Karim’s opens in Sainikpuri, bringing 110 years of culinary tradition to Hyderabad

The allure of Karim's lies not only in its renowned reputation but in its food, perfected over 110 years with iconic recipes passed down like family heirlooms. The story behind its success is steeped in history. In the mid-19th century, as the Mughal Empire crumbled and its king was exiled, a royal chef from Meerut found himself without work. He left the city, seeking a new life, and passed on his culinary expertise to his son, laying the foundation for what would become Karim's legacy.

Hyderabad: The famed Karim’s has finally arrived in the land of the Nizams opening its doors in Sainikpuri.

The magic of Karim’s doesn’t just lie in its reputation—it’s food that’s been perfected over more than 110 years, with iconic recipes guarded and inherited like heirlooms. Behind the success and fame of Karim’s, lies interesting history.

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In the mid-19th century, Meerut was a city in turmoil with Mughal Empire crumbling and its king exiled. One of his royal chefs was left without a job and he left the city to eke his life out elsewhere, and taught his son everything he knew about cooking.

After King George was crowned the cook’s heir, Haji Karimuddin, moved to Delhi with a dream: to bring the recipes from royal kitchens to the streets. His vision sparked a culinary revolution and by sharing Mughal court flavors with the public.

He started a small stall selling two dishes – ‘alu gosht’, a stew of mutton and potatoes, and ‘daal’ with ‘rumaali roti’. People loved it and flocked this tiny restaurant in the humming streets of old Delhi. For over a century, Haji Karimuddin’s descendants continued his legacy, expanding the business. Today, there are over 80 franchises all over India.

“There’s a sense of belonging that comes with each meal, a feeling that you are part of a story that began centuries ago,” says Karim’s.