Nimrah Cafe, Charminar
13 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/hyderabad·17 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Nimrah Cafe beside Charminar is a popular stop for Irani chai, bun maska with white desi butter, and Osmania biscuits, and several visitors include it in Charminar-area itineraries. One local who revisited says the chai still tastes as good as before. One commenter says the tea has slipped lately and now tastes like plain hot water, but another recent visitor found it good when they went.
Address
Nimrah Cafe & Bakery, Charminar Rd, Kotla Alijah, Ghansi Bazaar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500002, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Irani chai, Bun maska, Osmania biscuits
- 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.
Listed under chai recommendations.
Revisited after two years and found the chai just as good as before.
Suggests going beside Charminar to Nimrah for bun maska with white desi butter, dum ki roat and irani chai.
Lists Cafe Nimrah near Charminar as not an honorable mention.
Calls Nimrah near Charminar a standout for Irani chai.
Includes Nimrah Cafe in a simpler Charminar-area itinerary, saying they cannot recommend other food spots besides it.
Says Nimrah's tea has become terrible recently, tasting like flavorless hot water.
Lists Nimrah near Charminar as a place for Irani chai.
Misses the old perfect Irani chai with osmania biscuits and thick malai from years ago.
Has had Irani chai there in the small hours during Ramzan.
Says old recommendations are outdated and Nimrah should be removed.
Lists Nimrah cafe tea as a favourite.
Genuinely likes Nimrah cafe tea with a maska bun.
Disagrees, says the tea was good when they had it a couple months ago.
Suggests having chai at Nimrah with a view while taking in the Charminar vibes.
Recommends Nimrah Cafe near Charminar for Irani chai.
Says Nimrah also has good tea.
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.