{"id":2161,"date":"2015-10-25T01:08:48","date_gmt":"2015-10-24T19:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.travelkhana.com\/tkblog\/?p=2161"},"modified":"2016-10-13T17:02:18","modified_gmt":"2016-10-13T11:32:18","slug":"travel-guide-to-hyderabad-a-culinary-paradise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.travelkhana.com\/tkblog\/travel-guide-to-hyderabad-a-culinary-paradise\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel guide to Hyderabad – A culinary paradise"},"content":{"rendered":"

I was sitting in a caf\u00e9 on a rainy afternoon. I overheard three people on another table, discussing what they will cook for dinner tonight. They had just ordered a plate of Chicken 65, onion Samosas, Gheepodi dosa and four cups of filter coffee. The laid back city of Hyderabad takes its food quite seriously. Famous for its Biryani, which is undoubtedly the best I\u2019ve ever had in India, the city has much more to offer when it comes to food.<\/p>\n

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Hyderabadi Biryani | Image source: Alpha, Flickr CC<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“Hyderabad is a foodies’ paradise”<\/em><\/h1>\n

My travel guide to Hyderabad will take you to the charming areas of the city famous for their delicacies:<\/p>\n

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    Banjara hills & Jubilee hills<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The most expensive suburbs of the city, one after the other, these two areas surely live up to the hype. Bustled with heavy traffic most of the times, it\u2019s famous for shopping malls, classy restaurants, hotels, along with huge luxurious bungalows of politicians and celebrities. Go there for fine-dining, roof-top lounges, and nightlife. The Karachi Bakery <\/strong>on Road no. 1 is one of the best in country at affordable prices.<\/p>\n

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    Master chef baking bread | Image source: Rajesh_India, Flickr CC<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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    Local Bakery | Image source: Rajesh_India, Flickr CC<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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      Secunderabad<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The twin town, divided from Hyderabad by Hussain Sagar Lake, this is where most of the locals live. It is largely a residential area with good food joints offering food at affordable prices. From Chinese cuisine of Nanking<\/strong> to ice-creams at Frozen dessert<\/strong>, there\u2019s something for everyone. You will see a lot of school and college students, and middle-aged women\u00a0drooling over Idli-sambhar<\/strong> or a plate of Golgappas.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Hussain Sagar Lake | Image source: Rajesh_India, Flickr CC<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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      Butter Paav | Image source: Rajesh_India, Flickr CC<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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        Charminar<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Surrounded with one of the oldest markets for bangles and pearls, the area around Charminar is always over-crowded. In the narrow over-crowded lanes around Charminar, people always magically find their way around. You will find street food stalls all along the way. The meat eaters can treat themselves to all kinds of kebabs and Hyderabadi<\/em> Haleem <\/em>\u2013 a dish that\u2019s available only during the month of Ramzaan. If you are a vegetarian, get some biscuits and sponge cake from Nimrah caf\u00e9 & bakery.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        Charminar Hyderabad | Image source: Abhinay Omkar, Flickr CC<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        “Specialty of Ramzaan – Hyderabadi Haleem”<\/em><\/h1>\n
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          Nampally<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Known for the Deccan railway station, the Hyderabadi locals visit Nampally\u2019s Mozamjahi market specially for the street food. Be it the Butter cheese dosa of Ram ki bandi<\/strong>, Osmania biscuits of Subhan Bakery <\/strong>or Famous Ice creams <\/strong>who still sells one scoop at Rs.20, this area is one of the oldest and everyone\u2019s favourite for quick bites.<\/p>\n

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            Hitec city<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Hitec city\u00a0has completely transformed itself in the last 10-15 years from a barren land to the corporate hub. This is where you will see tons of budget eateries, street stalls, fast-food joints along with high-end pubs, theme restaurants and luxury-dining options. My personal favourite include Dialogue in the dark <\/strong>and Heart cup coffee.<\/strong><\/p>\n

            If I had just one day in Hyderabad, I would have breakfast at Taamaram, <\/strong>lunch at Paradise, <\/strong>dinner at Chutneys <\/strong>and midnight desserts at Cream Stone.<\/strong><\/p>\n

            When I first arrived, I did not like anything about this city. The indifference turned to love and now it keeps calling me back. There is some level of uniqueness to all of it. Only in this city, people can be polite and blunt to you in the same sentence. Only here, \u2018Baingan\u2019<\/em> is used more as a slang than its actually meaning of eggplant.<\/p>\n

            How to reach<\/strong><\/h2>\n

            Hyderabad is well connected to all major cities in India. There are three main railway stations – Secunderabad, Kachiguda and Nampally. Many super-fast and express trains link it to major destinations like Mumbai, Delhi, Calcutta, Pune, Chennai, Bangalore and Thiruananthapuram. Some common trains are \u2013\u00a0
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