THE BEST FOODS TO EAT IN
HYDERABAD
Hyderabad’s food is rich, slow-cooked, and unapologetically indulgent. From royal mutton biryani and Nizami chicken to stone-seared Patthar Ka Gosht, soulful haleem, and classic desserts like Double Ka Meetha and Khubani Ka Meetha, the city eats with patience and pride. This list is based on what we actually ate. Legends, crowd favourites, and quiet standouts included. Flavour comes first. Everything else follows.
Personally eaten, Honestly written!
Biryani
🍽️Paradise Biryani | SecunderabadParadise Biryani | Secunderabad is known for its rich, aromatic biryani that leans heavily on flavour and portion comfort. From royal chicken biryani and deeply spiced royal mutton biryani to their indulgent Special mutton Biryani, and nizami mutton & chicken biryani every serving is hearty, well-layered, and satisfying.
No frills—just solid, old-school biryani done right.
📍Sarojini Devi Rd, Sappu Bagh Apaprtment, Jogani, Ramgopalpet, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana 500003
⭐IFD Rating: 4.5/5 | ₹250-1500
Opening Hours: 6 am–1 am
Patthar Ka Gosht
🍽️Chicha'sPatthar Ka Gosht at Chicha’s is a true taste of old Hyderabad. perfectly cuts of meat and marinated overnight, are slow-cooked directly on a heated granite stone over charcoal, letting natural juices seal in while spices gently perfume the surface.
📍6, Awabs Residence, AC Guards Rd, opposite Kun Hyundai, P & T Officers Colony, Veer Nagar, Lakdikapul, Hyderabad, Telangana 500004
⭐IFD Rating: 4.9/5 | ₹400 – 600
Opening Hours: 12:30 pm–11:30 pm
Haleem
🍽️Pista House ShahalibandaHaleem at Pista House, Shahalibanda is rich, slow-cooked, and deeply comforting. Simmered for hours with wheat, lentils, meat, and warming spices, it arrives silky, hearty, and full of depth. Finished with ghee, fried onions, and a squeeze of lemon, this is classic Hyderabadi haleem—balanced, indulgent, and incredibly satisfying.
📍20-4-132, Charminar Rd, beside Pista House, Shah Ali Banda, Hyderabad, Telangana 500002
⭐IFD Rating: 4.5/5 | ₹300 – 400
Opening Hours: 11 am–12:45 am
Double Ka Meetha
🍽️Paradise Biryani | SecunderabadDouble Ka Meetha at Paradise Biryani, Secunderabad is a classic Hyderabadi dessert done the traditional way. Soft bread is slow-soaked in sweetened milk, ghee, and nuts, turning rich, aromatic, and melt-in-the-mouth. Comforting, indulgent, and nostalgic, it’s the perfect sweet finish after a hearty biryani.
📍Sarojini Devi Rd, Sappu Bagh Apaprtment, Jogani, Ramgopalpet, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana 500003
⭐IFD Rating: 3.2/5 | ₹80 – 100
Opening Hours: 6 am– 1 am
Khubani Ka Meetha
🍽️Paradise Biryani | SecunderabadKhubani Ka Meetha at Paradise Biryani, Secunderabad is a timeless Hyderabadi dessert with the perfect balance of sweetness and richness. Slow-cooked dried apricots turn soft and luscious, finished with cream or custard for a silky contrast. Light yet indulgent, it’s a refreshing and elegant end to a classic meal.
📍Sarojini Devi Rd, Sappu Bagh Apaprtment, Jogani, Ramgopalpet, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana 500003
⭐IFD Rating: 3.5/5 | ₹100 – 150
Opening Hours: 6 am– 1 am
Biryani
🍽️Bawarchi RestaurantBiryani at Bawarchi Restaurant is bold, aromatic, and built on pure Hyderabadi pride. The chicken biryani comes fragrant and perfectly layered, while the mutton biryani is rich, tender, and deeply spiced, with meat that falls apart effortlessly. Every plate feels generous, intense, and satisfying—the kind of biryani that stays on your mind long after the last bite.
📍Plot No. 44, RTC X Rd, Beside Sandhya Theatre, Chikkadpally, New Nallakunta, Hyderabad, Telangana 500020
⭐IFD Rating: 4/5 | ₹150 – 700
Opening Hours: 12 pm– 11:30 pm
Biryani
🍽️Shah Ghouse Hotel - Shah Ali BandaBiryani at Shah Ghouse Hotel – Shah Ali Banda is all about bold flavour and serious portions. The classic chicken biryani is fragrant and satisfying, while the mutton biryani comes rich with tender, slow-cooked meat. Their chicken special and mutton special biryani take it a step further—extra masala, deeper aroma, and a more indulgent layer of spice. Hearty, intense, and unmistakably Hyderabadi.
📍Shahghouse hotel, 20, Falaknuma Rd, near Karachi Bakery, Roop Lal Bazar, Syed Ali Chabutra, Zohra Colony, Lal Darwaza, Hyderabad, Telangana 500065
⭐IFD Rating: 3.5/5 | ₹200 – 800
Opening Hours: 12:30 pm– 12:30 am