13 Best Dhabas In Hyderabad In & Around The City For Delicious Food

If you’re looking for dhaba ambience in the city, check out President Dhaba to have a meal on a desi cot. They have indoor and outdoor seating options that echo with chit-chat as the place has a super inviting and comfortable vibe. And not just the looks, their menu also screams dhaba ka khaana. Expect delicious North Indian, Mughlai, and Indo-Chinese dishes. They've got veg and non-veg options and the food is spicy and masaledaar, to say the least. Wash it off with a tall glass of lassi and gulab jamun.

Must Try: Paneer Tikka 65, Lahori Murg Tikka, Chicken Manchurian, Mushroom Tikka, Chilli Kulcha, Paneer Tikka Masala, and Kheema Biryani.

Google rating: 3.7/5

Timing: 12 PM - 2 PM

Contact: 099667 76557

Price for two: INR 1,500 - INR 2,000

Social handle: @presidentdhaba

With funky walls, funny slogans and a hearty buffet, Dhaba Estd 1986 is a must-visit for dhaba feels in the city. The decor will catch your eye at the first impression and give you lots of photo spots. After that fun, waste no time and jump to the food at this restaurant. We personally enjoy the buffet and recommend you grab your plate for multiple refills. Plenty of Punjabi starters, main courses, breads and desserts, you’ll wish you could eat more after finishing all the dishes. Hydrate yourself with their many fizzy cocktails or mocktails.

Must Try: Paneer Tikka Shashlik, Mutton Cutlets, Dhabe Di Smoked Chicken Curry, Paneer Butter Masala, Masala Chai Ice Cream and Aam Falooda

Google rating: 3.9/5

Timing: 12 PM - 11:30 PM

Contact: 079950 16709

Price for two: INR 2,000 - INR 2,500

Social handle: @dhaba1986

One of the oldest places in the city, Shahji Ka Dhaba is the spot to go to for food that’s super light on the pocket but heavy on taste. It’s truly a no-nonsense dhaba on the busy streets of Lakdi Ka Pul. The decor is basic, but they make up plenty with a variety of dishes. Everything is priced under INR 350, and they’re not stingy with the quantity either.

Must Try: Chicken Tikka, Mutton Rogan Josh, Egg Masala and Masala Kulcha.

Google rating: 4.3/5

Timing: 12 PM - 10:30 PM

Contact: 080082 22458

Price for two: INR 500 - INR 800

After a day of shopping in Abids, stop by this dhaba for some grub. You'll find yourself in a relaxed atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle. The vibe is comfy and cosy, and they have an expansive selection of gravies for vegetarian main courses that you can order full or half. Expect your usual North Indian dishes and good, sweet lassi.

Must Try: Chana Masala, Shahi Paneer, Dal Fry, Reshmi Kabab, Butter Chicken and Tandoori Roti

Google rating: 4/5

Timing: 12 AM - 11 PM

Contact: 040 2475 3857

Price for two: INR 800 - INR 1,000

Social handle: @sagarpapajikadhabahyderabad

Sports screening on a highway dhaba? Yup! Punjabi Haveli Dhaba in Shamirpet is one of the oldest with a funky dhaba vibe. The ambience pops with colour day or night with cute cots, vintage transistors, and retro chairs. They have a dedicated section for sports screening that makes for a perfect long drive with your buds to watch a match in a desi set-up. Authentic flavours from the streets of Amritsar to Shamirpet have everything from parathas to the biryani. Ask for extras, and you will easily spend hours eating and drinking.

Must Try: Aloo Kulcha, Amritsari Soya Chaap Tandoori, Lahsoni Murg Tikka, Tawa Chicken Masala, and Fry Piece Biryani.

Google rating: 4.2/5

Timing: 12:30 AM - 11:30 PM

Contact: 078427 10082

Price for two: INR 600 - INR 1,000

Social handle: @punjabi_haveli_dhaba

En route to the airport, Pariwar Dhaba is a landmark on its own. With a clean ambience and basic decor, stop here for great food at affordable prices. If you’re in a rush, don’t worry— the service is pretty quick, and there’s plenty of parking space for your luggage to stay put while you grab a bite.

Must Try: Chicken Moghal-e-Azam, Veg Bullet, Dum Aloo Kashmiri, Dum Ka Mutton and Pudina Rumali.

Google rating: 3.6/5

Timing: 12 PM - 12 AM

Contact: 099630 85885

Price for two: INR 1,000 - INR 2,000

Social handle: @dhabapariwar

Tucked under the Gachibowli flyover, 13 Dhaba is that low-key gem every foodie in Hyderabad whispers about. With a no nonsense ambiance, the menu here is just fill-on flavour bombs straight out of a Punjabi kitchen, and that’s exactly what it is loved for. It’s a hole-in-the-wall dhaba set up – think plastic chairs, steel plates and smokey aroma of tadka traveling through the air. But the food? Pure gold. From buttery Chole Bhature to soul-hugging Rajma Chawal and parathas so stuffed and crisp, they could cure a heartbreak. Truly, this place nails comfort food with every bite. When you’re here, don’t sleep on their crowd favourites — khadi chawal, moong daal halwa and lassi. 

Must try: Chole Bhature, Rajma Chawal, and Paratha

Google rating: 4/5

Timing: 11 PM - 4 PM, 6:15 PM - 11:45 PM

Contact: 095732 59915

Price for two: INR 700 - INR 1,000

Social handle: 13 Dhaba 

Dhaba with a swag, think punchy North Indian classics served in a casual indoor setup. Instead of the roadside charpai-style venue, you’ll find polished indoor seating, colorful murals, and a buzzing vibe where plates clink and conversations pop. Try the desi favourites here – rich butter chicken, comforting dal makhani, flaky naans and parathas, plus satisfying paneer gravies, chole and biryanis that dance on the palate. What more? Expect an occasional Indo-Chinese twist thrown in for a surprise.

Must try: Butter Naan, Butter Chicken, Dal Makhani, and Chicken Biryani

Google rating: 4.9/5

Timing: 10 AM - 12 AM

Contact: 9930044139

Price for two:  INR 500 - INR 800

Social handle: @thegreatindiandhaba

If Hyderabad had a secret Punjabi food club, Bobby Da Dhaba would be in the top three. Again, with no frills interiors and old school Bollywood music humming in the background, this dhaba in Hyderabad feels like the kind of spot you would hit up with your college gang or during that 9 PM hunger spiral after work, when only buttery parathas will do. Yes, the menu is unapologetically hearty, with aloo and gobi parathas that land on your table with a slab of thick butter. The rajma chawal tastes like a Sunday at a Punjabi household and chicken keema paratha could start its own fan club. If you’re feeling snacky, try the paneer 65 and veg manchurian. Dining in is a vibe here, you’re part of the chaos, the clatter and the casual brilliance of a typical dhaba vibe.

Must try: Chicken Keema Paratha, Murg Masala, Chicken 65. and Paneer 65

Google rating: 4.7/5

Timing: 12 PM - 11:30 PM

Contact: 9398816042

Price for two: INR 400 - INR 800

Social handle: @bobbydadhaba24

Milan Dhaba falls on a highway and has quite a reputation. It’s budget friendly and bold in flavor with a trucker dhaba character. Step inside and you’ll find slightly rustic seating that screams authenticity. The tables aren’t Instagram-perfect either and that’s part of the charm. Once you’re seated, here is what you’ll see passing around – Afghani chicken curry, egg chilli and kadhai chicken along with rotis and butter naans. For vegetarians, find dal tadka, dal mughal, paneer butter masala, kadhai paneer and veg biryani among the hits. The reputation we were talking about earlier? The food is so good that peak hours, like weekends, can test your patience. But, it’s worth it. 

Must try: Afghani Chicken, Egg Chilli, Kadhai Chicken, Butter Roti, and Paneer Butter Masala

Google rating: 4.3/5

Timing: 12 PM - 11:30 PM

Contact: 079817 48383

Price for two: INR 400 - INR 800

Without the highway hassle, Chandigarh Dhaba scores big on taste, service and generous portions. Picture kitchen-to-table Punjabi richness without the motorway dust. The food arrives piping hot amidst the rustic chaos, and the plate doesn’t shy from butter or bold spices. It’s an ideal vibe for casual diners with mates, date nights craving dhaba charm or those rainy evenings when only rich dal and naan will cut it. Dal makhani, creamy butter chicken, kadhai paneer, and malai kofta paired with options like Mirchi Paratha, Ajwaini Paratha or the indulgent Amritsari kulcha – the service is flash-like. 

Must try: Dal Makhani, Butter Chicken, Malai Kofta, and Garlic Naan

Google rating: 4.3/5

Timing: 12 PM - 4 PM, 7 PM - 11 PM

Contact: 099889 58068

Price for two: INR 800 - INR 1,400

Social handle: @chandigarhdhaba

This is a dhaba-style restaurant in a mall, so you can plan your whole day around it. That said, expect nothing less than a rich North Indian line up that’s typical to a dhaba with additions like galouti kebab and pre-set thalis. The one that echos the most is the Punjabi thali. If you’re planning to take your family out on a gastronomical fun day, this dhaba in Hyderabad offers the boldness of a highway dhaba, but with proper hygiene and a photo-worthy ambience. 

Must try: Galouti Kebab, Hara Bhara Kebab, Paneer Tikka Masala, Chicken 65, and Rumali Roti

Google rating: 4/5

Timing: 7:30 AM - 11 PM

Contact: 096760 05039

Price for two: INR 1,000 - INR 1,500

Social handle: @norfest_the_dhaba

Casual huts and indoor seating with a relaxed vibe, Viceroy Dhaba on Shameerpet takes flavours very seriously, not the glitz. Every dish feels like it's built for real hunger and that isn’t that the whole point? Bold spices, generous portions and a little bit of chaos you can’t fake. The menu has all the comfort dishes that you know and love with thali options, too. This dhaba in Hyderabad is ideal for late-night drives, roadside group handouts or when you need to make that halt mid highway drive. 

Must try: Butter Chicken, Handi Biryani, Navratna Veg, Butter Naan

Google rating: 3.8/5

Timing: 11 AM - 11:30 PM

Contact: 098493 51012

Price for two: INR 500 - INR 1,000