You know that feeling, right? When the winter air in Lucknow nips at your neck, and you pull your shawl a little tighter, wishing for something warm to hold onto. All you want is something simple, steaming, and soulful. Well, we’ve been on a quiet mission across the city, not searching for the fanciest meal, but for those perfect bowls that hug you from the inside. The kind of soup you cradle in both hands and just exhale into. These are the five spots we found, the ones that turn a cold evening into pure comfort. Check 'em out!

First stop? Daddy Chicken Soup. This is where you go for a soul hug in a bowl. Its Mutton Paya Soup is mind-blowingly good, and the classic chicken soup is pure comfort. Crazy tasty, seriously healthy. Go get souped up!

Cost- ₹100

Timings- 3 PM- 10:30 PM

Location- Metro Station, 76, Kanpur - Lucknow Rd, near Alambagh, Chander Nagar, Alambagh

Kareem's doesn't just serve soup, it serves happiness in a bowl! Get ready for flavour fireworks with its legendary Murgh Yakhni Shorba or the super-green, superhero Palak Shorba. Veg or non-veg, every sip is a cosy, delicious adventure. Prepare to be deliciously amazed! 

Timings- 12 Noon- 11:30 PM

Location- 2/1, Vijay Khand, Near Mithaiwala Chauraha, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow

Spice seekers, this one's for you! The Burmese Pepper Soup at Hudson Chopsticks are a flavour bomb you can't miss. But don't stop there, build your own bowl, try their hearty combos, dive into savoury soups, and share delicious appetizers. Ready to turn up the heat on your next meal?

Cost- ₹249

Timings- 1:30 PM- 12:30 AM

Location- Unit 21 B, Ground Floor, Rohtas Presidential Arcade, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar

Craving comfort? At Ranjan, awesome soups, from hearty veg to savoury non-veg, are just the start. Bring the family, enjoy the warm vibe, or grab your favourite bowl, be it Veg Talumein Soup or Peking Chicken Soup, and savour it right in your car. It’s your perfect spot for a relaxed, delicious meal, however you like it.

Cost- ₹110

Timings- 12 Noon- 11 PM

Location- M.G. Marg, Hazratganj

You know King Bakery for its legendary chicken burger, but trust us, the magic doesn't stop there. Dive into its spicy, soul-warming veg or chicken soups, each served in seriously generous portions. When that craving for delicious, homestyle desi Chinese hits, this is your spot. Ready to taste why Lucknow keeps coming back?

Cost- ₹50

Timings- 12 Noon- 3:30 PM

Location- 3/40, Patrakarpuram Chauraha, Gomti Nagar