Best burgers in Hyderabad
20 burger places that Hyderabad locals recommend — the real reasons, and the caveats.
Smash burgers at Nitro Grill and The Pit Smokers, chicken and lamb picks at Moyaah and Louis Burger, and bakery-style burgers at Big Byte. Hyderabad and Secunderabad recommendations share one named location per brand, with taste disagreements and outlet-specific experiences kept distinct.
Burger-specific recommendations only. Brand-wide opinions are pooled, not guarantees about every outlet. Ambiguous identities and unsupported outlet pins remain excluded.
Drawn from real discussions in r/hyderabad — 20 burger places in Hyderabad that people actually recommend. Each one shows why people rate it, the caveats they raised, and a link straight to the original comment — so you read the source yourself instead of trusting a laundered rating. Places cluster around Banjara Hills, Ameerpet, Begumpet and DLF.
How this map is made: Built from 307 Reddit comments across 285 people in r/hyderabad. Last refreshed October 20, 2026. We paraphrase — never copy — and never take payment for a place. How we make our maps
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1.Leon's Burgers, Lanco Hills
81 people recommend, 9 warn against itvia r/hyderabad
Citywide recommendations for Leon's are represented here by its Lanco Hills outlet. Lamb burgers attract repeated praise; individual commenters also recommend the Korean lamb cheeseburger and OG smash. A diner who names Lanco Hills likes its vegetarian burger and buns. The positive tally is substantial, but not unanimous: a diner finds the burgers dry, another finds the smash options mediocre, and another was unimpressed overall. These are pooled opinions, not a verdict on every outlet.
Lanco Hills
2.Louis Burger, Banjara Hills
55 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/hyderabad
Louis Burger earns substantial citywide support, represented here by the Banjara Hills outlet, which a commenter recommends for its Classic Burger. Across the pooled accounts, Korean fried chicken, truffle shroom and lamb burgers draw praise, and several diners describe repeat orders. Consistency is the main reservation: several report a decline or unreliable orders, including dry or hard buns. These are pooled complaints, not established faults of Banjara Hills. Other recent accounts still recommend the burgers, so the evidence is positive overall but not uniformly so.
Banjara Hills
3.Sauced Up, Masab Tank
37 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/hyderabad
Sauced Up's recommendations are pooled across Hyderabad, with Masab Tank repeatedly named and represented here. A diner explicitly recommends the smash and signature burgers there; other accounts favour the double-patty burger and Juicy Lucy. A long-time customer praises consistency. The dissent is worth noting rather than dismissing: a diner found the chicken burger merely average when the beef option was unavailable, another thought the burgers only moderately good, and a recent commenter advises against trying them.
Masab Tank
4.Moyaah, Banjara Hills
37 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/hyderabad
Moyaah in Banjara Hills has a large positive following, but taste divides diners. Chilli chicken, southern fried chicken and lamb smash burgers each receive recommendations; a southern-fried-chicken fan also finds it somewhat oily. Two diners favour eating in: one recommends a dine-in meal, while another likes the quiet diner setting. Other diners describe bland or underwhelming burgers, and a later response dismisses the suggested places, including Moyaah, as overhyped. Price is also a reservation for some.
Banjara Hills
5.The Pit Smokers, Banjara Hills
35 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/hyderabad
The Pit Smokers in Banjara Hills draws repeated recommendations for smash burgers. Two commenters praise the smoky flavour, and a commenter singles out its sauces and dips. The Angaar and Chicken Dhuadar burgers come recommended, although an Angaar fan warns about the heat. Opinions on balance differ: a diner finds the smash burger under-spiced, another finds the sauce heavy, and another dislikes the dine-in space and value. A later commenter also dismisses the hype, despite the much larger positive tally.
Banjara Hills
6.Nitro Grill, Begumpet
32 people recommendvia r/hyderabad
Nitro Grill draws strong support for its smash burgers, with Begumpet explicitly named by multiple diners. Beef and lamb burgers both earn praise, and a commenter singles out the double-patty American burger. A Begumpet regular describes juicy burgers worth returning for, although expensive. Other caveats are modest but worth keeping: a diner wants a better bun, another finds it only average, and another says it falls short of the burger style they miss from Delhi.
Begumpet
7.1885 NY Smash Burgers, Madhapur
30 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/hyderabad
Recommendations for 1885 NY Smash Burgers cover several Hyderabad locations, with Madhapur represented here. A diner who names Madhapur recommends the triple-smash chicken and lamb burgers, while other commenters favour Oklahoma lamb and quad-smash options. Lamb burgers receive repeated praise, and a separate account describes the smash burgers as generously filled and juicy. Three diners disagree: one noticed an oily smell, another was disappointed, and a recent visitor simply did not enjoy it.
Madhapur
8.Good Flippin Burgers, Kondapur
30 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/hyderabad
Good Flippin Burgers receives citywide recommendations, represented here by its explicitly mentioned Kondapur outlet. A diner who names Kondapur recommends the Cluckinator and Double Standard, while other accounts praise the smash burgers and Cheese Bom. A diner recommends ordering the burgers at home. The dissent is real: two commenters dislike the taste, another finds it weaker than independent burger joints, and some consider it expensive. These pooled opinions do not establish identical quality or service at every outlet.
Kondapur
9.Fat Cat Kitchen, Yapral
19 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/hyderabad
Fat Cat Kitchen in Yapral attracts repeated burger recommendations, with several diners placing it among their favourites. Lamb, chicken, mutton and buff burgers each receive praise; a diner who names Yapral also describes the buns as baked in-house. That detail is a customer's account, not a verified production claim. The main counterpoint comes from a regular who found successive visits disappointing. Another customer likes the burgers more than the other menu items, so the praise is specifically for the burgers.
Yapral
10.Smoke Shack, Banjara Hills
15 people recommendvia r/hyderabad
Smoke Shack's Hyderabad recommendations are pooled here on its repeatedly named Banjara Hills outlet. Nashville chicken burgers draw praise from three diners, including accounts that name Banjara Hills; lamb burgers also come recommended. Not every response is enthusiastic: one diner finds it just average, and another calls it decent. Several mention the cost, while a returning customer thinks the burger size has changed but still enjoys the burgers. The evidence favours the burgers without promising the same experience at every location.
Banjara Hills
11.Chili's, Banjara Hills
12 people recommendvia r/hyderabad
Chili's burger recommendations are pooled across Hyderabad, with its explicitly recommended Banjara Hills outlet represented here. Two diners describe it as a regular choice, while another warns that quality varies between branches. A commenter recommends eating the burgers at the restaurant rather than taking them away. Lamb burgers come recommended, but enthusiasm is not unchanged over time: a diner who previously liked the tenderloin burger says it no longer tastes as satisfying. Those pooled views should not be read as identical branch experiences.
Banjara Hills
12.Scuzi
10 people recommendvia r/hyderabad
Scuzi has a smaller but substantive set of burger recommendations. Individual diners praise the lamb burger, Gully Boy and buttermilk fiend chicken burger; the Gully Boy fan particularly likes the flavour and bun. Another customer places Scuzi among their personal burger favourites, and another recommends its burgers despite the cloud-kitchen format. Cost is the recurring qualification, raised by several commenters, including a diner who still considers the burger good.
Plot No: 25, Scuzi India, 2nd Floor, Kakatiya Hills, Madhapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500081, India
13.Big Byte, Srinagar Colony
10 people recommendvia r/hyderabad
Big Byte in Srinagar Colony stands out in these accounts for bakery-style burgers, especially vegetarian options. A diner describes a vegetable-mince filling instead of a conventional patty and finds it substantial for the money; that construction is one customer's description, not a claim about every burger. Another diner names the chicken burger as a favourite. The nostalgia is genuine, but preference is not unanimous: two commenters who recommend Big Byte still rank Vac's above it.
Srinagar Colony
14.Crispy Things, Shaikpet
9 people recommendvia r/hyderabad
Crispy Things draws burger recommendations naming Shaikpet and Manikonda, pooled here at its Shaikpet location. Two commenters who explicitly name Shaikpet praise its smash burgers. The Nashville burger is recommended in another account and endorsed by a reply, while a Manikonda commenter separately recommends it too. A diner also places Crispy Things among their personal burger favourites. Those recommendations cover the brand rather than proving identical menus or experiences at every outlet.
Shaikpet
15.Popeyes, Ameerpet
8 people recommendvia r/hyderabad
Popeyes recommendations are pooled across Hyderabad, with Ameerpet explicitly named for the Bold Burger and represented here. Another diner is enthusiastic about the crispy burgers but finds the sauce insufficient and suggests an extra Cajun dip. Several other accounts favour the burgers, including a comparison against Wendy's. The evidence is positive but fairly small, and a satisfied customer expresses hope that quality lasts. None of this proves the same burger experience at every outlet.
Ameerpet
16.Biggies Burger, Sln Terminus
7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/hyderabad
Biggies Burger's Hyderabad recommendations are pooled here on its explicitly named SLN Terminus outlet. Vegetarian burgers receive praise, while a separate account recommends asking the Madhapur outlet for extra spice. Those are different outlet references, not proof about SLN Terminus. Dissent is clear too: a commenter strongly dislikes the burgers, and another finds them only average and prefers the fries. An earlier fan also questions which branches remain open. The eligible evidence supports the brand, not uniform quality across locations.
Sln Terminus
17.Chef Inam's, Banjara Hills
5 people recommendvia r/hyderabad
Chef Inam's has a small set of independent burger recommendations, including an explicit Banjara Hills mention. A diner recommends the Charsi Burger for a meat-heavy order, while another praises the triple-layered beef burger but finds it expensive. Another account likes the burgers and notes beef, lamb and chicken options. The support is narrower than for the city's most-discussed burger specialists, with particular dishes described by individual customers rather than a large consensus on each order.
Banjara Hills
18.Burger Wurger, DLF
5 people recommendvia r/hyderabad
Burger Wurger has a small but specific following around DLF. Commenters name the AM-PM food court and DLF food street, matching the listed address. A diner treats it as a regular burger order, another rates it especially highly, and another likes the classic chicken burger enough to travel for it when a craving strikes. Other recommendations give little detail, so the support is narrower than for the city's most-discussed brands.
DLF
19.Circars, Jubilee Hills
5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/hyderabad
Circars recommendations are pooled across Hyderabad, with two diners explicitly praising its Jubilee Hills burgers and that location represented here. Another commenter names Circars at Flying Spaghetti Monster. There is dissent: a diner was unimpressed with Circars among several newer burger brands. That account groups several businesses together, so it supports a negative opinion of Circars but does not establish which individual business had problems with buns, toppings or temperature.
Jubilee Hills
20.Pista House, Shahalibanda
5 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/hyderabad
Pista House's burger opinions are pooled across Hyderabad, with an Old City location represented here. A commenter praises the Old City and Uppal outlets, while another likes a double-patty burger from Mehdipatnam. Zinger burgers also receive recommendations. The support is contested: two commenters reject the praise, and another describes poor burgers at Kukatpally outlets while still liking selected branches. Two independent accounts emphasise branch variation, so these recommendations should not be treated as a promise about every Pista House outlet.
Shahalibanda
Questions people ask
- Which burger places do Hyderabad locals recommend most?
- Right now the most-recommended are Leon's Burgers, Lanco Hills, Louis Burger, Banjara Hills and Sauced Up, Masab Tank, ranked by how many different people vouched for each one. Every place lists the reasons people gave and the caveats they raised, with a link to the original comment.
- How is this list made?
- It is built from public Reddit discussions — 307 comments from 285 people across r/hyderabad. We paraphrase why each place is recommended, keep the negatives and caveats in, and link to the original comment so you can read the source yourself. We never invent details.
- Are these paid placements?
- No. Nothing here is sponsored, paid or ranked by a business. Places are included only because real people recommended them in public conversations, and every claim links back to its source.
- How recent are these recommendations?
- This map was last refreshed October 20, 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time, so confirm current details directly before you rely on them.
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