Lucknow is the primary half for many people travelling to Prayagraj to attend Maha Kumbh 2025. Several pilgrims are flowing to the capital of Uttar Pradesh and travelling to Sangam City via car with other friends and family. Needless to say, this short trip can only be fun if you are a foodie on a ride to taste the local delights.
Both cities are known for the culinary gems that can leave any gastronome in a food coma. If there is a way to cover the distance of around 260 km in 5-6 hours to reach Maha Kumbh Mela, it has got to be halting at dhabas and enjoying lip-smacking dishes.
Pradhan Dhaba
On Lucknow-Prayagraj Road, you can halt at Pradhan Dhaba, a spacious restaurant where you can have a complete Indian meal comprising dal, rice, roti, and salad. The place serves chilli paneer, mouth-watering gravies, paan, dal tadka, aloo sabzi, curd, jeera rice, fried rice, and even egg curry. Thali here often comes with sliced onions and green chutney on the side.
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Address: Pradhan Dhaba, Raibareli Rd, Lucknow Rd, Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh 229301
Devbhoomi Dhaba
Located near Lucknow, Devbhoomi Dhaba is a perfect spot to stop your car and surf through its elaborate menu. This is where you can find everything from burgers to South Indian dosa. A few dishes to try here include hakka noodles, white sauce pasta, bhindi masala, lachha paratha, aloo jeera, sev bhaji, rajma, etc. You can also order sattvic food since you are on a pilgrimage to Prayagraj.
Address: Toll Plaza, Dhakhina Shekpur, Raibareli Rd, near Nigoha, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226302
Naina Dhaba
Naina Dhaba is a makeshift little food joint where you can halt for a cup of hot tea and a few snacks. They specialise in tandoori butter roti, tawa roti, jeera rice, mix veg, dum aloo, lassi, chhole paneer, matar paneer, etc. This is the perfect spot where you can stop with your family for a short break before continuing on the long journey.
Address: J2H2+MFQ, Raebareli - Lucknow Rd, Ambedkar Nagar, Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh 226301
Ghar Ki Rasoi Family Restaurant
On your way to Sangam City from Lucknow, you can stop at Ghar Ki Rasoi Restaurant for a delicious meal. It will keep you satiated throughout the journey. A few dishes that you can try include veg cutlet, boondi raita, matar paratha, aloo gobi, paneer manchurian, etc. The restaurant also served non-vegetarian delights like chicken fried rice, chicken manchurian, and tandoori chicken.
Address: Raibareli Rd, near DLF City, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226301
Sainik Restra The Dhaba
Sainik Restra The Dhaba is a nice spot where large groups can dine simultaneously. You can halt here for a wholesome meal on the side of a cup of hot tea. The menu features different kinds of thali that will help you overcome your hunger pangs. Other dishes include papad, rasgulla, uttapam, masala dosa, veg manchurian, veg kofta, paneer bhujia, and more. The place is also budget-friendly. Their special thali costs less than Rs 300.
Address: Sainik Vihar, Raibareli Rd, Telibagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226002
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