Dosa
Kinda like homemade. Simple, done right.
Chutney first
Short menu, huge chutney payoff. Come for dosa or pungaralu and let the chutney do the talking.
The plate
What we tried, scored out of 10
Pungaralu
Same vibe as the dosa: simple, honest, and the chutney lifts it.
Chutney
The reason to come. Limited menu, outstanding chutney.
The visit
Penam in Jubilee Hills keeps the menu limited on purpose: village-style dosa, pungaralu, and a chutney game that does the heavy lifting. It is not trying to be every South Indian dish at once.
The dosa tastes close to how it comes out at home, simple and honest. Pungaralu land the same way. What makes the table special is the chutney. Even with a short menu, that chutney alone puts Penam among the best small tiffin stops I have tried.
Tried the dosa and pungaralu here. Both feel like home cooking, nothing fancy, and the chutney is too good. Menu is limited, but that chutney makes Penam one of the best small tiffin spots.Shiva
Open today7:00 - 11:00 AM, 6:00 - 11:00 PM
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Vibeveg friendly · breakfast · pure veg · dosa
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Good to know
What should I order at Penam?
Dosa and pungaralu. Keep it simple and focus on the chutney.
Where is Penam in Hyderabad?
Road No. 36, Jubilee Hills, beside the Pedammathalli Temple Arch in CBI Colony.