The Butter Chicken is not quintessential Lakhnawi cuisine. But it’s an all-time favourite with non-veg lovers. And if you have a guest from overseas, he’s sure to love the sweet and spicy tomato gravy. Here are our recommended restaurants for when that Butter Chicken craving hits you:
ROYAL CAFE
Think of eating butter chicken and in a heartbeat, Royal Cafe pops into your head. The Butter Chicken at Royal Cafe is creamy, smooth, tangy and all things buttery! The gravy is mildly spiced and will literally leave you licking your fingertips. Royal Cafe serves Butter Chicken gravy both on and off the bone.
Price: Rs. 390/half and Rs. 520/full
Location: 9/7 Opp. Saharaganj Mall, ShahNajaf Road; 51, Hazratganj; 1/50 Viram Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow
PIND BALUCHI
Christened as Murg Makhmali, the popular dish at Pind Baluchi has an almost rustic flavor to it and the chicken to gravy ratio is perfect! Available both on and off the bone.
Price: Rs. 230 for a single serving
Location: 2nd Floor, Wave Mall, Gomtinagar, Lucknow
DASTARKHWAN
If you are craving Butter Chicken with a hint of Nawabi flavor, then head straight here. The gravy is deliciously buttery and the consistency is just right too – neither too thick nor too runny. Try it with butter garlic naan or even the ulta tawa paratha. Both on and off the bone variations are available.
Price: With bone – Rs. 320 / half and Rs. 525 / full
Boneless – Rs. 350 / half and Rs. 570 / full
Location: 31, BN Road, Lalbagh, Lucknow
FALAKNUMA
Imagine a candle-light dinner with Butter Chicken. This is where you go for the fine dining experience. The Murg Makhani is presented beautifully and tastes perfect. The ambience is of course great.
Price: Rs. 690 / full
Location: Hotel Clarks Awadh, Hazratganj, Lucknow
BREAK POINT DHABA
When returning from a day trip from the outskirts of the city, stop at the famous Break Point Dhaba to satisfy your Butter Chicken pangs. In fact, we would make the trip all the way to the dhaba even if we were not on the highway. The butter chicken dish here is as desi as the dhaba and one may get bits of onion and tomato in their mouth. Though it lacks the presentation, it surely more than makes up for it in taste.
Price: Rs. 190/half and Rs. 360/full
Location: Anaura Chowki, Faizabad Road, Lucknow
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