Hyderabad celebrates Ramadan with great vigour. The city is turned into a dazzling display of lights and bustling marketplaces, and the perfume of sweets, kebabs, and biryanis fills the air, luring both locals and tourists. Hyderabad celebrates Ramadan with unmatched pomp and circumstance, grandeur, and, most importantly, delectable feasts, from the ancient Charminar to the busy alleyways of Old City and other locations in the more modern sections of the city.
The top restaurants in Hyderabad for Ramadan and Eid meals
Hyderabad celebrates Ramadan with great vigour. The city is turned into a dazzling display of lights and bustling marketplaces, and the perfume of sweets, kebabs, and biryanis fills the air, luring both locals and tourists. Hyderabad celebrates Ramadan with unmatched pomp and circumstance, grandeur, and, most importantly, delectable feasts, from the ancient Charminar to the busy alleyways of Old City and other locations in the more modern sections of the city.
Biryani Shadab
Remarkably positioned on Ghansi Bazaar Road next to the Charminar, Shadab Biryani is well-known for its Hyderabadi Biryani, which is said to be the city's most genuine. It is served with mirchi ka salan in both meat and vegetarian varieties, but the mutton version is the one you should enjoy here.
The Nayaab Hotel
Popular for its pulverised meat dish, Haleem, which is a combination of wheat, barley, lentils, and spices, Hotel Nayaab is a popular Ramadan destination close to the Charminar. It also attracts large audiences for its flavorful Biryanis, Paya Masala, and Chaar Koni Naan.
Kabab Al Farooj Sonu
Al Farooj Sonu Kabab, located on Hussaini Alam Road in Old City, is surrounded by a stretch of street-side kebab shops. It serves a wide range of kebabs, but its standout dish is the Pathar Ka Gosht, marinated goat flesh cooked on a hot stone—a delicacy that is difficult to find elsewhere.
Ghouse Shah
Another location on the must-see list is Shah Ghouse in Zohra Colony, which is open late and serves what some consider to be the best haleem in the city. For a sweet ending to your dinner, try the rich Qubani ka Meetha, which is composed of dried apricots.
Deccan Taj
Taj Deccan, Hyderabad, serving haleem and biryani. (Image: Paul Satarupa)
The famous Taj Deccan's renovated all-day diner offers some noteworthy options for those who want to enjoy the traditional Ramzan delicacies in the opulence of fine dining, such as Hyderabadi Dum Biryanis, a variety of kebabs like Gosht Shikampuri Kebab and Hyderabadi Taka Fish, as well as regional Telangana favourites like Maraq soup, Hyderabadi Khatti Dal, and Khubani Ka Meetha.
