Cafe Bahar, Basheerbagh
109 people recommend, 13 warn against itvia r/hyderabad·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 54 threads.
What people say, in short
Cafe Bahar is one of the most-recommended biryani spots among Hyderabad locals, with the Basheerbagh branch singled out for consistency, tender chicken, and mutton keema biryani. Locals often suggest the double mutton biryani with double masala. However, some say it isn't what it used to be; a couple date the decline to Covid. Opinions are clearly divided.
Address
3-5, Cafe Bahar, 815/A, Old MLA Quarters Rd, Avanti Nagar, Himayatnagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500029, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Double mutton biryani, Mutton keema biryani, Veg biryani
- Best for
- Dine-in
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Says it's the only consistent biryani place they've noticed, since quality elsewhere varies with timing and mood.
Finds the meat portions in mutton biryani too small everywhere, including Cafe Bahar.
Lists Cafe Bahar among their favorite biryani places.
Recommends the original Cafe Bahaar, suggesting the double mutton option.
Says Cafe Bahar also has good days, implying inconsistency.
Recommends Cafe Bahar for biryani.
Says Cafe Bahar is among the old establishments that have kept the same taste and quality over the years.
Calls Cafe Bahar the greatest.
Cafe Bahar among old spots whose biryani has declined from before.
Used to love this place and hopes it is still good.
Recommends Cafe Bahaar for biryani and chicken starters.
Promises the veg biryani at the SR Nagar branch is authentic and satisfying, and advises dining in rather than ordering a parcel.
Disputes its rank of 10, saying it definitely belongs in the top five.
Says Cafe Bahar also declined in quality after covid.
Says overall taste has declined but Cafe Bahar still works, especially fish and mutton.
Always keeps Cafe Bahar at the top of their list.
Recommends it and suggests asking for double masala.
Rates Cafe Bahar 3.8 out of 5, calling it far better than Shadab after a bad experience there.
Was disappointed on a return visit after ten years; the magic was lost.
Lists it among their biryani picks.
A go-to spot but currently closed.
Used to be good but declined; bad experience put them off returning.
Says Cafe Bahar Basheerbagh is also good for mutton keema biryani.
Personally recommends Cafe Bahar to a newcomer.
Calls Cafe Bahar an underrated legend.
Recommends Cafe Bahar in Himayathnagar for biryani.
Found the service fast and the food good on a visit.
Calls Bahar Cafe awesome and spicy.
Picks Cafe Bahar's fish fry biryani without extra masala in the comparison.
Lists Bahar among regular places they really liked.
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