Kebabs, biryani and much more: Indian city on Unesco culinary list

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete December 20, 2025 at 02:41 AM

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Lucknow, India, has been designated a Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy, joining a global network committed to sustainable urban development through creativity. The recognition celebrates Lucknow's long-standing culinary traditions, including its famous kebabs and biryani, which evolved in the kitchens of the city's 18th and 19th-century rulers. Lucknow is only the second Indian city, after Hyderabad in 2019, to receive this honor. The designation is expected to spotlight the city's unique food culture and promote international collaboration. The slow cooking methods and focus on quality ingredients are key to Lucknow's distinctive cuisine, which has been a central part of the city's identity for centuries.

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Uttar Pradesh ×250% Ranveer Brar 60% Unesco ×270% Lucknow ×680%

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lucknow 100% unesco 90% gastronomy 80% indian cuisine 70% culinary traditions 70% biryani 60% kebabs 60% creative city 50% food lovers 50% cultural legacy 40%