Go food-hunting in Hyderabad

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Go food-hunting in Hyderabad

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• Hyderabad as a city has always been captivating
  peoples imaginations with its history and
  architecture, most notably the Charminar and the
  Golconda Fort.
• Undoubtedly, most flock to the city to catch a
  glimpse of these sites apart from the Qutub Shahi
  Tombs, Birla Mandir, Hussain Sagar Lake, NTR
  Gardens and others.
• Another factor which brings in tourists is its
  cuisine. We bring you a couple of dishes you can
  try out in the city and where.

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• If you have just reached the city by bus early in
  the morning from Bangalore or Mumbai, chances are
  that you will disembark at Tolichowki or
  Mehdipatanam.
• These neighbouring areas are just the places you
  need to start off with. You can go to any eatery
  and order the khichdi keema for breakfast, a
  combination of fried rice and minced meat curry.
• The keema generally comes separate. In some
  restaurants, you may be charged Rs. 6-8 extra if
  you want more.

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• If you are in Hyderabad during the Ramzan season,
  it is the perfect time for you to try out the
  Hyderabadi haleem, a dish which is in demand not
  only in the city but also people from Mumbai,
  Chennai, Bangalore, Delhi and Kolkata order this
  dish from the city. 

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• It is basically stew made of wheat, barley,
  lentils and the most important ingredient meat
  beef, mutton as well as chicken.
• The dish is mostly served with garnish. The best
  areas to have haleem from are Charminar and
  Tolichowki. Cheaper and more affordable variables
  are available in Nampally.
• Once you have savoured the haleem, its time for
  the dish which makes this city so popular the
  biryani a mixture of rice and meat along with
  masala down at the bottom. 

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• People, mostly outsiders, say that the best place
  to taste biryani is the Paradise restaurant,
  found in various parts of the city, most notably
  Secunderabad.
• However, if you were to go by advice from
  locals, it would be Charminar, Mehdipatnam,
  Tolichowki and the food outlets surrounding the
  Golconda Fort. In these places, you will get a
  taste of what locals call biryani.
• In Mehdipatnam, shops remain open all throughout
  the night offering biryani at affordable prices.
  If you are with family, Paradise is the best
  option.

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• You can also try out the bagara khana, a
  combination of plain rice (mixed with oil or
  ghee), vegetables and sometimes half-an-egg.
• Those with a tight budget looking to treat
  friends can go for this option. It comes at a
  very cheap rate, yet will fill one up properly.
• The best places to try this out are Mehdipatnam,
  Tolichowki, Golconda and Mozam Jahi Market.
• These areas also have eateries providing Arab
  delicacies such as falafel, shawarma and grilled
  chicken at extremely affordable prices.

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• Hyderabadis love their desserts and a place near
  the historic Charminar where you can try this
  dessert of various ice-creams is Mozam Jahi
  markets.
• A chain of shops serve tasty ice-creams all year
  round. You can have them while being seated
  outside with a direct view of the city traffic.
• Just when you thought that your appetite is over,
  you must not miss out on the Irani chai and
  Osmania biscuits combination. The best place in
  the city to try this out is Hotel Rumaan in
  Tolichowki.

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• The shop is always bustling with customers and
  tea is available till 11 p.m. There is a separate
  family section on the first floor too.

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• If your appetite has it, you can have a go at all
  these dishes simultaneously.
• Or else, you can take it easy, taste some, sip in
  the Iranian tea with the Osmania biscuits and
  pack the rest home if you stay in cities nearby.
• Even if you arent a foodie, Hyderabad will
  definitely make you one.
• If you are planning to travel to Hyderabad then
  book bus tickets in travel operators like
  Kaleswari Travels,Meghana Travels and Jabbar
  Travels.