Dosa
Absolutely yummy. Order it and work through the chutneys.
★ Signature PickRecommended Order
What to order
The top recommendations at Ishtaa
Chutney spread
Wide variety, all good. This is why you come.
★ RecommendedOther tiffins
Trust the house. It is built for breakfast and tiffin, not an afterthought.
★ RecommendedPuri
SkipSkip it. The puri is not soft enough and the curry is very simple with not much flavor. The quesadilla that comes alongside it is decent, but the puri itself is a letdown. If puri is what you are after, this is not the place.
⚠️ Caveat / SkipWorth the premium
Higher-end tiffin pricing, but the taste and chutney spread make it feel fair. One of the best tiffin spots in the city.
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The visit
Ishtaa in HITEC City is the tiffin stop I point people to when they ask for one of the best breakfast and tiffin spots in Hyderabad. Pure veg, serious about dosa, and not trying to be a side-menu tiffin counter.
The dosa I had here absolutely slapped. Soft where it should be, crisp where it should be, and the chutneys are the real flex: a wide spread, each one worth finishing. You will not leave disappointed.
It sits on the higher end for tiffin pricing in the city, and for once that premium feels earned. Come hungry, try more than one chutney, and treat it as a proper meal, not a quick filler.
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Easily one of the best tiffin shops in Hyderabad for me. The dosa slapped, the chutneys were excellent with real variety, and even though prices are on the higher side, it is worth it. Avoid the puri though, it is not soft enough and the curry lacks flavor. You will not leave disappointed as long as you stick to the dosa.
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Good to know
Is Ishtaa good for tiffin in Hyderabad?
Yes. It is one of the best tiffin shops in Hyderabad if you care about dosa and chutneys, especially around HITEC City.
Is Ishtaa expensive?
It is on the higher side for tiffin, but the quality matches. Worth it if you want a proper dosa meal rather than the cheapest plate in the area.
Is the puri good at Ishtaa?
No. The puri is not soft enough and the curry that comes with it is very plain, without much flavor. The quesadilla on the side is fine, but puri is a weak point here. Skip it and stick to the dosa.
Does Ishtaa serve bondas?
No, Ishtaa does not have bondas on the menu. If you are specifically looking for bondas, this is not the place.
Where is Ishtaa in Hyderabad?
Hitech City Main Road, NCC Urban Gardenia / Lumbini Avenue. Pure veg. More outlets are listed on ishtaa.in, including Basheerbagh.
What are the opening timings for Ishtaa?
Ishtaa is currently listed with these hours: Monday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 6:00 - 10:30 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 6:00 - 10:30 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 6:00 - 10:30 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 6:00 - 10:30 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 6:00 - 10:30 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 6:00 - 10:30 PM, Sunday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 6:00 - 10:30 PM. Check with the venue for holiday changes.
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