Easily available, filling and economical, the samosa is possibly everyone’s favourite Indian fast food. Our listing of the city’s best samosas in and around Hazratganj is just the thing to refer to for days when you get the samosa craving.
1. SHARMA TEA STALL
Arguably the most popular of all, this joint has been dishing out samosas since over 62 years! Run now by its third generation, Sharma makes and sells an average of 800 samosas a day! The almost round in shape samosa is packed with a typical aloo filling, and is enjoyed with butter-slathered buns and Sharma ji’s famous chai!
Price: Rs. 10 per piece
Time: Early morning to 6.30 pm, though samosas often sell out by early evening
Location: 34, Trilok Nath Road, Near Novelty Cinema, Lalbagh
2. KEVAL
A strong adversary to Sharma, Keval surely has the biggest samosa of them all! With the shop opening as early as 6 a.m., the samosa here seems to be a staple diet of many. Though getting to Keval is a bit of a Herculean task, one bite into the snack and your troubles seem worth it all. Keval also has seating available, should you fancy it, or you could just enjoy your samosa in the neighbouring complex of the Sibtainabad Imambada.
Price: Rs. 10 per piece
Time: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: 177, Capper Road, Lalbagh, Lucknow
3. SEHGAL SAMOSE
Located under a tree on a busy and crowded street off Hazratganj, is the very well known Sehgal ka Samosa. A humble set- up on Newal Kishore Road, the samosas here sell like hot cakes and people in the vicinity swear by it. The samosa itself is medium sized but it is the unique masala that has the crowds hooked on. Served with chutney, the samosa is quite a hit among Lucknowites.
Price: Rs. 8 per piece
Time: 12 noon to 10 p.m.
Location: Newal Kishore Road, Opp. Leela Cinema, Behind Hazratganj Parking, Lucknow
4. AKANKSHA MASALA MATHRI KENDRA
Step into Akanksha and your senses are overwhelmed with the sight and smells of Indian spices and snacks. One of the most popular and fast selling of their snacks is the samosa. This is the closest you will come to a homemade samosa. Their samosa is fried to perfection and has just the right amount of masala. The samosas are also not too large, just the size to devour without guilt. . Plus: they’re made in hygienic surroundings. Have one on us, you won’t regret it.
Price: Rs. 6 per piece
Time: 12.30 pm to 4.30 pm everyday
Locations: 1. Butler Palace Colony, Jopling Road, Lucknow; Also at 1090 Crossing and next to CSI Building, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow
5. ALPAHAAR
Only about a year and half old, Alpahaar’s samosas have a substantial patronage. Almost a cocktail samosa in size, it has a relatively non-spicy aloo filling. The Samosa is put on the shelf 12 noon onwards and the stock is continuously replenished. We love everything about this one – hygienic and freshly made.
Price: Rs. 10 for 3 pieces
Time: 12 noon to 6 pm
Location: 17/1, Madan Mohan Malviya Marg, Lucknow. Also at Patrakarpuram, Gomti Nagar
If you think we have missed your favourite Samosa joint in and around Hazratganj, drop us a message.
