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Irani Chai in Hyderabad
For irani chai in Hyderabad, start with The Nawaab’s Restaurant (Gachibowli), Shah Ghouse (Gachibowli) and Pista House (Gachibowli). 22 places we rate in all, most of them around Mehdipatnam-Lakdikapul, Gachibowli, Charminar, Tolichowki. None of them paid to be here.
The Nawaab’s Restaurant
Gachibowli · Biryani
The full biriyani is easily enough for two. Once we got a slightly overcooked mutton biryani. Overcooked biry…
Shah Ghouse
Gachibowli · Biryani
Mutton Biriyani and Chicken Biriyani obviously. We believe the Gachibowli branch of Shah Ghouse serves almost…
Pista House
Gachibowli · Biryani
They have a premium section which serves a decent biryani, kebabs, broasted chicken and good gravies. We most…
Pakwaan Grand
Gachibowli · Biryani
Chicken & Mutton Biryani, Grill Chicken and Kebabs. Pakwaan gives a tough competition to their neighbour Shah…
Shadab
Charminar · Biryani
Shadab is often recommended as the go-to destination for anyone around Charminar, and while opinions may be m…
Rumaan
Charminar · Biryani
We absolutely love the Charminar Rumaan branch – it’s our top pick! The Talawa (Tala Hua Gosht) is a must hav…
Nimrah Cafe
Charminar · Irani Chai
While we have to admit that Nimrah’s tea is not our favorite, we recommend stopping by for a photo op! For a …
Iqbal Cafe
Charminar · Biryani
If you’re looking for a hidden gem in Hyderabad, you should try the beef biryani at this place that’s just a …
Grand
Abids/Nampally/Koti · Biryani
Probably the oldest, still thriving, Irani cafe in Hyderabad. The entire menu is pocket friendly without comp…
Cafe Bahar
Abids/Nampally/Koti · Biryani
An iconic spot in Hyderabad that serves one among the best biryanis. The rice here is a bit overcooked and th…
Alhamdulillah
Abids/Nampally/Koti · Biryani
A legendary eatery in the Nampally area and one among the few places that serves beef haleem throughout the c…
Al Saba
Tolichowki · Beef
This place has been our go to place recently. They serve Beef Haleem throughout the calendar and it’s pretty …
Kabul Darbar
Tolichowki · Afghani
A royal Afghani addition to the cosmopolitan Tolichowki. Almost all items on the menu are worth a try. We wou…
Rumaan Hotel
Tolichowki · Biryani
Rumaan needs no introduction for Hyderabadis. ‘Biryani Bolay Toh Sirf Rumaan’. Though we don’t stress on the …
Shah Ghouse
Tolichowki · Biryani
Well, you know.
Blue Sea
Secunderabad · Irani Chai
Pretty decent tea and affordable snacks and bakery items
Hotel Hyderabad Biryani House
Lingampally-Chandanagar · Biryani
Popularly known as Kalyani biryani house. They serve a solid beef biryani, but consistency has been an issue …
Prince
Mehdipatnam-Lakdikapul · Biryani
They serve one of the best, value for money Hyderabadi grilled chicken. Do ask for the drippings while you pl…
Taiba Cafe
Mehdipatnam-Lakdikapul · Irani Chai
For their tea. If you like your tea with that distant flavour of a cigarette (?), this is the place for you.
Cafe Niloufer
Mehdipatnam-Lakdikapul · Irani Chai
There are many branches, but our favourite is their oldest branch located in Lakdikapul. There are two branch…
Sultan Darbar
Mehdipatnam-Lakdikapul · Biryani
Beef Biryani, Talawa gosht and tea
Al Kareem
Mehdipatnam-Lakdikapul · Biryani
Biryani, Talawa, Kali mirch talawa, Tahari and tea.