Khammam · est. 2009
The aroma finds you first.
Slow-cooked dum biryani, charcoal mandi and Irani chai — served the old way, across three rooms in Khammam.
House signatures
“వాసనే మా విజిటింగ్ కార్డ్!” — the aroma finds you first.
The carte
49 dishes across the three kitchens.
Overnight-marinated chicken, sealed & slow-cooked. Khatti gravy on the side. — The Darbar, The Lake House
Crispy fried chicken tossed over fragrant rice — Khammam’s true love. — The Darbar
Tangy sorrel-leaf twist. Pure Telangana on a plate. — The Darbar
Tender mutton, saffron rice, ghee finish. Sundays sell out by 2 PM. — The Darbar
Golden-fried eggs on dum rice. Budget hero. — The Darbar, The Lake House
Seasonal vegetables, same royal dum treatment. — The Darbar, The Lake House
Feeds 4 hungry people. Or 2 very hungry ones. Comes in the pot. — The Darbar
Smoked juicy chicken over long-grain majboos rice. — The Darbar
The full bird. Bring friends, or don’t — we won’t judge. — The Darbar
Fall-off-the-bone mutton, smoked rice, Yemeni style. — The Darbar
Charcoal-grilled peri peri faham over mandi rice. — The Darbar
The OG roll — garlic mayo, pickles, kuboos. — The Lake House
For people who ask for “extra spicy” and mean it. — The Lake House
Molten cheese pull guaranteed or your photo retaken free. — The Lake House
Open plate, double filling, fries and kuboos on the side. — The Lake House
Andhra-style, curry-leaf crackle, red as a warning sign. — The Darbar, The Lake House
Indo-Chinese classic, extra capsicum crunch. — The Darbar, The Lake House
The veg counterpart that non-vegetarians secretly order. — The Darbar, The Lake House
Crispy veg balls in that glossy, garlicky sauce. — The Darbar, The Lake House
Street-cart style, high flame, extra schezwan if you dare. — The Lake House
Wok-tossed, smoky, reliable. — The Lake House
Shareable in theory. — The Lake House, The Adda
Crispy fillet, slaw, house sauce, toasted bun. — The Lake House
Cloud-soft idlis with gunpowder and a ghee waterfall. — The Adda
Crisp golden cone, ghee-roasted, potato heart. — The Adda
Fiery red chutney smeared edge to edge. Breakfast of champions. — The Adda
Puffed, golden, dangerously good with sweet chai. — The Adda
Green-moong dosa hugging hot upma. Andhra-Telangana handshake. — The Adda
Fluffy fried clouds. Dangerous with coconut chutney. — The Adda
Crisp outside, soft inside, sambar for dunking. — The Adda
Thick, milky, secret masala. The Adda legend since 2009. — The Adda
Light, lemony, borderline poetic. — The Adda
Sweet-salty, born for dunking in Irani chai. — The Adda
The thin, crispy, cinema-hall kind. — The Adda
Stuffed green chillies in gram-flour blankets. Rain not required. — The Adda
Crispy dough pops with fiery ginger chutney. — The Adda
Warm bun, cold butter, zero regrets. — The Adda
Fresh-pressed sweet lime, no ice tricks. — The Adda, The Lake House
Summer in a glass, mint on top. — The Adda, The Lake House
Banginapalli mangoes when in season. Ask for malai topping. — The Adda, The Lake House
Thick enough to require commitment. — The Lake House
Churned fresh, served in a tall brass glass. — The Adda
Saffron, almonds, and grandmother-level comfort. — The Adda
Sweet, salt, or “mixed” — the correct answer. — The Adda, The Lake House
Slow-stewed apricot nectar with fresh malai. — The Darbar
Bread pudding the Deccan way — ghee, saffron, dry fruit. — The Darbar
Set in tiny clay pots. Keep the matka, it’s yours. — The Darbar, The Adda, The Lake House
Rose, vermicelli, basil seeds, kulfi crown. A whole event. — The Lake House
Served warm. Cold gulab jamun is a crime here. — The Darbar, The Adda
Nothing matches that combination — try clearing a filter.
The pass
The rooms
Wyra Road · 11 AM – 11:30 PM
The flagship. Where the dum never stops.
4-2-118, Wyra Road, near NTR Circle, Khammam 507001
Landmark: The giant copper biryani handi on the roof — you can’t miss it
Gandhi Chowk · 6:30 AM – 10 PM
Irani chai, hot tiffins, and unhurried mornings since day one.
Shop 7, Gandhi Chowk Main Bazaar, Khammam 507002
Landmark: Red benches + newspaper uncles outside, from 6:30 AM sharp
Lakaram Lake · 12 PM – 12:30 AM
Shawarma, shakes and late-night cravings by the water.
Plot 22, Lakaram Tank Bund Road, Khammam 507002
Landmark: The neon SHAWARMA glow at the corner, across from the boating point
Call or WhatsApp any branch, or find us on Zomato and Swiggy. For weddings, birthdays and office lunches across Khammam district, our catering team plans the menu with you.
Guests
“Came for the biryani, stayed three hours. The chai kept coming and nobody rushed us.”
Ravi · Wyra Road regular
“My kids will not pass Lakaram Lake without stopping for shawarma. Send help.”
Sandhya · Lake House loyalist
“ఇరానీ చాయ్ + Osmania biscuits + morning paper = నా daily therapy.”
Prakash garu · at The Adda since day one
