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Test of taste: Lucknow makes it to UNESCO list of ‘city of gastronomy’
The New Indian Express Kottayam
|November 02, 2025
UNESCO has included Lucknow in the list of Creative Cities Network under the ‘gastronomy' category, a global recognition of the Lakhnavi platter replete with flavours of cuisine quintessential to the city's regal legacy.
The UP capital happens to be the second Indian city after Hyderabad-nominated in 2019to make it to the coveted list. The honour holds extra significance as it comes at a time when Lucknow is celebrating 250 years as the capital city of Awadh. A statement from UNESCO said that it has included 58 new creative cities to mark the World Cities Day 2025. The announcement was made during the 43rd ses
This story is from the November 02, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Kottayam.
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