Hyderabad is famous for a lot of things, like its famous cookies, biscuits, Telugu movies, Charminar, Irani Tea, sweets, and, above everything, Hyderabadi Biryani. Over the years, Hyderabad has grown into a major metro city over the years and is even called ‘Cyberabad’ in the tech world. Hyderabad biryani has the flavour of the Mughals with an Iranian touch. The dish is loved by everyone around the world, and it is exported to the US, UAE, UK, Canada and Australia. In this blog, we’ll go through the top biryani in Hyderabad, which I have tasted myself with my family and friends.
Best Biryani Spots In Hyderabad
1) Bawarchi Restaurant
Bawarchi restaurant has been going great guns since its establishment 20 years ago. The place has the same flavour of biryani for more than 2 decades. Bawarchi has no branches in Hyderabad, and it is renowned for Mutton Biryani.
The menu includes chicken 65, Boti kabab, Haryani kabab, authentic Hyderabadi biryani, mutton dum, fried prawns, tender lamb and a lot more desserts for your sweet tooth. The restaurant is always full of biryani lovers, and it is packed in the evenings. The place is frequently visited by movie and TV artists.
Address: Bawarchi Restaurant, Plot No. 44, RTC X Rd, Opposite Sandhya Theatre, Jawahar Nagar, Chikkadpally, New Nallakunta, Hyderabad, Telangana.
2) Cafe Bahar
Cafe Bahar has been serving biryani since 1973. The place serves the best biryani in Hyderabad. The place is bustling with long waits outside the restaurant, most of the time. Irani Chai is quite satisfying at the place.
The menu includes Mutton biryani, chicken biryani, chicken garlic kabab, chicken tangdi kabab, ginger mutton, kadai mutton, bahaar special mutton, butter chicken, chicken afghani, along with Chinese and vegetarian dishes.
Address- Old MLA Quarters Road, Hyderguda, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad, Telangana 500029.
3) Hotel Shadab
Hotel Shabad has been serving one of the top Biryani in Hyderabad for the last 20 years and is located very close to the iconic Charminar in the old city. It serves the famous biryani of Hyderabad. As you reach the spot, the great smell of biryani makes you crazy. Its place is big, with around 200 people dining at a time.
The main delicacies include Chicken biryani, mutton biryani, Chicken 65, chicken keema, nihari, masala prawn, Pakistani chicken, nizami handi, aromatic biryani and much more.
Address: Hotel Shadab, Madina Circle, 21-1-140-144, Near High Court, High Court Rd, Charminar, Ghansi Bazaar, Hyderabad, Telangana.
4) Paradise
Paradise started as a small place in Hyderabad and now has 50 branches in 13 cities. Paradise makes great biryani at reasonable prices, and it is famous among biryani lovers.
The attractions of the menu include Authentic Hyderabadi biryani, tandoori masala, chicken platter, mutton biryani, tandoori chicken, chicken shahi kabab, chicken garlic kabab, mutton seekh kabab, Fish tikka kabab, keema samosa, lemon soda and falooda.
Address- D 1-01-75/1/A, Green Hedges Annexe, Begumpet, Hyderabad, Telangana
5) Shah Ghouse
Shah Ghouse biryani is enjoyed by all due to its perfect spices and aroma. The Peshwari biryani is their specialty . Shah Ghouse has eateries around Hyderabad, but they maintain the savouriness.
The highlights of the menu are Peshawari biryani, Hyderabadi biryani, mutton curry, mutton achari, mutton mughlai, malai chicken, firni and much more.
Address- Raidurgam, Madhura Nagar Colony, Gachibowli, 8-191/15, Gachibowli Rd, Opposite Bio Diversity Park, Hyderabad, Telangana 500032
I’ve covered the best biryani in the city of Nizams, but there are other places offering great Hyderabadi food. We have been to all the places in the blog and found the food, service and ambience satisfying.
