Nawaabs, Gachibowli
152 people recommend, 15 warn against itvia r/hyderabad·27 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 71 threads.
What people say, in short
Nawaabs in Gachibowli is one of the most frequently recommended biryani spots in Hyderabad, with locals especially praising the mutton and zafrani mutton dum biryani for tender meat and fresh flavour, particularly at lunchtime. Expect crowds and waits for a table. A good number find the biryani inconsistent, bland on recent visits, or more hotel-style than traditional Hyderabadi, so opinions are divided even among fans.
Address
The Nawaab's Restaurant, 3/136, Banjara Basthi, Anjaiah Nagar, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500032, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Zafrani mutton dum biryani, Mutton biryani
- Best for
- Dine-in, Family
- 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.
Long queue but the nihari and biryani made the wait worth it, rated 10/10.
Finds the meat portions in mutton biryani too small everywhere, including Nawabs.
Calls their mutton zafrani biryani the best they have had in town.
Tried the mutton biryani recently, enjoyed it, and now considers it their default pick.
Names Nawaabs Gachibowli when asked for the best biryani in Hyderabad.
Recently tried the Gachibowli biryani and loved it.
Suggests trying Nawaab's Gachibowli.
Lists Nawaab's Gachibowli among places for mutton biryani.
Praises the meat quality and flavour, strongly favouring the mutton biryani over the chicken.
Says the mutton biryani there is pretty chill.
Suggests trying Nawaabs.
Says it has good biryani but suffers from inconsistency and quality issues.
Recommends Nawabs for its zafrani mutton dum biryani.
Fully supports Nawaabs among the listed biryani places.
Considers Nawabs decent and consistent.
Says it doesn't resemble local Hyderabadi biryani; more like hotel-style, liked by few.
Says Nawab's is clearly the best, at least near Gachibowli.
Recommends Nawab's in Gachibowli.
Calls Nawaabs the jewel of Nizam among biryani places.
Simply names it as their pick.
Lists it among favourite biryani places.
Found Nawaabs zafrani biryani inconsistent but still top-tier overall.
Says it lives up to the hype.
Tried recently and absolutely loved it.
Suggests it as an alternative to the less spicy option.
Lists Nawab's Gachibowli as a favorite, specifically its mutton biryani.
Says their mutton biryani is good.
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Last verified 17/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.