The Great Kabab Factory

What you see - The Great Kabab Factory (TGKF) started on November
10th, 2008 in Hyderabad. Ever since its inception in 1988, TGKF has
graduated to being a classy restaurant chain branded and managed by
the prestigious Radisson Hospitality Group. At its Hyderabad branch,
the simple and minimalist dã©cor is striking. Waiters in blue
uniforms, resembling factory gear greet you with a warm smile as you
enjoy the soft light of the restaurant. There is also a waiting lounge
on the side with a seating capacity for 8-10 people. Here you can
enjoy a few drinks and starters in case the tables are all occupied.
What you get - This restaurant has a prix fixe buffet style menu.
There is a choice of 6 succulent starters to choose from and the
standard Indian entrees comprising roti, dal and rice followed by a
very inviting choice of desserts. On weekdays with lunch, a pint of
beer is also served free. The entrees change every meal but the
variations are limited to vegetarian, non-vegetarian (chicken/mutton)
biryanis and dal with a choice of roti, naan or Ulte Tawwe Ka Paratha
(thin and soft bread, kneaded with saffron-flavored milk). The paratha
is enjoyable even without the accompanying chutneys. The meals
incidentally lay emphasis on kebabs as the entree rather than as
starters. The Shahi Gilaawat or Galouti Kebab is the in-house
specialty. The meat is minced at least five times to give it the
required fineness, before adding raw papaya and spices. It is then
shallow-fried on a tawa. There is an option to order for mild or spicy
varieties. Patthar Kebabs, grilled on stone, are worth a try too. You
can also try saffron-flavored Sheermil, which has a mild sweet taste
to it and Bakherkhani Roti, flavored with nuts and fennel. In Dals,
Panchmahal (Benaras style), is a specialty. Some of the other dishes
that generate interest are the spicy Murgh Khada Masala, crisp and
crunchy batter coated Amritsari Machi Tikka, juicy Bharwan zucchini, a
stuffed and grilled zucchini preparation, as well as the velvety Murgh
Tikka Kali Mirch. The food is served with four tangy dips and onion
slivers. In desserts try the interesting paan ice cream, which has
vanilla ice cream and sweet paan chunks in a fragrant blend. The Tilla
Kulfi is a must try too, and the Jalebis, shaped like flowers and
served hot with creamy Rabri, are extremely delicious. Our verdict -
Usually kebabs are associated with non-vegetarian food but
surprisingly there are quite a lot of choices for vegetarians too at
The Great Kabab Factory. In fact, a separate Tandoor is used to cook
kebabs of potato, mushroom, cottage cheese and green peas. The
restaurant does not offer a la carte, so your meal is entirely in the
hands of the Chef and his special recipes. Trust us, this is not
disappointing. In terms of ambience, the whole setup has a very calm,
relaxed and welcoming feel to it. Another striking fact is that every
dish while being served is explained to you. This adds a nice personal
touch to the service. Valet parking facility is available. What you
pay for a meal for two € Rs. 750-1,200 Anytime between - 12 PM - 11
PM