Hyderabad F&B expands beyond biryani as tech wealth fuels chef-led, premium concepts

Tech-led migration, rising affluence and experience-hungry consumers are pushing Hyderabad's F&B scene past traditional cuisine. Operators including The Spicy Venue, Coffee Sangam and Oxymorons are betting on smaller, chef-driven and premium formats in Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills, even as talent shortages and bar licensing constrain growth.

— Filed Wed, 10 Jun, 2026, 11:14 IST · Source ET Hospitality · Updated

Hyderabad's F&B scene is expanding beyond traditional cuisine, driven by tech-led migration, rising affluence and experience-seeking consumers. Operators see opportunity in smaller, chef-led concepts and premiumisation, though talent shortages and bar licensing remain hurdles.

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