdays. It is a little high on budget still it is popular among many school and college students. It is famous for its pastries and cakes which tempt your taste in a best way to keep you away from the rest.
It is located near Old Bu Stand . Its proximity brings many people to it like magnets.
Another place of Uttar Pradesh famous for food is Noida. It comes in Delhi NCR Region. It is well connected to its neighbours Delhi and Ghaziabad. The best way to reach Noida is by metro as it is well connected with Delhi and Ghaziabad by metro as well as by other means of transportation like autos and buses. The famous Atta Market is located in Sector 18 of Noida. The market is a go for shopping and for mouth watering street food which make your shopping more relaxing. Here there are many malls but for to have good food at best price you should definitely visit Atta Market.
Atta Market Sector 18 Noida
Now you are ready for your next vacation . Summer vacations are here. Go pack your bags and dive into a world of street food of Uttar Pradesh for every type. For all the foodies out there just go and try street foods for a rich experience. Students as you travel back to home from your hostels have these in your mind. Happy Eating. "s�Y^�tL
