Santosh Family Dhaba — Restaurant in Hyderabad

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I've heard immensely about this restaurant so visited here around 3 o' clock when its mostly empty. Its a small place with very limited seating capacity. Zomato and Swiggy partners can be seen crowding up the entrance. 2 and 4 wheeler parking is at owners risk as the place has no dedicated parking space. We had to park in an alley opposite to it. Upon entering , you a greeted with a pungent smell, which really questions the hygiene. So its advisable to be seated in the AC family section. However, the family section is not very upkempt and feels outdated. Started off with Veg Manchurian , paneer Manchurian and noodles. All tastes good and pleasing. Then had a special dish Narmada Paneer which I would highly recommend. Its a huge paneer cube filled with aloo masala, with a crispy hot and spicy layer. Its heavy on the tummy too. Takes time to prepare so order in advance. As for main course, we ordered Malai kofta and butter Naan, which were above average.

Didnt had further appetite for another star dish - Tadka Panner. Staff here is courteous and fast serving. Overall a satiable experience and can definitely...

Awesome Food taste for me as I am an north Indian. Food was tasty for all vege if you are searching for vege food then you should visit here.

But if you are on diet then I will remind you that they use Ghee i.e; clarified butter instead of oil mostly.

Oh geez ... I don't like Ghee , but I can adjust with that as don't want to eat Non-veg.

My best 2 items that recommend is 1. Panner Chatpata with Naan and 2. Handi Biryani. Rest is rest.

Quantity is enough for 2 person if you have a normal person diet. Quality is good as it's price. Food are not overpriced and taste is the things that is still same as you have ate last time. Food is hygiene, well maintained, well staffed.

Service is Good and during rush hour traffic we can't except Best.

At the end of it, I love Veg , I love Biryani, and I...

North indian butter naans and curries are excellent. One can enjoy good food here with many varieties curries, rice items etc. Charges are ok. Even though its a small dhaba it has Good ambience even with family section with AC. But one thing. Even though they charge 200, 300 etc for some curries, they dont accept debit card and credit cards. Even they dont mention that VAT is added in the menu. So dont visit if you don't have cash in your hand. Now a days as far as i know, many hotels with big menus accept cards. But this hotel displays a paper cutting that "Swiping machine not working" it is the same paper cutting since many months sorry more than an year or above... but in menu they will mention that they dont accept...