veggies365

Went to this place for lunch on a working day.The menu consists of different kinds of vegetarian thalis.This is kind of similar to "Mast Kalandar" but the difference here is that its not limited to north indian food.They include south indian thalis as well as a chinese thali.They also have snacks and combos with rice like rajma chawal and kadhi chawal.Biryani holds a place in the menu too.The decor is understated yet tasteful.Service is good.The "ghar ki thali" is so close to home food that its easy to kid yourself you are eating a home made meal made by your mom.It includes dal,mix veg,bhindi sabji and roti,rice,raita,salad and a gulab jamun.I really liked the simple home flavors.My husband opted for the Delhi Belly Thali.This had Tandoori Roti,Naan,Dal Makhani,Paneer gravy and Mix Veg along with the same accompaniments of rice,raita,salad and a gulab jamun.This thali had the smoky earthy flavors of the Delhi Tandoori cuisine.Delicious.We highly recommend this place for tasty food at a reasonable price.

Things to note:Do not accepts sodexhos.Accepts Ticket Food Coupons.
http://www.veggies365.com/

Rating:
Food:4/5
Ambiance:3.5/5
Service:3.5/5
Meal for Two:250 Rs

Cinnamon Fusion

One evening we just went to this place thinking it was a cafe.Since they do not serve tea/coffee and have a set menu meal we left the place for another day although we were impressed by the simple yet elegant interiors.So we decided to go back for lunch over the weekend.The staff is curteous and the place is warm and welcoming.They have an excellent selection of music..mostly blues,jazz and country.The concept is of a set veg or a non veg menu or as they call it "a dining experience".I tried the veg and my husband tried the non veg.The lunch started with a soup followed by a salad.Then there were starters,main course and dessert.As the name suggests it truly is fusion fare with a mix of continental and indian flavors.For soups we had cream of mushroom and prawn tom yum soup both were excellent in flavor and beautifully garnished.My husband loved the caesar salad he would just go back for that one dish.
The starters were indian tikkas and kebabs which were good but not really out of the ordinary with one exception... the papad encrusted paneer tikkas.yum!The main course -schezwan veg and the grilled chicken with mash.Both great but I was personally already full by then so could not do it justice.And then we ended our meal with the lovely desserts the molten choco lava cake and the cinnamisu a take on tiramisu.We also got served a special surprise dessert which was the highlight of the meal for me.It looked like a fried egg but was actually a mango jelly surrounded by coconut cream.Just amazing!We would love to go back frequently but the only drawback is the set menu.We were really impressed by the chefs skills and are pretty sure he would have created an excellent a la carte menu as well.

Things to note:Do not accepts sodexhos.Open only for lunch and dinner.They have free wifi.
http://www.cinnamonfusion.com/

Rating:
Food:4.25/5
Ambiance:4/5
Service:4/5
Meal for Two:800 Rs

Truffles Cafe

A true cafe.The coffee and tea selection here is great.The food is amazing and is not too pricey.The decor is really cute with vintage posters and bright yellow walls.Its almost a mix between a European cafe and a college canteen.There is indoor as well as outdoor seating.The whole place is set up in steps the outdoor seating is great with trees all around,nowadays a rare sight.They always have a good selection of music playing.The couple of times we have been there,its been comfortably crowded with pleasant chatter.For relaxed conversations and to share a laugh.They also have a patisserie so good place to grab a quick bite as well.The menu includes burgers,sandwiches,soups,salads,grills as well as some snacks.The photos are of our favorite dishes here .. the chicken roulade as well as the chocolate cannelloni.Service is pretty good.

Things to note:Do not accepts sodexhos.
http://www.santecafe.in/

Rating:
Food:4/5
Ambiance:4/5
Service:3/5
Meal for Two:700 Rs

Rajdhani

Rajdhani
The original thali place for Rajasthani and Gujarati thalis.In a place like hyderabad where vegetarian food is comes second to all the delicious non veg delicacies,it was a bold move to open a place like rajdhani which is completely veg.The food is excellent and has a lot of variety.Don't get intimidated by the size of the thali that is placed in front of you as soon as you are seated.Because what is about to be served is absolutely delicious.As the picture speaks for itself,the thali includes various curries,dals,snacks,khichdi,phulke and dessert.Service here is quick and efficient and the waiters talk in sign language.If you do get time in between all the amazing food its interesting to watch the servers communicate amongst themselves on what is needed at any table.We highly recommend rajdhani for both vegetarians and even for hard core non vegetarians.Give it a try.Good value for money.


Things to note:Does not accept sodexhos.Really busy over weekends expect a 30mins waiting.Its in the big bazaar building so paid parking.
http://www.rajdhani.co.in/

Rating:
Food:4/5
Ambience:2.5/5
Service:4/5
Meal for Two:500 Rs

Beyond Coffee

Beyond Coffee
Beyond Coffee is a cafe and an art gallery on jubilee hills road no 36.A good place to hangout lots of natural light,seating outside amidst green canopies or inside surrounded by paintings.They have seating on the terrace upstairs as well.They serve really good beverages and desserts.Their masala chai is extremely well brewed.They do serve savoury dishes too but they are just standard fare although have really artsy names.The tables are really spread out so lots of room.They have board games and newspapers so a good place to relax on a sunday afternoon.The few times we have been there they had jazz on their playlist which added to the ambience.Must visit for the coffee,tea and desserts!
Things to note:Accepts sodexhos.Breakfast served only till noon.
http://www.beyondcoffee.in/

Rating:
Food:3/5
Ambience:3.5/5
Service:3/5
Meal for Two:500 Rs

Big Dosa Company

Review : Big Dosa Company
The Big Dosa Company stands on Rd No 45 Jubilee Hills right next to Cafe Coffee Day.The interiors are a simple no fuss white.We've been there twice for lunch on weekends and it was really peaceful.The menu is basically Dosa's and they also have a selection of cupcakes for desserts.Coffee
is also available.The menu is not really too extensive but what it lacks in length it makes up for in variety.They serve the standard Masala Dosa and Rava Dosas but the food definitely worth trying here is the fusion Dosa's.The caramalised onion and goats cheese dosa was awesome.Feta and bell pepper dosa also a must try.Non vegetarians can pick from either a chicken curry + plain dosa combo or try the kheema dosas.We tried the chicken curry and my husband loved it.The cupcake was a bit disappointing but then this is a Dosa place and it does that well.Two things to note:they accept sodexhos and you will have to buy water.

Rating:
Food:3.5/5
Ambience:3/5
Service:3/5
Meal for Two:300Rs

News Cafe

Review:News Cafe
Situated inside inorbit mall.Has really lovely interiors and a great view of Durgam Chevuru.They do open early in the morning but you will have to take the lifts as the Mall escalators dont operate until 11 for some reason.The Cafe offers a very wide selection from standard breakfast to soups,salads,burgers.rolls,thai curry and even steak.We have had breakfast here a couple of times and although it is a little pricey the food is excellent.We tried the breakfast which had eggs with customized stuffing of mushroom and cheese.The cajun chicken burger was nice and was served with excellent fries.The veg roll was really filling too.The tea here is nicely brewed and served in a pot and they have newspapers to complete a lazy sunday morning breakfast :) The food is really beautifully served and tastes amazing.Staff was attentive.
Things to note:Does not accept Sodexhos.Turns into a pub in the evenings so if you want a little peace and quiet visit in the morning or afternoon.The Air conditioning only works when the mall opens up so if you go early then it might be a little stuffy.

Rating:
Food:4
Ambience:4
Service:4
Meal for two:800-1000