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-By Swati Sucharita
While the jury might still be out on whether this name still represents the best Hyderabadi biryani, there is no doubt that Paradise has evolved, since its inception in 1953 as an Irani café called Persis, to an almost-cult status of a tourist must-do destination. Paradise derives its current name from the movie theatre, (now closed) in its vicinity, which fetched its initial clientele. The huge Paradise building, which stands now on SP Road in Secunderabad, comprises a confectionery and bakery section on the ground floor, a takeaway, and different dining sections, ironically referred by its old names, such as Persis Silver, Mini Gold Persis, Gold Persis and Patinum Persis, depending on the floor and level of ambience. While Paradise does a ‘Dum’ version of Hyderabadi mutton biryani as against the more puritan Kacchi Gosht ki Biryani version, for which Hyderabadi biryani claims its exclusivity, it still happens to be, probably, the most popular place for biryani in Hyderabad, not less thanks to its quality, especially for its friendly pricing. The two outlets which have opened in the last couple of years at Masab Tank (takeaway only) and Madhapur are buzzing too. Besides its best-known mutton and chicken biryanis, served with the Mirchi ka Salan and Dahi ka Chutney, good to order are Mutton Pepper Kebabs, Tangdi Kebabs, Murg Malai Sheekhs and Fish Tikka kebabs. There is a huge Chinese presence on the menu too, but you can be assured that on every table, there is almost always Hyderabadi biryani! Paradise has now opened a takeaway branch in Masab Tank, besides a dine-in restaurant in Madhapur.
Review posted within last 6 month
Been a resident of Hyderabad for a major part of my life - thus the occasional visit to Paradise Secunderabad is the usual custom.
A manager arrived from out of town - and he was in the mood for the Hyderabadi Biryani for dinner and Old City was out of bounds as we had another party joining us from Hitex - so we thought Paradise Hitech City would have to do.
Parking is ample as the compound houses a lot of other eateries.
We were guided to the roof "Garden" dining area.
The garden is breeding ground for a million mosquitoes and we were amply reminded about this during the entire course of the meal. There are those pest killing flashes but to no avail.
The furniture is very spartan - the kind you see in old function halls. The table spread cloth was wet and we had to remind the head waiter two times to get it changed.
The food made up for it though - we gave the soup a miss as we were pretty hungry and we jumped right into the business end of things.
Ordered the Mutton biryani and a chicken side dish as the main course and an order of Malai kebab for the starter.
The food was typical Paradise - a bit on the higher end of the spice spectrum. But tasty and very wholesome. Biryani we felt was a bit under cooked but the meats were very tender and just melted in our mouths.
No desserts were had - but the Khubani ka Meetha would have been our choice
Pricing is very reasonable.
The service standard has to pick up - otherwise the landmark of Hyderabadi Tourist's biryani would end up losing a lot more ground and clientele than it already has.
Cheers
Rahul
Favorite Dishes / Drinks: Biryani, Mirchi ka Saalan
Review posted within last 6 month
The classic and authentic Hyderabdi biryani, haleem, kebabs are superb in paradise garden Section. In the non veg section of the menu mutton are the best of dishes one can have in this forever busy restaurant.
Review posted within last 6 month
For best Hyderabadi Dum Biryani there is one name Paradise Garden Section that rings in my mind. This restaurant is quite old and it is one of the most prominent names when it comes to famous Biryani of Hyderabad and I am surely a taker of this place. I come here not only for Dum Mutton Biryani of this place but also for Fish Tikka Kebabs and other non veg kebabs. In my family, Paradise Garden Section restaurant is one of the most favorite places for family dining.
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