Jagruthi Maddela

2 months ago | indulgexpress.com | Jagruthi Maddela

Over the last few years, the city has seen an influx of restaurants and cafés serving cuisines of the world, right in our backyard. While handmade ravioli or piping hot laksa have their place, one cuisine that never fails to impress Hyderabadis is South Indian. Sophisticated and laden with freshly ground aromatic spices, the familiarity of the cuisine is unmatched. So when we heard of a new café in town serving fusion food focussed on South Indian cuisine, we had to check it out.

2 months ago | indulgexpress.com | Jagruthi Maddela

Spring calls for new beginnings, marking the new year in a host of communities across the globe. Be it the Thai Songkran festival or Ugadi closer to home, it is heartening to witness every culture’s unique practices interwoven into celebratory food, floral arrangements and merriment. Check out this Thingyan menu in HyderabadThis week, we got to witness one such new year celebration that gave us a glimpse into a new culture.

2 months ago | indulgexpress.com | Jagruthi Maddela

Sharing a meal with a group of friends or acquaintances is no short of a delicate dance. From sorting out differences about a certain type of fish or chicken preparation to intently taking the waiter’s recommendations from an extensive menu. If someone swears by their Chicken 65, someone else would like a Sushi platter on their evening out. And while this is being figured out, a paneer or mushroom option is requested for the vegetarian kin.

Mar 30, 2025 | indulgexpress.com | Jagruthi Maddela

Little pockets of joy help cheer you up at the end of a hot, gruelling summer day. Maybe a plate of chaat garnished generously with chilled yoghurt or a hot cup of chai that energises you for the rest of the evening. During Ramzan, most of us look forward to the elaborate Iftar meals once it’s time to call it a day. A little bite of sweet dates, fried snacks, a bowl of fruit, a side of cooling rose sherbet, what’s not to like about an Iftar?

Mar 23, 2025 | indulgexpress.com | Jagruthi Maddela

A simmering pot of jasmine tea waiting to be poured out, chopsticks lying intently across the menu, watercolour paintings of little birds atop bamboo trees and plush seating, waiting to invite guests to relax and savour some delicious food. The sights and sounds at an Asian eatery are undeniably characteristic, often coming in with the promise of good food.