While we love our spicy biryani, Mandi comes close to giving it some tough competition. This dish is becoming a favourite for Hyderabadis, especially college students and young adults who are digging it. Originating from Yemen, mandi is mainly meat and rice with a special blend of spices cooked in a pit. If you are going out with a large group of friends and you are in a fix, mandi is the answer. Here is a guide to the top places in Hyderabad for mandi!
Best Mandi In Hyderabad: 15 Spots That Serve It Good
Overview
- 1. Yum Yum Tree
- 2. Grill 9
- 3. Mandar
- 4. Ice And Spice
- 5. Mandi @36
- 6. Aazebo
- 7. Barkaas Indo Arabic Restaurant
- 8. The Joint Al-Mandi
- 9. Girlfriend Arabian Mandi
- 10. Habibo
- 11. Mandi @ DLF
- 12. The Terrace Mandi
- 13. Mandistan
- 14. AFJA Arabian Mandi
- 15. The Egyptian Mandi
Here's A List Of Best Mandi Spots In Hyderabad
Yum Yum Tree
Arabian music, Arabian Lamps, and traditional seating—Yum Yum Tree is very close to an authentic mandi restaurant in the Middle East. They have some off-beat mandi variants, like Chicken Stick Mandi, Mutton Fry Mandi, and Chicken Wings Mandi. The most popular dish here is the Mutton Hand-Piece Mandi, whose name echoes from table to table. They also have a vegetarian mandi option.
Price For Two: INR 1000 - INR 1,200
Must try: Mutton fry mandi, Chicken wings mandi
Google rating: 4.6/5
Timings: 12 PM - 1:30 AM
Contact: 093980 19589
Social handle: @yumyumtree_hyd
Grill 9
Grill 9 is a hot spot in Secunderabad for all things meat, but its mandi has our special focus. They serve chicken, mutton, and fish mandi, and the meat-to-rice ratio is quite impressive compared to most other places. Speaking of the ambience, it’s quite standard and basic, but don’t let that sway you away from the fact that the food is exceptional. There’s a reason several cars and bikes occupy the entrance of this place.
Price For Two: INR 990 (approx.)
Must try: Mutton mandi, Reshmi kebab
Google rating: 3.8/5
Timings: 12 PM -11:45 PM
Contact: 040 4953 2486
Social handle: @grill9restaurant
Mandar
Mandar is located in Tolichowki and has been quite popular for years now. It offers various options, including our favourite chicken and mutton mandi. The place is an excellent choice whether you're here for a date or with a large group of friends.
Price For Two: INR 900 (approx.)
Must try: Mix mandi, Chicken boti kebab
Google rating: 3.8/5
Timings: 7 AM - 12 AM
Contact: 099855 44652
Social handle: @mandar_restaurant
Ice And Spice
Yet another place from Tolichowki makes it to our list. Ice & Spice serves lip-smacking chicken and mutton mandi at extremely reasonable prices. If you are broke and hungry, this is the place. This is also student-friendly. So, go grab a plate of mandi after college hours with your squad.
Price For Two: INR 350 (approx.)
Must try: Mutton mandi, Arabi shawarma
Google rating: 4/5
Timings: 11 AM - 12 AM
Contact: 098495 10284
Mandi @36
Hyderabad's hottest Mandi place, Mandi @36 is located at Jubilee Hills. The place has a cosy, rustic feel and a very Arabian ambiance. Try their Mutton Fried Mandi, Arabian Assorted Special Mandi, Chicken Barbeque Tikka Mandi, and Fish Madfoon Mandi; no matter what you choose we're sure you will be coming back.
Price For Two: INR 1,000 (approx.)
Must try: M36 mandi, Ghee roast raan mandi
Google rating: 4.1/5
Timings: 12 PM - 11:30 PM
Contact: 099894 71113
Social handle: @mandi36.official
Aazebo
Aazebo is a popular restaurant in Towlichowki, and here’s why — weekend brunch, artsy decor, inviting ambiance, and mandi that warm the soul. Go for Mutton Roos Mandi, Fried Chicken Mandi and even try their Arabian Mix Mandi. While you wait for the food to arrive, admire the pretty murals.
Price For Two: INR 1,200 (approx.)
Must try: Fish mandi, Lebanese grilled lamb
Google rating: 4.8/5
Timings: 1 PM - 2 AM
Contact: 081878 72000
Social handle: @aazebo_official
Barkaas Indo Arabic Restaurant
Don’t think there is a good mandi restaurant in Kukatpally? This place will prove you wrong. Straight from the by-lanes of Barkaas is this mandi joint with a royal-esque decor. Expect large tables, traditional carpeted seating, and carved dome-shaped walls. They have many varieties to choose from, including a vegetarian option. Our top picks are the Chicken Steak Mandi, Murgh Bemisal, Rara Mutton, and Palak Gosh, which is a Pakistani Mutton recipe.
Price For Two: INR 1,500 (approx.)
Must try: Chicken wings mandi, Chicken fahm mandi
Google rating: 4.6/5
Timings: 12 PM - 11 PM
Contact: 090325 55483
Social handle: @barkaashyd
The Joint Al-Mandi
This one’s a fancy mandi place, and the food is just as good. Think of Persian carpets, round cushions, carved wooden tables, and Moroccan lights. It’s a pretty, family-friendly place, and the Juicy Mutton Mandi, Al-Faham Mandi, and Chicken Mandi go like hotcakes here.
Price For Two: INR 900 + taxes
Must try: Chicken roast mandi, Grilled fish
Google rating: 4.2/5
Timings: 12:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Contact: 077020 70233
Social handle: @thejointalmandikukatpally
Girlfriend Arabian Mandi
Yes, the name is quite peculiar, and yes, you can go here with your girlfriend. With that clear, this mandi restaurant is a landmark in Madhapur for the right reason—its amazing Mandi. The decor is no-nonsense, and all things are comfy because the focus is on their menu. Try the Prawns Special Mandi, Mutton Sheek Kabab Mandi, Chicken Stick Mandi, Mutton Fry Mandi, and Girl Friend Special Mix Mandi.
Price For Two: INR 800 (approx.)
Must try: Prawns mandi, girlfriend special mandi
Google rating: 4.7/5
Timings: 12 PM - 3 AM
Contact: 091439 91439
Social handle: @girlfriendmandi
Habibo
Habibo is the spot in Ameerpet for mandi that hits home. It's done elegantly with rattan seating, painted windows, quirky lights, and classy decor. As soon as you enter, you'll get a premium, upscale feel, a great breather from the hustle-bustle of the traffic. Coming to Mandi, they serve many options for Chicken, Mutton, Seafood, and vegetarian, as well. Talawa Mandi is their fast-selling mutton variant, along with Mixed Sea Food Mandi and Grilled Chicken Mandi.
Price For Two: INR 1,500 (approx.)
Must try: Talawa mandi, Mixed sea food mandi
Google rating: 4.8/5
Timings: 11:30 PM - 12 AM
Contact: 097746 67788
Social handle: @habibo.hyd
Mandi @ DLF
If you thought DLF was only popular for street food, allow us to introduce you to this mandi place in Hyderabad. Mandi @ DLF is a small seating that packs a punch with taste. Tables and traditional floor seating on carpets, go here for a steal. On peak timings and weekends, this place is packed more often than not. While you cannot make reservations, the wait is worth it and is usually short. In the meanwhile, you can walk around and pre-game the food way.
Must try: Mutton fry mandi, Chicken faham mandi
Google rating: 4.3/5
Timings: 12 PM - 2 Am
Price for two: INR 800 - INR 1,000
Contact: 081210 88018
The Terrace Mandi
This is a mandi place in Hyderabad where you can sit comfortably and dine under the open sky. The Terrace Mandi is a spacious restaurant that, surprisingly, has decent vegetarian options as well. This is a win for your vegetarian friends who can also tag along with you here. You can also try Khabsa, Lavant, and Yemen, Turkish-flavoured starters along with plates of mandi.
Must try: Mutton spicy mandi, Chicken leg mandi
Google rating: 4.1/5
Timing: 12:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Price for two: INR 1,200 - INR 1,500
Contact: 098856 98475
Social handle: @theterracemandi
Mandistan
Mandistan is a hole in the wall near Kothaguda that is great if you want to grab a filling meal en route. Foolproof taste and no-nonsense service, except basic standards here. They have a decent selection of chicken, mutton, and seafood mandi along with comfort desi and Chinese starters and Hyderabadi desserts.
Must try: BBQ chicken mandi, Battair mandi
Google rating: 4.3/5
Timing: 11:30 AM - 1 AM
Price for two: INR 600 - INR 1,000
Contact: 095734 48879
Social handle: @mandistanofficial
AFJA Arabian Mandi
Recently renovated and quite a landmark in Kuktapally, AFJA Arabian Mandi is one of the best mandi restaurants in Hyderabad. Known for its chicken mandi with Yemen flavours, this is where you can have a feast on a budget. If sitting on the floor isn’t your preference, you can sit on comfy tables and carry on with the starters, mandi, beverages, and more. A clean ambiance and nothing to complain about, if you’re a mandi lover, this can become your frequent hang.
Must try: Chicken 65 mandi, Bread crumb chicken
Google rating: 4.3/5
Timings: 11:30 AM - 2 PM
Price for two: INR 1,100 - INR 1,500
Social handle: @afjamandi
The Egyptian Mandi
This is an Egyptian-themed mandi restaurant in Hyderabad and the flavours here are quite different from other mandi places in the city. At first glance, the Egyptian-themed decor with paintings on the wall, carpets, and statues will catch your attention, pleasantly surprising you. Once you take your seat in the traditional mandi style, start with the Egyptian specials and move to either mutton or chicken mandi.
Must try: Mandi selection feast, Mutton joint treat
Google rating: 4.8/5
Timings: 12 PM - 2 AM
Price for two: INR 1,000 - INR 1,200
Social handle: @the_egyptian_mandi