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Ram Asrey
Chowk, Lucknow
A heritage sweet shop (since 1805) famous for makkhan malai and Awadhi mithai.
Area
Chowk
Food type
Veg
Price range
₹40–300
Opening hours
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
About
What is Ram Asrey famous for?
Seasonal makkhan malai in winter is a must.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at Ram Asrey
Veg · ₹40–300
Malai Gilori
Must-tryMakkhan Malai
Airy, sweet
Best at winter morning
Good to know
Is Ram Asrey good for families?
Yes — Ram Asrey is family friendly and serves vegetarian food. It is open 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Make a morning of it
Photo spots near Ram Asrey
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Chota Imambara
Best photo · Late afternoon, when warm light falls on the gilded dome and the tank is calm enough for a reflection; during Muharram evenings for the lit chandeliers, if access allows.
Best combo: Photos here, then malai gilori at Ram Asrey.
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Best photo · Right at opening, when the courtyard is nearly empty and the soft morning light falls on the cream front; the roof is best in the clear light of late morning.
Best combo: Photos here, then malai gilori at Ram Asrey.
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Hazratganj
Best photo · Early evening, when the lamps come on and the cream-and-pink fronts glow against a blue sky; early morning for an empty street with no traffic.
Best combo: Photos here, then malai gilori at Ram Asrey.
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Why Ram Asrey
A heritage sweet shop (since 1805) famous for makkhan malai and Awadhi mithai. The kitchen is fully vegetarian. This sits at the easy end of the scale - figure ₹40–300.
🍲 The food
Makkhan Malai - A cloud-light winter dessert of saffron-kissed aerated milk foam, dusted with pistachio — a fleeting Lucknow specialty
The sweet counter is the institution here - boxes by weight, and the freshest batches going first.
⏰ When to go
It keeps roughly 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM hours.
📍 Where it is
Find it in Chowk, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh).
💡 Good to know
Families with children are normal here.
Questions
Ram Asrey — FAQ
What is Ram Asrey famous for?
A heritage sweet shop (since 1805) famous for makkhan malai and Awadhi mithai.
What are the must-try dishes at Ram Asrey?
Ram Asrey is known for Malai Gilori.
Is Ram Asrey good for families?
Yes — Ram Asrey is family friendly and serves vegetarian food.
What are Ram Asrey's opening hours?
Ram Asrey is open 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Ram Asrey located?
Ram Asrey is in Chowk, Lucknow.