Absolute standout dish of Ramadan month

During Ramadan, people come together to pray, fast and feast. It is during iftar, after a long day of fasting, that family and friends bond together over a warm meal. In Hyderabad, it is the same during Ramadan except that one can see people of the city are often seen enjoying a bowl of haleem on the streets. This small yet significant tradition is what makes Ramadan in Hyderabad a very unique.

Haleem is so loved in this city that you can find haleem centers everywhere during this holy month. But among thousands of haleem stalls, The Hans India has since the beginning of the month been picking the best so that denizens know where to go if they want to devour some quality haleem. Here are a few featured for you

City Café, Asmathpet

"For 25 years we have been serving haleem to our customers and they love our chicken Haleem very much. Some customers come all the way from Paradise, Secunderabad, Suchitra etc., specifically to have our haleem. We are very blessed that our customers are showering us with such overwhelming response and we will try to continue this for more upcoming years," said Mohd Irfan, the owner of City Café, Asmathpet. Rishikesh, a customer, was very appreciative: "I have been visiting here for the past 6 years and this is the best eating joint in Asmathpet. In Ramzan, the mutton haleem here is very famous and they have people coming over from all parts of city to eat here.

I myself come here often in Ramzan with my family to eat haleem and my kids love this place very much." Mohd Inayadhullah, another customer, said: "This is my regular eating spot after iftar and I love coming with my friends to have a good time. I visit this place every day during Ramzan with them and every weekend during other months. This is a very nice place where one can have good meal in affordable prices and the quality is also very premium. Their haleem is said to be the best around here and word has spread to different parts of the city too."

A2Z Lazeez Foods, Asmathpet

"Our haleem has been loved and cherished by our customers. It has been five years since we started making haleem and the response of our customers is the same as it was when we started. All these years we have managed to build a trust with our customers and have always tried to give authentic food to them. We have never compromised in quality, that's why we have kept good relations with retail partners who have been with us for all these years. We serve around 300 plates of haleem a day," said Shaikh Saif Ali, manager A2Z Lazeez Foods, Asmathpet.

Amar, a customer, said, "I have been coming here during Ramzan for the past four years. The haleem here has a homely taste every time you eat it. One plate is not enough to satisfy your hunger. The taste is so authentic and delicious that you end up eating two plates or sometimes three." Said Srinivas, another customer, "I have been visiting here since it opened and this place surely serves the best haleem. The taste and aroma is just amazing, one should surely visit here and have their haleem during Ramadan."

Madina Chicken Haleem – Asmathpet

"We have successfully completed two years of serving haleem and are into our third year of operations. The response from our customers has been amazing and that has motivated us to serve them the best. The frequency of customers increases during Ramzan. Chicken haleem is the favourite dish that all of our customers prefer and it has made our restaurant famous during Ramzan," informed Imran, the owner of Madina Chicken Haleem located at Asmathpet. Praising the eatery, Kumar, a customer, said: "This place has only recently opened, but it is giving tough competition to other haleem centres around here.

The taste is so exceptional that whenever I visit, I can't resist from ordering more than one plate." Mohd Sabir, another customer, shared: "I come here with my family often to eat on weekends, but this year I came here to exclusively eat haleem and till now I've already been more than five times. I regret not visiting this place earlier for haleem. The haleem here is very tasty and has a different blend of spices and meat which makes it stand apart from all centres around here."

Grand Point Chicken Harees, Asmathpet

"This is our 16th year of serving haleem during Ramzan. Our customers have been an important part of our journey, giving this hotel a renowned identity. We are very thankful for the support we received till now and the love our haleem has received. Customers have been here multiple times in a month to have haleem. We serve around 200 plates every day during Ramadan," said Syed Nazeer Ahmed, owner, Grand Point Chicken Harees - Asmathpet. Agreeing with him, Md Abdul Wasay, a customer, said, "I come here every day with my friends after iftar to have haleem.

Having haleem after iftar helps replenish your energy because it has healthy ingredients. Haleem is one of the best dishes to have during Ramzan." Prashanth, another customer, also said: "This is my favourite haleem eating joint in Ramzan as it is near my house and the taste is also very good. I have been visiting here for the past five years and the taste is same as always; it has never changed which is the best part about their haleem."