Alpha Hotel — Restaurant in Hyderabad

There is a scam running at the take away biryani counter here. I went to to buy biryani there this year in May month when i was in Hyderabad for a friend's wedding. I asked for the biryani gave him 500 and asked for the change then a person came beside me with a guy in auto driver uniform. He asked if i have 200 cash he need to give it to the auto driver as he dont have cash and told he will phonepe. I was not able to deny as he saw me getting the change from the shop.

I felt suspicious by the whole scenario so i asked few more questions then i thought if i get the money on phonepe then only i will give him cash. I got the money in phonepe then i gave him the cash.

When i checked for my biryani it was not there on the counter i asked the person on the counter he told i dont know. I placed your parcel on the counter after i that its not my responsibility and told you were busy in talking to others ,someone might have taken your parcel. I checked my bag,purse and i got relieved that everything was there except my biryani 😂

The timing was so perfect by the scamster that i did not get time to pick up my parcel. The counter guy initially spoke Telegu and one might easily know i don't belong to the place. That might be a hint to the scamster to scam me. The counter was so small and close to the road that i don't believe someone might have taken that other than the counter guy. They all executed it very smoothly. The guy to whom i transferred the amount had masked(ex- 899XXX90) his number in phonepe and blocked me on phonepe after that.

The irony was that i had to buy one more biryani from that same place as i was getting late for my train. This was the first time i got scammed and i treat this as a lesson not to get distracted in future when i face these kind of scamsters 😂

One great thing also happened before that i was getting late for my train and i was not getting any auto on ola,uber. One guy gave me lift till railway station without taking any money. So it was a good as well as bad experience that day in Hyderabad. There are many scams happening in these cities where they use different tricks. But the common thing is that they will tell you its urgent and distract you from your belongings. Try to be aware while travelling to new places and these scamsters should not discourage you from helping strangers.

The food is always good so i gave 5 stars. I always take biryani from there every time when i have to catch a train...

They are a bunch of money looters. They see that people are in a hurry and they pay less attention to what they are paying. The staff of this hotel takes full advantage of this. I was charged Rs. 20 for a small water bottle, the MRP of which was Rs. 10. Just to be sure that they are looting. I bought a larger bottle and the price was same Rs. 20. So, i asked the staff about the price, he just simply said that the smaller water bottle is of Rs. 15. Then after a while i went to the Alpha Hotel and bought another small water bottle and this time the staff was different who gave me the bottle in Rs. 10. When I confronted them about this they got aggressive. Same happened when i ordered 2 chicken biryani parcel. The price for one is Rs. 140, that makes Rs. 280 for two. I gave them Rs 250 at first. The staff quickly put the Rs. 50 note inside the cash drawer and asked me for 80 more. So i gave him 100. He returned me 20. Then i confronted him about this, he just waved me off by saying it was by mistake. Another incident was with the onion samosa. They charged 10 rupees more than what we had. The taste of the food is great. But the staff is HORRIBLE. They are frauds or are just simply a bunch of illiterates who are poor in simple maths.... Visited this hotel after 9 long years... Was one of my favourite places to eat but the experience i had is horrible... And i doubt i will come here again... Even if i do, i will be more conscious... Please guys do pay attention to what you are paying...... WORST...

Alpha Hotel, Secunderabad, is one of the most popular and iconic eateries in the city, famous for its mouth-watering Hyderabadi flavors. Located near the bustling Secunderabad Railway Station, it has been serving delicious food for decades, attracting both locals and travelers. The highlight of Alpha Hotel is its aromatic and flavorful Hyderabadi Biryani, prepared with long-grain basmati rice, tender meat, and a blend of rich spices. Apart from biryani, the hotel is equally famous for its crispy samosas, soft and tasty petis (potato patties), and fresh mithai (sweets) that complete a wholesome dining experience.

Tea 🤗 lovers will find Alpha’s special chai irresistible – strong, fragrant, and perfectly balanced, making it a great companion for snacks. The samosas are golden and crunchy on the outside with a spicy filling inside, while the petis are soft, melt-in-the-mouth delights. Their mithai selection includes traditional favorites like gulab jamun and jalebi, offering the perfect sweet ending to a meal. Whether you’re stopping by for breakfast, an evening snack, or a hearty lunch, Alpha Hotel offers a taste of authentic Hyderabadi hospitality at affordable prices. The combination of tea, biryani, samosa, petis, and mithai here is truly unforgettable for any food lover visiting...