Lucknow: UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, Famous for Chai and Sheermal Combo
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News18•25-01-2026, 12:00
Lucknow: UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, Famous for Chai and Sheermal Combo
- •Lucknow, recently named a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, is celebrated for its unique culinary traditions.
- •The city is particularly known for its distinctive chai and sheermal combination, a local favorite for breakfast or evening snack.
- •Sheermal, a saffron-flavored flatbread with Persian-Mughal origins, is a staple in Lucknow, though available elsewhere, its pairing with chai is unique to the city.
- •An Instagram post highlighted this beloved local delicacy, drawing praise and nostalgic comments from Lucknow residents.
- •Beyond sheermal, Lucknow boasts a rich street food scene including kebabs, basket chaat, khasta kachori, makkhan malai, nihari, kulcha, and biryani.
Why It Matters: Lucknow, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, is renowned for its unique chai and sheermal combo.
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