Hyderabad is a melting pot of different cultures and one can experience some tasty cuisines from different parts of India and the world at some famous restaurants in the city. You can taste spicy Mughlai cuisine, Andhra Thali, Continental, Chinese, Thai food, etc. There are also several Punjabi restaurants in Hyderabad where you can taste delicious Punjabi food.

Punjabi restaurants in the city offer a wide variety of Punjabi dishes for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Vegetarians can savor dishes like Aloo Matar, Palak Paneer, Paneer Kababs, Matar Paneer, Malai Kofta, Punjabi Kadhi, Dal Makhani, etc. For non-vegetarians there are dishes like Chicken Tandoori, Chicken Makhani, Chicken Kofta, etc. A perfect way to end a meal at a Punjabi restaurant is with a glass of Lassi, popularly called Chhach, which is spicy buttermilk.

Famous Punjabi Restaurants in Hyderabad:
There are many Punjabi restaurants in Hyderabad. Some of the most popular are:

Sagar Papaji Ka Dhaba: Located at Hanuman Tekdi in Abids, this dhaba is also one of the oldest Punjabi dhabas in Hyderabad and maintains excellent taste. The place is well maintained. It has a separate section for families. If you crave for authentic Punjabi style cuisine then visit this place. You can reach the place by taking the first left after Big Bazaar, Abids as you continue towards Koti.

Mohini Restaurant: It is one of the iconic places to eat in Basheerbagh and is a very busy place on weekdays for lunch. However, the crowds will be less in the evenings and it is a suitable time to visit family. Parking is also not a problem as there is plenty of street parking. The restaurant’s ‘Zafrani Biryani’ is some people’s favorite delicacy. Other standard Punjabi items like Pepper Chicken, Ginger Chicken, Jeera Rice and Chicken 65 are also very popular.

Degchee: Located in the Habsiguda/Tarnaka area, it is one of the oldest restaurants in that area and has been serving good, authentic Punjabi food for decades. One gets a taste of authentic Sarsoon ka Saag and Makke ki Roti at this place. One can experience good quality food that is not expensive. There is decent street parking in front of the restaurant.

Desh Punjabi Dhaba: This is a very small takeaway in front of the old Hyderabad Stock Exchange building, Somajiguda. The special attractions of this place are its low prices and the delicious ‘Kalmi Kabab’ dish. If you are in this place, then try this dish, you will surely love it.

Jeet’s Kitchen – Located opposite McDonald’s in the Kharkhana area, one can feel the authentic Punjabi culture at this restaurant. It has been one of the oldest restaurants in the Kharkhana area.

Reshmi Dabba: This is another old fashioned restaurant located on Park Lane, diagonally across from the Hiking restaurant. The atmosphere is good and the food is consistently good. This place can be visited when looking for good Punjabi cuisine in the Secunderabad/Paradise area.