A new theme restaurant, Nawabs and Nizams, offers Awadhi or Lucknawi cuisine, first time in the city.
With a catchy name and striking red and black interiors filled with old photographs, the ambience transports you in time, away from the hub dub of the road outside.
Nawabi items like Kakuri Kebab and Chapli Kebab, Nihari Gosht and Akhni Pulao known to be very spicy, are made by specialty chefs with secret ingredients.
However they have an extensive menu, with something for every palate from Shahi Sheekh Kebab to Do Pyaza and Biryani to Chilly Chicken for very reasonable prices.
With take away, delivery and dine-in options, they cater to the office goers and night shift executives from the IT Sector.
Must have: Galawati (Tunde) Kebab, Midnight Biryani and Double ka Meetha.
Meal for two: Rs. 300- Rs.500
Location: Beside Lilliput, Hi-tech City Main Road, Madhapur
Contact: 9700136269
Timings: 11.00Am to 11.00Pm
Monday, January 11, 2010
Curry in a Hurry!
After a long day at work, cooking a meal or an expensive dinner is daunting for many.
On this thorough fare, during the evening frenzy, these food joints with an amazing range of options are conveniently located.
There are eat-in and takeaway places that offer snacks, chat and juices, sweet shops with traditional delicacies, Chinese and Pizza places, all of them small and hygienic.
Curry points offering traditional home made fare, fresh and steaming hot, do great business during meal times.
Some offer the full course South Indian Thali with pickles and papads while some sell Paranthas with butter and Sarson ka Saag, and typical Tandoori style rotis and kebabs.
Predominantly Vegetarian, there are a few places with delicious Biryani and Seafood Items also doing home-delivery.
There are a lot of family run eateries here bringing together people from East Godavari to Punjab, so on your way home, if you want a great street side ambience that is essentially Indian, you know where to go!
Meal for Two: Rs. 50- Rs. 100
Check out the Mughlai Paratha, Desi style Pizzas, Raagi dosas
LOCATION
Opposite Kalanjali, Malaysian Township Circle, KPHB Phase 9, Hi-tech City to JNTU Road, Kukatpally
Timings: 11.00Am-8.30Pm
On this thorough fare, during the evening frenzy, these food joints with an amazing range of options are conveniently located.
There are eat-in and takeaway places that offer snacks, chat and juices, sweet shops with traditional delicacies, Chinese and Pizza places, all of them small and hygienic.
Curry points offering traditional home made fare, fresh and steaming hot, do great business during meal times.
Some offer the full course South Indian Thali with pickles and papads while some sell Paranthas with butter and Sarson ka Saag, and typical Tandoori style rotis and kebabs.
Predominantly Vegetarian, there are a few places with delicious Biryani and Seafood Items also doing home-delivery.
There are a lot of family run eateries here bringing together people from East Godavari to Punjab, so on your way home, if you want a great street side ambience that is essentially Indian, you know where to go!
Meal for Two: Rs. 50- Rs. 100
Check out the Mughlai Paratha, Desi style Pizzas, Raagi dosas
LOCATION
Opposite Kalanjali, Malaysian Township Circle, KPHB Phase 9, Hi-tech City to JNTU Road, Kukatpally
Timings: 11.00Am-8.30Pm
Gadgets galore!
Sounds like another typical gadget store meant for geeks and guys?
Braved it, and was pleasantly surprised without being overwhelmed.
Now Gadget, the newest venture by electronics and appliances company IIIrd Eye, this is an exclusive store for everything gadget set up in a space of 5000sq.ft.
Though it’s a large store, the layouts with accessible, eye level displays invite you to touch and check out the features of each piece.
Incidentally that is the USP of the store, which boasts of items like binoculars, telescopes, view finders and even a baby grand stand piano.
They have watches, most brands of cameras, digital and SLR, laptops, mobiles and accessories like headphones, speakers, routers, and printers.
With a strong belief that a comparison of specs and prices is necessary for all products, they sort items by types and not by brands, making it easy for the customer.
Service and after sale support is also available at the outlet, even for those who bought them elsewhere!
Targeted at youngsters and professionals, they stock trendy models, all sorts of accessories from extra cables to docking stations under one roof, making it your first and last stop in this category!
Location: Ground Floor, Aparna Crest, Opposite KBR Park, Banjara Hills.
Contact: 040-23553216
Timings: 11.00Am-9.00Pm
Braved it, and was pleasantly surprised without being overwhelmed.
Now Gadget, the newest venture by electronics and appliances company IIIrd Eye, this is an exclusive store for everything gadget set up in a space of 5000sq.ft.
Though it’s a large store, the layouts with accessible, eye level displays invite you to touch and check out the features of each piece.
Incidentally that is the USP of the store, which boasts of items like binoculars, telescopes, view finders and even a baby grand stand piano.
They have watches, most brands of cameras, digital and SLR, laptops, mobiles and accessories like headphones, speakers, routers, and printers.
With a strong belief that a comparison of specs and prices is necessary for all products, they sort items by types and not by brands, making it easy for the customer.
Service and after sale support is also available at the outlet, even for those who bought them elsewhere!
Targeted at youngsters and professionals, they stock trendy models, all sorts of accessories from extra cables to docking stations under one roof, making it your first and last stop in this category!
Location: Ground Floor, Aparna Crest, Opposite KBR Park, Banjara Hills.
Contact: 040-23553216
Timings: 11.00Am-9.00Pm
Brainplex, where learning isn't complex!
Edutainment or education through entertainment is a novel concept that Brainplex, the newly opened centre for children focuses on.
Core basics like Mathematics, Science, and English, Spelling, Reading comprehension and Creative writing are taught through lessons in the form of games, puzzles and challenges.
Totally computer based, this conceptual software was developed by Stanford University, USA.
Children can revise known concepts and learn new ones all the while thinking it’s a new computer game!
The software is such that it adapts to the skill level of each student and can help those who are academically backward or have learning difficulties.
Automatically generated reports help keep track and also give suggestions for tweaking the lessons as per student’s area of interest!
Children can also win their hand at Virtual Reality games on the game box or take home cool toys by earning their coupons through these game lessons.
The programs are on 2 or 4 or 6 hours a week basis, and completely flexible.
Thanks to this innovative and interesting activity, after school hours will no longer be the same again!
Location: First Floor, Plot # 8, Opposite Botanical Gardens, Kondapur.
Contact: 90000 80570
Timings: Weekdays- 3.00Pm – 9.00Pm, Weekends- 10.00Am – 8.00Pm
Core basics like Mathematics, Science, and English, Spelling, Reading comprehension and Creative writing are taught through lessons in the form of games, puzzles and challenges.
Totally computer based, this conceptual software was developed by Stanford University, USA.
Children can revise known concepts and learn new ones all the while thinking it’s a new computer game!
The software is such that it adapts to the skill level of each student and can help those who are academically backward or have learning difficulties.
Automatically generated reports help keep track and also give suggestions for tweaking the lessons as per student’s area of interest!
Children can also win their hand at Virtual Reality games on the game box or take home cool toys by earning their coupons through these game lessons.
The programs are on 2 or 4 or 6 hours a week basis, and completely flexible.
Thanks to this innovative and interesting activity, after school hours will no longer be the same again!
Location: First Floor, Plot # 8, Opposite Botanical Gardens, Kondapur.
Contact: 90000 80570
Timings: Weekdays- 3.00Pm – 9.00Pm, Weekends- 10.00Am – 8.00Pm
In an Orbit of it's own!
The newest weekend destination, Inorbit Mall in Hi-tech City is a welcome addition.
It’s the hugest of its kind, it boasts of 6, 75,000 sq.ft of built up area excluding the sit outs, gardens and walkways.
Under one roof, they have leading retail chains like Hyper city, Shopper’s Stop and Lifestyle.
With a food court spread over two floors, a parking that equals it in size, and a Cinemax opening soon, it’s got everything you can ask for.
Lifestyle
A brand known for its International quality and wide variety, they need no introduction.
The good thing here is that, from Splash to Home centre, they have all of their brands here, making it easier for those who swear by this brand!
Shoppers Stop
Starting something new this year, this usually sedate chain is going places, literally.
This new branch is spacious and has attractive displays, and their revamped style is delightful to all customers, young and old alike.
HyperCITY
Departmental stores have just gotten outsmarted, HyperCITY houses them all and more at one convenient spot.
This newest and biggest retail chain to come to Hyderabad provides customers with an international level shopping experience.
Take the usual large supermarket; add home appliances and electronics, furniture, gym and sports gear, apparel and you still have other categories.
A separate imported food and meat section, a Crossword and the usual Coffee day, nothing is forgotten.
Multiple exits and entries, colour coded parking lots, travelator for all your shopping trolleys, this has everyone going hyper! Especially on the Weekends!
With accessories assuming more importance than outfits, there are different stores that cater to different styles and budgets and provide plenty of choice.
Accessorize has trendy items mainly targeted at youngsters.
They have pretty ear rings, bangles, cool chains, bags, belts and hair bands, which can be mixed and matched for a head to toe unifying style.
With affordable price tags and decent quality, this is a sure hit.
Price Range: Rs. 100- Rs. 1000
Zuni is a store that primarily deals in ornaments with semi precious stones.
Ethnic accessories for Indian wear; there is a lot of variety with traditional and contemporary designs.
Sought after by women who want to glitter without burning a hole in their pockets, they offer something for everyone.
Price Range: Rs. 1500- Rs. 3000
Ayesha is a tiny store that is surprising, eclectic and funky.
Apart from the usual ear rings and accessories, they have delicate chains and bracelets in silver, bold pieces in brass, hair clips and hats, cloth, straw and even sequined!
Price Range: Rs. 50- Rs. 1200
Baggit, the purses and bags brand has finally setup a flagship store with an amazing collection of bags, party purses, clutches and daily wallets.
Made primarily of faux leather in trendy colour combinations, the different styles of purses and wallets are meant for women of all ages.
The steady dependable wallet that matches all your outfits, the big hold all, the dream clutch for that party, and now cute loafers and casual slippers that are non leather, all their items are must haves!
Functional and fashionable, this brand bags our loyalty with ease.
Price Range: Rs. 600- Rs. 2000
Most of the mall is still waiting to be filled up; a look at the other notable stores so far.
Maple Gallery
Kitchen and lifestyle products for the new age woman, which even men want!
A light and spacious store with eye catchy products and stylish shelves and racks, it is a crowd puller.
Regular cookware has been given a new twist; other than electric cookers, choppers, flasks their toasters and coffee makers are a huge hit amongst youngsters.
Great performances are guaranteed for modest prices and their after sale support is extensive!
The tag reads, Ideas for better living; and the cordless irons are a true testimony to that!
Check out the Centrifugal Juicer and Hand Blender
Price Range: Rs. 495- Rs. 4595
Jashn
A Bombay based Sari and Indo- Western wear boutique for Urban Women, this is the flagship store.
With in-house designers, craftsmen and weavers spread across India, the use inherent textile arts.
They combine traditional forms like Awadhi Chikankari and Zardosi with Chiffons, Crepes, Banarasi and South Indian Silks.
Bold and sensuous, their designs are sophisticated and fashionable.
Also available are Bridal Wear, Lehangas, Salwar Kameezes and Fusion Wear in a host of styles and price ranges.
A celebration of the modern Indian Woman, the store will tempt and entice every one!
Check out the Printed and Embroidered Chiffons and stylish Valkalams.
Price Range: Rs. 1000 – Rs. 1, 00,000
The Body Shop
Pampering yourself has just gotten healthier and more fun than ever!
Known for their strict No animal testing policies, they have 100% vegetarian Personal Care Products.
Their entire range of skin, hair, spa and aroma therapy and baby care products are made from uniquely sourced ingredients around the world.
From Tea tree oil to Seaweed, Aloevera to Maca root, they go the natural way.
What’s more, their new cosmetics range helps in protecting the skin!
The scientifically researched products with special focus include the Wise Woman range for older women and the Buriti Oil range for babies.
From creams, scrubs and toners to shampoos, conditioners and serums, the list is long and impressive.
And amongst them are perfumes, body mists and deos, all Non-Alcoholic.
With advisors on makeup, skin care and hair problems; they are passionate about helping their customers, worldwide.
Check out the new Back to 80’s Limited edition and special Gift Range.
Check out the Honey & Oat 3in1 Scrub Mask
Price Range: Rs. 750- Rs. 2500
Location: Inorbit Mall, Opposite I-Labs Building, Hi-tech City, Madhapur.
Timings: 11.00Am-8.30Pm
It’s the hugest of its kind, it boasts of 6, 75,000 sq.ft of built up area excluding the sit outs, gardens and walkways.
Under one roof, they have leading retail chains like Hyper city, Shopper’s Stop and Lifestyle.
With a food court spread over two floors, a parking that equals it in size, and a Cinemax opening soon, it’s got everything you can ask for.
Lifestyle
A brand known for its International quality and wide variety, they need no introduction.
The good thing here is that, from Splash to Home centre, they have all of their brands here, making it easier for those who swear by this brand!
Shoppers Stop
Starting something new this year, this usually sedate chain is going places, literally.
This new branch is spacious and has attractive displays, and their revamped style is delightful to all customers, young and old alike.
HyperCITY
Departmental stores have just gotten outsmarted, HyperCITY houses them all and more at one convenient spot.
This newest and biggest retail chain to come to Hyderabad provides customers with an international level shopping experience.
Take the usual large supermarket; add home appliances and electronics, furniture, gym and sports gear, apparel and you still have other categories.
A separate imported food and meat section, a Crossword and the usual Coffee day, nothing is forgotten.
Multiple exits and entries, colour coded parking lots, travelator for all your shopping trolleys, this has everyone going hyper! Especially on the Weekends!
With accessories assuming more importance than outfits, there are different stores that cater to different styles and budgets and provide plenty of choice.
Accessorize has trendy items mainly targeted at youngsters.
They have pretty ear rings, bangles, cool chains, bags, belts and hair bands, which can be mixed and matched for a head to toe unifying style.
With affordable price tags and decent quality, this is a sure hit.
Price Range: Rs. 100- Rs. 1000
Zuni is a store that primarily deals in ornaments with semi precious stones.
Ethnic accessories for Indian wear; there is a lot of variety with traditional and contemporary designs.
Sought after by women who want to glitter without burning a hole in their pockets, they offer something for everyone.
Price Range: Rs. 1500- Rs. 3000
Ayesha is a tiny store that is surprising, eclectic and funky.
Apart from the usual ear rings and accessories, they have delicate chains and bracelets in silver, bold pieces in brass, hair clips and hats, cloth, straw and even sequined!
Price Range: Rs. 50- Rs. 1200
Baggit, the purses and bags brand has finally setup a flagship store with an amazing collection of bags, party purses, clutches and daily wallets.
Made primarily of faux leather in trendy colour combinations, the different styles of purses and wallets are meant for women of all ages.
The steady dependable wallet that matches all your outfits, the big hold all, the dream clutch for that party, and now cute loafers and casual slippers that are non leather, all their items are must haves!
Functional and fashionable, this brand bags our loyalty with ease.
Price Range: Rs. 600- Rs. 2000
Most of the mall is still waiting to be filled up; a look at the other notable stores so far.
Maple Gallery
Kitchen and lifestyle products for the new age woman, which even men want!
A light and spacious store with eye catchy products and stylish shelves and racks, it is a crowd puller.
Regular cookware has been given a new twist; other than electric cookers, choppers, flasks their toasters and coffee makers are a huge hit amongst youngsters.
Great performances are guaranteed for modest prices and their after sale support is extensive!
The tag reads, Ideas for better living; and the cordless irons are a true testimony to that!
Check out the Centrifugal Juicer and Hand Blender
Price Range: Rs. 495- Rs. 4595
Jashn
A Bombay based Sari and Indo- Western wear boutique for Urban Women, this is the flagship store.
With in-house designers, craftsmen and weavers spread across India, the use inherent textile arts.
They combine traditional forms like Awadhi Chikankari and Zardosi with Chiffons, Crepes, Banarasi and South Indian Silks.
Bold and sensuous, their designs are sophisticated and fashionable.
Also available are Bridal Wear, Lehangas, Salwar Kameezes and Fusion Wear in a host of styles and price ranges.
A celebration of the modern Indian Woman, the store will tempt and entice every one!
Check out the Printed and Embroidered Chiffons and stylish Valkalams.
Price Range: Rs. 1000 – Rs. 1, 00,000
The Body Shop
Pampering yourself has just gotten healthier and more fun than ever!
Known for their strict No animal testing policies, they have 100% vegetarian Personal Care Products.
Their entire range of skin, hair, spa and aroma therapy and baby care products are made from uniquely sourced ingredients around the world.
From Tea tree oil to Seaweed, Aloevera to Maca root, they go the natural way.
What’s more, their new cosmetics range helps in protecting the skin!
The scientifically researched products with special focus include the Wise Woman range for older women and the Buriti Oil range for babies.
From creams, scrubs and toners to shampoos, conditioners and serums, the list is long and impressive.
And amongst them are perfumes, body mists and deos, all Non-Alcoholic.
With advisors on makeup, skin care and hair problems; they are passionate about helping their customers, worldwide.
Check out the new Back to 80’s Limited edition and special Gift Range.
Check out the Honey & Oat 3in1 Scrub Mask
Price Range: Rs. 750- Rs. 2500
Location: Inorbit Mall, Opposite I-Labs Building, Hi-tech City, Madhapur.
Timings: 11.00Am-8.30Pm
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