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By Vaishnavi Maloth
After a long day of work or college with pockets less heavy and a stomach growling for food, comforting heaven would be a thali. Meaningaplate,athaliisafamousIndiandelicacy,anassortmentof various dishes arranged as a round platter. The concept of thali is to present the primary different flavors in one plate. The dishes are often particular to the regions but on a general note, a thali comprises the main dish which is either rice or rotis, and the side dishes which include dal, vegetables, papad, curd, chutney or pickle, and a sweet which are plated in small bowls. A thali is balanced incorporation of a tasty, nutritious, appetizing, affordable, and fillingmeal. AlistofplaceswhereyoucanfindthebestthalisinHyderabad-
PARAMPARA–FLAVOURSOFINDIA
Parampara was born with the idea to present a spectacular space with traditional cuisine that doesn’t put a hole in our pockets. It is a pure vegetarian fine dining restaurant that lets you enjoy an authentic food experience. They stand for a perfect blend of conventional and contemporary elements that leaves room for no compromise when it comes to satisfying your food cravings. The menu ranges from Rajasthani to North and South Indian thalis and the service is impeccable with kind and helpful staff. Sitting in the peaceful ambience is a stimulation of your senses with amazing visuals, an appetizing aroma, and exquisite taste. One of their specialties is the Rajwadi thali.
Instagram: @paramparahyd Address: Parampara – Flavours of India. ANR Center, First Floor, Rd Number 1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034.
SPICYVENUE
Spicy Venue is one of the popular restaurants in Hyderabad where you can relish mouth-watering Telugu food just like your mom’s handmade food. It has been in business since 2002 and has a loyal customer base for its true and homely South Indian flavors. At just Rs. 250, they offer a Vegetarian Thali that includes two curries, one fry, flavored rice, roti, pachadi, dal, sambar, rasam, papad, podi, and ghee which leaves you in a food coma. You are guaranteed a wholesome, filling, and comforting experience. Some other specialties of Spicy Venue are the Apricot Delight and the MLA Potlam Biryani.
Instagram: @thespicyvenue Address: 265/S, Near Diamond House, Road 10, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana.
RAYALASEEMARUCHULU
Rayalaseema Ruchulu is a household name and the creator’s vision behind this great venture was to bring his grandmother’s kitchen to life. And they have been successfully filling the hearts of their customers with soul-soothing food for about 16 years now. They provide simon-pure local cuisine straight from the heartland of the Telugu culture. Their popular thalis have a wide range of vegetarian, non-vegetarian, and seafood dishes as well. The Thalis are available for Lunch and Dinner from Monday to Saturday. One of their specialties is the Sunday Special Raja Bhojanam Thali which is an intricate assortment of classic Telugu dishes in an indulging meal.
Instagram: @rayalaseema__ruchulu Address: Opposite SVM Mall, Near Peddamma Gudi Temple, 36th Square, Level 5, Road 36, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
RAJTHALIRESTAURANT
Rajthali restaurant, as the name suggests offers you a royal dining experience. From the moment you step into the premises, you are welcomed in a regal manner with an Aarathi. The staff don traditional attire and respond quickly to your requests and orders. Their humongous thali is an unlimited one with over 25+ options of Rajasthani and Gujarati dishes. You can get this thali for free on your birthday (make sure to carry your ID). The thali is usually priced at Rs. 450 but on Tuesdays, it is Rs. 399 and there is a 25% discount for women on Wednesdays.
Instagram: @rajthali_restaurant Address: 8-2-293/82/A/1096, Ground Floor, Zonah's Neptune, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
NORFESTTHEDHABA
Norfest the Dhaba offers a one-of-a-kind experience with a wide range of North Indian delicacies and indulges us in a feast. It inculcates the flavors of the highways of India and delivers an original Dhaba vibe. It is a cozy place with loud and vibrant colors encompassing the murals on the walls and a few quirky pieces in the corners reflecting a typical Punjabi Dhaba to the core. They also have a cot/khatiya seating area to give it a realistic Dhaba feel. It offers a rich thali comprising delicious Punjabi dishes.
Instagram: @norfest_the_dhaba Address: Level 3, SLN Terminus Mall, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500032.
OHRISJIVAROYALE
Ohris Jiva Royale is another thali hub that was opened just a few months ago. It stands by its name and gives you a magnificent time of dining. They have a pure vegetarian cuisine and the pride of the restaurant is their North Indian Thali which is the most flavorsome. Curated at affordable prices, Ohris is a great place for all vegetarian eaters to have a wholesome lunch or dinner.
Instagram: @ohrisjivaroyalebanjarahills Address: Road No. 12, Banjara Hills.
TAJMAHALHOTEL
With a legacy of about six decades, Taj Mahal Hotel is the epitome of eternally flavorsome food. Lying in the heart of Hyderabad, the hotel is a second home to many Hyderabadis who often turn to this Hotel for a comfort meal. It is famously known for its hospitality, great scrumptious food, and authentic taste made with genuine hand-picked ingredients.
Address: #4-1-999, AbidS Road, Hyderabad, Telangana 500001.
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ANANYADAYAMA,Student.
Q: What makes thali special for you?
The varieties in a South Indian Thali is like having comfort food as it provides us with a taste of all preferences for everyone who prefers eating a thali.
Q: North Indian thali or South Indian thali?
I prefer both. But I would choose a South Indian Thali.
Comfort.
Q: What is your go-to place to eat thali?
Taj Mahal Hotel, Abids.
The Curries.
ROHINIPATHI,FoodBlogger
Q: What makes thali special for you?
Thali has everything I need for a complete meal like Rasam, Curry, Dal, Dessert etc., and it’s the one thing I definitely try on my trips to other cities/states and that makes it special to me.
Q: North Indian thali or south Indian thali?
South Indian thali as it perfectly suits my spice palate and isn’t too sweet like the typical North Indian thali we usually get.
Wholesome.
Q: What is your go-to place to eat thali?
Ohris Jiva Royale for their North Indian Thali and The Spicy Venue for their Andhra Thali.
The Brinjal curry that we get in Thalis and the dessert of course.
