Restaurant Review

Over the last few years, Hyderabad’s culinary landscape has undergone significant makeovers. The city is bustling with cafes, South Indian restaurants and party places. Once dominated by Jubilee and Banjara Hills, the city’s gastronomical centre of gravity is moving towards areas like the Financial District, Kokapet and the like. Eateries …

I’m lucky to have stayed across different places in India. Any by stay I mean, a few years. That has helped me develop a taste for different Indian cuisines which is a big boon. Though I spent my childhood in Gujarat, I did develop a taste of Kerala food, thanks …

Indian food is like a colourful story of flavours, weaving tradition and taste in every bite. Be it the warmth of Rajma Chawal, the aromatic spices of biryani, or the tangy kick of chaat – each dish carries a piece of India’s culinary legacy. More recently, I’ve seen a shift …

Back in the day when I was in school, one of the guys from our building was working but never went to an office. I always heard people saying that he works in the night for a US company. A few decades ago, working from home was unheard of. Thanks …

Though I spent just a couple of years in Bengaluru, I loved the Doses there. (For a Kannadiga it’s Dose and not Dosa) Back in the day, there weren’t a lot of eateries that served good Doses. I used to relish the humble dose at Adiga’s near my place. However, …

During my recent trip to Chicago, I discovered something mind-blowing. Turns out, the city is home to the world’s largest Starbucks, and guess who just had to check it out? Yep, me! My tryst with coffee began in Bengaluru, savouring that delicious filter Kaapi that felt like a warm hug. …

I feel we all must thank Italy for giving Pizza to the world. The remarkable dish has reached almost every corner of the world. While the original recipe still exists, the Pizza has gotten a local makeover everywhere it has travelled. Right from the Tandoori Paneer Pizza to the Chicago …

“We eat Pizza!” – the phrase that Joey says in one of the episodes of FRIENDS resonates with so many of us. I’m a big pizza fan, whether it’s the desi pizza at Dominos or the artisanal ones I get to eat during my food explorations. So when my trip …

There’s something about Missal Pav that leaves an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to savour its spicy, flavorful delight. My love affair with this iconic Maharashtrian dish began decades ago in Kolhapur, where I first experienced the fiery magic of Missal Pav during one of my Cricket tours. Over …

Many of you have asked me for recommendations on the best South Indian restaurants in Hyderabad on Instagram, Twitter and other places so I’ve decided to put together the ultimate list of the top 15 South Indian restaurants in Hyderabad. What sets this list apart? Well, these aren’t just names …