Get The Best Haleem In Hyderabad At These 15 Spots!

Our first pick has to be Sarvi in Banjara Hills. This 33-year-old Irani cafe gets quite crowded during the Ramzan season. With cars parked a kilometre away as people drop by to pick up Haleem and Phirni, they also set up takeaway joints in a few parts of Hyderabad. While their Haleem is thick and has a burst of flavours, we can never get enough of their phirni. This sweet dish is served in pots, which adds a certain flavour to it. For a proper meal this Ramzan, don't forget to head here. 

Must-try Haleem: Mutton Haleem

Google rating: 4/5

Timings: 12 PM - 12 AM

Price for two: INR 1,000 - INR 1,500

Social handle: @sarvi_bakersnrestaurants

Cafe 555 in Masab Tank is a 52-year-old Irani cafe and it's generally crowded. But the Ramadan month is when it attracts people from every possible corner of the city. As the clock strikes 6 PM, people gather at Cafe 555’s Haleem stall awaiting their turn to grab some. What makes their Haleem one of the best in Hyderabad is they add rose petals, shah jeera, and saffron along with the traditional spices. In addition to Irani Haleem, this cafe makes special Haleem which has a full goat tongue and is topped with chicken 65 and a slice of boiled egg. 

Must-try Haleem: Irani Haleem, Special Haleem

Google rating: 4/5

Timings: 11:30 AM - 12 AM

Price for two: INR 1,000 - INR 1,500

Contact:095817 49555

Social handle: @cafe555_aqeeqrestaurant

If you like GreenPark's midnight biryani, you'll love their Haleem too. Of course, they are completely unrelated but the quality is just the same — top-notch. They serve up per plate and also, by kilograms. Their slow-cooked mutton Haleem brings together myriad flavours. Done with fried cashews and rogan, this Haleem is creamy and loaded with ghee. If you cannot visit the hotel, you can also order in; we don't mind ordering in from GreenPark because the packing is completely leakproof and unlike other hotels, it doesn't get lukewarm by the time it arrives.

Must-try haleem: Mutton Haleem

Google rating: 4.3/5

Timings: 11 AM - 12 AM

Price for two: INR 1,000 - INR 2,000

Social handle: @greenparkhotels

Perhaps one of the first Irani cafes in Hyderabad to have sold Haleem commercially, Hotel Nayaab has begun its Ramzan festivities and from 3 AM onwards, you'll find people queuing up for Malai Paya, Nihari, Khichdi Khatta Kheema, Bheja Fry. At the storefront, you'll spot a bhatti where the Haleem is prepared. This cafe in the Old City attracts food lovers right from the moment the Haleem is served and it's got the right balance of meat, flavours (this one is spicier than the usual Haleem), and crunch. If there's one place you've got to eat at in the Old City, it's this. 

Must-try Haleem: Mutton Haleem

Google rating: 4/5

Timings: 4:30 AM - 12 AM

Price for two: INR 600 - INR 1,000

Social handle: @hotel_nayaab

We’ve been crushing on Mehfil for its biryani, and now we found more reasons to stay hooked – we’re talking about their authentic Haleem. While the restaurant is open until midnight, we recommend you order from 6 PM onwards because the fresh batch is always the best. If you’re interested in ending your meal on a sweet note, we think you must try the Kaddu Ki Kheer (a pudding made with bottle gourd) or Qubani Ka Meetha.

Google rating: 4/5

Timings: 11 AM - 12 AM

Price for two: INR 700 - INR 1,000

Contact: 073965 91228

Chicha's serves up Haleem throughout the year, but only on Fridays. But at the moment, you can eat up their wicked dish every day. Tucked away in Lakdikapul, their Mutton Haleem is as authentic as it can get. In fact, some people even claim that Chicha's serves asli Hyderabadi Haleem. During the Ramzan season, they set up Haleem counters at a few locations too. So, check out your closest one and head out (or order in) a plate of their delightful Haleem. 

Must-try Haleem: Mutton Haleem

Google rating: 3.8/5

Timings: 12:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Price for two: INR 1,000 - INR 1,500

Social handle: @chichashyd

Secunderabad — we've got some news for you! If you’re from A.S.Rao Nagar or Sainikpuri and think you need to travel all across the city to find the best Haleem, you’re wrong. Located in your neck of the woods is Parivaar, a Mughlai restaurant that whips some epic haleem. Order a plate of it tonight and ring a perfect ending to your day. You’ll keep going back for more, we assure you. 

Must-try Haleem: Mutton Haleem

Google rating: 3.9/5

Timings: 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM

Price for two: INR 1,000 - INR 1,200

Hit up any branch (Tolichowki, Shalibanda, Raidurgam) and you will find a long queue with people impatiently waiting for their Haleem. Shah Ghouse’s Haleem is a perfect combination of crunch and tender. The mutton is well-cooked and extremely soft with layers of bones (some are chewable) and spices that introduce you to different flavours with every bite. We got ourselves a round of Haleem at their Tolichowki branch. Dollops of ghee are added on top of the dish and served piping hot with crispy fried onions and cashew nuts, this heavenly dish kept us occupied for a while.

Must-try Haleem: Mutton Haleem

Google rating: 3.9/5

Timings: 5 AM - 1 AM 

Price for two: INR 1,000 - INR 1,500

Contact: 088862 07861

Pista House has over 10 outlets in the city and has branches globally too. Well-packed in dabbas with tight lids, Pista House’s Haleem travels to different parts of the world, wooing food lovers for all the right reasons. While their mutton Haleem is something that’s found anywhere, Pista House has earned brownie points for its Badami Haleem — their specialty. 

Must-try Haleem: Badami Haleem

Google rating: 4.6/5

Timings: 11 AM - 12:45 PM

Price for two: INR 1,000 - INR 1,500

Contact: 093965 00786

Social handle: @pistahousehyd

Pro-tip: Pista House has a story. Read all about it here. 

Located in Santosh Nagar, Lucky Restaurant is yet another Irani restaurant that has been stealing hearts with its specialties like Al Faham (Arabian grilled chicken), Mutton Biryani, etc. But this season, you cannot miss out on Haleem from Lucky. Cooked to perfection, and garnished with chopped coriander, fried onions, and lemon, this is sure to send you into a delightful frenzy. 

Must-try Haleem: Mutton Haleem

Google rating: 4/5

Timings: 11:30 AM - 11:30 PM

Price for two: INR 1,000 - INR 1,500

Contact: 090300 72003

Hyderabad mein ho, Saleem Pheku ko nahi pehchante? Whether you have willingly watched Angrez or your Hyderabadi friends have made you watch it, this restaurant is owned by the man himself. Expect everything delicious and native to the city here and that includes the Haleem. One of the best Haleems in Hyderabad, gobble down mutton Haleem, chicken Haleem, Mandi, and kebabs. It’s a family restaurant that’s big enough for a large family gathering. 

Must-try Haleem: Mutton Haleem

Google rating: 4/5

Timings: 11:30 AM to 12:30 AM

Price for two: INR 800 - INR 2,000

Social handle: @saleemkihaleem

Who said Haleem can’t be gourmet? For the most decadent and rich Haleem in Hyderabad, head to Firdaus in Taj Krishna for a lavish experience. Right from the big chandeliers to large French windows setting the lights, you’ll be decked in luxury the whole time. While Haleem is a seasonal delight, you can trust your precious taste buds with their Nizami, Mughlai, and North Indian menu. Before even going through the menu, order a shorba and then continue. 

Must-try Haleem: Special mutton Haleem

Google rating: 4.3/5

Timings: 12:30 PM - 3 PM, 7:30 PM - 11 PM

Price for two: INR 3,500 to INR 5,000

Social handle: @tajkrishnahyd

A landmark in Kukatpally where you find people crowding for takeaways and dine-in, head to Chaitanya Food Court for delicious Haleem in Hyderabad. There’s a reason the biryani, gravies, and starters like Chicken 65 and Pachimirch Chicken are supremely popular here, and the same rubs off on the Haleem too. Chicken or mutton, have your pick. There's a pretty big dining section that fits a large gathering. There's a catch, it is mostly always occupied, even after many choose takeaways. Yes, that says a lot about the restaurant, doesn't it?

Must-try Haleem: Chicken Haleem

Google rating: 3.9/5

Timings: 7 AM - 11:30 PM 

Price for two: INR 800 - INR 1,500

Contact: 096184 47733

Social media: @chaitanyafoodcourt

If you’re going to Palamuru Grill for gongura kodi or mutton dalcha, have a plate of their seasonal Haleem this Ramzan. Don’t worry, it isn’t as spicy as every other Andhra dish on the menu and the flavor is just right. You can’t go wrong with the mutton Haleem here!

Must-try Haleem: Mutton Haleem

Google rating: 4.3/5

Timings: 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM

Price for two: INR 1,500 to INR 3,000

Contact: 087129 90029

Social handle: @palamurugrill

There's a special place that Peshawar Restaurant holds in every Haleem lover's heart. Come here to experience one of the creamiest plates of Haleem in Hyderabad and there is no going back. Firstly, the staff here handles a large crowd but you wouldn't even know the hassle as the service is quick. It's piping hot and oh-so filling, some say it's even better than Pista House. Pair that with mutton biryani and you'll have one of the best meals ever. 

Must-try Haleem: Mutton Haleem 

Google rating: 3.8/5

Timings: 12 PM - 1 AM 

Price for two: INR 700 - INR 1,500

Social handle: @peshawarhyd