The best places to hunt for Hyderabadi Food
Food Lovers are spread across the city and the hunt for the best spot would never end as the pearl city have numerous joints serving the authentic dishes. So here's the hit list you got to watch out for.
(Note: These are few cherry picks and doesn't have any order of preference)
Hotel Shadab
Hotel Shadab is a popular hotel located in major traditional retail street in Hyderabad named as Madina. Hotel Shadab offers one of the best Biryanis and kebabs. And you would never like to miss the Sunday special menu during the weekends.
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Hotel Shadab |
This joint was founded in the year 1988 and serves one of the best Hyderabadi food. The hotel apart from its regular menu is famous for its Haleem in the month of Ramadan. A good place where many tourists come to taste the Hyderabadi food. The hotel also comprises of a traditional arrangement of Chowki style of dinning.
Click HERE to get directions to reach Hotel Shadab.
Bawarchi
In Hyderabad you will find many outlets named Bawarchi but the Original Bawarchi is located at the RTC Cross Road in Nallakunta. This cross roads is well known for the presence of the major movie theaters. All the major Tollywood new releases open here.
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Bawarchi Restaurant |
Bawarchi was started in the year 1994 as a small cafe, serving tea and snacks, has now transformed into a palatial restaurant,
synonymous with food, serving Scrumptious traditional Hyderabadi, Indian and Chinese continental delicacies.
Click HERE to get directions to reach Bawarchi Restaurant.
Cafe Bahar
Hyderabad city was so much filled up with greenery that few places were named as Baghs (meaning Gardens). Cafe Bahar is a popular hotel which is located in one of the Baghs named Basheerbagh. The restaurant is also famous for its Hyderabadi Biryani and Hyderabadi Haleem
Click HERE to get directions to reach Cafe Bahar & Restaurant.
Paradise Food Court
The Restaurant had its origins since 1953, started in as a small canteen and cafe that served as an annex to the then popular Paradise movie theater in Secunderabad. The cafe served Irani chai, coffee and snacks which became instantly popular. Later they transformed the place into a 100 seater Restaurant serving typical Hyderabadi cuisine including the Biryani.
They serve authentic Hyderabadi, Indian and Chinese cuisine to thousands of
guests every day. A true people’s favourite, the place also attracts
distinguished guests and celebrities. At present they have more than 8 branches across Hyderabad and Benguluru.
Click HERE to get directions to reach Paradise Food Court
Shah Ghouse
Shah Ghouse Cafe is a very popular hotel located in Shalibanda. Known for its Hyderabadi Haleem and other delicacies like the Biryani & Paya.
It started it's venture at Charminar with a very
small place and gained much popularity. It has opened branches at
Tolichowki & Gachibowli as well. You would usually observe both the place crowded
with foodies.
Angaara - Kababs On Charcoal
Located in Kondapur near Kothaguda Cross roads, Angaara serves mouthwatering Kababs along with Biryani and Chinese continental delicacies. Grilled Chicken is a must try at this place. They also have branches at Himayath Nagar and Gachibowli.
Mataam-al-arabi
Mataam-al-arabi is located in a place called Barkas. Barkas is a largely arab dominated suburb of Hyderabad. And here, the Mandi and the Kabsa rule over the Biryani. This Arabic Cuisine Speciality restaurant was started in 2005.
This restaurant has no tables or chairs. We have to sit on the floor. The food comes in a traditional big thali / plate. This place is a must for Arabic food lovers. Minimum of 3-4 people getting in to have a superlative thali is recommended.
Sarvi
Sarvi bakers and restaurant are branch of hotels which have everything available for a Hyderabad foodie. Right from chai (tea), biscuits, cakes, onion samosa, Mutton Dum Biryani and yes not to forget the mouth watering Haleem during the festive seasons
They have 2 branches one at Mehdipatnam & the other at Banjara Hills.
Click HERE to get directions to reach Sarvi Restaurant.
Alpha Hotel
Alpha hotel is one of the oldest landmarks which is near by to Secunderabad Railway station. You would get all variety of Hyderabadi Confectioneries, you just have to name it.
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Pista House
This name is mostly heard during holy month of Ramadan for its world famous Haleem. Govt of India allotted first GI (Geographical indication) status to Pista House Haleem. And not to forget about the fact that it is ISO 9001:2008 certified. They do serve bakery confectioneries and Mughlai dishes.
You find many stalls of Pista House covering twin
cities during Ramadan which makes sure that Hyderabadis do not miss out on tasting the
ever delicious Haleem.
Click HERE to get directions to reach Pista House
Click HERE to get directions to reach Pista House
Meridian Cafe & Restaurant
It all started with a Mutton Shop which always has a queue on weekends for meat and this took over this place with another section of crown gathering for food. This place has superb Mutton Starters, authentic Mutton Biryani. They recently started serving Marag (Mutton Soup) with bread.
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Rumaan Restaurant
This restaurant offers you mind blowing Biryani and Chinese cuisines as well. This restaurant is located at Tolichowki.
Also, they have some tasty bakery confectioneries which would relax the mind of people when its taken with the Irani Chai.
Click HERE to get directions to reach Rumaan Restaurant
Click HERE to get directions to reach Rumaan Restaurant
Hotel Sohail ("Waves Restaurant")
Hotel Sohail is quite a old restaurant located at Nalgonda Cross Roads, Malakpet. This place has emerged to be as one of the great place for the food lovers. Grill Chicken,Paththar kaa Ghosht, Mutton and Chicken Biryani are a must try among the other dishes.
Santosh Dhaba
Not to let down the Veggies, here is the Vegetarians heaven -"Santosh Dhaba". From starters to the main course, you would just fall in love with the dishes.You can expect more of Marwadi specialty cuisine.
There are many branches of Santosh Dhaba in twin cities but beware of the fake branches which have opened in the city, which are degrading the fame of this exclusive Dhaba.
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