1. Tunday Kababi

This place defines Lucknow food in so many ways. Whoever visits this place, cannot forget the taste of these uniquely spiced kebabs for a very long time. The meat tends to dissolve in the mouth instantly and is best complimented with roomali rotis. The Chowk outlet serves only beef kebabs while the Aminabad outlet serves both mutton and beef kebabs at a very cheap price. So eat as much as you want without burning a hole in your pocket!

2. Rahim’s Kulcha Nahari

Imagine tender pieces of meat marinated in an exotic spice rub and cooked overnight, stuffed into freshly baked tandoori kulche. After tunday kebabs, nahari kulcha is the second most famous food jewel of Lucknow food and cuisine. All you need to do is imagine heaven on a plate.

3. Ratti Lal’s Khasta

Breakfast in Lucknow is nothing short of a Nawabi treat and one of the best breakfast destinations has to be Rati Lal’s Khasta Kachori. The Barras and Pooris served here are no match to the khastas. The chickpea subzi is equally delicious and for the ones who love chillies there is a red chilli aloo available as well. They truly believe that one should feast like a king at breakfast!

4. Prakash ki Kulfi

Lucknow food will never disappoint the ones with a sweet tooth. One of the major competition in desserts is Prakash ki Kulfi. They serve only kulfi faloodas in their shop and it’s made within the blink of an eye! If the attraction had a colour, it would have been yellow!

5. Sharma Tea Stall

A visit to Lucknow is incomplete without a visit to Sharma ji. The Bun-Makkhan is something to die for! Freshly baked buns smothered in homemade butter…need I say something more? The samosas are stuffed with a subtly delicious potato mix which perfectly complements the already perfect cup of tea served right here in Hazratganj!

6. Jain Chat Wala

This place is the ultimate chat haven. Loyal customers swear by their dahi batashe and aloo tikki. For a city obsessed with meat, this place is a pleasant diversion. Their quick service is the reason why people keep coming.

7. Raja Thandai

In the beer-vodka age, Raja thandai plays a major role in keeping thandai a favourite among Lucknowites. Customers like the drink because it is herbal and helps in digestion and not to mention incredibly delicious! Into service since the past 100 years, Raja Thandai is definitely the place to be when in Lucknow!

8. Makhan Malai Chowk

Winters are incomplete without makhan malai. It is conceptually similar to Old Delhi’s daulat ki chaat, but much more intense and flavourful. The dish in itself is light and fluffy, but very creamy in texture. The sprinkling of khoya added on top by the vendors makes it irresistible. This seasonal dish is an integral part of Lucknow food.

9. Idris ki Biryani

For a culture well versed with Nawabi royalty, biryani may seem to be a very usual dish. However, Idris ki Biryani stands out among the rest. Chunky pieces of chicken/mutton surrounded by a plate full of handpicked, fluffy, long-grain rice is too good to miss out on. Known for their flavour and aroma, the recipe is almost half a century old.

10.  Chappan Bhog ki Mithaiyan

This Lucknow food place has been an undisputed king of the sweetmeat world. With a wide range of attractively decorated mithai available in front of your eyes, anyone can get tempted. Made from unadulterated milk and milk products, you can vouch on their quality and taste, even with your eyes blindfolded.

11. Chole Bhature at Chowk

Chole Bhature is a very famous dish from Punjab. It consists of a curry made of chickpeas often made extra spicy served with ‘Bhatures’ which are hot in the inside and crispy on the outside. The dish served at Chowk in Lucknow is finger licking good. The flavours are on point and it feels like you are in Punjab instantly. The dish is served piping hot with onions and coriander leaves as garnish. And the best part is, you can ask for more servings.  The dish is so iconic that people often crowd at this spot hours before they even start serving. Please note that it is served in the morning and evening only. Owing to its popularity and demand, each batch made runs out quickly, so line up early if you want to taste this iconic dish in Chowk. 

12. Basket Chaat at Gomti Nagar

Chaat is a quintessential dish in India. Every Indian state manages to put their own spin to it. Some states prefer to keep it spicy and some like it tangy. Some even like it with curd and some like it mashed. One of the most famous chaats in Lucknow is basket chaat. The basket chaat is made of a potato shelling which is filled to the brim with mashed Tikkis, tangy and spicy sauces or chutneys and loads of vegetables, often peas. The dish is very affordable, yummy and very filling at the same time.

13. Sheermal at Chowk

Sheermal or Shirmal is a very famous delicacy prepared in Lucknow.  It is a saffron-coloured naan or flatbread. The dish is mildly sweet and made with milk, yeast and maida. The ingredients are mixed and allowed to sit for a while. The yeast in it causes it to rise and then it is baked in the famous tandoor or Indian oven. It is enjoyed with a cup of chai or even on its own. You must try this dish on your visit to Lucknow. The dish is also prepared in Hyderabad but no ones does it better than the Lucknowis.

14. Awadhi Biryani at Wahid’s Biryani

The Awadhi biryani was a discovery made by the tenth rule of the Awadh or Oudh dynasty. Wahid’s Biryani is a small restaurant that sells what is known as ‘the best biryani in Lucknow’. Although the restaurant is a bit small, it does not matter since the mouth-watering biryani is all the reason you need to go here. 
The Awadhi biryani is made of meat and rice. They are cooked separately and then mixed over dum. The flavours are very light but together they pack quite a punch. The biryani is absolutely sinful and often the cheat meal of all Lucknowis.

Now that we’ve listed out the most famous street food in Lucknow, prepare your appetite to binge on these scrumptious delicacies.

As the economy progresses, we have free flow of information, data about people ( be it personal or professional) and a lot of trade and other exchange process. But on the other hand, we are keen to protect them from rising trade wars between different countries and jingoistic nationalism. Not only technical or management skill will take the person to new heights but also one must have that high Emotional Quotient (EQ). Along with Domain knowledge and expertise, management of peoples and groups is also required.

Coming from IT background, having worked for various verticals like Banking and financial services, life sciences, Insurance etc I experienced different culture that resulted in different outcomes. From corporate parties to weekend support work, from celebrating Lohri to Onam, we experienced a feeling of real India which was completely unexplored till now. So by working in all kind of environment I made many mistakes and also the learning from those mistakes was so good that it impacted my life forever. The biggest challenge which I faced during this phase was aligning myself to different work culture to achieve the goal. From my experience I would like to share few ideas that impact the work culture the most.

The Age and the hierarchy Factor: In many culture we have seen that people give preference to person older in age. Suppose in Asia, there is a mentality of many corporate that the one who is older in age is  wiser and the juniors should only listen to them and should not question them. This may not work out with the managers are developed in a westernized management culture and he/she may find difficulty in aligning to the company’s objective. Similarly, designation of a person is given higher preference. For example:- if a junior has some idea and that idea may sound creative then also he/she would be listened or their ideas would be appreciated or not depends upon the seniors superior to them i.e. the experience of a person is considered as a virtue when comparison of talent is done.

Team vs Individual: In many countries there is a one man army culture and also in India there are certain firms that rely upon a single person to make a turnaround in critical situation rather than having faith in the team. There are possibilities that to make quick decision and achieve targets in minimum possible time sometimes firms depend upon individuals to take the center stage for decision making but that can be a short time goal oriented approach.

Personal Grudges: It has been observed in many industries that at the time of appraisals and ratings the managers or seniors take decisions more on the basis of personal issues as compared to the performance. This not only harms the company’s growth but set a bad work culture for the upcoming generation.

Staying True to business values:-

The cultural transplants have to be carefully curated i.e. if the person is moving to a new work location he must possess high emotional quotient. Developing a culture that add values to the ethics must be practiced the most. For ex:- no compromise on quality and delivery. No shortcuts to achieve the targets. If we are at fault, we must accept our shortcomings and should work on it consistently to establish a better work culture and also one must ensure that the value created by him/her must be taken ahead by the future generation otherwise it won’t benefit the company in a longer run.

Bahut kuch badal gya hai, bahut kuch badal jayega

Ghar pe ghanto baat karne se lekar, Gym me paseena bahane tak

Dosto me Political discussions se le ke, weekend me trekking pe jaane tak

Subah jaldi uth kar nashta krne se lekar , raat ko sirf boiled ande khane tak

Bahut kuch badal gya hai, bahut kuch badal jayega

SIOM me pehle din jab aya, kaafi excited tha

Symbieat se le ke Basketball court tak mahaul kaafi lighted tha,

Socha tha settle hote hi Gym ka  routine banaunga

Chahe kuch bhi ho jaye nahi kabhi canteen  jaunga

Kisko pata tha ki aise plans sirf kagaz par hi reh jayenge

College ke curriculum aur committee  workz bahut kuch sikha jayenge

Isiliye to aaj kehta hu janab ki pehle din se le ke aaj tak

bahut kuch badal gaya hai aur bahut kuch badal jayega

Phir aya committee selections week aur jiska darr tha hua wahi,

Didi ki shaadi aur selection process aa gye ek line me hi.

Ab kya karein? Jaye ? ya ruk jaye?

Waise to ye sawal mann me ana hi nahi chahiye tha,

Shaadi apni behen hi hai zaroor chahiye tha.

Lekin overthinking ki problem to bahut pehle se hai

Kabhi door kar payenge bhi ya nahi, ye soch kar thoda sehme se hain.

Lekin isi liye to aye the MBA karne, ki jo kamiyaan hain unhe door karenge abki

Apne strength pe khelenge aur watt laga denge sabki.

Lekin khud ko improve karna itna aasan nahi hota hai

Saalo se banayi hui galat aadato ko itni jaldi kon bhoolta hai

Shayad yahi life ka sabse bada challenge hai aur mauka bhi

Dekhte hain kya hota hai aage abki Filhal itna hi….

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