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1. Paradise True to its name, this famous restaurant serves heavenly biryani that you’ll want to try again and again. It’s so hyped up and for a good reason, it has several outlets throughout the city and all of them make the best biryani out there. You should definitely try the mutton biryani here, made with long daawat Basmati rice and filled with aromatic spices and juicy chunks of mutton. So much so that you’ll fall right in love with the place.
2. Jewel Of The Nizam Big fan of fancy dining? Visit the lush and royal place of the Nizams themselves. If you’re visiting the city, you need to experience the richness of the Nizam for sure. Gilded walls and chandeliers will transfer you into another reality altogether. Situated 100 ft above ground, the dining offers a beautiful view of the Osman Sagar Lake. The view of the sunset here is phenomenal. You should definitely try Kacchi Dum Biryani, which is slow-cooked with spices in a sealed degh.
3. Chicha’s Find yourself a nice comfortable seat at the tables and enjoy the scene of Hyderabadi local monuments and roads. Hyderabadi mutton biryani is a staple in households, be it weddings or simple family get-togethers. People grow up surrounded by this yummy dish. And this place will give you the authentic taste of Hyderabadi culture in its food. The food is richly flavoured but light on your stomach. You can also try the Shaadi Ka Red Chicken and the sweet delight, Double Ka Meetha.
4. Hotel Shadab Placed amid the bustling streets of Charminar’s Ghansi Bazaar, Hotel Shadab is more than what meets the eye. If you’re willing to overlook the old walls and the shabby tables, you’ll be surprised by the food served here. You have to try its chicken biryani. It comes in a copper pot overflowing with mouth-watering biryani and garnished with an egg on top like a crown. It’s one of those places that you’re sceptical of trying at first and then visit every week.
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