Sri Kakatiya Mess, Ameerpet
23 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/hyderabad·24 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
A long-running mess in Ameerpet that locals repeatedly recommend for thali meals, with standout items like prawns curry and chakkar pongali; one vegetarian says nothing beats its veg thali, and one says a single portion can feed three. One commenter finds the ambience only average, and a few warn that peak hours and weekends mean long waits and being rushed through your meal. One commenter who ate there regularly in 2010 is glad it is still doing well.
Address
Shop No. 1& 2, Sri Kakatiya Deluxe Mess, Delta Chambers, 1st, Mumbai Hwy, Ameerpet, Hyderabad, Telangana 500016, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Thali, Prawns curry, Chakkar pongali
- Best for
- Budget, Vegetarian
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.
Suggests it for a proper South Indian meal.
Confirms the Kakatiya mess in Ameerpet as the suggestion.
Suggests it among places for good Andhra meals
US relatives were impressed by the Andhra food spread though it was very spicy
Vegetarian says nothing beats it, best they've had.
Fully recommends it
Suggests it as a good veg thali place.
Describes horrible waiting near tables and rushed eating on weekends; not worth trying.
Listed among their thali recommendations.
Says it still rocks despite long peak-hour waits in a busy commercial zone.
Used to go regularly years ago, recalls cheap meals and glad it's still good
Team orders meals there; one portion easily feeds three people.
Simply recommends Kakatiya mess.
Found the pongali and prawns curry unforgettable
Recommends Kakatiya or Harsha mess as the go-to spots in Ameerpet.
Says the food at Kakatiya deluxe mess is decent.
Feels Kakatiya mess beats Itihaas any day.
Endorses Kakatiya Mess for an Andhra thali and offers Harsha as an alternative.
Prefers Kakatiya Mess among messes for meals.
Has tried it and enjoyed it, plans to try Harsha next
Suggests trying it in Ameerpet
Proper Andhra meals but ambience is only average.
Great chicken fry with the meal; crowded but enjoyable.
Recommends it as a local cuisine option.
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