Jain Chaat Bhandar is an iconic vegetarian chaat spot in Lalbagh, Lucknow known for its timeless street- food flavours and crowd-pulling evening vibe. The shop was begun around the mid- 1980s when Santosh Kumar Jain moved from Tikait Nagar (Barabanki) to set up a small chaat stall near the main Lalbagh crossroads — the exact date isn’t documented publicly, but local food history credits its start to roughly 35 years ago His idea was simple: prove that great chaat could be made without onions, garlic, or ginger to respect Jain dietary rules, and still be crave-worthy. Today it’s run by his sons Sanjeev Jain and Raju Jain, who’ve kept dad’s flavour philosophy alive while serving new generations of chaat lovers. The menu here is classic North Indian chaat, served with zest and flair: plate-fulls of papdi chaat, aloo tikki chaat, matar chaat, dahi badas,gol gappe (pani puri ) and other tangy favourites. Everything strikes that perfect balance of sweet chutney, zesty spices, and crisp textures, making evenings in Lalbagh a delightfully messy, delicious affair. The vibe is unpretentious and friendly, with regulars gathering from about 5 PM to 9 PM to grab their favourite chaat after work or while exploring the city’s street- food scene.