Hotel Nayab, Afzalgunj
17 people recommendvia r/hyderabad·18 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Hotel Nayab in Afzalgunj is a frequently recommended biryani spot in the old city, with locals praising its spicy, flavourful mutton biryani and calling it solid and reliable, and one preferring it over nearby Shadab. Its kesar biryani and early morning biryani also get shout-outs. However, one diner finds it oily and inconsistent.
Address
Hotel Nayaab, 22-8-111&112, Nayapul Rd, beside bata showroom, Chatta Bazaar, Nassir Complex, Darulshifa, Hyderabad, Telangana 500002, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Mutton biryani, Kesar biryani
- Best for
- Family
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
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Ranks Nayaab fifth in a top-10 biryani list.
Lists Nayaab as a top biryani pick.
Calls it overrated and mass-produced, but later admits the biryani is good, just inconsistent in quality.
Says Nayaab is also good.
Suggests Nayaab near Charminar if willing to travel a bit further.
A lifelong Hyderabadi found the mutton biryani here distinct from other places, in a good way.
Recommends it for ghee biryani
Says Nayab is far better than Shadab.
Recommends trying biryani at Nayab
Simply recommends Nayaab.
Asks people to please try Nayab in the old city
Solid and reliable almost every time.
Praises Nayaab's kesar biryani as top notch.
Describes it as spicy and flavourful.
Suggests trying Nayaab's family section.
Recommends Nayyab near Charminar.
Suggests Hotel Nayaab Gachibowli.
Their recent favourite is the early morning biryani here.
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Last verified 17/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.