Lucknow loves its food, and shawarma has well and truly earned its place in the city’s snack rotation. From cheesy indulgences to Lebanese-style buff wraps, peri peri kicks to falafel surprises, these nine spots are putting in the work. Different styles, different vibes, but one thing in common, they’re all worth the detour.
Arman’s Kitchen
Not every great eat in Lucknow comes with a legacy, some just quietly earn their rep, one roll at a time. Arman’s Kitchen is exactly that. Their shawarma rolls are the kind you hear about through a friend, try once, and end up recommending to everyone. Simple, satisfying, and seriously good.
Cost- ₹120
Where- Shop 13, Rana Pratap Marg, Near YMCA Complex, Hazratganj
Manish Eating Point
Some places don’t need the hype, the food does the talking. Manish Eating Point is that spot. Their chicken shawarma is juicy, well-spiced, and packed just right, the kind of bite that keeps you coming back without quite knowing why. No frills, no fuss, just a really solid shawarma.
Cost- ₹120
Where- 3/40, Vinay Khand, Patrakarpuram Chauraha, Anand Plaza, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow
Kathi Castle
Lucknow has a lot of opinions about food, and Kathi Castle has earned a good one. Their chicken shawarma is bold, saucy, and packed like it’s trying to impress someone. Spoiler: it works. The kind of spot where one wrap never feels like enough, and nobody’s really complaining about that.
Cost- ₹90
Where- Shop 4, Ground Floor, Khazana Complex, Aashiana
New King Shawarma
New King Shawarma isn’t playing the one-trick game. Classic, brown, peri peri, schezwan, they’ve got a whole lineup and every variant hits different. It’s the kind of place that respects your mood, whether you’re feeling safe or spicy. Lucknow’s shawarma scene has a new king, and honestly, the name checks out.
Cost- ₹80
Where- 1st Gate Husainabad, Chowk
Barkaas Indo-Arabic Restaurant
Barkaas Indo-Arabic Restaurant brings something a little different to Lucknow’s shawarma scene, and it shows on the menu. From the crispy falafel veg shawarma to the original and special chicken variants, there’s a Middle-Eastern soul to everything they do. Flavourful, filling, and just authentic enough to make you feel like you’ve been somewhere.
Cost- ₹249
Where- Plot 24, Second Floor, Chandralok Colony, Opposite Nagar Nigam Zone 3, Aliganj, [Mutiple outlets across Lucknow]
Turkish Delight Restaurant
Turkish Delight is serving Lucknow a proper taste of something different. The chicken shawarma is solid, the Turkish special takes it up a notch, and the frinshi saroukh? That’s the wildcard worth ordering. It’s a menu that feels well-travelled and a little adventurous, exactly the kind of place the city’s shawarma scene needed.
Cost- ₹100
Where- Shop 4, Mehboob Tower, Shadab Colony, Khurram Nagar
Daal Mein Kala
The name says it all, there’s definitely something going on at Daal Mein Kala, and in the best way possible. Their chicken shawarma and shamoli have quietly built a loyal crowd, and one bite tells you why. Suspiciously good, unexpectedly addictive, and the kind of find that makes you feel like you’re in on a secret.
Cost-₹ 120
Where- Beside China Bazar, Hazratganj
LBS Lebanese Shawarma
LBS Lebanese Shawarma came with a point to prove, and the buff shawarma makes it loud and clear. It’s bold, it’s different, and it hits in a way most shawarma spots in Lucknow just don’t. Authentic Lebanese vibes, zero pretension, and flavours that stick around long after the last bite.
Cost- ₹60
Where- In front of Fatimi Masjid, Khurram Nagar
Al Wahid Shawarma
Al Wahid Shawarma has the classics covered, and covers them well. The regular shawarma is dependable in all the right ways, but the cheese shawarma is the real reason people keep showing up. Gooey, satisfying, and just indulgent enough to feel like a good decision. Simple menu, zero disappointments.
Cost- ₹60
Where- 05, Lower Ground Floor, Turiyaganj Chauraha, Sanjeevni Hospital, Chowk
