Biryani and more
The Hindu
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Head to Kukatpally where Satti Babu Biryani, which opened this year, beckons with a bright yellow nameboard that you just cannot miss. The popularity of this takeaway is such that people queue up for almost 30 minutes just to place their order. The succulent chicken that comes with a heap of mildly-flavoured rice can range from medium to intense spiciness.
Look forwarded to some interesting combinations of meat cut preferences including chicken joint biryani, fry piece biryani, kaju chicken biryani, wings biryani, etcetera.
Satti Babu Biryani’s takeaway kiosk is opposite Metro Pillar #895, Kukatpally.

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