India Guide
Andhra Pradesh
Eating
1 Element's Sai Prakash, Station Rd, Hyderabad The posher and pricier of the hotel's two restaurants, with comfy armchairs and imaginative daily specials featuring crab and prawns, plus specialities such as Indonesian nasi goreng for around Rs200. The veg Sukha Sagara downstairs serves cheaper south Indian snacks and north Indian dishes.
2 Fusion 9 Main Road no.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad Expensive but quality cuisine from nine different regions as diverse as Mexico, Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, served in a smart modern lounge overlooking the street through tinted windows. Price: Rs250–300
3 Kamat Station Rd, opposite Sai Prakash hotel, Hyderabad Conveniently located branch of this extremely inexpensive and clean veggie chain. Dosas go for around Rs20.
4 Kebab-e-Bahar Main Road no.1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad The Taj Banjara's classy lakeside patio restaurant specializes in a range of succulent kebabs and tandoori dishes but also offers delicious curries. Price: Most main courses Rs200–400
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Salzburg Street Amrutha Castle, Secretariat Rd, Saifabad. At the back of the hotel lobby, this restaurant offers a fine evening buffet with unusual items like dim sum and chicken liver salad for Rs350. Price: A la carte main courses Rs100–150
6 Sher-e-Punjab Corner of Nampally High Rd and station entrance, Hyderabad Popular basement restaurant offering tasty north Indian veg and non-veg food at bargain prices.Price: Rs40–80
7 Touch of Class Central Court, Lakdi-ka-Pul, Hyderabad Good Indian, Chinese and a few Continental items like chicken nuggets. Price: Rs100–150
8 Salt & Pepper Central Court, Lakdi-ka-Pul, Hyderabad Good-value lunch buffets at different times of day.Price: Rs130–275
9 Akbar 1-7-190 MG Rd, Secunderabad A fine range of Hyderabadi dishes – including top-quality biriyanis – at moderate prices.
10 Paradise-Persis MG Rd, Secunderabad Very popular multi-restaurant complex bashing out fine Hyderabadi cuisine at little expense.