Irani Chai
The house draw, best had at the counter with the Charminar across the street.
The plate
What we tried, scored out of 10
Osmania Biscuit
The bakery's signature; grab an extra packet from the counter.
Bun Maska
Buttery bun that soaks up the chai perfectly.
Dilkhush & Coconut Cookies
Old-school bakery classics from the fresh trays.
The visit
Nimrah Cafe & Bakery sits in Ghansi Bazaar, in the shadow of the Charminar, arguably the most photogenic chai stop in Hyderabad, with the 16th-century monument framed right across the road.
It was opened in 1993 by Abood Bin Aslam Al Katheri, who had spent close to 26 years learning the bakery trade before starting his own. For more than three decades since, the counter has run on the same rhythm: trays of fresh biscuits, glasses of Irani chai, and a crowd that never really thins.
Morning or midnight, Nimrah is where Old City regulars and first-time tourists end up side by side, chai in one hand, Charminar in the frame. Open from dawn to midnight, it's the definitive Charminar tea break.
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Good to know
What is Nimrah Cafe famous for?
Irani chai and Osmania biscuits served right beside the Charminar, plus fresh bakery items like bun maska, puffs and dilkhush.
Where is Nimrah Cafe located?
In Ghansi Bazaar, directly opposite the Charminar in Hyderabad's Old City.
What are Nimrah Cafe's timings?
It runs from early morning (around 5 AM) until midnight, every day.