Kukatpally is one of the most buzzing neighbourhoods in Hyderabad that perfectly balances being a resident-friendly locality while still having all the commercial establishments like shopping malls, eateries and street food. It's where you will find a lot of great Andhra food, since most residents here have migrated from Andhra Pradesh. What used to once be known for the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University alone is now a thriving neighbourhood that goes beyond Nexus Mall. Read on for our recommendations in Kukatpally!
Restaurants, Malls & Hidden Gems: These Are The Top Things To Do In Kukatpally
Best Places to Eat
Street Food at IDL Lake
Ironhill Brewery
Platform 65, The Train Restaurant
Subbayya Gari Hotel
Delhi Mithaiwala
Olive Mithai Shop
Goila Butter Chicken
TGI Fridays
Barbeque Nation
Sherlock's Lounge and Kitchen
Hangout Havana
Udipi's Upahar
Gismat Arabic Mandi (JAIL)
Meekanshi Parcel and Catering
Biryanis
We're glad Kukatpally doesn't have a dearth of good biryani places despite being filled with Andhra and Telangana food joints all around. Here are some of the best places you can check out if you're craving some good ol' biryani.
Mehfil Biryani
Great for: Super spicy Mutton and Chicken Biryani, Irani Chai. If you love your spice, you don't have to mention it here. The biryani served at Mehfil is spicy by default.
Pista House Great for: Tangdi Kebabs, Egg and Veg Biryani
Sahara Cafe
Great for: Double Masala Chicken Biryani that will remind you of a certain iconic food joint in RTC X Roads.
Cafe Bahar Great for: Double Masala Chicken and Mutton Biryani
Raja Rani Ruchulu Great for: Chicken Biryani and Kebabs
Chickpet Donne Biryani Great For: Egg and Chicken Donne Biryani
Karam Dosa
Ideal Kitchen
Siddique Kabab Centre
Abhi Tiffins
Best Places to Shop
Zudio
This new budget store in Kukatpally swept us off our feet and is now one of our favourite stores to shop from. Standing tall near Manjeera Mall in Kukatpally is Zudio and we’re digging it. From strappy tops to pair up with our jackets to formal shirts and Kurtis, we found lots of pieces here that caught our attention. This entire store falls under the affordable bracket which is great to please our month-end shopping wishes. While the store has a lot of budget-friendly, trendy options, their durability runs low. So shop accordingly!
Sri Laxmi Fashion
Street Shopping at Miyapur
Q by Tonique
Plan a Plant
Indian Occasion Wear
Siri Collections Great For: Ready to wear blouses
Taruni Great For: Lehangas, Party wear Anarkali sets
MemSaheb / Fair Price
Great For: Lehengas and Dress Materials
Teja Sarees Great for: Designer Sarees
RS Brothers Great for: Wedding Silk Sarees
KLM Fashion Mall Great for: Pattu/Silk Sarees
South India Shopping Mall Great for: Festive Wear, Sarees
Chandana Brothers Great for: Wedding Silk Sarees
Suti
Great for: Indo-Western Kurtis and Salwars
Ashnah Bridals
Jai Ramdev Sports, Stationery and Gift Shoppe
Prakruthivanam Organic Store
Decathlon
Peeps, no more traveling to Shamshabad or Uppal for hoarding sports merchandise from Decathlon. The Kukatpally outlet in Manjeera Mall has stocked up on essentials and has awesome sales and deals throughout the year. Whether you're looking for ponchos because you're traveling to the hills (In style) or a good pair of trekking shoes, get them here. We spotted all things by Quechua to fulfill your camping and hiking needs too. They run pretty attractive sales often, so grab a deal!
Street Shopping at KPHB
LBB's Favourite Things to Do
Smaash
Kairali Spa
SVM Bowling & Gaming
We're all a bunch of excited kids at a gaming lounge, and at SVM in Manjeera Mall, both kids and youngsters come together for arcade gaming. Find yourself at the Pacman, Super Match, Crazy Shoot or Mario Bros. counters, but we wish there was a Dance Dance Revolution too. The bowling alley is a must-do if you are with a bunch of friends. Priced up to INR 1,000 for three, this is sure to set a contest between your gang. Got a few brats with you? Let them get their share of fun at fun rides and mini-trampoline.
Shatavahana Park
Iconic
Chaitanya Food Court
Konaseema Vantillu
Nexus Mall
Hidden Gems
Ruchi Samosa
Kukatpally and the adjoining areas are filled with samosa trucks that come alive at tea time. However, a place that locals swear by for their quality and taste is Ruchi Samosa at the Temple Bus Stop in KPHB. The food truck serves twelve varieties of samosas, ranging from paneer, cheese, corn, kheema, prawns, chicken and even egg! The joint gets super crowded around evening times, but the service is pretty fast. This woman-owned small business is a must-try if you want a break from traditional big samosas with aloo. The ones served here, and most joints around Kukatpally are smaller and crispier, making them a perfect tea time snack.
Vintage Ice Creams
Cafe Cupz
Breakfast in a Bottle
Breakfast in a Bottle ensures you never your breakfast! How do they do that? With their range of super delicious preservative-free, freshly made smoothies that get delivered right at your doorstep every morning. The smoothies are packed with healthy ingredients like oats, fresh fruit and generous servings of dry fruit. We love that just one portion of a chilled smoothie fills you up and is an ideal breakfast option. They even have a selection of indulgent Overnight Oats if you love a cold jar of goodness first thing in the morning. You can order some of their must-haves like the Banana Superfuel Smoothie and Chocolate Overnight Oats via online food delivery apps or pick them up from their cloud kitchen in Kukatpally.