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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 …

Hyderabad’s Knowledge City and Knowledge Park have long been known as buzzing corporate hubs, home to IT parks, multinational offices, and tech start-ups. But over the past few years, these have quietly transformed into some of Hyderabad’s most exciting food destinations. I never thought my regular work stomping ground would …

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 …

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 …

I’ll never forget my first vegetarian meal in Edinburgh. The moment I bit into a Scottish roll loaded with a haggis patty, I was hooked—not just on the food but on the city’s vibrant vegetarian scene. Now, I’m not usually someone who zeroes in on vegetarian places (and trust me, …

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 …