Daily Rituals

Daily Rituals in Jubilee Hills has been on people's radar mostly because of deals and offers. My first visit was a flop: nothing worked, everything felt mid. So I went back recently to give it a proper shot, and the picture is a bit more nuanced.

The veg section held up fine. Mac and cheese bombas were decent, wild mushroom griddle was decent, crispy chilly baby corn and the paneer ghee roast pizza all landed well enough. Nothing groundbreaking, but nothing offensive either.

The teriyaki chicken is the standout. Smooth, well-seasoned, that Thai-leaning flavor profile done right. Fair warning: it is intense. After six or seven bites, the richness starts to pile up and you may find yourself wanting to stop before the plate is done. Not a flaw exactly, just know what you are getting into.

Malai broccoli was good. Mushroom truffle bao did not work for me at all. Net result: a place that can do a few things well when you order right, but nowhere near consistent enough to earn the hype it gets.