Barbeque Nation at Sayaji Kolhapur announces the Lucknowi Food Festival, “Chakhlo Zaika”, a celebration of Awadhi culinary excellence, scheduled from 16th January to 25th January 2026 during dinner hours. The festival pays tribute to the rich culinary legacy of Lucknow, offering guests an authentic taste of Awadhi royal cuisine. Inspired by the refined food traditions developed under the patronage of the Nawabs of Awadh, Chakhlo Zaika brings alive the elegance, subtle flavours, and slow-cooked artistry that define Lucknowi cuisine.
Adding to the experience is a thoughtfully curated decor concept themed “Savouring the Royal Flavours of Awadh.” Guests will be welcomed through a themed archway and adorned passages, complemented by artistic cut-outs of iconic Lucknow monuments such as Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, and Chota Imambara, creating a regal and immersive ambience.
The festival menu showcases a delectable spread of authentic Awadhi delicacies. Guests can savour signature dishes such as Galouti Kebabs, Kakori Kebabs, Lucknowi Dum Biryani, Nihari, and indulge their sweet tooth with classic desserts like Shahi Tukda and Sheer Khurma, among several other regional specialties.
Speaking about the festival, Mukesh Rakshit, General Manager, Sayaji Kolhapur, said, “At Barbeque Nation, we constantly strive to curate unique dining experiences for our guests. With ‘Chakhlo Zaika’, our aim is to bring the timeless culinary heritage of Lucknow to our guests in its most authentic form. Awadhi cuisine is known for its finesse, balance of flavours, and royal legacy, and we are excited to recreate that experience through carefully crafted dishes, traditional presentation, and immersive décor. We look forward to welcoming our guests to savour the true zaika of Awadh.”
As part of its ongoing focus on curated regional food experiences, Sayaji Kolhapur invites culinary enthusiasts to immerse themselves in Chakhlo Zaika, a refined Lucknowi food festival celebrating the elegance, flavours, and royal traditions of Awadhi cuisine.
