Restaurant Review

I’ll never forget my first set menu experience at Once Upon a Time in Ameerpet with Chef Vignesh. As someone who always believed star hotels needed at least 50 buffet items to justify their price, Chef Vignesh completely changed my perspective with his meticulously crafted set menu. It proved that …

While Kokapet is evolving, another space that’s becoming home to a lot of eateries is Sattva Knowledge Park, the place is not only a home to a lot of offices but also a lot of eateries as well. From the well known brands like Simply South, Hard Rock Cafe, to …

I’ll be honest upfront – I’m a North India palate kind of guy. When it comes to Asian food, I usually hesitate. Sushi? Nope. Tofu? Hard pass. I’m more at home with hearty Dal Makhni, Paneer Butter Masala, or even the street-style chaat of Delhi and Lucknow. But when I …

South Indian cuisine is almost synonymous with idli and dosa – those humble, fermented rice and lentil pancakes and steamed cakes that have become staples in households across India and beyond. But here’s the thing: when you think of Hyderabad, dosa rarely jumps to mind first. Instead, it’s all about …

Vegan and farm to table restaurants in Hyderabad have started to make a significant mark, bringing fresh, organic, and thoughtfully prepared food to the forefront. And let me tell you, it’s been a delightful journey exploring these spaces. If you’re like me, someone who’s been a vegetarian in Hyderabad for …

There’s something deeply comforting about a well-made Dal Makhni. I’m not exaggerating when I say it’s one of my all-time favorite dishes. The creamy, buttery lentils with a gentle smoky hint have a way of sticking with you long after the meal is over. I still vividly remember my first …

After spending the morning wandering through the historic Dubai souks, with their intoxicating aromas and vibrant atmosphere, my appetite was primed for something special. That’s when we decided to elevate our culinary adventure by visiting Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant—my first-ever Michelin star dining experience, and surprisingly, one that wouldn’t break …

Haiku, one of Hyderabad’s favourite Asian food spots, was where I was last week when a friend visiting the city wanted to try Asian cuisine. Now, if you ask me about my favourite cuisines, I usually mention Indian, Italian, and Middle Eastern. Asian food rarely makes the cut, a preference …

Having stayed in Hyderabad for over a decade, I can say that the dining landscape here is changing rapidly. Back in the day, Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills were the hotspots for eateries. However, this has moved to areas like the Financial District, Kokapet, and Narsinghi. Once dominated by office …

As the cliche statement goes, “Hyderabad is a melting pot of cultures.” That’s very true, as people from different parts of India live in Hyderabad. This also leads to the availability of a variety of food in Hyderabad. In this post, I will share my experience dining at Oye Kake …