Lucknow named UNESCO 'Creative City of Gastronomy': 10 must-try dishes in the city
Published on: Nov. 1, 2025, 9:45 a.m. | Source: Times of India
On Friday, UNESCO declared Lucknow a “Creative City of Gastronomy” at the 43rd session of its General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, officials said. The designation places Lucknow among 70 gastronomy cities worldwide and makes it the second Indian city to win the title after Hyderabad.As per reports, the state’s Directorate of Tourism submitted Lucknow’s nomination to the Ministry of Culture on January 31, 2025, and the Government of India selected the city as the country’s official entry on March 3, 2025. Officials said the UNESCO announcement on October 31 formally confirms the city’s entry into the Creative Cities Network.It is reported that this UNESCO tag is an opportunity to promote culinary heritage, support small food entrepreneurs and develop food-led tourism circuits. As per officials, there are plans underway to use the recognition to boost training, market access for local vendors and sustainable practices that protect both culinary traditions and the livelihoods that depend on them. Take a look at the must-try dishes in the City of Nawabs.
