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Hyderabad Old City Food Walk

Hyderabad city, few may be aware, is listed as a UNESCO creative city of gastronomy. Long revered by foodies for its culinary delights it may come as a surprise to those not in the know that Hyderabad has another special status in this field. There are very rare cities in the world who can claim to be synonymous with a single dish. When talk comes round to Hyderabad the mere reference to the city evokes an immediate discussion about the Biryani, a dish which is a delectable mix of meat and rice cooked with spices.

However, for a true Hyderabadi, the obsession goes beyond this biryani, when it comes to food. A typical Hyderabadi will spend hours debating the best place to have a cup of Irani tea… and friendships have been threatened over arguments of the best Haleem joints in town. The cuisine of Hyderabad, as a result of its history of over four centuries and the intrinsic ties with food, is a lot more than just a means to satisfy a basic need; in fact, the right to good food is often taken for granted by its discerning citizenry.

  • Engage with the culinary heritage in all its grand variety
  • Get a first- hand experience of the Hyderabadi passion for good food. 
  • Sample the local food along and delve into the origins and history of the dishes.

Given its Nizami past, its little wonder those rich creations from the royal kitchens have down the decades, shaped the tastes of Hyderbad’s common people as well. From fragrant biryanis to mirchi-ka-salan, from exquisite haleem, from dalcha to dum-ka-murg and from bagar baingan to qubani- ka- meetha - exotica is central to food here.

On the walk, we will explore one of the oldest vegetable markets, making our way through some of the best snacks in town, participate in the Hyderabadi pastime of sipping cups of Irani tea with Osmania biscuits, bite into warm, just-baked local bread and watch the efforts that go into preparing some of the best delicacies this once royal city has to offer.

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