Hyderabad House Indian Restaurant & Bakery — Restaurant in Washington Township

Update: Recently they arbitrarily hiked their prices for rice dishes with the reason that the cost of rice had increased, and further, that the prices would go back to normal when the rice prices drop. Guess what? Rice prices dropped back, but their rice dishes stayed at the hiked price. This doesn't make me happy, not happy at all.

TL; DR: Excellent Biryani, Terrible Indo-Chinese.

First the good part: after another famous biryani restaurant in the area deprecated the quality of its food, we switched to Hyderabad House and love their biryanis.

Their veg dum biryani is VERY flavorful, comes in an adjustable spice level, and has generous portion sizes. I cannot yet comment on the consistency of this flavor since I've only ordered the biryani once and will update this review when I have more data points.

Their staff is also really great!

Ravi especially is really helpful and I hope the owners realize how huge an asset he is and give him a raise!!

Now the not so good part: their Indo-Chinese is by far one of the worst.

We ordered their veg manchurian starter, the hakka noodles and the schezwan fried rice.

Now, I've grown up in Mumbai and have had Indo-Chinese food on numerous occasions to be acutely familiar with the broad range of acceptable versions of the dishes I had ordered.

Our starter was good, and I quite enjoyed it.

The hakka noodles and the fried rice on the other hand were downright atrocious.

For starters it seemed like they had been cooked in ghee (clarified Indian butter) or some weird funky oil. Both my wife and I felt the same. This is HIGHLY UNUSUAL.

In my 20+ years of eating in India, NEVER have I come across a single instance of dairy being used in this Indo-Chinese cuisine.

To get a sense of how atypical this is: eating steak well-done with ketchup is more typical than cooking Indo-Chinese with dairy.

There was zero indication of this on the menu. I am allergic to dairy and this to me was a serious issue.

Regardless of whether it really was dairy or something that simulated dairy, the first bite I took made me gag and retch.

I will go back for biryani, but Indo-Chinese?...

Hyderabad House on Perimeter Drive in Columbus offers an authentic culinary journey into the flavors of South Indian cuisine, specifically the city of Hyderabad. The restaurant often stands out for its focus on traditional dishes and aromatic spices that are synonymous with the region.

The ambiance at Hyderabad House is typically casual and welcoming, creating a comfortable space to enjoy the rich and diverse flavors of South Indian cuisine. The decor often reflects the cultural influences of Hyderabad, enhancing the overall dining experience.

The menu at Hyderabad House showcases a variety of dishes that are known for their vibrant flavors and intricate preparation. From flavorful biryanis to mouthwatering dosas and delectable curries, each dish is a tribute to the culinary heritage of Hyderabad.

One of the highlights is often the signature Hyderabadi biryani, a fragrant and flavorful rice dish that's cooked to perfection and infused with aromatic spices.

Service at Hyderabad House is generally friendly and attentive, contributing to a positive dining experience.

Overall, Hyderabad House on Perimeter Drive in Columbus is a destination for South Indian food enthusiasts seeking an authentic taste of Hyderabad's cuisine. Its commitment to traditional flavors, welcoming ambiance, and flavorful offerings make it a worthwhile spot to explore the culinary treasures of India's...

Food was fine ; Mutton Sukka : half was not cooked and half was cooked well - so kind of had a mixed emotions while eating it; spice was good as we expected Parota was good ; crispy Chicken Dum Briyani was good - less spicy though we ordered for a spicy Briyani Raita was not good ; so we asked for plain yogurt or curd to have as side ; Ambience is good ;

We couldn’t get mutton dum Briyani when we went there

Edited : 3/31/2024

I had this time Goat Dum Briyani (great flavor and taste; well cooked Mutton/Goat) ; Raita was great this time ; we also ordered Chicken Kothu Parota - it was totally unique and different with fried chicken pieces within kothu parota (we really liked it) ; excellent service by the individuals working there - as it was Sunday super busy the restaurant was and they checked if food is tasteful and everything is fine or not 🙌🏻🫶🏽 ; friendly individuals who work there giving best experience to each customers visiting there 👏🏻

Edited 4/6/2024 : we had karaikudi chicken curry with parota ; I should say the service was great always here; we requested for spicy curry - the service person was friendly to make the change to curry and bring it for us ; rasamalai was great too (6 pieces in single order) - unique taste with this dessert ; right flavor

Service is best at this shop compared to any other...