Taste of home in every corner of Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Street restaurants lined with small promotional shops and benches, offering homely food and quality at affordable prices, have now turned into a familiar spectacle in Hyderabad. Located on streets in different parts of the city, these improvised stalls not only serve as a source of satisfying food for customers, but also serve as economic lifesavers for the people who have created these micro enterprises.
These campaign shops, which usually operate between 12.30 and 16.00, attract a large and diverse crowd, from students and families to motorists and office workers.
The growing trend has firmly established itself in prime areas like Gachibowli, the road leading to the commercial hub GVK, Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Kukatpally, Nallakunta and many other places filled with offices and educational institutions.
Surya, who runs such a food stall in Banjara Hills, previously worked as an agent for a financial company and would often eat out. “However, during confinement, finding a safe place became a challenge. That’s when the idea came to my mind to start a business that provides clean and quality food”, he says. Initially, the business faced a slow start as it took time for people to build trust. “Now we see between 70 to 100 people attending the event every day,” he added.
Offering a variety of options in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian categories, the food is reasonably priced, ranging between Rs 60 to Rs 80 for vegetarian options and, slightly higher, Rs 80 to Rs 100 for non-vegetarian options. Occurs between. , One of the major factors contributing to the success of these vendors is the freshness and simplicity of the food.
Vijaya Lakshmi, a housewife, who was invited to set up an outpost during the lockdown, shares: “My husband and one of my children joined me in preparing food for about 100 people. “Despite starting this business during confinement, it is truly a satisfaction to be able to provide quality food to a large number of people.”
Local residents praise these vendors not only for their delicious offerings but also for their commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene. And yes, so that the food price is affordable for your pocket.
