Best Biryani Near Narayanguda and Himayatnagar: What the Neighbourhood Actually Orders

If you live or work anywhere between RTC X Roads and Koti, you already know how central this part of Hyderabad is. Narayanguda, Himayatnagar, Nallakunta, Chikkadpally, DD Colony, Shivam Road. It's one of those dense, always-moving parts of the city where every lane has its regulars and every restaurant has its crowd.

Mehfil on Chikkadpalli Road, the go-to spot for biryani in Narayanguda and Himayatnagar, has been feeding this neighbourhood consistently: families on evenings, college students between classes, and the late-night crowd that arrives after 10 PM looking for something proper, not just a quick bite.

Here's what people in this area actually order.

The Biryani First: Because That's Always First

The Chicken Biryani is what most first-timers order. The Special variant is what they order the second time. The difference is in the portion and the richness. The Special is slower-cooked, more layered in flavour, and worth the extra spend when you're eating in properly.

Mutton Biryani is the family order. When a table of four or five comes in on a Sunday evening, from Himayatnagar, from the lanes behind Shivam Road, from the buildings around DD Colony, this is almost always on the table.

The Shawarma Counter Has Its Own Reputation

Students from KMIT, Narayana, RBVRR and Sri Chaitanya have made the Shawarma counter a habit. It's quick, it's affordable, and the Chicken Special Shawarma is genuinely good. After college hours, the counter gets busy. It draws walk-ins off the street from the flyover side who aren't even planning to sit down. Just grab and go.

Starters That the Regulars Know About

Apollo Fish and Chicken 65 are the two starters that come up most. Both work well as a standalone snack or as a starter before Biryani if you're doing a full meal. The Tandoori Kebabs are popular with families and with anyone eating slowly, wanting something to pick at while they talk.

Late Night Is a Thing Here

Most restaurants in this part of Hyderabad are done by 11. Mehfil runs until 12:30 AM every night. For the crowd coming out of Shanti Cinema, for people finishing late shifts near Barkatpura, for students and young professionals in Nallakunta and Chikkadpally who eat late, this matters more than people acknowledge. A hot plate of biryani at midnight, inside a proper restaurant, not a roadside stall, is not a small thing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best biryani near Narayanguda?

Mehfil on Chikkadpalli Road is widely considered the best biryani near Narayanguda. The Chicken Special Biryani and Mutton Biryani are the most ordered dishes from residents across Narayanguda, Himayatnagar and Chikkadpally.

How late is Mehfil open near Narayanguda?

Mehfil is open every day from 10:30 AM to 12:30 AM, making it one of the few proper restaurants serving biryani late at night in the Narayanguda area.

Where is Mehfil located near Narayanguda?

Mehfil is on Chikkadpalli Road, Himayatnagar, Hyderabad 500027. It is a 5-minute walk from Narayanguda Metro Station on the Green Line, right beside the Narayanguda Flyover.

Does Mehfil serve food other than biryani?

Yes. Mehfil on Chikkadpalli Road also serves Chicken Special Shawarma, Apollo Fish, Chicken 65, Tandoori Kebabs, and many more. The Shawarma counter is especially popular with college students near Narayanguda.

Which areas near Narayanguda does Mehfil serve?

Mehfil on Chikkadpalli Road is the nearest branch for residents and workers in Narayanguda, Himayatnagar, Nallakunta, Chikkadpally, DD Colony, Shivam Road, RTC X Roads, Barkatpura and Koti.

Getting Here

If you're coming by Metro, Narayanguda Station on the Green Line is a 5-minute walk. If you're coming by road, the Narayanguda Flyover is your landmark. The restaurant is right beside it on Chikkadpalli Road.

From Himayatnagar, RTC X Roads, Nallakunta, Chikkadpally, DD Colony, Shivam Road, and Koti, this is your closest Mehfil.

📍 Chikkadpalli Rd, Himayatnagar, Hyderabad 500027

📞 99666 22534

🕙 10:30 AM to 12:30 AM, every day