Hotel Nayaab

This place serves great haleem, which is ubiquitous during Ramzan here. Nayaab serves haleem (mutton only) with a piece of zubaan (tongue). Paya, nihari, kheema, and khichdi are my go-to dishes to get at Nayaab.

Known as one of the first Irani cafes in Hyderabad to have sold Haleem commercially, Hotel Nayaab is one of the must-visit places to go when you're around Charminar, especially for early morning breakfast (we're talking as early as 5 AM.) You've got to try their Nihari served with sheermal or tandoori roti. For a heavier meal, you can also try the famous Hyderabadi breakfast Khichdi-Khatta-Keema here. For vegetarians, Nayaab whips a phenomenal version of Paneer Butter Masala (topped with green chilli, which is very spicy) that you can savour with butter naan.

Omar Aziz, whose family owns and manages this Hyderabad institution, took me backstage to the high-energy kitchen where large tea filters keep brewing their signature tea and their biryani section where biryani-cooks produce magic in large handis. The restaurant's paya that's served with a unique bread - chaar koni naan, is one of their bestsellers and so is the biryani that never disappoints. Where: Charminar, Chatta Bazaar

A popular spot that people in the city frequent early in the morning, Hotel Nayaab has the most authentic Hyderabadi fare on offer. The Nihari paya which features slow-cooked lamb or chicken with bone marrow and bheja fry, which is made with lamb brain, are quite popular here. The service is quick and you’ll find many people ditching the add ons like roti to just dig into the paya or fry.

**We had a hearty traditional Nizam breakfast at Nayaab, one of the oldest restaurants in the city. There is nothing spectacular about its interiors- rectangular wooden benches and tables crammed inside a tiny restaurant. Though it was early morning, our appetite was already galvanized by the aroma of Malai mutton Paya bubbling in an aluminum cauldron at the restaurant entrance.

Situated in Masab Tank, Nayaab Hotel is another hidden gem that offers an affordable yet scrumptious biryani experience. The mutton biryani at Nayaab is highly recommended as one of the best mutton biryanis in Hyderabad, known for its flavorful rice and tender meat. The generous portions and reasonable prices make it a favourite among locals and students alike.

Malai paaya from Hotel Nayyab is also well knownMustbedijaa+hotelnayyab/instagram. Hotel Nayaab, established in 1986 -- near the landmark monument called the Char Minar -- offers some of Hyderabad's finest meals. It is one of the best restaurants in Hyderabad that serves award-winning delicacies such as Biryani, Nahari, Haleem, Qubani Ka Meetha, and much more.

You either love this place or you don’t, there’s no middle ground. Haleem is their most popular dish and it’s something everyone looks forward to enjoying during Ramadan as well. Haleem is a pounded meat dish that’s ladled with broken wheat, barley and lentils and is a signature food component of the festivities of Ramadan.

Nayaab Hotel is a top place to try haleem and biryani in Hyderabad. The biryani here is cooked in large pots termed handis and is offered for sale out in just a few hours. Their bestseller, though, is an unforgettable bread called Chaar Koni Naan that pairs astonishingly with their mutton broth soup called paya.

Hotel Nayaab starts serving the breakfast menu at 4 am every morning and the main draw is the Osmania biscuits, Picture source: Instagram:. Finding the best biryani spot in Hyderabad is akin to embarking on a treasure hunt. But if the meat feast at Hotel Nayaab is the prize, we’re all for it.

Nayaab Hotel is a top place to try haleem and biryani in Hyderabad. The biryani here is cooked in large pots called handis and is sold out in just a few hours. Their bestseller, though, is a special bread called Chaar Koni Naan that pairs amazingly with their mutton broth soup called paya.

Nayaab Hotel is quite famous for their signature tea and biryanis cooked in large handis. They serve a different bread (roti) known as Chaar Koni Naan, the best seller of the Nayaab Hotel, and people love it. For years, they’ve maintained the same taste, and prices are also reasonable.

Hotel Nayaab is one of the Old City’s famous eateries - their paya masala and kesar chai bring people from all over to the crowded lanes of Charminar. Their haleem is no different - it stands head and shoulders above any haleem you can get within walking distance from there.

Nayaab Hotel, Gobind Dosa Bandi and Shah Ghouse comes in this list of the Best food in Hyderabad and for their 3 different item sets. But for the vegetarian food lovers, a visit to Hyderabad is incomplete without a morning trip to chutneys for its Babai Idli.

Though the interior is a bit grimy (like most cheap eats in India), the food leaves nothing to be desired. You can try out yet more Hyderabadi biryani, or you can be bold and try some paya, mutton/goat hooves (yes, you can eat them!) or bheja, fried brains.

This is one of the best places in the city to enjoy delicious meaty delicacies such as Kheema Roti, Haleem, Biryani and Bheja Fry. During Ramadan the restaurant is brimming with festive cheer. Round up your meal with a Fruit Salad, or an Egg Pudding.

This traditional Hyderabadi eatery near Charminar opens as early as 4 am and serves dishes like mutton keema, paya, khagina and khichdi. It is the perfect spot for a hearty and authentic start. Pricing: Starting from Rs. 100, Rs. 300 for two

Nayaab Hotel: Nayaab’s take on Hyderabad’s most famous Ramzan dish is a bit spicier than the regular ones. Topped off only with fried onions and a dash of lime, there is also a generous amount of oil added to give it that extra seasoning.

Nayaab operates through the day, but I’d recommend visiting during the breakfast. Much like the other Irani cafes, it offers Naan with Nihari, Gurda, and Kaleeji for breakfast. However, the standout dish here is the Bheja Fry.

Places like Hotel Shadab, Pista House, and Nayaab Hotel see a steady stream of people tucking into sehri specials in the hush of the night. It’s quieter than iftar, yet somehow even more intimate.