Authentic Hyderabadi & Indian cuisine w/ vibrant flavors & efficient service. Intimate setting, perfect for solo diners or small groups.
This Indian restaurant offers a focused menu with a strong emphasis on Hyderabadi cuisine, alongside other popular regional dishes from across India. It's noted for its vibrant flavors and efficient service, making it a good choice for those seeking authentic Indian food. The intimate setting is best suited for smaller groups or solo diners due to limited seating.
The restaurant specializes in Hyderabadi cuisine, with biryani being a standout recommendation, especially the goat biryani and chicken 65 biryani. Other Indian dishes and regional specialties are also available. While many dishes receive high praise for flavor and portion size, some reviewers note that typical Indian dishes like naan and curries are just decent, and one commenter had a very negative experience mentioning cockroaches.
"Biryani is consistently recommended, especially the goat biryani, chicken 65 biryani, and vegetarian biryani options. The Gongura biryani is noted as being extremely spicy."
Customers generally praise the restaurant for its authentic and flavorful Hyderabadi dishes, particularly the biryani, and appreciate the efficient service. Some mixed reviews exist regarding overall hype versus quality, but many find it a great value.
Important Note
One reviewer reported seeing cockroaches, and another found the restaurant to be overrated. Seating is limited, making it less ideal for large groups.
"Hyderabadi Zaiqa is listed among several recommended restaurants."
Neutral"This commenter reported seeing cockroaches running around the walls at Hyderabadi Zaiqa while trying to eat, expressing disgust."
Negative"Hyderabadi Zaiqa is listed as one of the recommendations."
Neutral"This user suggested Hyderabad House as a potential place to find South Indian food like Punugulu and karivepave chicken, assuming the boyfriend is from Andhra. The original poster confirmed their boyfriend is from Andhra and expressed thanks."
Positive"Hyderabadi Zaiqa is provided as a suggestion for dining in NYC."
Neutral"Hyderabadi Zaiqa is mentioned as a dining option."
Positive"Hyderabadi Zaiqa was listed as a dining option within a 10-15 minute walk from Carnegie Hall."
Neutral"Zaiqa is mentioned as a great restaurant, although specific details about its food or quality are not provided in this comment."
Positive"Hyderabadi Zaiqa is listed as a Manhattan restaurant that the commenter has enjoyed."
Positive"The Chicken 65 biryani at Hyderabadi Zaiqa is specifically recommended."
Positive"Hyderabadi Zaiqa was recommended as a local and lesser-known Indian restaurant, suggested as a better option than overly fancy or expensive modern Indian places."
Positive"Zaiqua was mentioned as a good Indian food option, though not particularly known for its bar scene, as the commenter believes Indian food and a strong bar scene don't often go together."
Neutral"Replying to a comment about Hyderabadi Zaiqa's korma tasting like mayonnaise, this user stated that the Biryanis are what the restaurant is known for."
Positive"In response to Hyderabadi Zaiqa being overrated, this user asked for the commenter's favorite dish, mentioning that the korma they had tasted like mayonnaise."
Negative"This commenter found Hyderabadi Zaiqa to be incredibly overrated."
Negative"Regarding Hyderabadi Zaiqa, this commenter mentioned having only had appetizers, chaat, and biryanis at the Lex location and was unsure if curries include naan and rice."
Neutral"In response to a question about lunch specials, this commenter stated that Hyderabadi Zaiqa does not have them, with prices ranging from $13.99 to $18.99 for their biryanis."
Neutral"Hyderabadi Zaiqa has two locations, but the commenter notes that the buffets in Manhattan are gone since the pandemic."
Neutral"This user recommended Hyderabadi Zaiqa."
Positive"Hyderabadi Zaiqa is suggested as a general recommendation for experiencing the diverse food scene in NYC."
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