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Lucknow's Culinary Revolution: Veg Dishes Masquerading as Non-Veg Delights
10 Nov
Summary
- Lucknow designated as 'Creative City of Gastronomy' by UNESCO
- Restaurants offering innovative dishes blending veg and non-veg flavors
- Signature dishes like soya chaap boti kebab and soya rogan josh gaining popularity
In the city of Lucknow, where culinary traditions are deeply revered, a new trend is taking the food scene by storm. As of November 2025, the city has been designated as the 'Creative City of Gastronomy' by UNESCO, and it is not disappointing the many vegetarian tourists who come seeking its famed flavors.
Restaurants in Lucknow are embracing the diversity of Indian palates by introducing innovative dishes that seamlessly blend the best of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian worlds. The boundaries between the two are blurring, and the flavors are merging, as prominent restaurateurs in the city have observed. Dishes like paneer keema biryani and Hyderabadi veg biryani with a twist are gaining popularity among the city's discerning foodies.
One restaurant, Dabbu's, has even adopted the tagline "Ab Veg Me Lo Non-Veg Ka Maza (Have the taste of non-veg in veg dishes)," reflecting the evolving culinary philosophy in Lucknow. Their menu boasts an array of camouflaged dishes, including the signature soya chaap boti kebab and soya rogan josh, which are redefining the way Lucknow's foodies experience their favorite dishes. The response to these "behroopia" (disguised) dishes has been overwhelmingly positive, validating the restaurant's innovative concept.
