Healthy and tasty, who doesn't love a hearty glass of lassi, especially in this weather? If you're looking to beat the heat with a rich glass of lassi after a filling, heartwarming North Indian meal, we've got you covered. From hidden gems to restaurants that ace the recipe, here are the best spots in Hyderabad for delicious lassi.
The Desi Drink For The Desi Soul: 7 Spots For The Best Lassi Spots In Hyderabad
Balkishan Milk Bhandar
A lassi shop standing tall since the Nizam era has to be good, right? Hyderabad foodie fanatics say it’s great! Balkishan Milk Bhandar in Begumbazar is a 75-year-old spot that serves pure malai-based lassi. It’s a small store with a basic kitchen set up, but don’t let that discourage you from tasting their regular and mango lassi. It’s thick and rich with just the right amount of sweetness. From Old City and New City, you’ll find crowds gathering for lassi that’s made with a recipe unchanged — curd, sugar, malai and real mango pulp for the seasonal mango variant.
Price: INR 60 onwards
Yousafi Lassi & Restaurant
Another cult lassi spot is Yousafi Lassi & Restaurant near Nampally. Running for more than four decades now, they are consistent with their taste, which is delicious. They have eight flavours to choose from, and the seasonal ones are a must try. We’re talking about Mango and Strawberry, which are made with real ingredients. If you’re a dry fruit person, do try their Pista and Badam special lassi. They’re not too sweet either, which is great if you are on a sugar control.
Price: INR 50 onwards
Popular Punjabi Paratha
A hidden gem in Sindhi Colony, go here for Hyderabad’s best parathas and a tall glass of lassi. They just have one OG variant but we're sure you'll go for another glass. As per your sweet tolerance, you can tell them if you want more sugar or less, and just lick away the lassi moustache. It’s a small store with minimal seating, so get the timing right and have a lassi paratha party with your pals. Everything here is super budget-friendly as well.
Price: INR 40
Sardarji’s Chats and More
One of the most crowded places in Gachibowli’s street food lane, Sardarji’s Chats invites foodies with aromas of ghee, masala and tadka. After you’re done ordering your pav bhaji, chole bhature, pani puri and kulchas, end your meal with lassi that comes in a typical Punjabi size. By that, we mean huge. We like the Roohafza Lassi, Kesar-Pista Lassi, Masala Lassi, Amritsari Lassi and Punjabi Patiala Lassi. They have more options if these aren’t convincing enough.
Price: INR 89 onwards
The Grand Trunk Road
This highway-dhaba-themed restaurant has quirky decor with number plates and truck symbols, a party seating space on a lorry, and an expansive North Indian and Chinese menu. Order your favourites and savour the meal with 'Punjab Di Shaan', their creamy sweet lassi and 'Mattha', their salted lassi. We’ve tried both, and the cool drink really fills up any last gap in the stomach.
Price: INR 120 onwards
Kapoor’s Cafe
A new name becoming popular in Hyderabad’s desi food scene, Kapoor’s Cafe is doing a lot of things right, and that includes their lassi, which gets as close to authentic as possible. Patiala glass or normal —they have regular and dry fruit lassi with an option of getting it with jaggery (gur). Yes, the healthy beverage has become healthier here.
Price: INR 150 onwards
President Dhaba
If eating Dilliwaala Butter Chicken, Punjabi Dal Takda, Butter Naan and Patiala Lassi on a charpai (cot) sounds fun, then head to President Dhaba in Madhapur for the real Punjabi experience. Forget portion control on that day, as everything here comes in huge quantities, even the lassi. Expect open seating with comfortable cushions; we suggest a lassi drinking contest with your family.
Price: INR 110 onwards
