History of
Raheems Kulcha Nahari
Lines raising the curtain
Raheems Since 1890
Among these stories, none is more savoury than that of its cuisine, a tapestry woven with spices, love, and legacy. Every tale whispers of a refined hospitality that feels like poetry, and of dishes so rich they seem fit only for kings. This is not a writer’s embellishment—it is history itself, lovingly inherited and devoutly preserved by those who refuse to let the flame of their ancestors’ hearths die out.
And in one dusky corner of Chowk, where the lanes are narrow but the flavors are infinite, stands a name spoken with reverence: Raheem’s Kulcha-Nahari. Born in the days when Awadh’s grandeur had not yet dimmed, this humble eatery has become a culinary shrine. The recipe, untouched by time, is a sacred heirloom—slow-cooked with secrets whispered from father to son, each morsel a memory of a bygone era.
Established in the year 1890, Raheem’s Kulcha-Nahari is not merely a restaurant—it is a living chapter of Lucknow’s culinary epic. Over the decades, this hallowed name has garnered countless accolades, honours, and the reverence of food connoisseurs from near and far. From local patrons to global gourmet channels, recognition has poured in like nazar-e-khaas offered to a royal feast, affirming what generations of Lucknowites have always known—that Raheem’s is not just a taste, but a tradition.
Open since 1890
History started when haji abdul ghani sahab opened a small food joint and named it “Raheems Nahari Kulcha in 1890”
How it all started
Since 1890
It was not so easy to hold a business and run it smoothly during the rule of Britishers. When they march through the lanes and bylanes of city, they used to snatch things and food from Indian shopkeepers. Our ancestors had a tough time with British Army till the country got Independence.
Our story goes back over 135 years, when our great-great grandfather Abdul Ghani Sahib established the name “Raheems Kulcha Nahari” and our great-grandfather, late Haji Abdul Raheem, s/o of Abdul Ghani Sahib, invented legendary delicacies like nahari, kulcha, and pasanda. At that time, the country was experiencing a tough time because of the British rulers. Our Ancestors decided to serve healthy culinary to freedom fighters secretlys
The invention of nahari
“Nahari” term was coined by Haji Abdul Ghani sahab. He used say it “the breakfast “Nahaar Mu Nashta isliye ye taaqatwar hona chahiye” means first meal of the day, so it should be very powerful. As Nahari is prepared with the combination of several spices, Meat, fresh water, curd, vegetables and edible sweet kewra water and attar. It is highly energetic and has several health development properties.
Why name Raheem when established by HAji abdul ghani
Haji Abdul Raheem was the son of Haji Abdul Ghani and he was the beloved son of his father. Haji Raheem was also known for his Hakeemi Nuskhe (medical formulas) and dedication towards cooking. His father decided to name the hotel after his son’s name. He later took the name to new heights by following his father’s footsteps and invented “Kulcha” and adopted the Afghan bread cooking style, which is known as “Baqarkhani Naan”, as Haji Abdul Raheem was the first Indian chef to introduced the Baqarkhani Naan in India. Abdul Raheem also discovered “Gooda Nahari and “Paaya Nahari” in the same era, which were his own master pieces.