Reviews Simply South By Chef Chalapathi Rao

Name: Simply South By Chef Chalapathi Rao
Address: Road No 8, Hyderabad, Telangana, I-500034
Telephone: +91 91007 17999
Rating: 84

Pragati Garimella

We ordered for Appam and stew....the appams were pillowy soft and melt in the mouth , the curry subtly flavoured , creamy and rich. Vegetarian Thali...The thali was a beautiful blend of flavours , we were served poori , aloo palya , beans Poriyal , gummadikaya pulusu , pappu , rasam , sambar ,curd and paruppu payasam. Each and everyone of the items in the thali was a treat! Though the girls weren't too impressed with the Poriyal I loved it! The gummadikaya pulusu was a perfect blend of spicy , sweet and tangy! The paruppu payasam was to die for! We had second helpings of almost everything. The service was unobstrusive and super prompt.

Narendrababu Bandi

Good food, very pleasant ambience and pottu parota with chicken is supberb taste.

Dhwani Vyas

Tried south Indian thali. It was great. Taste was good & ambience was mesmerising

Madhu Nag

Good ambience. . Food very tasty. .subtle n delicately balanced spices... .

Madhu

Located in just jubilee hills, Simply South does justice to it's name. If you are a fan of simple food that fills you at the end, this is where you should go. Went here on a weekday during lunch hours and ordered a veg thali. Now, what you must know is, you can have unlimited food. The food is not limited to thali! Served on a banana leaf, puri, rice, dal, vegetable curry, curd, dessert, and a banana layed over. They served sambar, rasam, and papad seperately. Another thing I liked was the variety of pickles they served. They also served pachadi (chutney).
Also, if you are a North indian having second thoughts about visiting this restaurant because you think the food will be spicy.. Worry not. The food spiciness is catered keeping in mind to serve all. So this place is meant for all. The dining experience was lovely. Would surely visit again.

one month ago

Shankesh Singh

Think about authentic South Indian food and not idli dosa uttapa and Simply South has all!
The place is famous for thalis and has both veg and non veg options. Since I had no idea about what to order, meeting in mind Zomato Gold, ordered Veg Kottu Paratha and Besi beka bath. Taste was awesome and quantity was also too good.
There were pickles, ghee and papad as supplement items. Must visit!

6 months ago

Mary Thomas

Had dinner here since I’ve been wanting to try this place out for a long time! I fell in love ! I love the food and the ambience, it is very calm and peaceful.
Ordered roti/ phulka and allepey prawn curry because I was missing the kerala cuisine and boy, this place did not disappoint! I love the taste and everything in it! This place is definitely a must try !!
Also, to all the Tamilians wanting sambhar, this place has got it !!!

8 months ago

Rahim

Had South Indian thali. The food was delicious and the staff was extremely courteous!

Don't Miss this place if you want to taste a south Indian thali.

9 months ago

Manjari Bodasu

Food here is good but cannot be said to be great...
Good ambiance...
Friendly crew....
Over priced.. charged 200 for simple lime juice 150 for plate parata which was regular one...

9 months ago

Pradeep Raj

Aravind and Lingam were the best in service to the customers. Ambiance is good. Food - fish and mutton were excellent and I was ok with veg curries. Dessert was excellent. Add this place in your list.

Oct 06, 2019

Tania Sahu

This was my life's 1st tym Onam Sadhya. And could have been better in this place which was in my list for long, Simply South , Filmnagar. The Onam special menu was currated by Chef Chalapathi Rao and home chef Annie.
Not only the food, the place also has aunthenticity and simplicity with it.
We were served almost around 20 items. Though seeing so many items I thought I won't be able to finish it up but they were so delicious that I ended up eating each and everything.
Aviyal ( seasonal vegetables in coconut curd gravy), Kaalan ( raw banana and yam with coconut ), that pappu made with coconut and Moong daal and off course kerala red rice were something that I loved the most and asked them to repeat 2/3 times .
The things which I thought was poori actually turned out to be Kerala papad and I seriously never thought of something like that. Apart from these those beetroot and tamarind pachadi were equally delicious. There were banana chips, burnt chilli , curd and buttermilk also.
Ended my this meal with some desserts. That moong Dal and jaggery syrup was such smooth and delicious. Semiya and Moong daal mixed with kerala rice kheer were also good.
Thank you Simply South for making my 1st ever Onam Sadhya memorable and mouth watering.
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Sep 10, 2019

Sneharaireddy

Great food, absolutely healthy and tasty.. expensive but would fill you to satisfaction.. classical music plays on the background.. limited seatings.. great and polite service..

Sep 02, 2019

Sai Akula

Went on a Saturday. The place was jam packed. Ordered the Veg thali, Royyala Vepudu & Gongura Mutton. The food was fresh and tasty. The staff were very cooperative. They should also start a non veg thali.

Sep 01, 2019

Latha Ch.

Love this place. We visit this place and also order food often. Authentic south Indian food. Ambience suits the name and food served. A must visit restaurant.

Aug 04, 2019

Srikanth Adimulam

Been there last week to have thali, was disappointed that they do not serve thali for dinner.

Went there yesterday again and was the last one to be served thali 😄

Food was excellent, decor and service was also very good.

Special mention of the desert, goduma rava halwa in made in bellam.

Jul 26, 2019

Sridevi Mokarala

This is place really serves amazing traditional dishes from all over south India. I loved the Appam with chicken stew and coconut milk and everything was super delicious. The chicken stew smells of fresh coconut and flavourful curry leaves. The appams are served hot from the pan and it just gives us the feel of sitting at home and eating when your mom keeps serving.

For wonderful dishes from South India, visit this place for sure.

Jul 14, 2019

Dhruv

This place is a heaven for South Indian food lovers. Everything that we ordered was perfect - Prawns and Fish were fresh and yummy! The avial and the moily were outstanding and some of the best I have had anywhere, including in Kerala..

Jun 16, 2019

Manisha

Good place with a good variety of food. Lovely ambience. Would definitely recommend a visit with family if you're looking for a relaxing experience.

May 26, 2019

Juhi

Listen to the waiters, ask them to pair the food for you. They do a fantastic job. It’s very unlike a South Indian restaurant and they have a great variety. The malabar parothas and fried papads are to die for. Must go.

May 07, 2019

Sthiti Chakraborty

I would start with the service of this place and it is AMAZING.

From the moment I entered till the time i left, I felt as if there is one attendant dedicated to me and my table. They greeted us with water and papad immediately and took the order. The service was pretty fast. The food is on the expensive side as compared to the quantity but Zomato good made up for it. We had ordered kura chicken and ghee roast chicken. The roast was good and in sufficient portion but the chicken curry was very less in quantity for the price they charged and tasted also very average.

The complete feel with big plates, variety of podi and pickles and the music makes the place very aesthetically traditional.

Apr 30, 2019

Nikhil Segel

Wow! Simply WOW South. Don’t miss if you are in Hyderabad and want to savour the cuisine of the southern states. Mind blown, don’t miss the mutton with an achari flavour.

Apr 30, 2019

Suhas Reddy

Pleasant and traditional environment, good variety of south indian food, serves you various pickles and sides, food and service are good, it is a good choice if you are looking for some pleasant time.

Apr 21, 2019

Kunal Mishra

Nicely located place is mostly full but if you go early in afternoon or odd hours can find seat easily. They have authentic south Indian food. You will not find idling or dosa but can try different south Indian delicacies like appam.

Apr 20, 2019

Food....

Hi, finally we visited this place yesterday night. Ambiance ok, quality of food ok,and very friendly staff. We ordered appam, 🐔gassi, Telangana tava fish, chicken 🐔roast... But we didn't like fish...

Apr 19, 2019

Gk Rayapatithupakula

one of the best restaurant in india. food was amazing .who ever visit hyderabad must visit this place to taste pure South indian food .this is really South indian food .thanks to chalapathi rao cheff. great food .we had been to goa .in goa we found the best restaurant gun powder which is situated in north goa .there royalapulusu and simply south royalapulusu are similar .in South goa the best restaurant Rogers .benaulim .and Martin's corner .and fisherman's wharf.those are all 5 five restaurants is our favourite

Apr 19, 2019

Shanthan Reddy

Good place to have a family dinner. The ambience is really good and food is awesome and authentic. Telangana kodi rost was really good and spicy.

Apr 16, 2019

Jyotika Singh

What a wonderful place for south Indian food lovers. The moment you enter the restaurant, the aroma and ambiance, simple yet immensely south Indian, will be extremely inviting. I am not particularly fond of south Indian food but I loved the food here, veg and non-veg alike. Kothmir chicken was a delight and pondy parottas made to perfection. Nizami tarkari could be better though and the same applies to their mojitos which are nothing more than soda and concentrate mixed together. Appam was pretty decent. North Indians will get to experience the difference in taste from their usual food. If you like to try out different foods from different cultures, do give this place a try.

Apr 14, 2019

Jayadeep

The restaurant was pretty indoors and cozy, it’s a small place.
The food was really good and was super spicy 🌶 which I loved it, we ordered for the royala vepudu which was like yum 😋, definitely would recommend to go with the chef 👩‍🍳 special starters.
The thali is a must try as well, loaded with food 🥘.
Food - 4.5
Ambience - 3
Cost of Money : 3
Overall - 4

Mar 19, 2019

Sandeep Radhakrishna

Had a good meal with the perfect south Indian delicacies. Prices are economical and staff were courteous and were helpful. Completely worth the visit.

Mar 10, 2019

Madhuri Raju

best south Indian restaurant in hyd. the biriyani , the thali and the non-veg starts are just so yummy n amazing and the restaurant has a very nice South Indian culture

Mar 07, 2019

Ryan DSilva

Visited Simply South for dinner on a Monday night to get my South Indian fix. Started off with Tomato Saar and Chapa Vepudu (Andhra style fried fish). The Tomato Saar was served piping hot, mildly spicy. The Egg Kuttu Parotta served with raita is my favourite - in my opinion, this dish can be had for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Finished off the meal with Chicken Stew and hot Appams. The food is authentic, simple yet satisfying. The service from Aravind was prompt and attentive. All downed whilst munching the poppadoms !

Feb 11, 2019

Raghava Phanindra

Tried their Bhagara Bhaigan, Palakura Pappu, Ulavacharu and mokka jonna gaarelu today. They were so delicious. Rice quantity is sufficient for one person. We quite enjoyed the place and their food ofcourse. Food is just like home made food for us. Dish quantity is also very good and sufficient for two people. Those who want to try South Indian food must try this place. They have got very good ambience, and friendly staff. Price is on the costlier side though. Having Zomato Gold will surely help in reducing final bill costs around 15-20%.

Feb 02, 2019

Sandy Foodie

One of the best south Indian restaurants in Jubilee Hills..you will enjoy their traditional recipes.
Creating a name for south Indian menu is tough in the city because of presence of already established big brands that are located not far from this. But Simply South stands out because of quality of ingredients, curated recipes, excellent service and a great ambience.
I certainly recommend this restaurant to everyone to try and figure out..at least I find this place much better than more fancied and established brands..

Jan 27, 2019

Vamsi Krishna

Simple place with some great food. We had Tomato saar, Corn Vadas, Appams with Veg Stew and Bisibillah bath. Everything except the bisibillah bath was excellent. Great and swift service.

Jan 25, 2019

Sharan_pavan43

I love the work they kept in designing their menu. They are good at what they do.
A bit expensive for normal people to visit often. But good for meetings or office lunch.

Must try:
Chicken chettinad ( aromatic and chicken has good heat)

Dal and baingan masala are to die for. #Musttry

Pachi mirchi chicken is a beauty of its kind. They have got skill for their menu.

Do try Apam, chicken kottu paratha.

Don't try : Ragi sankati. I felt it dry and a bit hard. That's a personal choice.

Jan 18, 2019

Sandeep

Again it’s a 4, only because food is always a work in progress.
Yera Varuval- Prawns
Tala hua Ghost - Lamb
Podi Dumpalu - potato
Kori Gassi - Manglorean style chicken curry
Are my personal recommendations. Retaining a lot of the authentic flavours truly delectable.

Jan 10, 2019

Rajat Goel ✳️

+4.5

Simply South was one of the rare occasions, where my parents were more keen than me to visit the place. Ended up outperforming and exceeding everyone's expectations so much, that we happened to make 2 visits in the same month! This is a combined review for both experiences. 😊❤️

Coincidentally, both visits being on Sunday afternoons, the place was full. It didn't take too long for us to get our table in what looked like a really upmarket yet simplistically done dining hall. Something you would expect in a family home, just upscaled in size. Dark brown wood, light shaded floor tiles, some dim and warm lighting from chandeliers provides a very homely and soothing feel. There are a few paintings and wall hangings.

For food, what we were looking forward to the most, we had:

🍴 MAKKA JONNA GARELU (259/8) - Crispy corn wadas. The crispness was on point, without any excessive oil dripping. It was moderately spicy, and went well with the excellent coconut chutney served alongside. Recommended. 💚

🍴 TELANGANA KODI ROAST (309) - Boneless batter coated chicken sauteed in Telangana spices. Lots of green chilly, curry leaves, garlic and cumin. Loved the flavor, but the chicken, not so much. The coating was lose and chicken pieces itself were quite small and less in number.

🍴 OORU KODI VEPUDU (329) - After long something actually tasted like authentic chicken, unadulterated. However, the pieces had very less meat and were mostly all bone. Serving size was again too small on top of the low meat:bone ratio. It was spicy and tangy, with great flavors.

The starters had great flavor and taste, however, the chicken pieces weren't all that good and serving sizes were too little.

For main course, we had:

🍴 BENDAKAYA VEPUDU (269) - Crispy fried Okra/Ladies Finger with typical tanginess from South Indian spices. Curry leaves, chilli, onions, Dal, and slight hints of coconut. Loved it. Recommend. 💚

🍴 BAGARA BAINGAN (269) - This is that dish present in every Hyderabadi wedding or function, but sadly overlooked. The curry here was quick thick and slightly sour, with a creamy and nutty texture and flavors of groundnut and curry leaves. The baby eggplants were soft and plump. Recommended. 💚

🍴 NATHU KODI PULUSU (429) - The classic, it literally translates to Country Chicken Curry, and the taste was great! Tender chicken with perfect flavor and spice, in a spicy and tangy gravy. Great with rice!

🍴 CHICKEN CHETTINAD (369) - Another classic. I always knew chettinad as the spiciest curry ever, with a thick and coarse textured gravy. Presentation wise, it wasn't quite there, with a light and runny gravy, but was as spicy as could be. Absolutely loved it and the chicken pieces were just OMG soft and perfectly cooked. Would go well with anything. Recommended. ❤️

🍴 ROYALA EGURU (479) - Prawns in a spicy, sour and thick paste/gravy. While I loved every bit of this, it had too much of salt. By too much, I really do mean too much. Probably as much as 3 portions of this curry would need. I would prefer this curry with Roti/Chapati/Parantha/Appam and not rice owing to it's dry nature. Recommended if salt can be reduced. ❤️

🍴 PALAKOORA PAPPU (269) - Another classic, a spinach and lentil stew commonly known as Dal Palak. Great flavors, and good quantity. Could've taken a bit more spinach. Recommended with rice. 💚

Going along with all the delicious mains, we found PLAIN RICE (89) to be the perfect accompaniment. It is served piping hot from their huge container where it is stored after being cooked. There is a double portion too for 180 but I felt 2 single portions to be better than a double one.

🍴 APPAM (109) - 2 dome shaped dosas as I call it, isn't really a dosa though. Soft and delicate, I had it with the prawns curry and it was fine.

At the table, lots of condiments and accompaniments are served, to make it a wholesome and complete package of flavor. White rice is served with in-house made Ghee, and 4 different types of Podi (powder) and Chutneys. My favorite of these have to be the heavenly Tomato Pachdi (Tomato Chutney) and Palli Podi (Peanut Powder) that is added in rice. You can also buy the Podi here. 💚😋

To top it all off, there is an endless supply of Papad of 2 kinds, a thicker 'khajla' rice papad, and the other one the classic thin one. Personally, I love having the thin papad with palli Podi and tomato chutney. So much so, that the server had to put a stop on the papads to our table 😂. The papads are served with a crispy salt cured dried red chilli, that has a weird very fishy, sea salty kind of taste.

The service is quick and professional, and the captains exhibit great knowledge about each dish, which I must appreciate. They are quick on their toes to serve however something needs to be done about the speed of Papad and chutneys service. It takes ages. 😭

The only thing holding me back from giving Simply South a 5 star is the prices. The vegetarian items are just fine, but the non-veg is just too exorbitant. Wouldn't be a problem if they pieces contained more meat or serving sizes were larger. Accompaniments maybe with the exception of rice I felt to be overpriced too. Zomato Gold/ Dineout GP were our saviors. 🤑💯

The first visit cost about 1500 for 3 (1100 for 3 with Zomato Gold), while the second set us back by about 2200 for 5 (1050 for 5 with Dineout GP😱). Hell of a deal. Along those lines, a meal for 4 should cost you around 1600-2000 but me being a North Indian, I feel it's a unique and different dining experience that's worth it overall. 😃

To summarize, Simply South and Chef Chalapathi Rao have struck the right balance between authenticity and taste, providing a diverse menu from South Indian that'll cater to everyone. 👌🏻
This has the negative effect of tastes being suppressed to cater to the wider lot. The items are not too spicy (chilli spice) as someone would come to expect. They also need to work on being consistent with their salt levels as I found everything to be just too damn salty on my first visit. 😖

I would recommend this place especially to North Indians/people who haven't tried out South Indian food not only for the cuisine, but also for the simplistic and minimalistic dining experience, I'm sure you'll be amazed by it. An open mind is all it takes. 😊

Some of the items I would recommend:
💚 MAKKA JONNA GARELU
💚 BENDAKAYA VEPUDU/ BAGARA BAINGAN for curries
💚 PALAKOORA PAPPU
❤️ CHICKEN CHETTINAD
❤️ ROYALA EGURU (minus the salt)

Here's my overall SCORE:

Food - 4.5/5 (Salt consistency, more Meat and less Bone)
Ambience - 4/5
Service - 4/5 (get those Papads quicker!)
VFM - 3.5/5 (be prepared to get ripped off if you done have ZG or Dineout GP memberships)

Dec 31, 2018

Vandana Rastogi

While the ambience hasn’t got much to talk about, the food we tried was definitely praiseworthy.

I’m glad we have a restaurant that serves various South Indian food items.

Dec 28, 2018

Monica Venkatesh

One of the best South Indian lunches I ve ever had! We ordered the South Indian Vegetarian Thali and all the dishes served as part of it was too well prepared, authentic Andhra style and tasted heavenly. Ambience and cleanliness: Excellent.

Dec 26, 2018

NIKITHA NUKUM

This is @travelwithnikitha. So the name of this place means it all that it has got the south India spl dishes
▪️ Tamilnadu spl
• kozhi tharakkal (chicken on bone marinated and cooked chettinad style)
Rating : 4/5
▪️ KERALA spl
• MOILEE- fish ( fish simmered in a gravy of coconut milk, flavoured with turmeric, ginger and green chilies
Rating : 3/5
. This dish I tried with appam n had lot of expectations but not that great
▪️ APPAM ( Kerala spl)- (rice pancake)
Rating : 4.5/5
▪️ Telangana spl
Uragai MAMSAM (tender chunks of pickled Mutton)
Thought it would be spicy but no it was absolutely good with the perfect blend of spices.
Rating : 3.5/5
. This dish would be great with PAROTTA
▪️ Andhra spl
• Gummadikaya bellam pulusu.
Rating : 4/5
I don’t like Gummadikaya but as I was told it was a must try there gave a try. This is a combination o both sweet and spicy.
▪️KARNATAKA spl
• YETTI GHEE ROAST ( prawns spiced with byadagi chilly)
Rating : 4/5
I love prawns, they were soft and juicy and tasty.
▪️Andhra Pradesh spl
• peethala eguru (crab cooked in traditional blend of native spices)
Rating : 4/5
I tried crab in traditional blend of native spices. I tried crab for the first time in simply south and don’t say I’ll be a fan of it but yes like it. Ppl who like crab will surely love it just like my mom did!!!!

Dec 23, 2018

Asha Tejaswini

Me and my friend wanted to have a perfect south indian food and decided to visit this place.
They had breakfast buffet with variety of options and tasty pickle.
The ambience and food gives you a homely feel.

Must Try - South indian thali

Dec 20, 2018

Pankaj Gautam

The food is authentic South Indian as they say, from all the 5 states. We found the appam and the stew delicious. The meals in the afternoon are awesome. Most of the items are a bit spicy ( as they should be...no complaints there ).... overall great place to have some authentic South Indian food.

Nov 17, 2018

Sreenivasulu Meda

This time, I was very fast in selecting the restaurant to be dined and my selection turned up to be good. When we were entering the restaurant we saw most items as non veg dishes in "today's special". However, we went in. We were offered papad as complimentary. We ordered Gobi kempu bezule, vegetable kuttu parotta, appam and Malabar paccha Kari stew. Gobi kempu bezule is medium fried Gobi. It's a little softy and a little crispy. vegetable kuttu parotta is smashed Parota. Malabar paccha Kari stew is mixed vegetable curry with coconut milk. All the dishes tasted well.

Update
This time we planned to have thank at this restaurant.
Ambience and service, both are good.
In thali, all the dishes were good and made our stomach full.

Nov 04, 2018

BOBBY REDDY PALLE

One of the most famous place for South Indian Food. Had Korrameen Fry and Peethala Iguru. Korrameen Fry was ok. Peethala iguru was outstanding. Had their signature dish Elaneer Payasam which was more a drink than a dessert.

Ambience: 4/5
Taste: 4/5
Service: 5/5
Value for Money: 4/5
Overall Experience:4/5

Nov 04, 2018

Anudeep Reddy

Best place for different home style cuisine😍 had came lots of time and still counting
Food 5/5
Service 5/5
Ambience was so pleasant 5/5
Must try

Nov 03, 2018

Sahith MV

#LoveForFood. One of the best South Indian cuisines I’ve come across. A little pricey but it’s worth. Badam Halwa is a must try. Definitely visiting again.

Oct 30, 2018

Anto George

A must visit place if you desire to explore the flavours of South in one go. All the main course items I tried were awesome. Special mention on Pitta Mamsam Veppudu(Quail roast) which was made in Andra style. Four quails are served in one serving of the item. Just the right amount of gravy made the dish more tasty. The best of all was prawns delicacies. One was Yetti Ghee Roast, which is prawns made in red chilli gravy (Yeah, it is spicy !!!!) and the other variety was Royala Eguru where in soft and tender prawns are cooked in typical Andra style (Goes well with plain rice, the prawns are real soft). Kothimuri Kodu is chicken with more corriander flavour. The chicken is super soft and yummy. Mutton Ularthiyathu was a typical Kerala style food with more coconuts in it and cooked in coconut oil. I wouldn't say it is a must try as many people may not like the coconut oil flavour. Kothu porotta and Jujejan biriyani were also good. Biriyani is just like any other typical biriyani we get in Hyderabad. Kothu porotta is a Tamil style cuisine which contains porotta and chicken chopped and mixed with some masala. After all the enchanting dishes we decided to move on to Desserts. To be honest, they have very less variety of desserts here. Carrot payasam is kheer with grated carrot and roasted nuts. It tastes good, but quantity is much less for the price. Same was the case with Godi Haggi. It is just typical Daliya made in jaggery and topped with roasted almonds. So I won't suggest this place for trying out desserts. Over all the service was good. The place is a small and calm place with good interior work depicting South Indian culture. .

Oct 28, 2018

Sandeep Jangala

A really good place if you want to have authentic uniquely prepared South indian food from all the southern states.

Ambience/location- 4/5
Located in the posh jubilee hills film nagar road, it's quite easy to locate. The ambience inside is pretty good and decent.

Food -5/5
The food here is absolutely delicious. The menu is divide into sections indicating various South states. Each section has preparations from different states in a unique style. The Telangana Kodi roast and the Tala Ghost are absolutely delicious. The biryanis can do better and would recommend not to order that. The meals are great as well.

Service -4/5
The staff is pretty cordial and the service is very fast. Nothing much to complain here.

Overall it's one to the best places to visit if you are looking to have good authentic uniquely prepared South indian dishes. A must visit if you are in Hyderabad.

Oct 20, 2018

Sarjeet Gandhi

This place suits my palate the best. By far the best south indian thali I've had. If you are a south indian food lover this place will never disappoint. The ala carte here is highly recommended as well.

Oct 11, 2018

Bhavin Gala

The food was decent. Service was good.
They have wide range of options of South Indian dishes. I didn't know most of them.
Must try: Kothu paratha.

Oct 07, 2018

Navami

Taste-*****
Value for money-***
Cost for 2 people -Rs 300 to 500
They serve fresh and authentic south indian home made food and would refresh your mood when u suddenly remember a home made dish for lunch ...And its the and so so good and finger living ... hoping to try everything here .
Best part is available in swiggy.

Sep 28, 2018

Harshitha. K

Simply South is located in Filmnagar, right opposite to Filmnagar club.
This place serves authentic south indian food from different states like Telangana/ A.P/ T.N/ Kerala/ Karnataka. Well, who doesn't love a thali? Do try their 'South Indian Veg Thali' when you pay a visit. It's a must try from their menu!

I made a visit to this place with my mom long time ago and honestly, we loved their thali! Their chutneys are to die for. In our second visit, we tried a couple of non-veg appetizers and Kodi Pulao for the main course. They were all scrumptious! Highly recommend this place If you're craving for traditional south indian food.

The ambience is very homely and relaxing with classical music playing in the background! The entrance of the restaurant is decorated with natural flowers giving you positive vibes. Also, photo frames showcasing Indian classical dance of various states are hanged on one of the walls. #ThemTraditionalFeels :)

Staff are very polite and would happily guide you with their menu. Service is good and the prices are a little higher but totally worth your money!

Sep 23, 2018

Atulya N

For South Indian food lovers , it is a paradise. You can taste authentic food from different regions. Their thali are equally attractive and fulfilling. Good service too

Sep 22, 2018

Ashu Handa

One of the best place to have kuttu parotta. Based on recommendation tried their biryani and I must tell you, my mouth was on fire. :) ..... Lovely ambiance.

Sep 18, 2018

Panipuri

+4.5

Their veg thali is my comfort food. We visit this place whenever we miss home food. This is the most authentic South Indian restaurant in hyderabad .They don't fuse the north Indian flavours with the South Indian dishes , so remain true to the original taste. Appams with veg stew is a must try. I have tried atleast one veg item from each of the different states in their menu and loved all of them!

Sep 05, 2018

Tulasinath Kadiyala

Visited this place with friends last week for a South Indian Thali experience and this did not disappoint . Was a sumptuous mail with Puris, papads as authentic as they can get, arguably the best Sambar in town and a divine hot Payasam (which we requested for a repeat) to end the meal with

Some of the dishes were not authentic South Indian and hence the 4 star rating! But the rest of the dishes were absolutely 5 star..

Aug 21, 2018

Mansi Virmani

Great food and service. The complimentary pappadams really fill you up. Their portions are huge and all the chutneys and condiments are delectable. Food is a little on the heavier side, so I indulge only occasionally.

Aug 20, 2018

Archana Chigullapally

Ambience 4/5
Food 5/5
Service 4/5

Loved the place,staff are so polite. Food was served fast and hot. We ordered thali, after long time I tasted yummy thali. Must visit place

Aug 17, 2018

Nitish Modi

Went for Independence Day lunch at this place. It was fully packed but luckily we got the table in 10mins.

Here you have the whole South India on the menu Telangana, Andhra, Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. We had less idea about the dishes so our server helped us with gr8 patience.

For starters we ordered Telangana Country Chicken Fry and Sabudana Vada. The chicken tasted good but was tooooo spicy. Sabudana Vada is nice.

For main course, we ordered Kotu Parrota, Palak Pappu, Egg Curry, Kodi Korra, Chettinad Chicken and Steam Rice. Kotu Parrota was Simply awesum and Kodi Korra went really well with steam rice. Chettinad Chicken and Egg Curry was ok.

The best dish came at the last which was Coconut Payasam, Coconut milk with pieces of tender Coconut. It was Simply the star of our meal.

Will definitely visit this place again as the menu has soo much varieties for us to try.

Aug 15, 2018

Rizwan M

The name and theme of the restaurant go hand in hand which is a big win as it adds to the overall dining experience.

- the staff well trained to help with selecting the right dishes as well as on food service.
- chefs name & picture on the menu was a huge bonus.
- the fish which is their house special was delicious 👌🏻.
- the crab was fresh and done just right and I was really happy to see a bigger sized crab which was a tad more meaty than the usual served in the restaurants across hyd.

One negative
- the drinking glasses weren’t pre checked by the waiting staff as they’re using the non transparent metal tumblers and ambience of the place is dimly lit it is a possibility that the customer could drink off of a dirty glass. Please just check or have the glasses upside down while arranging the tables to avoid such a mishap.

Overall a great experience and shall come back for more.

Aug 08, 2018

Ashwin Manojna

This restaurant in FilmNagar is one good place where you get different kinds of authentic South Indian dishes which are delicious and have their own mark of taste... Its interior is well designed and decorated and the staff are humble and the service is swift.. management are so responsible looking for feedback which is impressive... I will definitely come back and also suggest my friends to try ...

Aug 06, 2018

Ankita

Apologies for meagre share of photos! Though it's conclusive that we were too busy to eat to bother with photos.
We stepped into this much raved about restaurant in Film Nagar. Simply South offers a plethora of signature South Indian dishes - Andhra to Kerala,you just ask for it and they have it.
We went for the soup first. Kozhi Rasam soothed my cold. The shredded chicken broth was very tasty, more so when accompanied with Yera varuval,ie, fried prawns.
For main course we had simple steam rice (on suggestion) and Kozhi Tharakkal. Kozhi Tharakkal is Tamil delicacy - we had initial apprehension looking at the dish but the taste was heavenly. The onion was diced and the chicken was cooked with perfection. My husband abhors onion paste for chicken curry so he was on cloud 9 when served with this variation of chicken curry.
I am not an expert on authenticity of taste but the chicken curry did remind me of lunches at my local friends's houses.
Interior is good. Service was excellent. They put us at ease with food suggestions accordingly.

Another place added to our favourite list now!

Aug 06, 2018

Rohit Matta

Amazing South Indian food ... A must try for All .. Good service and excellent standards maintained .
Don't miss the Filter coffee !! Keep it rocking !!

Aug 06, 2018

Beenthereatethat

Love the apam and thalis here , feels home made and healthy and fresh! One of the best places in town for South Indian food, the South Indian veg thali is vey homely

Aug 03, 2018

Nirmala

chicken pulau tasted and smelled delicious. But Elaneer payasam did not tickle the taste buds.

Jul 25, 2018

Yaswanth Dasari

cost is high, taste is good

Jul 22, 2018

Gautham Maheswaran

Looking for authentic South Indian dishes in Hyderabad? Hit this beautiful little place in film Nagar! Simply south is simply amazing. Decent lighting, soulful music and mouthwatering food. So much so that even the curd you order will make you salivate!

Real Telangana/Andhra/Tamil Nadu style food at decent prices. Good portion sizes and kind staff. Found the seafood to be very fresh and cooked to perfection. Personally loved the chapa pulusu with steamed rice. Reminds you of the coastal style seafood curries. And the yera varuval was simply perfectly cooked prawns!

Also loved eating out of the large round metal plates!

Must try: yera varuval, chapa pulusu, parotta and the curd!!

Jul 22, 2018

Gopinath

Simply south it’s simply superb I have visited on a week day for dinner. The crowd is sparse but I was really amazed by the ambiance and the light instrumental was perfect for dinner. You should try chicken soup it’s Indian style I liked it.

Jul 21, 2018

Prabhjeet Singh

Great place to dine. Quick running restaurant. Great flavours & service. Liked it. Best part they serve you dishes state wise, so menu is quite easy to read & order as they made menu state wise, which helps to try dishes state wise. Ordered - appam & vegetable stew with Telangana style dry chicken. Cost - 4/5 - Rs 1500 for 2 Service - 4/5 Ambiance - 3/5 Parking - 3/5 Must try 👌

medhasri yekula

Small space with great vibes. The decor gives very calm and positive vibes. Food was also good. Service was great. They made good use of the space. Decent place to go with family. Tried their South Indian thali and it was nice. Buttermilk was good too. I liked the way the waiting place outside was designed. Other items on the menu were interesting too.

Mandar Kumthekar

Just like a wow😝. Delicious food and amazing options to choose from menu. Try as much as you can if you don't frequently visit Hyderabad. But keep in mind some curries are really spicy. I would recommend to order two portions of curd to balance the spiciness.

Anudeep Varanasi

I have visited Simply South for the first time in September 2023 and fell in love with the food and service here. It feels like an underrated place may be due to the limited menu but each item here makes you come back for them and indulge in a mouth-watering tummy -filling meal. The food here feels 100% authentic and tasty while staying true to their concepts. One such thing I’ve noticed is they say Simply south in the name and they don’t have paneer in the menu and that’s the way it should be as paneer was not in the South for decades after being in the Northern India. I really appreciate the authenticity and the taste of almost all the dishes I tried here and would keep coming back for the same and more, hope the experience stays the same always. Veg Thali is a must try with many items in it and mokka jonna garelu are delicious. Ragi Sankati can be more softer and steamed. Keep it up and all the best.

Bharath

One of the places we’ve been visiting for years now. Late review but it shows the consistency of the place. After some disastrous trials, we fell back to this place for a tasty South Indian thali. Two veg thalis and I wanted some chicken curry too so went for kodi koora boneless. 5min and we get the piping hot thali. You can never get bored of this place, the ambience with soothing annamayya keerthans playing in the background and the food in the menu and the taste represents nothing but authentic south.

Aymun

-During a weekend dinner at the restaurant, arriving at 8:30 PM secured us an immediate table. The table had a platter of delightful pickles and a flavorful podi. Papad and buttermilk chillies were also served. -We ordered the Prawn Pulao, it arrived with raita, a savory gravy, and the delectable chintha thokku. It also comes with an omlette. The pulao boasted remarkable flavors without excessive spice or heavy masala. Perfectly cooked prawns added to the dish's appeal. The quantity of the prawns too was sufficient. The raita, gravy, and especially the spicy yet perfectly balanced sour Chintha Thokku left us impressed. -For dessert, we indulged in the Badam Halwa – a must try! Not too sweet, not too heavy. Just right. Both the Prawn Pulao and Badam Halwa offered satisfying portions relative to their prices. -The restaurant showcases authentic dishes from Southern Indian states: Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. While the menu is concise, the emphasis on food quality is evident and commendable. -The staff displayed politeness, professionalism, and cooperation. -The ambiance could benefit from improved lighting – it was very dim. -The washroom, though clean, lacks essentials like toilet paper. Washroom definitely needs improvement. All in all, Simply South stands as a must-try destination for those seeking a genuine South Indian culinary experience.

Soumya Joseph

This place has been on my list for a long time, specially after 2 of my friends praised it. So finally we were there for our dinner. - The ambience is minimal with no gaudy decorations. Calm and welcoming. - Food was good, but again, this place I guess isn't for people like us who love spice. We ordered Mamsam Pulao (4/5) and Kodi Pulao (3.5/5). These ratings are for the taste of the dishes, but if I have to rate them according to our taste buds, I guess the rating would reduce a bit. - Service is very very bad. We had to call people almost 10 times for each and everything. Even for the bill. It's like this place was more inclined to those who come there in cars and look well settled, at least we felt so. An hour or so after we spent there, we felt so left out. So ya service is almost 1 rated for me. And another biggest disappointment for us was, they don't serve normal water, hence we are forced to accept that little water bottle that costs apparently 80/- Rs. It filled 3 glasses exactly. Hence, for me visiting this place again is really a hard decision to make.

Murali Krishna

Ambience typically represents south indian restaurant you can find all south indian states food here. We went for lunch and asked for veg thali but they said it got over, so we tried veg pulao and kodi pulao both were not upto the mark as we expected.

Sruthi Pappala

Simply south is a best place to try different cuisines from southern India... The helping staff are very quick in response esp the staff named Vivek was very helpful... The food was served very quickly without any wait time... Great place to try to different dishes

nathan anand

My first time here for onam sadya lunch. Was packed . Finally got a table. Food was nice. Ambience and service was good . Sambar was divine

Nazeeb Malim

Simply South is a culinary gem known for its authentic South Indian cuisine. The restaurant takes pride in offering a diverse menu that spans the distinctive flavors of the southern states. From traditional dosas to flavorful curries, Simply South captures the essence of South Indian culinary traditions. The ambiance often reflects a blend of modern and traditional aesthetics, creating a welcoming dining atmosphere. While individual preferences may vary, the restaurant generally receives positive reviews for its commitment to quality and genuine South Indian taste. If you're a fan of regional South Indian cuisine, Simply South is worth exploring for a satisfying gastronomic experience.

Susanta Kumar Dash

What a place ...mind blowing. Great typical south indian dishes. Loved every bit of food. Great ambiance. Quick service. Good managed parking.

Anudeep Reddy

One of the best South Indian thalis I had. It's a small place with some wait time even on weekday but it was worth the wait thali was simple and fulfilling apart from that we have ordered Gongura royyalu which was very tasty, best part is that the prawns did not leave any after taste like they do in some of the restaurants. Overall nice place but a bit heavy on pocket.

Anirudh Padmanabhuni

The best Indian food that one can get in Hyderabad. Every item was perfect and amazingly tasty. Friend ordered Veg Thali and enjoyed it. I've ordered Appam, Ragi Sankati and Mutton which were all fantastic. The Biryani was amazing as well. Don't forget to have Elneer Payasam at the end (if you like coconut), that was one of the best desserts I've had in a while. Will definitely visit again. Adding a few more items from the menu on my second visit, do try Appam with their Coconut Milk, such an amazing combo that it melts in your mouth. Then, Kodi Guddu Koora is just wow! I've never eaten egg curry in that style before, it's like boiled egg but also scrambled egg. Also tried Pachhi Mirchi Kodi Pulao and absolutely loved it, the right amount of spice and the mouth watering taste. OK, third visit, tried Mokka Jonna Garelu and Saggubiyyam Vada, couldn't click pictures but trust me they were just as amazing as all the other orders from my earlier visits.

Aashna Subedar

Mind blowing place. This restaurant is just the place to satisfy all your south indian taste buds. Its in a very nice locality.. easily noticeable from a moving vehicle. First we tried was the beautiful filter coffee followed by We tried the veg thali and chicken curry with soft appams. Their set curd was also very tasty and the sheerkurma was delicious. The service was prompt and there was warmth in the service.

Birsen Yılmaz

Atmosphere is authentic, food is good. We ordered kuttu parotta (RS 329) and elaneer payasam (Rs 259). We liked both.

Bijesh Jayaram

Good food and Service. Price ₹₹₹.. mmm... Pretty high. But standard food.

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