Street food of any city gives travelers a chance to partake the local cuisine in its undiluted form. The picture doesn't change in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad, capital of Andra Pradesh state. A plethora of choices awaits the visitors in the city and they can try out different options without getting bored. This is surely a must do activity for you if you are coming here in the near future. So which are the must try street food options for you during your visit to Hyderabad? Here below is a list so that you don’t forgo the delicious street food during your stay. 

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Badam Jali


When you are in the old quarter, one of the delicious sweet varieties to try is Badam Jali. You may have to scour the hectic bylanes for finding this but the time spent is surely going to be worthwhile. The most popular preparation is available in Aziz Bagh, a quaint residential neighborhood near the Bazaar Noor Khan. Prepared with marzipan and sugar, it is available in attractive shapes. The light-color of these sweets results from baking at the end. Enjoy it during on the spot and take some with you back home.

Hyderabadi Naan

Purani Haveli area near Charminar is a treasure trove for the foodies. Many options are available; mouthwatering delicacies that leave you panting for more. If you are a fan of unique Muslim food, this is the place to come. While you are here, make it a point to taste the fantastic naan, with its local names being ‘char-koni naan’ and ‘naan roti’. Cooked in an underground tandoor, it is made with a combination of refined flour, water, and oil. You can enjoy it with a too-good-to-describe mutton stew and create a memory for a lifetime. Don't miss it while you are staying at hotels near Kondapur Hyderabad.

Chicken Nihari

The essentially Muslim cuisine of Hyderabad has numerous fans among locals, other Indians, and overseas visitors alike. They're mostly non-vegetarian in nature, and you can try out umpteen variations of chicken and meat. One highly popular option is chicken nihari in old Hyderabad. Chicken pieces in hot broth with a pinch of saunf for flavor are a delight on the tongue. Eat it once and you'll recommend it to everybody you know.

Hyderabad Biryani

No discussion about street food or any kind of food in Andra Pradesh capital is complete without the special local biryani, which foodies everywhere swear by. While different variations of this delightful dish are available throughout the city, one of the most popular ones is the kalyani biryani, prepared with beef cubes, onions, regular spices, and large amounts of tomatoes. No stay at hotels near Kondapur, Hyderabad is complete without tasting this!


Kirti Sharma is an avid writer and specializes in topics like hotels and resorts in India. She provides handy information on hotels, tourist places, business hotels, hotel packages, offers etc. More Information, budget hotels in Hyderabad.

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