Hyderabadi delicacies have always delighted food-lovers all these years with their pleasing aromas and flavours. Over a period of time, these dishes have crossed Hyderabad's borders and spread to other parts of India and, of course, the world. The restaurants in Hyderabad city have generous offerings of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian varieties on their menu. An amazing hospitality displayed by their staff is such that it wins the heart of every patron at an instant. Many consider this wonderful city as a 'heaven for food lovers', owing to its wide range of mouth-watering dishes. The Hyderabadi cuisine is a fine blend of Mughlai and South Indian preparations. Besides the world-famous Hyderabadi Biryani, there are many other culinary delights that visitors to this city must never miss. Pathar Ka Ghosht, Seviyon Ka Meetha, and Nahari are some of them.

Ask the local population of this region what their favourite dish is, and most of them would say without hesitation that it is Hyderabadi Biryani. Its origins can be traced back to the time when Hyderabad was ruled by the Nizams. Rice and meat are its main ingredients, while the garnishing is done with fried onion, mint and boiled eggs. This particular dish has several varieties like Chicken Biryani, Zafrani, Mutton Biryani, and Joban Malti Biryani. People of Hyderabad also relish other dishes, such as, Kebabs, Khoorma, Paya, and Talawa Ghosht. If the tourists happen to visit this city during the holy month of Ramadan, they would definitely come across a dish called Haleem at the time when Muslims break their fast. It is prepared using minced meat, which is cooked with ground wheat and butter. Some locals prefer to have it mixed with fried onion and lemon juice. Breakfast is an occasion when the Hyderabadis get to enjoy Kheema, Khichdi or Khagina with fresh, home-made breads called 'Parathas'. The ones who wish to try some vegetarian dishes can have Mirchi Ka Salan and Baghare Baingan. A dessert is often needed to complete a good meal, and this city offers a good range of sweet dishes. Khubani Ka Meetha, Double Ka Meetha, Kheer, and Dil-E-Firdaus are some of the popular desserts relished by people of this region.

Business travellers who are on a tour of Hyderabad are often invited by their partners or colleagues for a dinner, breakfast, or lunch. They would have a great opportunity to taste some of the most fabulous Hyderabadi dishes upon accepting such invitations. Both business and leisure travellers staying in any of the elegant hotels in Hyderabad during their time spent in this city, also get to enjoy some local delicacies in the multi-cuisine restaurants of their hotels. Usually, such restaurants offer some excellent varieties of North Indian, South Indian and other popular cuisines along with fantastic selections of local dishes. Guests would instantly feel relaxed as soon as they enter the beautifully-crafted interiors of these restaurants. Every dish on the menu is prepared with great care by experienced chefs and served by highly trained and courteous stewards.