Finding local taste in an international city - A Hyderabadi food guide

Being in an international city Dubai allows you to come face to face with more than 200 nationalities, find new cultures and make new friends. However irrespective of the numerous food options you find in Dubai, somewhere in the corner of your heart you always long for your local food. Being a Hyderabadi, the first thing we Hyderabadis crave for is a Biryani. For us it is the one stop solution. You may find almost all restaurants in Dubai offering Biryani. But truth to be told they are not even close to be called a biryani.

The aroma of a true Hyderabadi biryani can be felt even before you enter the restaurant it is something that draws you automatically towards the restaurant.

Now coming to the main point. where to find authentic Hyderabadi biryani (it’s not a veg biryani) in and around Dubai.

  1. Saif Restaurant - Affordable and tasty

Located in Hor Al Anz, this is one restaurant that is truly a Hyderabadi restaurant. You can always visit it for a quick bite of mutton or a chicken biryani. Apart from this you can also find some of the best Hyderabadi dishes such as Marag, Haleem, Khatti Dal, Khorma, Bagara Khana Dalcha and many more.

2.Haddad Hyderabad - Moderately priced but tasty

Located in Al Qusais, this hyderabadi restaurant will leave its mark on your taste buds with its amazing pot of biryani the flavors are so enchanting that you are sure to not share your pot of biryani with anyone else you can also find other hyderabadi delicacies in this restaurant especially the haleem they prepare during ramadan only.

  1. Shahran Fine Hyderabadi Cuisine - Luxury fine dining

This newly opened Hyderabadi restaurant is a gem for your find if you are looking to experience luxury dining with your friends or family members. The prices are a bit high however the taste is truly Hyderabadi make sure to purchase a family pack to enjoy as a group.

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