To follow the remarkable journey of chain restaurants is surprisingly satisfying. Few brands have elevated itself like ‘SodaBottleOpenerWala’ has and it gives us so much pleasure to see this popular chain of restaurant grow. Originating from the markets of New Delhi, today SodaBottleOpenerWala has firmly established itself in every major cosmopolitan in India and has now set it’s sight towards second tier cities. The brand took its sweet time to reach the nawabi lanes of Hyderabad and after opening it’s sole outlet at Niharika Jubilee One, Jubilee Hills, it has forever changed the minds of Hyderabadis about Parsi cuisine. It has become a sought-after dining destination amongst families and foodie friends. They do home delivery too but its always better to come in.
The restaurant SodaBottleOpenerWala replicates the menu of a classic Bombay Irani café that seemed to dominate Mumbai at one time. While swanky eateries may have replaced those quaint food joints run by Parsi uncles, the charm of those cafes haven’t faded away. The menu streamlines the classic hits of Parsi, Irani and even Hyderabadi cuisine, stirring the nostalgia with every bite. They combine their food with a clever bar selection, featuring everything from rum to Parsi-inspired signature cocktails. Pick Finding Frenny to go with your 3-course Parsi meal. Tickle your palate with, crispy corn bhel, chicken farcha, aloo aunty’s vegetable cutlet, mutton potato chops, carnivore’s bhel and tareli macchi. The restaurant then let’s you dig deeper with an assortment of mains like, salli boti, berry pulao, bhendi bazaar sheekh paratha, bohri keema pav, tawa paneer masala, mutton Haleem, dhansak, nihari paya and parsi style vegetable curry.
Choose a combo meal if you want to eat and rush. Cap off this glorious Parsi meal with authentic Parsi desserts. Lagan nu custard, mawa cake with ice cream, jeroo aunty’s chocolate mousse, apple pie with custard, parsi dairy kulfi and two-in-one toffee pudding, are some of our favourite picks. Irani falooda is often ordered by the regulars. Live music in evenings keeps the crowd of diners entertained. Menu may be traditional but in décor, SodaBottleOpenerWala infuses traditional Parsi elements with eccentric touches. A toy train runs overhead, in a brightly painted room. Vintage Parsi curios are used to bring in the Irani flavour. The tables are covered in red checker cloth, topped with a pane of glass like old Irani cafes. Sit outside if the weather is pleasant.
Keywords: Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Parsi, Authentic, Traditional, Eccentric, Popular, Chain, Live Music.
Summary: Tuck into authentic Parsi food at the famous SodaBottleOpenerWala at Jubilee Hills. This quirky Irani Café look alike is an ideal spot to treat your family and friends to wholesome Parsi cuisine.
- This is one of the very few places where the Hyderabadi delicacy 'Haleem' is available all through the year. And, the quality is pretty good too
- They have a counter at the outdoor seating area where they sell all kinds of biscuits, including their signature 'Nankhatai'. They also have complementary chocolates and candies there
- The 'Irani Falooda' with strawberry crushed and ice cream is quite different from the Hyderabadi version. Do try it here