Amara Restaurant — Restaurant in Hyderabad

There's something very special about Amara Restaurant at Trident Hotel Hyderabad. It doesn't need a single bit of effort to boast about its magnetic pull towards it. There's something magical here that attracts. At least that's what happened to me during my stay here. While check-in at the hotel, it was late evening. I was hungry after my long journey. The front desk guy told me about the various restaurants when I enquired at the time of check-in. I intended to have a quick shower, get fresh, and enjoy my dinner. While talking to the reception guy I got to know Amara lives with 3 of her siblings in Trident Hotel Hyderabad. Amara is on the ground level of the hotel. It's the largest restaurant there.

Breakfast and dinner buffets happen here every day and on a grand scale. For buffet I was told by the chef, it's a 14 days cycle. So there's a chance of having the same menu on the 15th day if you are staying that long in the hotel. Believe me, the atmosphere here compels you to stay more than your initial plan. Whether you are here for the first time or umpteenth time, it doesn't matter actually. Every Stay is promisingly going to be memorable for sure. One level below to lobby or where Amara is, The Janak, an Indian restaurant. One level about the ground level is The Tuscany, an Italian restaurant with exquisite delicacies. The third sibling of Amara is The Ninety-Six, an exclusive bar at Trident Hotel Hyderabad.

I decided to have a quick bath in the room after check-in and then go to The Amara for buffet dinner. There were two reasons for zeroing down to Amara for dinner. First, this is the main restaurant. So I wanted to experience if first. Second, I wanted to enjoy the maximum variety of the buffet rather than just ordering 2-3 dishes in ala-carte. It was good that I took that decision. It was live music going on in the restaurant at that time that I enjoyed a lot going on sync with a fabulous buffet. The huge variety was there among starters and main-course dishes. Basically, I think it was 4-4 that is four veg and four non-veg starters. I completely enjoyed prawns, fish, and veg starters. Soup of the day was fantastic.

In the main course, I loved Ghar Wali Dal that was really special and actually as tasteful as well-cooked Dal we prepare at home. Parathas came from one of the live kitchen counters. Every dish in the desserts was so tempting and irresistible. I really had to control myself. After that, I had coffee in the room before going to bed. Buffet breakfast starts at 7am and goes till 10.30am. I had enough time to explore. I had a few of the healthy juices and extracts first. I had a chance to talk to one of the chefs at Trident Hotel Hyderabad, Chetan Jagdale to some insights about tasty food and his passionate drive in Trident. On his recommendation, I tried Rawa Uttapam and couldn't stop finishing every bit of it. It was too tasty to cross my limits of control quite easily.

Irani tea was fabulous. But how could I skip filter coffee? It was the best way to close my breakfast stint at Amara. Amara, as I said, has a distinct feature of welcoming everybody with full love and respect. That is the reason it was a house full in the night and the same scenario at breakfast. It's a grand experience at a grand place. It's an...

Went here for a buffet lunch on a Saturday and the food was meh. To start with, the spread is nothing much to speak of. For non-vegetarians, there were just 2 starters (fish & chicken), 2 curries (chicken & mutton) in the main course, a chicken biryani and some dry Thai Chicken dish that I didn't what to pair with. There were also some salads but let's not go there.

Non-Veg: Fish Hariyali Kebab - Good, with an excellent mint chutney to go with, highlight of the meal. Some Chinese Chicken Starter - Bland and cold Mutton Do Pyaza - Tasty but the mutton was tough, and the dish was underseasoned Chicken Dum Biryani - Had a weird, synthetic flavour. Can probably pass that off as Dum Biryani in some cities but not in Hyderabad. Mirchi ka Salan - This one was hilariously wide of the mark, and bland. Either the Chef doesn't know what a Salan should taste like or I don't. Chicken Salad - Bland Karikudi Chicken - Too weary to even try this

I normally don't touch vegetarian dishes but on this occasion, I had to. Veg: Aaloo Tikki (was called something else) - Decent Five Spice Paneer - I wonder if they meant to avoid 5 spices in the paneer cause again, it was bland, and the paneer was tough. Pesto Baby Potato - meh Dal Tadka - Good but lacked salt Moong Dal - Good, but again, lacked salt

Desserts: The "bland" theme continued with the Desserts as almost all of them lacked any sweetness. The Kala Jamun tried to make up for that by being too sweet. The cakes (Red Velvet and Chocolate) were the best.

Overall, I was very disappointed by the food and had it not been for the 50% discount coupon from Zomato, I would have probably given them a 1 star.

The service was quite good, as was the ambience but that's the least you expect from a...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Amara Restaurant, located in Trident Hotel Hyderabad, and it was an exceptional experience. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with a charming atmosphere that set the tone for a great meal. The service was top-notch, with friendly and attentive staff who ensured our needs were met.

The food was outstanding, with a wide range of Indian, Asian, and vegetarian options to choose from. I was impressed by the variety of dishes available, including vegan, halal, and gluten-free options. The portions were generous, and the prices were reasonable.

Pros:

Cozy and inviting ambiance Friendly and attentive staff Outstanding and diverse food options Generous portion sizes Reasonable prices

Cons: None

Overall:

I would highly recommend Amara Restaurant to anyone looking for a great dining experience in Hyderabad. The food, service, and ambiance all come together to create a truly exceptional experience. With its excellent service, delicious food, and welcoming atmosphere, Amara Restaurant is a must-visit for anyone in the area.

Rating: 4/5 stars

Recommendation: Absolutely, I would definitely recommend this...