01MustSecunderabad
Paradise
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Mutton biryani
The name every out-of-towner knows, and it still delivers. Mutton biryani, double masala. Touristy, yes, still good.
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Biryani
6 spots02MustRTC X Roads
Bawarchi
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Chicken biryani
Where the city actually queues. Bawarchi's chicken biryani is the local vote, not the tourist one. Go early.
03Tolichowki
Shah Ghouse
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Mutton biryani, haleem in Ramzan
The Tolichowki heavyweight: serious mutton biryani, and in Ramzan the haleem people plan their evening around.
04Charminar
Hotel Shadab
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Mutton biryani, tangdi
Old-city biryani in Charminar's shadow. Loud, packed, no frills, deeply good. Go when the mosque empties out.
05Basheerbagh
Cafe Bahar
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Mutton biryani, apollo fish
The all-rounder locals default to. Solid mutton biryani plus the apollo fish nobody skips. Always buzzing.
06RTC X Roads
Meridian
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Chicken biryani
The quiet local favourite near the theatres. No hype, just consistent chicken biryani the regulars swear by.
Chai
1 spot01MustCharminar
Nimrah Cafe
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Irani chai and Osmania biscuits
Irani chai and Osmania biscuits at the foot of Charminar. Dunk the biscuit, watch the old city wake up. A ritual.
Haleem
1 spot01Ramkoti
Pista House
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Mutton haleem
The name that made Hyderabadi haleem famous. Thick, ghee-rich, meaty. In Ramzan it ships worldwide from here.
Chaat
1 spot01Koti
Gokul Chat
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Ragda, dahi puri
The chaat counter Hyderabad grew up on. Ragda, dahi puri, the works, tangy and messy. Cash, quick, no seats.
Street
2 spots01MustNampally
Ram ki Bandi
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Karam dosa, at night
A midnight cart institution: the karam-podi dosa, spicy and greasy, made till 3am. Go late, go hungry.
02Himayatnagar
Govind Dosa
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Butter-loaded karam dosa
A morning cart with a cult: dosas loaded with obscene butter and karam podi. Elbows out, it's worth it.
Bakery
1 spot01Nampally
Subhan Bakery
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Osmania biscuits
The Osmania biscuit benchmark since 1948. Buttery, crumbly, sweet-salt. Grab a box, they won't last the drive.
Andhra
1 spot01Lakdikapul
Rayalaseema Ruchulu
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Natukodi, ragi sangati
Andhra fire, unapologetic. Natukodi with ragi sangati, spice that means it. Order extra rice to survive it.
Breakfast
1 spot01Banjara Hills
Chutneys
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Idli with the chutney flight
The dosa-and-idli standby, famous for the parade of chutneys they keep refilling. Family brunch, done right.
Mughlai
1 spot01Masab Tank
Sarvi
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Boti, Irani chai
Part Irani cafe, part grill. The boti and the chai make it the all-day Banjara Hills hang. Reliable, comfortable.
That's vouch's taste. Yours is worth a home too.
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