Abid’s
Executive chef Mohammed Nizamudeen has introduced a few new items for Ramzan such as the Turkish lamb adona kebab, Russian cutlets, chicken cheese cigars and peri peri grilled chicken. The Arabian-style kebabs and snacks are the popular items. Abid Zahid, who runs the restaurant, says “This year we are providing vada along with nombu kanji as it is a popular combo in Tamil Nadu.” They continue to offer an iftar buffet, as well as a spacious prayer hall. Abids adds that each year, they sell over 500 kilograms of haleem per day during Ramzan. This creamy mutton haleem is so popular that people buy it in party packs of three kilos. “Until recently, we used to fly down chefs from Hyderabad to prepare haleem and Hyderabadi food. But now, we have a team of cooks from Hyderabad in-house permanantly. Our Signature Mutton Haleem is prepared by Chef Mojahid Khan, under the supervision of our executive chef,” says Abid. They also have iftar takeaway boxes. End with their marasi Arabic pancakes made with honey and dates. Keeping with tradition, they continue to offer an Iftar buffet (₹699 per person) as well as a spacious prayer hall seperately for men and women.
