Agreed, there are a plethora of choices available if you were to look up the best restaurants to visit in Hyderabad. But what if you were looking for decent grub at pocket friendly ( make that really cheap ) rates? Hyderabad, being one of the more affordable metros out there, will not disappoint by any stretch of the imagination !

There are quite a few budget restaurants in Hyderabad which offer a variety of lip – smacking offerings at unbelievably low prices. Here taking a look at some of these marvels that are big hits with the working population, college students and almost everyone else! Of course, the mind boggling variety deserves a toast, right from the famous Biryani and Haleem to Dosas, Chaat and plenty more

Hyderabad best budget restaurants worth checking out                                        

These Hyderabad hotels promise to deliver meals within budgets as low as Rs 100 ( yes you heard it right! ) and upwards. Here taking a closer look at them :

Wich Please !

Do not be deceived by the rather quirky name! Wich Please! is another acronym for really affordable sandwiches, ready to wolf down any time of the day or night! Lower calories, healthy options, fabulous variety and innovative creations like the Choco-Wich sandwich are only some of the reasons to visit this joint.

Location : Vinayaka Nagar, Gachibowli

Ram Dosa House

If you are an ardent dosa lover, then paying a trip to Ram Dosa House in Hyderabad is a must! Starting out as a cute little dosa hub, Ram Dosa House has now evolved into one of Banjara Hills’ major restaurants. Top picks here include the Paneer and Butter Dosas which will make you want to dig in, quite literally!

Location : Banjara Hills, Road Number -14

King and Cardinal

From its rather majestic name to the buzz of a young crowd of patrons throughout the day (from surrounding schools and colleges) and of course, the delicious burgers, a visit to Hyderabad is incomplete without savoring the simple delights on offer here. The older structure now even has an extension and the ambience just got livelier in the bargain. Burgers with tantalizing mayonnaise spreads at pocket-friendly rates make for an awesome proposition don’t you think?

Location : Pooja Manor, adjacent to Sony Centre, Himayatnagar

Pakodi Factory

Spend delightful evenings with your favorite hot and piping tea accompanied by crunchy and delicious pakodas, spanning paneer, onion, eggs, baby corn, fish, chicken and more! We Indians love our Pakodas, particularly during those charming monsoon or winter evenings. These guys are truly the specialists!

Location : Near YSR Statue, opposite to Midland Bakery, Ayyappa Society, Madhapur

Gokul Chaat

One of Hyderabad oldest Chaat places, Gokul offers the best Bhel Puri and Papdi Chaat in town along with the Samosa Ragda which is something else! Apart from being one of the best pocket-friendly eats in Hyderabad, Gokul Chaat is also a story of perseverance, having bounced back from getting burnt down in the past.

Location : Koti, opposite to Women College Road

Alpha Hotel

Dripping old-world charm by the hour, Alpha Hotel is where you can savor that quintessentially iconic Hyderabadi Dum Biryani at unbelievably low prices along with a selection of other treats. This is where you go back in time to a simpler past with lip-smacking delights for company.

Location : Opposite to Railway Station, Secunderabad

Tibbs Frankie

Heralded as the pioneers of the Frankie concept, this humble joint is one of the biggest draws for youngsters and the Chicken Tikka Frankie will literally melt in your mouth! Savor the caramelized onions and eggs and you will have just gone to Heaven!

Location : White House Building, Greenlands Road, adjacent to Lifestyle, Begumpet

Lamkaan

Don’t let the exotic name fool you; this joint is a window to much more than pocket-friendly grub. Of course, foodies swear by the cafeteria and its juices, snacks, tea/coffee, mutton and chicken curries, rice and lots more (even the samosas are piping hot and delicious here). However, you’ll find plenty more attractions here including dance performances, live shows, theatre, music and more.

Location : Road Number 5, near GVK One Mall, Banjara Hills

Rice Bowl

Are you one of those skipping meals on hectic workdays? Rice Bowl is a blessing in disguise, with its novel concept of rice bowls with all the vegetarian and non-vegetarian curries you could want, served under Rs 100 in a convenient quantity for catering to a single individual. The choices are plenty, including kheema sambar, butter chicken, nizami kheema and mix veg paneer rice bowls. Then you’ve also got favorites like the egg roast bowl and Rajma bowl.

Location : Near More SuperMarket, Telecom Nagar, Gachibowli

Momos Delight

Yes, momos can be easily found in Hyderabad and rather delectable ones at that! Momos Delight rustles up everything from fried and steamed momos to chocolate momos, veg momos, chicken fried momos, chili chicken momos and a whole lot more. Some momo-licious bingeing awaits you for sure!

Location : Opposite to DLF Gate 2, Gachibowli

Now that you know the best restaurants to visit in Hyderabad without denting your pocket, what are you waiting for? Nurture those cravings and hit the trial without further ado!

Rebecca John