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South Indian cuisine can be a lot of things. It can be simple, hearty, light-on-the-tummy as well as spicy, tangy, and flavor-packed.
And Hyderabad has a plethora of South Indian restaurants that serve mouthwatering thalis, tiffins and some innovative dishes with an interesting fusion spin.
From Andhra, Telangana and Rayalaseema cuisines, to specialties of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, these 21 South Indian restaurants in Hyderabad have been cooking up a storm.
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1. Anthe Kitchen
This South Indian restaurant can actually recreate your favorite childhood dish! I had requested for a rare Telangana delicacy called Rail Palaram & the restaurant actually made it, even though it was not on their menu!
They also serve the rustic Telangana snack Mokkajonna Garelu, the calcium rich Ragi Sangati with Guthi Vankaya Masala, Guntur Gongura Rice & my personal favorite — Pappucharu Annam Aloo Fry!
Check out our complete review of Anthe Kitchen for a special discount offer.
Timings: 11:30 am to 11:30 pm
Contact: 9254945454
Location: Hitech City
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2. Tuya
Started by award-winning chef Suresh DC, Tuya is a new South Indian restaurant in Hyderabad that blends international techniques in traditional south delicacies.
You’ll get to try unique south Indian dishes like Goa’s Sannas, Mangalorean Jackfruit Gassi, Coorgi Malanad Mushroom.
Plus, they serve the Telangana specialty Sarva Pindi with an avocado twist, Kerala’s famous Idiyappam Kadala Curry reinvented with a curry leaf infusion, Tamil Nadu’s Chettinad Jackfruit in the form of a Ragi Taco & Andhra’s street delicacy Muntha Masala with a Gongura Tempura!
Timings: 12 pm to 11 pm
Contact: 9008410690
Location: Jubilee Hills
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3. Udipi’s Upahar
Among all the numerous “Udupi” restaurants in Hyderabad, this is the only place where you’ll find truly delicious and authentic Udupi-style tiffins.
From melt-in-mouth Neer Dosas and Masala Dosas to scrumptious Uttapams and Vadas, there are a variety of options you can choose from at Udipi’s Upahar.
Timings: 7 am to 10:30 pm
Contact: 9959157654
Location: Madhapur
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4. Mahamudra
Mahamudra is one of the few south Indian restaurants in Hyderabad that serves some authentic dishes from Tamil Nadu. With a focus on healthy and organic eating, their menu offers dishes such as Kanji, Red Rice Appam and Wheat Thali.
Don’t miss some of the delicious Tamil desserts such as Kozhukattai and Ela Ada. Started by Isha Foundation, the restaurant offers a divine ambience.
Timings: 12 pm to 10:30 pm
Contact: 9121230393
Location: Jubilee Hills
5. Taaza Kitchen
I’ve been a huge fan of Taaza Kitchen ever since I tasted their Bangalore-style dosas. Since then, I’ve probably dined here more than 20 times.
Their crisp dosas with airy and spongy inner sides make them truly irresistible, when paired with their delicious coconut-coriander chutney. They also serve many other Bangalore-style South Indian tiffins, including Idli, Chow Chow Bath, and Vada. Plus, their affordable prices and hygiene practices make them a crowd favorite.
Timings: 7 am to 3 pm & 4:30 pm to 11 pm
Contact: 9014816341
Location: Madhapur
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6. Hanwin Kerala Cafe
I remember having one of the most authentic and delicious Sadhya in Hyderabad at this restaurant during Onam. It was an elaborate affair with more than 15+ items, including Kerala rice, banana chips, Pappadam and more.
On regular days, they serve all the popular Kerala specialties such as Appam, Idiyappam, Parotta, Kadala Curry, and Puttu.
Timings: 7 am to 11 pm
Contact: 9963407017
Location: Jubilee Hills
7. Dakshin
A South Indian restaurant in Hyderabad’s 5-star hotel ITC Kakatiya, Dakshin has different sections on their menu dedicated to each South Indian state.
So you’ll find specialties from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. I’ve tasted the Kal Dosai and Appam with Patchakari Stew here and they were absolutely delectable.
Timings: 12 pm to 3 pm & 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Contact: 040-23400132
Location: Begumpet
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8. Malabar Kitchen
This is a small and underrated eatery that serves delicious Kerala cuisine, sans any fancy ambience. We have ordered food from here several times and my entire family loves their Appams, Parotta, Kadala Curry and Mushroom Curry. They also serve Sadhya during Onam festival.
Timings: 9 am to midnight
Contact: 9391397161
Location: Nallagandla
9. Chennapatnam
We love the beautifully-lit outdoor ambience of Chennapatnam in the evenings. And their South Indian tiffins such as Mysore Bajji, Dosa and Challa Punugulu are truly fantastic. We have also seen diners bring their pets along in the open area.
Timings: 6 am to 11 pm
Contact: 7416968333
Location: Gachibowli
10. Rayalaseema Ruchulu
Rayalaseema Ruchulu has been a family-favorite restaurant for more than a decade. Despite being Bengalis, both my dad and mom thoroughly enjoy the fiery Telugu-style dishes whipped up here.
Some of our personal favorite dishes from here are the Ragi Sankati, Guthi Vankaya and Ulavacharu. Their thalis are amazing as well.
Timings: 12 pm to 11 pm
Contact: 9246267009
Location: Jubilee Hills
11. Rameshwaram Cafe
Who wouldn’t know about Rameshwaram Cafe today? The upscale tiffin centre concept, which is renowned for its massive success in Bangalore, opened its Hyderabad outlet in 2024. Though the response has been mixed, Rameshwaram Cafe mostly remains full.
They serve a variety of dosas, idlis, vada, rotis, puri and more recently, they have started serving rice meals as well. A few aspects I personally like about this place is their hygiene standards, copper water filter system, and the fact that they offer lesser-found South Indian dishes such as Red Rice Puttu, Neer Dosa, and Akki Roti.
Timings: 5 am to 1 am
Contact: 9739569191
Location: Madhapur
12. Arambam
Arambam is a South Indian restaurant for Hyderabad’s health-conscious folks. Started by actress Rakul Preet, the place serves a variety of millet-based dishes such as Ragi Idli, Millet Dosa, Millet Ponganalu and Multigrain Roti.
I had visited this restaurant right after they had launched. We found the Millet Punugulu, Ragi Dosa and their chutneys to be quite delicious.
Timings: 6 am to 11 pm
Contact: 8985682075
Location: Gachibowli
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13. Subbayya Gari Hotel
If you’re looking for pure Andhra-style meals, Subbayya Gari Hotel is a popular restaurant from Kakinada that has been making waves ever since it opened in Hyderabad a decade ago.
They are known for their unlimited thali and warm hospitality that makes you feel like you’re dining at a relative’s place.
Timings: 8:30 am to 10:30 pm
Contact: 9010888842
Location: KPHB
14. Simply South
If you’ve watched Masterchef Telugu, you know who chef Chalapathi Rao is. He has been running the restaurant called Simply South for several years now.
The menu offers specialties from all the South Indian states. We had tried Appam with Malabar Paccha Kari Stew here and the taste was spot on.
Timings: 7 am to 11:30 pm
Contact: 9100717999
Location: Jubilee Hills
15. Chutneys
Chutneys has been one of Hyderabad’s most popular south Indian restaurants for decades. Their Steam Dosa with the sweet coconut chutney is truly divine.
Plus, they offer a variety of south indian tiffins like Mango Uthapam and Puri Upma along with 6 varieties of chutneys.
Timings: 7 am to 11 pm
Contact: 7893948484
Location: Banjara Hills
16. Itlu
Itlu is a pure veg restaurant that serves some lip-smacking dishes from the Telugu states. Besides age-old delicacies such as Ragi Sankati With Pachi Pulusu and Mudda Pappu Avakai Annam, the restaurant also offers dishes with an interesting take on non-vegetarian foods.
For instance, they do a veg kheema pulao using soya and fish preparations using raw banana.
But my personal favorite is the spicy liver fry that they make using amaranth leaves. The traditional South Indian ambience also adds to the dining experience here.
Timings: 8 am to 11 pm
Contact: 9259598282
Location: Jubilee Hills
17. Teluguness
As the name suggests, this restaurant serves authentic Telugu flavors amidst interiors that have a touch of Andhra Pradesh — thanks to the ikat fabrics featured on their furniture.
Their signature vegetarian starter, Teluguness Pudina Mushroom, had a subtle tangy-spicy flavor with hints of mint leaves. The Mokka Jonna Garelu, Vankaya Kura and Veg Pulao were equally delightful and bursting with flavors.
Timings: 11:30 am to 11:30 pm
Contact: 7330631929
Location: Madhapur
18. Kadali Kitchen
I personally love the fact that Kadali serves some lesser-found dishes such as Garelu (deep-fried savory donuts) made with banana flowers and Radish Cutlets.
You’ll also find the usual South Indian delicacies such as Chitrannam, Vangi Bath, Idiyappam and Telugu-style curries.
Timings: 6:30 am to 10:30 pm
Contact: 8106810681
Location: Jubilee Hills
19. Aidu
From a Karnataka-style Mushroom Fry called Anabe Boti Fry to a crispy Veg Lollipop, Kothu Parotta to Tamil-style Chettinad Mushroom, Aidu brings together the various flavors of south India beautifully.
Another specialty is that they also serve mocktails and cocktails by infusing local flavors such as Guntur Karam, Kokum, Panakam and Nannari.
Timings: 12 pm to 11:30 pm
Contact: 8282980606
Location: Jubilee Hills
20. Terrai
Terrai offers a unique experience. They serve traditional Telangana cuisine with a modern, global twist. For instance, they offer a Jackfruit Vepudu in a taco form, fritters made of soya, as well as fusion beverages. Plus, their terracotta-colored interiors add a rustic charm to the restaurant.
Timings: 12 pm to 11:30 pm
Contact: 8988358888
Location: Hitech City
21. AnTeRa
The name of this restaurant says it all — cuisines of the Andhra, Telangana and Rayalaseema regions. AnTeRa is one of Hyderabad’s most popular South Indian restaurants with 5 branches across the city currently.
I personally love their flavorful and innovative vegetarian starters like Thotakura Liver Fry, Broccoli Popcorn and Veg Lollipop. They also have a bar with a variety of beverages.
Timings: 12 pm to 11:30 pm
Contact: 7373734634
Location: Jubilee Hills
TWT Experience Summary
Hyderabad’s South Indian restaurants curate the diverse flavors of the 5 states beautifully. Be it the bold and fiery flavors of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, or the subtler, tangy, coconutty flavors of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
There are some restaurants like Tuya, Dakshin, Simply South and Mahamudra that bring together dishes from all the cuisines. And if you’re looking for authentic Telugu flavors, some of the absolute must-tries are Itlu, AnTeRa, Ralayaseema Ruchulu and Teluguness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hyderabad’s South Indian Restaurants
- Does Hyderabad have good fine dining restaurants serving south Indian cuisine?
Hyderabad has several fine dining south Indian restaurants, including Tuya, Terrai, Dakshin, Itlu, AnTeRa and Simply South.
- Where can I get dishes from all the south Indian states in Hyderabad?
Some of the best restaurants in Hyderabad that serve dishes from all south Indian states are Dakshin, Mahamudra, Aidu, Tuya and Simply South.
- Which are the best south Indian breakfast places in Hyderabad?
The absolute best breakfast restaurants in Hyderabad serving south Indian cuisine are Taaza Kitchen, Udupi’s Upahar, Chennapatnam, Rameshwaram Cafe and Chutneys.
- Are there any budget-friendly south Indian restaurants in Hyderabad?
Some of the most budget-friendly south Indian eateries in Hyderabad are Hanwin Kerala Cafe, Taaza Kitchen, Subbayya Gari Hotel, Udupi’s Upahar, Malabar Kitchen and Arambam.
- Which are the best restaurants in Hyderabad for spicy Andhra food?
You will find the spiciest Andhra food in Hyderabad restaurants like Rayalaseema Ruchulu, Teluguness, AnTeRa, and Kadali.
- Are there any good pure vegetarian south Indian restaurants in Hyderabad?
The best pure veg south Indian restaurants in Hyderabad are Itlu, Mahamudra, Taaza Kitchen, Subbayya Gari Hotel, Udupi’s Upahar and Chutneys.
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