Family-style dining is what one will experience when they are served food on large platters to be shared instead of individual plates. Diners serve themselves from the platters just like they might at home. This may be the case for lunch as well. The ability to try many different dishes when with family members is a significant advantage, as one may not be able to do so when with just a friend or by themselves. The corporate district named Gachibowli in Hyderabad has many people living there with their families. And more often than not, owing to their busy lifestyles, parents prefer going out to eat, preferably at a family-style restaurant.
Some of these family restaurants in Gachibowli are:
Ishtaa
With balanced flavors, their South Indian Thali is one of the best in Hyderabad. Serving authentic South Indian food next to IKEA, Kathakali murals line the walls of this restaurant. The few north Indian offerings like Kadhai Paneer and Jeera Rice with Garlic Naan are surprisingly good.
USP Dishes: Guthi Vankaya Curry and Pacchi Pulao
Timings: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday to Sunday
Location: Hitech City Main Road, Lumbini Avenue, Diamond Hills, HITEC City, Hyderabad-500081.
How to get there: From the Lumbini Avenue bus stop, travel north, keep to the left, and look for IKEA, beside which is Ishtaa.
Cost for two: Rs. 700
Balaji Santosh Family Dhaba
A vegetarian restaurant with quick service and moderate pricing, the decor here is simple, and the ambience here is decent. With mostly North Indian menu offerings, they have a huge variety of Paneer, Kaju and vegetable curries, as well as rotis, naan, kulchas, and parathas. Do try the soups and the 65 dishes, like Veg 65, Alu 65, and Gobi 65.
USP Dishes: Jeera Rice and Kaju Paneer
Timings: 11:45 a.m. to 11:50 p.m.
Location: 2-21/4, Kannayalal Complex, Indra Nagar, Cyberabad, Near Indra Nagar, Bus Stop, Hyderabad-500032.
How to get there: From the Nehru Outer Ring Road, turn left onto Gachibowli Road and keep left while looking for Udipi's Upahar Restaurant on the right, beside which is Balaji Santosh Family Dhaba.
Cost for two: Rs. 900
Pakka Local
With mini murals of rural life and Matryoshka dolls at the entrance, this place serves a mix of north and south Indian dishes that are both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. The Mini Veg Basket and Korameenu Fish Fry are must-try dishes here. Regulars recommend the Sizzling Brownie, Butter Naan, and Paneer Kurchan. Friendly staff and great ambience make for a memorable dining experience.
USP Dishes: Nalli Ghost Biriyani and Spicy Mini Veg Basket
Timings: 11:00 A.M. to 11:30 P.M.
Location: HP Petrol Pump, Gachibowli Serilingampally Mandal, Gachibowli-500032
How to get there: From the Nehru Outer Ring Road, turn left onto Gachibowli Road, and opposite Karachi Bakery, turn right onto JV Colony main road, and to the left is Pakka Local Gachibowli.
Cost for two: Rs. 1200
Shriji Rasoi
Shriji Rasoi, a low-cost restaurant that serves vegetarian North Indian cuisine, excels at providing good value to its customers. With almost no decor and a simple ambience, the dishes here are scrumptious. The Aloo Pakoda and Gobi Manchurian are delicious. The Aloo Gobi Mattar and Kaju Masala were also delectable.
USP Dishes: Chili Paneer Dry, Gobi Paratha, and Kaju Pulao
Timings: 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location: 29A Housing Board Colony, Near DLF Software Park Gate, Street Number 3, Gachibowli, Hyderabad-500032.
How to get there: From Gachibowli Road, turn right onto DLF Road and keep going while keeping left; look for Fast Grow Enterprises, beside which is Shriji Rasoi.
Cost for two: Rs. 300
Paradise Biryani
Starting out in 1953 as a small café in a theater called Paradise in Secunderabad, Paradise Biryani today has a presence in 13 cities across 6 states in India. The biryani here is what they're famous for. The Chicken Tikka Kebab and Chili Chicken are must-have dishes here. Tandoori Chicken and Chicken Biryani will satisfy any Biryani fan. Desserts like Double Ka Meetha and Qubani Ka Meetha are mouthwatering.
USP Dishes: Hyderabadi Biryani and Chicken Kalmi Kebab
Timings: 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location: Plot No. 22 and 23, Gachibowli Road, Vinayak Nagar, Indira Nagar, Gachibowli, Hyderabad-500032.
How to get there: From the Nehru Outer Ring Road, turn left onto Gachibowli Road and keep left, while looking for Karachi Bakery, after which is Paradise Biryani on the left.
Cost for two: Rs. 1200
Ulavacharu
The restaurant is named after a South Indian soup dish, so it serves both North and South Indian cuisines, and it caters to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. The Chicken Pulao and Pachchi Mirchi Kodi Pulao were tasty. Starters like Palnadu Kodi Vepudu and Bamboo Chicken appetizers set the mood. Desserts like the Apricot Delight and Dry Fruit Apple Rabdi will entice those with a sweet tooth.
USP Dishes: Gadwal Biryani and Bamboo Chicken
Timings: 12:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M.
Location: 2-1/6 & 2-1/6/A, 1st Floor, 133, Fantasy Square Building, Old Mumbai Highway, Opposite Nissan Showroom, Biodiversity Circle, Jayabheri Pine Valley, Gachibowli, Hyderabad-500032.
How to get there: From the Nehru Outer Ring Road, turn right onto Gachibowli Road and keep left, while looking for the IOCL Petrol Pump, opposite of which is Ulavacharu.
Cost for two: Rs. 1400
Kayal Kerala
Serving vegetarian and non-vegetarian food from Kerala cuisine, Kayal Kerala has reasonable prices and good food. A warm and cozy ambience with decor reminiscent of Kerala's culture will make any Malayali feel at home. A Kerala meal served on a banana leaf is delicious and filling with a myriad of flavors. Chicken roast goes well with Malabar Parotta and the Idiyappam with Sambar or a curry of one's choice are heavenly.
USP Dishes: Appam and Fish Fry
Timings: 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location: PT. No. 54, Hig-A, APHB Colony, Andhra Pradesh Housing Board Phase-IV, Indira Nagar, Gachibowli, Hyderabad-500032.
How to get there: From Gachibowli Road, turn right onto DLF Road and keep going while keeping left; look for the Ambience Park View Condominium Complex, opposite which is Kayal Kerala.
Cost for two: Rs. 600
Chaitanya's Modern Kitchen
With a well-lit interior and quick service, this restaurant serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. The Ulavacharu Biryani and Sambar Chicken are delicious. The Chicken Manchow Soup is an excellent starter, and the Andhra Chicken Curry is a must-try dish.
USP Dishes: Potlatch Biryani and Chicken Dum Biryani
Timings: 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location: 2-65/1/A, Khajaguda-Nanakramguda Road, Chaitanya Enclave, Gachibowli, Hyderabad-500032.
How to get there: From Nehru Outer Ring Road, turn right onto Khajaguda-Nanakramguda Road at Khajaguda Circle and travel west, looking for an Indian Oil Petrol Pump on the left, opposite which is Chaitanya's Modern Kitchen.
Cost for two: Rs. 600
Bezawada Kitchens
This air-conditioned restaurant serves vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Mutton Dum Biryani and Prawn Tempura are two must-order dishes. The Natukodi Curry and Bhimavaram Chicken are full of flavor and spice and are must-have dishes.
USP Dishes: Fish Fry and Prawn Tempura
Timings: 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Location: Plot No. 108/A, Behind Future Furniture, Telecom Nagar, Gachibowli-500032.
How to get there: A seven-minute auto ride from Raidurg Metro Station costs Rs. 40.
Cost for two: Rs. 600
The Glass Onion
With both indoor and outdoor seating available, The Glass Onion is a multi-cuisine restaurant that serves vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. The Zucchini with Herb Rice and Barbecue Pizza are great. The Lamb Chops, Udon Noodles and Chili Paneer are absolute must-tries. Patrons recommend that desserts like Chocolate Brownie, Apple Pie, cheesecake, and Tiramisu cake are yummy.
USP Dishes: Spice Chicken Kebab and Pork Belly Skewers
Hours of operation: 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Location: Boulder Hills, Madhava Reddy Colony, opposite ISB, next to Infosys, Gachibowli-500032.
How to get there: From Nehru Outer Ring Road, turn left onto ISB Road at Kokapet Toll Plaza and keep traveling north until you see Infosys on the right; behind it is The Glass Onion.
Cost for two: Rs. 2500
With so many options for family dining, Gachibowli is no longer a place for only couples and individuals. Restaurants catering to so many cuisines and preferences have made it easier for parents in Gachibowli to satisfy their children's food tantrums.