Est. 1947

Our Culinary Crown Jewels

Seven decades of Hyderabadi cooking, prepared the slow way — on dum, over coal, and without shortcuts.

Mutton dum biryani served in a copper handi with saffron rice and fried onions
Cooked daily

Prepared in limited batches so every handi is served at its peak.

Legacy Haleem

The 1956 Haleem

A thick, velvety blend of pounded wheat, lentils and mutton, slow-simmered for hours and finished with ghee, fried onion and lime. Madina is widely credited with bringing haleem out of palace kitchens and onto an everyday menu in Hyderabad.

The story behind the dish

Haleem is served every day of the year — you do not need to wait for Ramadan. Demand is at its highest through Ramadan, particularly around iftar, so come early if you are visiting then.

Star anise, cinnamon and cardamom in a silver bowl, the aromatics of a Hyderabadi spice blend
Irani chai in a traditional cup with a plate of Osmania biscuits on a marble table

Come and Eat With Us


We are a walk-in restaurant on Pathergatti Road, open from 4:30 in the morning until 1:00 at night.