Visiting Hyderabad? Here are some Hyderabadi dishes that should not be missed.

Visiting a new place also comes with tasting new dishes. You might already have one thing in mind about what to eat. Its the famous Hyderabadi biriyani, something that Hyderabad holds the trademark to. Well Hyderabad is not only about its Hyderabadi biriyani; just one in its menu. Let me just start away with the biriyani.

1. Hyderabadi biriyani

You probably knew about Hyderabadi biriyani and may have already added it to your check list, but don't know where to have it from? The best place to try Hyderabadi biriyani is at Hyderabad's famous restaurant chain – Paradise food court. They have multiple branches around the city. The branch that would be the best to dine, is the one near to Hussain Sagar Lake. It is near to attractions like Lumbini Park, NTR gardens and the massive lake itself. Read top 8 places to see in Hyderabad. You can head to the restaurant in between the sight seeing tour without much effort. The restaurant is also away from the bustling city. Hyderabadi biriyani's special blend of masala and spices will take you to a different world.

2. Haleem

Haleem is a stew composed of meat, lentils and pounded wheat made into a thick paste. Veggie's need not feel broken, there is vegetarian versions of the dish too. The dish traces back its origin to the middle east. Haleem is widely found in Hyderabad during the holy month of Ramadan, it doesn't mean that you cant find it during the rest of the year. Haleem should be eaten at the place it is best known for, and that is Hotel Shadab; located near to Charminar.  Read 5 things to do around Charminar.

3. Butter Cheese Dosa & Pizza Dosa 

Yup, you heard that right. A street side Food van called Ram ki Bandi serves the best dosa in the city. They are really very generous with the amount of butter & cheese that is being served on top of your dosa - you wouldn't be able to eat anything for the rest of the day. It is located in Nampally. The only down side is that, it is open for business during odd hours (between 3 Am and 8 Am). It would be best to hit this place for breakfast early in the morning. 

4. Chicken Shawarma

Shawarma is another fast food snack that originates from the Arab world. Shawarma can be served on a plate or as a wrap. This is a pure non-veg dish and no vegetarian dish can substitute this. Chicken Shawarma is best known from Mid-East Cafe which is located on Golconda Fort Road.

5. Osmania Biscuits

Hyderabad is also well known for its biscuits. It has a variety of indigenous biscuits, the most famous one is Osmania Biscuit. Flour, butter, custard powder and Indian spices go into making these biscuits . The best place to purchase Osmania biscuits is at Subhan bakery, which also has a branch at Nampally.

6. Irani Chai

A meal is hard to end without a cup of tea. your trip to Hyderabad is undoubtedly incomplete if you don’t sip this hot beverage. The cafes at the bustling streets of Charminar is the best place to get a cup of Irani chai, In fact you could sip it from Hotel shadab. The ingredients of Irani chai are pure milk, condensed milk and tea leaves.