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Dastarkhwan

Hazratganj, Lucknow, India
Ranked #1 of 38 restaurants in Lucknow
4.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Price range: INR279 - INR557
Cuisines: Indian
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, After-hours
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, After-hours
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Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

If you are in Lucknow, then Dastarkhwan is a must visit. They have a dhaba in Hazratganj and a restaurant in Lalbagh (near Vidhan Sabha). My advice would be to dine in the restaurant as they have a wider menu but the dhaba is equally good. Must Try- chicken Masala, Mutton Chaap, Mutton Estew and Mutton Sheekh Kabab !!!!!!!! More

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Lucknow
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

great food, quick service, chicken kali mirch a real treat for the taste buds you would not have tried elsewhere food is all freshly made, good to pick up and take food home too! call and order and it will be ready by the time you get there More

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See 5 more reviews by touristintown for Lucknow
New Delhi, India
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

During my trip to Lucknow, we stopped by for lunch at this restaurant in Hazratganj. The Galauti kabab was fabulous! The Biryani was the very best and the Mutton rogan josh simply one of the best I ever had - food was hot and fresh - the taste and quality was amazing! If you happen to be in Lucknow, dont... More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

This is by far the best Mughlai cuisine restaurant right in the center of Lucknow (Hazratganj). With ample choices in the menu, and everything cooked fresh and piping hot, you are assured of the best taste and quality! More

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See 6 more reviews by Ujju for Lucknow
Lucknow City, Uttar Pradesh, India
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Dastarkhwan has become part of our weekly hang-out routine. Best chicken masala, mouth-watering galawati kebabs, and butter chicken masala with mughlai parantha, omg it was addicting!! Haven't eaten such chicken elsewhere in Lucknow! Dastarkhwan has three branches, but I would recommend the original one near Hazratganj, Vishal Mega Mart. It is the best Value-For-Money restaurant. You can have galawati kebabs,... More

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Lucknow, India
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

for the true essence of mughlai cuisine and experience of the nawabi tehseeb one should visit dastarkhwan. but for pure vegetarians it may not be the best place to visit for dinner/ lunch because quality of taste is not so high in vegetarian dishes .. however thats is not the case with nonveg.etarian dishes More

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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012
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Was really looking forward to having Awadhi cuisine at this famous place. Went there for dinner and ordered biriyani and a chicken preparation. Both were so bad. The chicken pieces in the biriyani were cold and tough. Will not recommend this place to anyone. More

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New Delhi, India
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

Try Chicken Kali Mirch with Roomali Roti or Parantha I bet you would not have had such a dish anywhere else. More

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Mumbai
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

Must try for all the travelers who love to satisfy their taste buds. Order for Mutton biryani along with kebabs. Value for money. Dont bother about the ambiance. you will forget about the surroundings once you dig into the kebabs and biryani More

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Lucknow, India
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
1
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Chicken Masala recipe is totally unique and awesome. Galawati kebabs are no less than tunde.Lovely food.... More

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