We thought we were done, Kanpur had other plans. Then the comments came in fast, “what about this place,” “you forgot that one,” “bhai seriously?”, and honestly, fair point. Turns out one list was never going to be enough for a city this serious about its samosas. Round two, just because you asked!
Shri Hari Sweets & Namkeen
Some samosas are snacks. Shri Hari’s samosa is a whole event. The shell cracks the right way, the filling is spiced like someone’s nani made the recipe, and nobody dared change it. Kanpur runs on chai and conviction, and this little triangle of fried perfection is responsible for a lot of both.
Cost- ₹15
Where- 117/K/12, Gutaiya Crossing Nagar, Rawatpur, Kanpur
Baba Jageshwar Namkeen Bhandar Raju Samose Wale
Kanpur’s most famous samosa comes with a story the internet couldn’t stop sharing. At Baba Jageshwar Namkeen Bhandar, the samosa girl folds, fries, and finishes each one with a pinch of buknu that somehow makes the whole thing feel complete. Crispy, spiced, and now officially legendary.
Cost- ₹15
Where- Azad Nagar, old PNB Chauraha
Chhappan Bhog
Chhappan Bhog doesn’t believe in giving you just one reason to show up. Aloo samose for the purists, paneer samose for the ones who like a little richness, chhole samose for the people who came hungry and meant it. Three varieties, zero disappointment, and a queue that tells you everything you need to know.
Cost- ₹10
Where- 1/13, Khalasi Line, Police Station Road Nawab Ganj
The Labhedi Namkeen
At The Labhedi Namkeen, the samosa stopped following rules a long time ago. Aloo, noodle, daal, Mumbai bhaji, corn & cheese, peanut butter, butter chicken, and that’s not even all of it. One shell, infinite personalities. Come with an open mind and leave with zero regrets and an extremely full stomach.
Cost- ₹35
Where- 99A, Plot 14C, Yashoda Nagar, Kidwai Nagar Market
Umesh Samosa
At Umesh Samosa, the entire philosophy fits in one sentence, aloo samosa, done right, every single time. No menu to scroll, no decision fatigue, just that familiar crispy shell and a filling that tastes like someone actually cared. Kanpur’s oldest debates settle themselves here, one bite at a time.
Cost- ₹10
Where- 276, Shivkatra Avenue, Krishna Nagar, Lal Bangla
New Shukla Sweets & Namkeen
New Shukla Sweets and Namkeen understood something most places didn’t, a great samosa is only half the story. The other half arrives in two chutneys, one sharp, one sweet, both doing exactly what they’re supposed to. Together? The kind of bite that makes you stop mid-conversation and just nod slowly.
Cost- ₹15
Where- 33 B, Zoo Road, Vikas Nagar
Malik Mishra Sweets
Some sweet shops become landmarks not because of their size but because of one thing they do quietly and consistently well. At Malik Mishra Sweets, that thing is the samosa, crispy, honest, exactly what it’s supposed to be. The kind of place regulars never feel the need to explain to each other.
Cost- ₹10
Where- 82/4, Govind Nagar
Janwadi Samosa Kendra
Janwadi Samosa Kendra understood that some days you want tradition and some days you want khoya inside a crispy shell with zero explanation. Aloo, paneer, cheese corn, noodle, each one doing something different, all of them doing it well. The hardest part isn’t finding a good samosa here, it’s picking just one.
Cost- ₹15
Where- House 35/A, Channakyapuri, Shyam Nagar
Bansiwala
At Bansiwala, the aloo samosa holds its own, crispy, honest, exactly what Kanpur expects. But the real conversation starter is the mini dal samosa. Small in size, enormous in flavour, and dangerously easy to finish before you’ve made it back to the car.
Cost- ₹24
Where- 28-29, Raina Market, Kanpur Nagar, Nagar Nigam Food safety Zone -24, Near Tilak Nagar
