Hyderabad House is an Indian restaurant chain headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana, specialising in Hyderabadi cuisine, particularly biryani and other dishes associated with the culinary traditions of the erstwhile Hyderabad State.
| Type | Restaurant chain |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food service / Hospitality |
| Cuisine | Hyderabadi |
| Headquarters | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Country | India |
The chain is known primarily for its Hyderabadi biryani, a dum-cooked rice preparation traditionally made with mutton or chicken, along with associated accompaniments such as mirchi ka salan and dahi chutney. Outlets typically operate in a takeaway and dine-in format, with the brand positioning itself around the heritage of Hyderabadi Muslim cooking that developed under the Nizams of Hyderabad.
The menu draws on the broader repertoire of Hyderabadi cuisine, which blends Mughlai, Persian, Arab and Telugu culinary influences. Common offerings at outlets of the chain include:
The brand operates multiple outlets, with its core presence in Hyderabad and surrounding regions of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. It is one of several Hyderabad-based restaurant brands that have helped popularise Hyderabadi biryani as a recognised regional cuisine across India.
Hyderabad House is part of a wider commercial ecosystem of biryani-focused chains based in the city, alongside establishments such as Paradise, Bawarchi and Shah Ghouse. These businesses have contributed to the identification of Hyderabad as a major centre for biryani in India and to the export of the dish to other Indian metropolitan markets and the diaspora.