Falooda, a Persian dessert, is a staple dessert in Hyderabad, and it's been a favourite since the Nizam era. There's no denying that when the heat wave gets crazy, it's one of the most pleasurable things to enjoy as a quick grab. The city is filled with several kiosks serving a variety of flavours mixed, and we've taken the onus to find you the best ones. Did we succeed? Yes! Here's our list of the best Falooda spots in the city that serve seasonal and traditional options.
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Caring Goals Kulfi Falooda
OG Hyderabadi foodies have made this spot their favourite for more than a decade and we approve. The faloodas here are one of the best in the city. Albeit it's a roadside cart, they have mastered the recipe. On a hot day or rainy night, treat yourself to a Rose Falooda, Kesar Dry Fruit Falooda or Dry Fruit Falooda with Rose. Yes, it's not fancy but the classics never get outdated.
Price: INR 40 onwards
Haji Ali Fresh Fruit Juice
You've gone there for the food, sure, but this time try their falooda. They have 11 flavours to choose from, and honestly, it's a tough call to pick just one. So we advise you to go here with an empty tummy and expect a sugar rush. Apart from the usual, like rose and dry fruit, they have options for yum milkshakes — chocolate, butterscotch, and strawberry. Sure, you'll find ones with seasonal mangoes as well. If you're confused like we are, blindly go for the Haji Ali Special, and you won't regret it. The folks here know what they're doing, and it's a treat every time.
Price: INR 140 onwards
Matwale Doodh Ghar Lassi & Faluda
One of the oldest falooda spots in the city, Matwale Doodh Ghar, is a tiny shop about 600 meters from Charminar. Their recipe has been unchanged for more than 40 years, and the taste is constant - amazing. It's well-lit, like a wedding party, so there's no way you are going to miss it. Plus, it's always packed with people flocking from all over the city to try their Special Falooda. You can choose between single and double serving and enjoy the decedent dessert. It's made with the freshest ingredients and for a place that small, everything is hygienic.
Price: INR 60 onwards
Kulfi House KPHB
Kukatpally has a lot of hidden gems when it comes to food and rightfully, they have one for falooda as well. At Metro Pillar A 710, Kulfi House has a delicious falooda scene and we're game. They have your usual flavors, rose and dry fruit but we recommend you try their Mix Kulfi Falooda, which covers both the specialties. It's a melt-in-your-mouth creamy delight, and we've never tasted something like that before.
Price: INR 200
Milan Juice Center
Know Milan Juice Center for their Shahdoot Malai? Skip that for once and taste their Falooda. It's decadent and 10/10 in everything. Especially when the weather is this hot, try their Mango Falooda, which has lots of sweet and fresh mango pulp and pieces. If you're low on sweet tolerance, this version is not spikingly sweet and we bet you'll come back for another one. Plus, you'll get to savour falooda amidst the Charminar vibe and that counts for something, right?
Price: INR 90
Sharma Bombay Famous Kulfi
A thela in Madhapur, you'll always find crowds gathered here, chatting over a glass of falooda. What great about them is that they also serve falooda on a plate. This is an option for people who find the vermicelli mix inconvenient to drink. Their menu is pretty standard but it just works. They have Special Kesar Dry Fruit Falooda, Rose Dry Fruit and Rose and our pick is the one with kesar, of course. It's thick, rich and refreshingly chilled.
Price: INR 50 onwards
Mayur Pan Shop
Mayur Pan Shop is an adda for Hyderabadi's for literally everything — chaat, sandwiches, fruit juice, ice cream, pan and yes, falooda. It's such a landmark that you will find one in every area, so that means you can quench your thirst here with a quick falooda fix. They have Rose Falooda, Special Dry Fruit, and a combination of rose and dry fruits. Their recipe is unchanged for a decade and they're priced pretty sweet, too.
Price: INR 90 onwards
Firangi Falooda
Firangi Falooda in Madhapur is a place to go if you want to try unique flavours of falooda, not your regular ones. They put a fusion twist on the traditional recipe to bring us options like Gulab Jamun Falooda, Candy Falooda, Cookie Falooda and Jelly Falooda. Out of their menu with over 25 choices, our go-to is the Gulab Jamun one, which has a dense gulab jamun layer topped up with vanilla and butterscotch ice cream, caramel sauce, vermicelli, basil seeds and mixed nuts. Don't worry, they use high quality ingredients so you can double down on one or more on your cheat day.
Price: INR 130 onwards
