Foodie 'arc' of Old Lucknow comes alive with taste of Ramzan delicacies

The eateries on Hussainabad-Akbari Gate stretch are a must-visit spot for people going for a night-out this Ramzan

- Qazi Faraz Ahmad

LUCKNOW: Old Lucknow, especially its foodie arc comprising the Ghantaghar area from Hussainabad to Akbari Gate in Nakkhas, is alive and abuzz at midnight during the holy month of Ramzan, which is well into its second half.

The rush is not just limited to post the Iftaar time but continues till Sehri. Long queues at eateries, shopkeepers straining every nerve and traffic jams are a common sight post-midnight with delicacies and a unique vibe drawing people in large numbers to the foodie arc of Lucknow.

Iconic Hussainabad Clock Tower area

It's almost 2am and people are struggling to find a way out of the Hussainabad area due to a heavy traffic jam. Foodies from all over Lucknow are visiting Ghantaghar to taste the Awadhi cuisine along with some other traditional food items. Though many flock to Old Lucknow for 'Kulche-Nihari', a large number also rushes to sip and chat over a cup of Irani Chai near Chota Imambara.

Sharif, a youngster sitting over the counter at Irani Chai, says, "The rush is massive these days as most of the people step out after Roza Iftaar (breaking the fast) and it lasts through early morning till Sehri time. Everyone loves tea. We have called in some extra staff to manage the rush."