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Irani Chai in Hyderabad
22 places we rate for irani chai. Most of them are around Mehdipatnam-Lakdikapul, Gachibowli, Charminar, Tolichowki.

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.