Lucknow is a city that breathes through its streets — and if there’s one thing those streets have always served with pride, it’s chaat, kebabs, kulfi, and more. But let’s be honest — as much as we all love our Chatori Gali, it was long overdue for an upgrade.

Now, with the launch of the modern and organised Food Valley near 1090 Chauraha, Lucknow is about to experience the best of both worlds — traditional taste, with better space, safety, and service.

The Problem with the Old-Style Chatori Gali

While the food was unbeatable, the old setup had real challenges:

Poor hygiene and open waste Lack of parking and sitting space No proper ventilation or cooling Chaotic vendor arrangement Dusty, cramped environment, especially in summer

For tourists, families, and even locals, the experience often turned from “foodie fun” to “foodie frustration.”

Why an Organised Chatori Gali Was the Need of the Hour

1. Hygiene First, Always

With increasing awareness around food safety — especially after COVID — people now demand cleaner surroundings and visibly safe cooking environments. A modern food court layout ensures:

Separated cooking and eating zones Proper drainage and waste disposal Uniform health checks and licenses for vendors

2. Better Experience for Families and Tourists

A family-friendly environment includes:

Comfortable seating areas Clean walkways and wider movement space Easier access for children and elderly

No more eating kulfi while dodging bikes or navigating muddy footpaths.

3. Fair Opportunities for Local Vendors

In this new setup, street food vendors operate from organised stalls with proper counters, branding, and equal visibility. This creates room for:

Better identity for brands like Neelkanth, Bajpai Chaat, and Prakash Kulfi Entry for young foodpreneurs to test new concepts Exposure to higher footfall, including tourists and media

4. Boost to Local Tourism

Street food is one of Lucknow’s most powerful attractions. But many tourists hesitate to try authentic local food due to hygiene and safety concerns.

A structured food valley changes that. It offers a safe, photogenic environment — inviting food bloggers, Instagrammers, and visitors to dive into real Awadhi flavors without hesitation.

5. Modernisation Without Losing Identity

This isn’t a mall-style food court. It’s an open-air, heritage-style street redesigned with structure, better lights, greenery, and improved crowd flow. The spirit remains the same:

Street-level pricing Authentic recipes Real, desi experience

Just cleaner, better, and more enjoyable.

Location matters

The 1090 Chauraha–Gomti Nagar zone is now Lucknow’s urban hotspot — filled with colleges, hostels, startups, upscale homes, and working professionals. Food Valley is perfectly placed to become:

A youth and student hangout A go-to location for content creators A family dining destination A solution to late-night food cravings.

Well

Lucknow’s original Chatori Gali was never broken, but it had outgrown its format. The launch of a clean, structured, and modern food valley isn’t about replacing culture — it’s about reviving and sustaining it.

From Pizza Hut to Bajpai Chaat, the new food hub near 1090 promises a street food experience like never before — preserving taste, but adding convenience, safety, and order.

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