Where Irani cafés fuel big dreams and the biryani debate never ends. LFC Hyderabad plates up slow-cooked stories, secret spice blends, and a warmth that always feeds you more than you asked for.
Photos by cohost, Padmaja Konisetti.
HOST
Sethu
CO-HOST
Padmaja Konisetti
WHERE WE MET
Charcha is a lively café-restaurant known for its comforting all-day menu and relaxed, community-friendly vibe; a go-to spot for casual meals, chai catch-ups, and laid-back social hangs.
It was lovely catching up with you all yesterday. I didn’t know that I needed the lovely food and people, after a long day of being at a winter bazaar.
Niharika
Yesterday was my first meetup. I loved the vibe and I wish it continues without breaks every month.
Manoj
What We Loved
A plate piled high with street food snacks from across the country, being eaten and loved together as a full meal—only at the LFC!
Aloo Chop—mashed potato fritters seasoned with spices, shaped into patties, and fried till crisp. A street-side staple across eastern India, it’s hearty and deeply comforting.
The humble boiled peanut chaat—ubiquitous across India, tossed with onion, chilli, lemon, and salt. Simple and endlessly snackable.