Orlo: Pan-Indian Comfort
Orlo offers a taste of India's diverse regional cuisines, emphasizing shared meals and comforting dishes. Drawing inspiration from home cooks and culinary
specialists across more than ten states, the menu features unique preparations like Rajasthani baajre ki raab and Bhutanese ema datshi. The dining experience transitions from a casual mess-style lunch with rotating thalis to a more comprehensive à la carte dinner, all set within a relaxed 85-seater space overlooking Durgam Cheruvu, designed for convivial gatherings and a laid-back exploration of Indian food without regional limitations.
Lili: Cantonese Delights
Lili presents a 45-seater Cantonese dining experience in Jubilee Hills, stepping away from typical Indo-Chinese fare. Its interior is adorned with striking art installations, complemented by warm lighting and intimate seating. The bar area buzzes with energy, offering familiar yet innovative cocktails like the Super Juice and Wonderfruit. The culinary journey begins with an array of dim sum and small plates, including garlic chicken cheung fun and edamame tofu dumplings, leading to standout soups like the Silk & Funghi XO. Main courses feature noodles and wok-dishes, such as truffle mushroom noodles and Sichuan-style lobster, creating a sophisticated dining adventure.
Venna: Bengaluru Tiffin Culture
In Manikonda, Venna brings the efficient tiffin culture of Bengaluru to Hyderabad, focusing on quick and straightforward dining. The simple, functional space is geared towards grab-and-go meals, with cooking visible upfront. The menu highlights Karnataka staples, particularly the ghee-laden bhajane dosas, best enjoyed with their trio of chutneys. Soft, melt-in-your-mouth idlis and subtly sweet Bangalore buns are also popular choices, alongside a warm, crumbly Mysore pak. The experience is anchored by excellent filter coffee, available hot or iced, making Venna an ideal spot for consistent, everyday breakfast and evening snacks.
Naad: Coffee & Community Hub
Naad is a sprawling 12,000 sq ft establishment between Jubilee Hills and HITEC City, acting as more than just a café. It's a multifaceted space encompassing a roastery, bakery, bistro, retail area, academy, and library. At its core is a rich coffee program, sourcing beans from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Odisha, offering everything from simple cortados to intricate manual brews detailing roast and origin. Creative drinks include coffee sangria and cascara kombuchas. The food menu complements the coffee, featuring slow-fermented breads from Ashish Burande’s bakery, build-your-own breakfasts, smoked eggplant sandwiches, and butter-garlic lobster rolls, creating an open, social environment perfect for extended stays.
Qaffeine: Bistro & Bakehouse
Qaffeine in Banjara Hills has evolved into a full-fledged bistro with an in-house bakehouse at its heart, serving fresh bakes throughout the day. Their coffee program features Baaghini blends from various Indian regions, offering unique beverages like a coconut-infused kaapi nariyal and Turkish-style lattes. The food menu creatively blends café classics with playful small plates, such as kataifi-wrapped cottage cheese and Telangana-style bhaji tempura, alongside international dishes like Japanese karaage. Desserts continue this fusion approach with options like espresso tiramisu and lavender tres leches, providing a delightful crossover culinary experience.
Practically Sobar: Alcohol-Free Cocktails
Practically Sobar reimagines the cocktail experience by offering sophisticated, alcohol-free drinks that mimic the complexity and presentation of traditional cocktails. The menu features 'gin,' 'vodka,' and 'rum'-style creations with layered flavors, such as the tangy Pickle Me Crazy and the refreshing Kokum Twist. For those seeking richer profiles, a Toffee Martini-style drink is available, alongside a Sugar Free Daddy option. Beyond its bar offerings, the space also functions as a café, serving coffee from Sadhava Estate, specialty matcha drinks, and a selection of baked goods, creating a unique social destination.
Windmills Craftworks: Jazz & Brews
Windmills Craftworks, a renowned music-focused venue from Bengaluru, has opened in Hyderabad, bringing its signature Jazz Theatre experience. The multi-level space prioritizes live music, with programming spanning jazz, blues, Indian classical, and world music, all within acoustically designed interiors. Complementing the performances are in-house craft beers, including a tropical Hazy IPA and a grapefruit-bitter West Coast IPA, alongside a stout. The food menu offers a range of small plates and substantial options, such as zucchini fritters, jackfruit tacos, and Kerala beef fry, designed to enhance the immersive music and dining atmosphere.
Kissa: Cozy Café Vibe
Kissa, located in a converted house in Jubilee Hills, offers a cozy, home-like café environment perfect for relaxed mornings. Its menu thoughtfully blends global favorites with Indian flavors. Breakfast options range from classic platters to Turkish butter beans and a unique jackfruit burger. Coffee is a central feature, with expertly prepared pour-overs and a focused beverage list, complemented by indulgent drinks like a strawberry white hot chocolate. Kissa provides a comfortable and intimate setting for enjoying familiar yet creatively presented dishes and beverages.
Supernova: Speakeasy Fun
Supernova in Jubilee Hills operates as a speakeasy-style bar hidden behind a bakery, offering a dynamic experience that shifts from casual to high-energy as the night progresses, underscored by classic dance tracks. The menu is focused on pizzas and shareable small plates, with creative names like 'No Diggity, No Figgity' pizza and burrata panna cotta. The cocktail menu mirrors the playful theme with signature drinks such as 'Spice Ice Baby' and 'Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,' alongside low-ABV options and non-alcoholic creations like a kombucha-based michelada, ensuring a vibrant and entertaining atmosphere.
Butter Kin: Croissants & Coffee
Butter Kin is a charming small café in Jubilee Hills dedicated to the art of croissants and coffee, maintaining a deliberately concise menu. The bright, playful space with yellow and blue accents focuses attention on its pastry counter, showcasing classic and filled croissants, including the decadent crème brûlée version and a Caprese-inspired savory option. The emphasis is on expertly laminated pastries, flaky and buttery. Coffee is brewed manually, offering both standard espresso drinks and unique options like a miso caramel coffee. An added touch is a separate pet menu, enhancing its neighborhood café appeal.
Yuzu: Nikkei Fusion
Yuzu at Hilton Hyderabad Genome Valley Resort & Spa introduces Hyderabad to Nikkei cuisine, a fusion of Japanese techniques with Peruvian, Thai, and Chinese influences, under Chef Palden Sherpa. The menu highlights citrus-forward dishes like hamachi with yuzu ponzu and salmon ceviche, alongside robata-grilled items such as lamb chops. Sushi, sashimi, and dumplings like charcoal jiaozi also feature prominently. The bar offers cocktails incorporating Asian ingredients, like the Wasabi Sunset, alongside sake and Japanese whisky, providing a sophisticated pan-Asian dining option easily accessible from the city's IT hub.
TheySee: Bold Indian Flavors
TheySee in Jubilee Hills embraces maximalism with its vibrant decor, creating a loud and attention-grabbing space. The food, however, offers a more measured approach to familiar Indian flavors, with Chef Suryansh pushing boundaries in style and seasoning. Dishes like calamari seekh with black pepper and sansho, and a bhutte ka kees variation called Oso Corny, sit alongside updated classics like butter chicken and sourdough naan. The bar features spice-forward cocktails like the Masala Market, and desserts are finished tableside, making it a casual, high-energy spot that plays with Indian cuisine without straying too far from its roots.
Kadamba: Rooftop Restraint
Kadamba, a new rooftop bar in Hitech City, champions restraint and old-school charm, inspired by neighborhood drinking spots and village chaupals. Named after the kadamba trees on the property, the two-level space overlooks Durgam Cheruvu lake and features woven chairs and cement seating. The bar program, led by Sujan Shetty and Palash Kadam, offers playful, pan-Indian cocktails incorporating flavors like pickle, curd, and mango, with creations like aamchur meeting tequila. Chef Jyoti Singh’s food menu draws from dive bars and regional kitchens, serving deep-fried snacks, chatpata small plates, and comforting dishes like Donne mutton pulao, emphasizing recognition over reinvention.
