A Guide: Eating out in Hyderabad/Secunderabad/Cyberabad

mobike008 · 23rd October 2010, 18:32

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Originally Posted by SILVERWOOD

I had been to ALPHA cafe @Secunderabad .

I passed Alpha at 12:30pm today afternoon. Should have popped inside to see if you were gorging on a CB

bblost · 23rd October 2010, 20:27

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Originally Posted by kkr2k2

Hi folks, as you know I rarely come this side of the forum so I am not having much info on the availability of brunch buffet in Hyd or Sec-bad. Can any one please suggest one?

If you like salads etc, check out the F9 Diner at Kondapur opposite the Toyota Showroom and above the Hyundai showroom.
Buffet: Rs 271 including taxes.
The food is decent and they have a good selection of salads, 1 veg soup, bad mutton biryani, good chicken fry, good chicken gravy. A dosa counter and acceptable pasta. There are also some veg dishes and maybe some thing with fish in it.

Ista/ Westin are at in the Rs 800+ range. The food is usually continental and I have pics uploaded in my older posts.

17 Degrees North. Madhapur near Cyber Towers. IIRC the buffet is less than Rs 200 a plate. Decent spread nothing great.

Basil, Banjara Hills Road number 3, lumbini malls. Pure Veg buffet. Its a decent spread and the food is good. However I have once had bad daal served here. They immediatly replaced the dish. But it has happened.

Indijoe in Citi Center. Banjara Hills Rd 1. Service is a little poor and gets crowded. They also charge a half rate for kids. The rate is less than 300 on weekdays. The spread is usually good. The best time to be there is sharp at Noon. That way you beat the crowd at the buffet tables.

Angethi Banjara Hills Rd 1. GOOD food. They have a buffet. Lovely ambiance. I don't remember the price but it was under 300.

Bbq Nation. Absolute delight for the Non vegetarian. Rs 350 or so for a plate. The best thing is that the kabebs are served on a fire, which is setup in your table.

vnabhi · 23rd October 2010, 20:53

Folks,
Has anyone tried the breakfast buffet at Eat Street on Necklace Road, or Ohris Jiva? There is also one at Urvasi hotel diagonally opposite NIMS.

I'd like to give one of these a shot, but need feedback from foodies.

SILVERWOOD · 23rd October 2010, 22:40

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Originally Posted by mobike008

I passed Alpha at 12:30pm today afternoon. Should have popped inside to see if you were gorging on a CB

I reached at Sharp 1pm, after parking my car @ Railway station.

Btw-Are you planning to attend tomorrow's OTR.?

bblost · 23rd October 2010, 22:43

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Originally Posted by vnabhi

Folks,
Has anyone tried the breakfast buffet at Eat Street on Necklace Road, or Ohris Jiva? There is also one at Urvasi hotel diagonally opposite NIMS.

I'd like to give one of these a shot, but need feedback from foodies.

I am not sure if Ohri's Jiva (Raj Bhavan Road) still has the Breakfast Buffet on.
Some 2-3 months back I went there but was informed that the service had been suspended.

When the buffet was available, I have enjoyed it.
The spread used to be
Bread with jam-butter.
Cornflakes with Milk.
Fruit juice
Tea and/or coffee
small idly, small wada and upma
dosa served at the table.

Used to be good.

SPIKE ARRESTOR · 23rd October 2010, 22:50

@bblost what was the price for the breakfast buffet ^^?

bblost · 23rd October 2010, 23:05

It used to be about hundred rupees give or take a 20.

Found the website for this group.
Ohri's Jiva

Its too late to call and check right now.

hyd_traveller · 24th October 2010, 07:52

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Originally Posted by vnabhi

Folks,
Has anyone tried the breakfast buffet at Eat Street on Necklace Road, or Ohris Jiva? There is also one at Urvasi hotel diagonally opposite NIMS.
I'd like to give one of these a shot, but need feedback from foodies.

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Originally Posted by bblost

I am not sure if Ohri's Jiva (Raj Bhavan Road) still has the Breakfast Buffet on.
Some 2-3 months back I went there but was informed that the service had been suspended.
When the buffet was available, I have enjoyed it.
The spread used to be
Bread with jam-butter.
Cornflakes with Milk.
Fruit juice
Tea and/or coffee
small idly, small wada and upma
dosa served at the table.
Used to be good.

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Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

@bblost what was the price for the breakfast buffet ^^?

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Originally Posted by bblost

It used to be about hundred rupees give or take a 20.
Found the website for this group.
Ohri's Jiva
Its too late to call and check right now.

Not sure if this information is in time ... Ohri's Jiva breakfast buffet is still on ... it was priced 99 + tax = 114 as of last saturday. It is pure veg and is excellent VFM ... and, yes, happy birthday!

vnabhi · 24th October 2010, 12:52

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Originally Posted by hyd_traveller

Not sure if this information is in time ... Ohri's Jiva breakfast buffet is still on ... it was priced 99 + tax = 114 as of last saturday. It is pure veg and is excellent VFM ... and, yes, happy birthday!

Thanks Bajaj saheb! I think I'll give it a shot one of these days. I was also told that the breakfast buffet at Eat Street on Necklace Road is good, but I am not sure if it is still there.

kkr2k2 · 24th October 2010, 17:56

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Originally Posted by mobike008

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Wok n Roll, Himayathnagar Main Road
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Is it the one in the adjacent lane of GKB Opticals??

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IMPORTANT NOTE: McDonalds is coming up soon at the place where Gayatri Bhavan used to be in Himayathnagar. Boy, its just a short walk from home for some McFillet-O-Burgers

Yeah! its near for me too! Avi, I think we should talk this McD folks to give some special discount coupons to us!!

. We have been seeing this one for quite some time, did you see anything which indicates the opening date?? I hope they have made enough room for parking there!!

karthik123 · 24th October 2010, 20:48

Hey guys ,

My bday is on 29th oct ( friday ), i want to take my friends out for a dinner, there are 7 of us any suggestions ? budget is around 3.5 - 4k . Was thinking about Bbq nation but won't that shoot over my budget for 7 people?

mobike008 · 24th October 2010, 23:52

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Originally Posted by karthik123

Hey guys ,

My bday is on 29th oct ( friday ), i want to take my friends out for a dinner, there are 7 of us any suggestions ? budget is around 3.5 - 4k . Was thinking about Bbq nation but won't that shoot over my budget for 7 people?

I would highly recommend Barbeque Nation for dinner to treat your friends. The Nett price is Rs.600 per person. So it does overshoot your budget by a couple of hundred bucks.

If you take them for lunch you would save 40% of that budget and you get a free beverage too. Just that the lunch comes with a few less dishes.

But, dinner is what you will enjoy most at BBQ Nation.

Best wishes for your birthday in advance and Have fun

hyd_traveller · 25th October 2010, 07:26

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Originally Posted by karthik123

Hey guys ,

My bday is on 29th oct ( friday ), i want to take my friends out for a dinner, there are 7 of us any suggestions ? budget is around 3.5 - 4k . Was thinking about Bbq nation but won't that shoot over my budget for 7 people?

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Originally Posted by mobike008

I would highly recommend Barbeque Nation for dinner to treat your friends. The Nett price is Rs.600 per person. So it does overshoot your budget by a couple of hundred bucks.

If you take them for lunch you would save 40% of that budget and you get a free beverage too. Just that the lunch comes with a few less dishes.

But, dinner is what you will enjoy most at BBQ Nation.

Best wishes for your birthday in advance and Have fun

Happy Birthday!

Alternative to BBQ-Nation is "The Grand Wok" @ 399++ which includes 2 free beverages.

Another option is IndiJoe Dinner Buffet since 29th is a friday.

The prices of the buffets at both these venues are available from my posts in the last few months and are certainly < 500 / person all inclusive.

rm_arjuna · 25th October 2010, 12:14

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Originally Posted by kkr2k2

Is it the one in the adjacent lane of GKB Opticals??

Yeah! its near for me too! Avi, I think we should talk this McD folks to give some special discount coupons to us!!

. We have been seeing this one for quite some time, did you see anything which indicates the opening date?? I hope they have made enough room for parking there!!

MCD has VIP pass for drive thru orders , on every Rs.50 purchase u get Rs.20 worth free ( Fries regular / icecream / salad burger / small coke ) . it is good VFM.

vnabhi · 25th October 2010, 12:30

Had a nice dinner at Sholay last night, and food was good this time---not spicy like when we last visited with Team-bhp members.
Total cost for 5 including refreshments was 1600/ after the discount. The only non-veg dish we'd had was Chicken Tikka Masala, and it was quite nice.

Followed up with Ice-creams at Naturals---both Sitaphal and Chocochips were quite delicious for Rs 35 a cup.

23rd October 2010, 20:53	#2553
vnabhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: DC -> DC Posts: 5,958 Thanked: 2,393 Times View My Garage	Folks, Has anyone tried the breakfast buffet at Eat Street on Necklace Road, or Ohris Jiva? There is also one at Urvasi hotel diagonally opposite NIMS. I'd like to give one of these a shot, but need feedback from foodies.
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SPIKE ARRESTOR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,854 Thanked: 1,532 Times	@bblost what was the price for the breakfast buffet ^^?
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23rd October 2010, 23:05	#2557
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,008 Thanked: 15,355 Times View My Garage	It used to be about hundred rupees give or take a 20. Found the website for this group. Ohri's Jiva Its too late to call and check right now.
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24th October 2010, 20:48	#2561
karthik123 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 74 Thanked: 35 Times	Hey guys , My bday is on 29th oct ( friday ), i want to take my friends out for a dinner, there are 7 of us any suggestions ? budget is around 3.5 - 4k . Was thinking about Bbq nation but won't that shoot over my budget for 7 people?
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25th October 2010, 12:30	#2565
vnabhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: DC -> DC Posts: 5,958 Thanked: 2,393 Times View My Garage	Had a nice dinner at Sholay last night, and food was good this time---not spicy like when we last visited with Team-bhp members. Total cost for 5 including refreshments was 1600/ after the discount. The only non-veg dish we'd had was Chicken Tikka Masala, and it was quite nice. Followed up with Ice-creams at Naturals---both Sitaphal and Chocochips were quite delicious for Rs 35 a cup.
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