🍽️ India’s New UNESCO City of Gastronomy 2025: Lucknow Takes the Crown
1. lucknow Joins UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network 🌟· On October 31, 2025, Lucknow was officially designated as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy.· This makes it India’s second city to receive this prestigious culinary title.2. Why Lucknow? 🥘· The city is renowned for its rich Awadhi cuisine, including kebabs, biryanis, kormas, and sweets.· Lucknow’s culinary traditions reflect a blend of Mughal heritage, local flavors, and royal artistry.3. India’s Other UNESCO City of Gastronomy 🇮🇳· The first indian city to receive this title was Kochi, celebrated for its diverse culinary heritage and spice trade history.· Now, with lucknow joining, india continues to showcase its gastronomic diversity on the global stage.4. What the UNESCO Title Means 🌏· Recognition as a City of Gastronomy:o Promotes local food traditions and sustainable culinary practiceso Encourages culinary tourism and cultural exchangeo Highlights heritage foods and recipes unique to the region5. Lucknow’s Signature Dishes to Explore 🍢· Galouti Kebabs – Melt-in-the-mouth minced meat kebabs· Tunday Kababi Specials – Legendary street food kebabs· Awadhi Biryani & Kormas – Royal Mughlai-inspired dishes· Sheermaal & Kulfi – Traditional sweets that complete the gastronomic experience Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any agency, organization, employer, or company. All information provided is for general informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information contained herein. Readers are advised to verify facts and seek professional advice where necessary. Any reliance placed on such information is strictly at the reader’s own risk.