The Land of Nawabs and Awadhi cuisine, Lucknow is a total foodie's paradise! From kebabs to paans to biryanis, wander around in the city for a day or two and you'll never know which narrow alley takes you to food heaven. The taste, the smell and the air of the city screams magic! Even though the list of delicacies is endless, here are some 11 mouthwatering dishes that you just cannot miss when in Lucknow:

1. Tokri Chaat

Chaat is undoubtedly Indian's favourite go-to snack to add a little spice to our monotony. The filling leaves both your stomach and taste buds satiated. The crisper the tokri, the better! Also called Basket Chaat, Lucknow offers a variety of these in the streets.

2. Paya Ki Nihari

Lamb trotters broth, Lucknowi Payai Ki Nihari is a slowly-cooked dish usually prepared overnight for 6-7 hours. Nahar is an Urdu word which means morning, hence the dish usually sells like hot cakes for breakfast.