“Food is the one ingredient that binds people and culture together.”
Food is one of the major attractions that should never be ignored in any place that you travel to. Every place has its unique style of cooking food and appealing to the taste buds of its visitors. You can experience the authentic taste of any place through the food it offers. Prefer eating at local food joints to enjoy the richness of the culture.
If you are craving something special, tempting, and tasty, then there is no better place to go than Hyderabad. Hyderabad is undoubtedly the best place to explore a variety of lip-smacking cuisines. And you will never be left wanting more if you have made your way to these places in Hyderabad that serve the most mouthwatering food in town.
Being a food lover’s paradise, Hyderabad owns a mixture of cuisines. Be it local Telugu food, Muslim delicacies such as glorious Hyderabadi biryani, and staple or the culture of Irani chai and bakeries. The city has it all. Here is a list of some famous places which you must visit on your next trip to Hyderabad.
1. Ram Ki Bandi – Mozamjahi Market
This place is special for every South Indian dosa lover. They are the real pioneers of authentic Hyderabadi dosa. What makes their food special is that they offer a wide variety of dosas ranging from normal to butter cheese, pizza, corn, schezwan, and masala toast dosas. Ram Ki Bandi is famously known as midnight dosa in Hyderabad. This place is open from midnight 3 am to early morning 6 am. People across the city come here to taste an amazing variety of dosas.
It is best to take your own vehicle because public transport won’t be available at midnight during the opening time. This place is located near the Mozamjahi Market, it is located inside a street just follow the crowd to find the place easily and enjoy the 3 am dosa madness.
2. Gokul Chat – Koti Womens College
It’s a well-known street food joint and one of the most crowded places in the city. This place is for all the chat and panipuri lovers. You can taste many varieties of chats which are different from the regular chats you taste near your home or any other place. Samosa chat, dahi vada, and sev puri are a few popular items available here. Kulfi is another special item which you should not miss to try. It’s rich, creamy, and delicious.
Gokul Chat is located exactly opposite Koti women’s college. You can reach here easily via public transport. The nearest metro station is Osmania Medical College metro station. Have the delicious chat and enjoy shopping in the lanes of Koti.
3. Famous Ice Cream Parlour – Mozamjahi Market
As the name suggests it is the famous ice cream parlor in Hyderabad which is serving ice creams for the past 70 years with the same quality and taste. There are many flavors available with special combinations. Mango, chikoo, tender coconut, and sithaphal are natural flavors that are specially handmade from real fruit pulp. More than 200 people visit daily to enjoy the ice cream and weather. Also, the prices are reasonable and pocket friendly.
The ice cream parlor is located inside the Mozamjahi Market which also has a clock tower. The nearest metro station is Gandhi Bhavan metro station. You can also travel via public transport.
4. Nimrah Cafe & Bakery – Charminar
You can get Hyderabad’s famous Osmania biscuits and Irani chai or dum ki chai here. You can have the best view of Charminar while sipping Irani chai. Nimrah Cafe also offers a wide range of bakery items from a variety of cookies to cakes made freshly to indulge in. All the people who visit Hyderabad come here to taste the glorious Hyderabadi tradition. All the items are made using age-old baking techniques.
Located right beside Charminar Nimrah Cafe can be easily noticed by everyone. It is located on Charminar road. The nearest station is Nampally and also the place is well connected with all the places in the city.
5. Ruchi Samosa – KPHB Colony
Samosa’s are popular street food in Hyderabad since the Nizam period. It is loved by people of all age groups. Onion and potato are common fillings inside a samosa but at the Ruchi samosa center, you can get various samosas like chocolate, mushroom, corn, paneer, prawn, chicken, and keema samosas. They offer 12 varieties of samosas which are delicious and mouth-watering. When you are in Hyderabad you must not miss eating samosa.
The place is located in KPHB Colony in the Bashyam school lane. The place is well known and one can easily reach it by bus or metro. Temple bus stop is the nearest bus stop and the KPHB metro station is also nearby.
6. Shah Ghouse – Raidurgam
Treat your taste buds with the famous Hyderabadi biriyani at Shah Ghouse. It is one of the famous restaurants in Hyderabad serving Hyderabad biryani. You can get various types of biriyani which are delicious and served hot. There are various branches of this restaurant around the city. Apart from biriyani, you can also taste qurbani ka meetha, shawarma, kababs, and Hyderabadi haleem which are available here.
It is located in the IT sector of Hyderabad near Bio Diversity Park Gachibowli. The nearest metro station is the Raidurg metro station. The other branches of the restaurant are Shalibanda and Tolichowki.
7. Bade Miyan Kababs – Tank Bund
Kababs are famous street food in Hyderabad and this place is famous for kababs which are specially made which age-old recipes. The meat is marinated and well cooked. Pathar Ka Gosht is one of the special dishes which is made on huge sea stone which you must taste when you visit the place. Also, there are many variations of kababs available here with a special taste. You can also have other foods like chats and icecreams around.
This place is located in lower tank bund which is a famous tourist spot in Hyderabad. You can easily reach the place as it is in the heart of the city. The nearest station is the Lakdikapool metro station and there are many local buses available.
8. DLF – Gachibowli
If you want to taste various street food on a go this is the place. DLF in Gachibowli has many street food stalls which offer various food items. There are many items like Momos, Maggi, Icecreams, BBQ, Andhra Pradesh tiffins, Sandwiches, and many more. DLF is a popular place for all the foodies but also for people who want to spend some time with their friends and family.
It is in the prime location of Hyderabad which is crowded with employees during peak hours. DLF is in APHB Colony which you can easily reach via public transport or metro. But it is preferable to take your own vehicle or rent one to explore the area more.
Hyderabad is a city of street food and you will never find bland taste in this city. The places above are famous around the city and you can visit these places to taste the best street food. Do not forget to taste these delectable dishes while you are in Hyderabad. You can also have a dedicated food tour guide or simply ask the locals to experience these delicious foods in the best way possible. Also, buy some sweets and savories to take back home.
