Tunday Kababi, Hazratganj, Lucknow

There are Kebabs, and there are Kebabs and then there is Tunday Kababi Lucknow. Quite possibly the most famous kebab maker in India and not without reason. Tunday Kababi owns the Galaot kebab in Lucknow and pretty much worldwide with outlets even in Dubai.
The Galaot kebab is known for its softness and its melt in you mouth quality - it really does. Tunday Kebabi serves the most famous variety of the preparation and definitely the best that I have ever had and I have had a decent variety. What is a Galout Kebab? It is a kebab that has been made after the meat has been marinated for a few hours atleast with 'papita' or Papaya. As the Lucknow gentleman and fellow foodie Mohd. Tariq Hasan emphasised - the Papita is what creates the family and makes the meat Galout, i.e. 'Gala', melt. From then on, its the different spices that make the kebab what it is and obviously the Tunday Kababi is not giving out his formula on the Internet.
Lucknowi people may not revere the outlet as much as the Non Luckowi, but it is the pride of the city and for every Non Vegetarian food lover a stop at Tunday Kebabi during a trip to Lucknow is a must. The Galaut kebabs come in two varieties Chhota - mutton and Bada - Beef. The beef is better but the mutton works brilliantly as well. They serve with 2 Parathas as part of the meal option available at the outley but I would advise you have it with the Sheermal - a roti made with eggs, milk and saffron. The colour - saffron and the combination is heaven and after you have the meal you will understand why the Nawabs of Awadh paid more attention to culinary excellence rather than military prowess.
The other interesting trivia about the outlet is the name Tunday - which means cripple. The inventor of the recipe was apparently a cripple hence the Kababs were christened as Tunday Kebabs. May the God of food bless his soul and those of the generations emanating for ever and ever. Inshallah!
A meal for two at Tunday Kebabi would cost you Rs 120/-. And it will be one of the best meals that you will ever have.
How to get there: Tunday Kebabi is on the top floor of the Sahara Mall in Hazratganj. The original outlet is at Aminabad but this one is the easiest to reach.