Reviews Once Upon A Time

The vegetarian food was absolutely delicious. Being a vegetarian it is difficult to find really good food, once upon a time has really good vegetarian dishes.

The ambience is welcoming. The service I received was very pleasing. A sumptuous meal with a superb staff makes it a must go place. The menu is very appealing. You have a very wide choice I just feel in love with their subz mishran. We throughly enjoyed the time and food.

AMBIENCE : 7/10
TASTE : 9/10
SERVICE : 10/10
VALUE FOR MONEY : 9/10

This is a place where one can come with their family and friends and have a relaxing meal.

Situated inside the green Park hotel, this place is a kind of a treasure cove for foodies. Have been to Tulips on multiple occasions for their midnight biriyani but this was the first time here. Firstly, the ambience is spot on with soft traditional music playing in the background and makes you feel at ease. Onto the food, they had 2 veg and 2 non veg starters at the counters and 2+2 bought separately from the kitchen, so all in all there are 4 starters each in veg and non veg. I loved both the veg peas tikki and the chicken tikki. The starters bought from the kitchen directly all seemed to have the same sauce but tasted good none the less.

Apart from the above, you have pani puris and various chats which can be customized per taste. In the main course, their chicken biriyani steals the show but one should try the other items and curries too as all were really show stealers in their own right.

To finish of the rounds, the desserts section is a sight for any die hard foodie. From Ras Malai to gulab jamun and the works,all of them were toothsome. The service was good except for one guy at the live counter for fruits who looked and seemed dumb enough but that's just an aberration. One should definitely try this place more than once!

Tasting menu. Amazing food and great service. Reasonably priced for the experience . ....:..... Highly recommend to get one of the tasting menus

Damm good meal I enjoy it a lot very good completely satisfied very happy with all these stuff they have. Found very fresh food I loved it a lot very happy

There is no meal in the whole wide world that can compare the feeling you get after eating that wholesome Indian meal. No matter how many cuisines we try there is nothing like coming back home. There have been so many new places coming up these days and revamping the good old dishes in a new form altogether but a classic remains a classic. So is the case with Green Park Hotel, they are majorly known for their midnight buffet and haleem and have a separate and loyal fan base of their own. Taking a cue and going with the trend they have also come up with new menu in their in-house restaurant Once Upon a Time, focused towards the young crowd which serves Indian fusion dishes. They have recently brought in Chef Vignesh Ramachandran as the Culinary Director, and I was invited by him for the new menu tasting, and who would like to miss such invites?

Given to its classic charm, Green Park gives you that old world vibes with soft Indian music playing in the background. The ambience of the dining area is so soothing and they have ample space to comfortably move around. During my discussion with Chef Vignesh, he patiently explained the thought process which went in curating the new menu and also what makes their ala carte and buffet so special. I was highly impressed with the knowledge he carries and how well he knows about his food. In addition to their existing ala carte menu they have introduced three new menus, more details of which can also be found on their zomato page:

1. Green Fables is a vegetarian only set menu and is priced at INR.1100 exclusive of the taxes.

2. Deccan Tales is a menu designed for non-vegetarians which also includes classic Hyderabadi cuisines, it is priced at INR.1550 exclusive of taxes.

3. Indian Epics is their new fusion menu which includes all the existing dishes with a twist and is priced at INR.1300 exclusive of taxes.

In order to give us an insight into what the night had in store for us we were served Amouche Bouche which was in the form of chilled cucumber ring tossed in with masala yogurt and desi scripts, this surely did its job and left us impressed and not to forget the presentation was top notch. This was followed up by the starters with Smoked Baingan Chaat being the first one. The chat was made up of smoked aubergine or baingan, baingan raita and chutney, and just with the first bite of it I was taken by surprise as this was so good. I also tried their soups, Lasooni Murgh Shorba and Nandu Rasam with the former being my preference as the simple flavors of garlic and chicken were going well.

Then came the Nadan Chicken Fry which was Kerala style chicken served over idiyapam alongside coconut cream and garnished with coconut shavings. Though being a simple dish it was packed with flavors and became an instant favorite. Next in line was Khatta Jhinga, made out of gongura and prawns laid over a hari mirch chutney. This was something which came as a surprise as it was super spicy and tangy, nevertheless one great dish to try. I being a meat lover myself, couldn’t resist trying the vegetarian dishes too. Dahi ke Kebab in spite of not being so visually appealing tasted really good and filled with flavors, another dish we tried was Chunda (Fried Rava), a Guajarati delicacy topped with red chilly chutney and served alongside micro greens and okra fries. All the dishes tasted exactly as per the description being given by the chef who was giving us the company all along.

Another classic with a twist was Roti pe Boti which was more like a DIY where the malai masala was served on mini phulkas in a small platter and finished with fried onions. The flavors were exactly how they should have been. Having eaten so much we were really stuffed and here came the surprise from the chef, Citrus Orange Sorbet which visually was plain but was packed with citrusy flavors, this was something which was actually needed and prepared us for our next course.

The next course began with seafood, Scallops with Prawn Moilee prepared Kerala style and served with mini uttapams. The coconut curry sauce went really well with the scallops, a match made in heaven, a MUST TRY. Lucknowi Nalli Nihari had soft lamb and was combined with chatpata aloo for giving that added twist and the combination did work. We were also served Chicken Kebab Roulette which is not a part of the menu, and it couldn’t impress me on the taste front. Another interesting dish served was Dal Moradabadi, regular dal having moong dal chat and chutneys served along with crispy chur chur naan, the flavors here were complementing and blended well.

Post relishing all these we were not left with any space for more and just then came in desserts! And who says no to desserts? Like no one!

The first one was Rasgulla Tiramisu where regular Tiramisu got a 360-degree makeover. The way they innovated this was amazing as the rasgullas soaked in filter coffee were served along with mascarpone mousse. Though this might not go down well with non-coffee lovers as it has a strong and bitter flavor of coffee. The next dessert was a tribute to the chai samosa lovers where the masala chai was served in the form of ice cream along with khova samosa and this was topped with peanut jaggery pralines. This could be every chai lover’s dream.

I was a little sad as this food journey came to an end. The innovations they have done with the regular food are just another level and cannot be compared. Everything on the menu was perfect and more attention was given to quality over quantity. The young chef was nothing less than a walking food guide and knew his business well and ensured the taste is kept intact.

In terms of service the place never disappoints and has been consistent over all these years. Their new menu definitely deserves to be explored and trust me you won’t regret.

The food was fantastic, the chicken donuts, Haleem and samosa dessert was unmissable. Service was also fantastic and the staff was very kind. Would definitely recommend to everyone

Irrespective of delectable food fests and events buzzing all across the Hyderabad, a foodie like me craves for a complete meal that blows you out in terms of innovation or culinary complexity or the overall experience or taking Indian cuisine a notch above. I think the Foodie Gods answered my prayers to have it all in one shot. Green Park Hotel known for its legacy in fine dining places was more known towards their haleem and midnight buffet. The brand has its own loyal patron base and has been known to be consistent in their service, hospitality, and other offerings. Their restaurants like Marigold again has its own loyal base. To stay in the competition and be in social media buzz, they have come up with re-vamping the menu of their in-premise restaurant - ONCE UPON A TIME - a contemporary Indian fusion restaurant. Hearing that a young Chef has come from my own state and dishing out some real classic twists, I was so excited to meet him in person. Chef Vignesh Ramachandran who has recently joined as Culinary director for the property invited me to come and relish their new twisty tasting menus in offering and man I would not miss such calls.

A Nine-course Evening at green park (once upon a time)

Once Upon A Time at Green Park Hotel, Recently, the restaurant has undergone a complete makeover into an Indian restaurant with an innovative touch,

They started by serving Pallate cleaner (cucumber with tangy curd & murkul softer version)

Soups & staters

then the actual start was with smoked baingan chat -this was one of my favorites 😋 (5/5 )

Next was nandu rasam soft shell crab 🦀 was served with rasam 😋(5/5 )

Next was khatta jhinga prawns 🍤 was served with spicy tangy chutney (5/5 )

Next was chicken donut makhni;5/5)

Then again a pallet cleanser

Then the
Main course

Ananas mutton roti pe boti
Rich mutton gravy served with small roti & pineapple salsa (5/5)

scallops with prawn moilee
Served with mini aapam ( 4/5)

White butter chicken served with chur chur paratha dal &ulte tawe ki roti ( 5/5)

Dessert
Khova samosa served with masala chai icecream this was just amazing 😋😋 (5/5 )

Zaffrani nimish
light weight saffron milk form topped with pistachios & rose petals &chikki (5/5)

Recommendation is to do try out the special 9 course meal n ya u can skip a meal & go for it as it fills your stomach half the way alredy but you cannot resist having it till end

Loved the experience...
I visited this place and I must say that I was impressed with the quality and taste of the food. The ambience and service levels are also extremely good.

They have a good spread
MUST GO ❤️

Absolutely fantastic food and impeccable service! Roasted Pumpkin Soup, Bharwan Paneer, Spicy Corn, Kesar Paneer, Tahiri Tawa Pulao, Subz Nishram. Every dish was crafted to perfection.

Its just a wow to the modern indian cusine and presentation of food. Its expensive but worth trying food here. I never expected a pumpkin coconut soup will be my best soup ever. Then a paneer donut starter is so yumm and at last kova samosa dessert is so delicious.
Food: 4.5/5
Ambience: 3.5/5
Service: 4/5
Overall must vist place

Been here once. Had a very nice time. Nice set menu and alcohol. Good priced. I would for sure go again and take my friends. Surely recommend checking it out once.

Great ambience, friendly staff but service was a bit of lag. Food is above average... Set menu is a decent choice, there are some Kerala dishes which tasted authentic

Great quality, excellent service. Haleem, Biryani, kebabs and deserts are good over there. Overall, a good place to go with Friends and Family.

This restaurant is very underrated. By far this is the best Fine Dining Hyderabadi Restaurant in Hyderabad. The food is par excellence, the chefs here are awesome. The service is great.

The must try dishes are:
1) Paya Shorba
2) the rotis & naans
3) haleem
4) Gosht safediya pulao
5) samosa aur chai

The staff is very friendly and patient. We have baingan chat and pulav. The different types of yogurts were amazing.

The ambience too was great. Their complementary dish was unique. Cucumber dipped in yogurt and graced with masala puffed rice.

Good place to visit with friends and family members. We have ordered crab soup. Taste was delicious. Presentation was perfect. Overall I can say it's the best restaurant in Begumpet.

What a delight this place is!!

We went here for a team dinner and were smitten by their food.

They have a concept of set meals and you get to choose as per your palette. Vegetarians are offered Green fables, while non vegetarians can choose between Indian Epics and Deccan Delight (Deccan flavors basically l might have got this name wrong).

Everyone is then given coasters as per their food choices and the servers service you accordingly.

They have a la carte menu as well and 2 of our vegetarian colleagues ordered from that menu.

With every dish that we were served, we blessed the cook even more. Their set menu had everything from paya soup to Nalli nihari to scallops to prawns and yummy chai and payasam flavoured ice cream.

I have attached a few pictures here and definitely recommend this place.

Good stuff Team Green Park!!

I enjoyed the food so very much. Each and every item i ate was way too delicious. I’m going to be a very regular customer. Thanks a lot for the yummy food once upon a time

Once upon a time is the place to be...From ambience , service and to quality of food this place doesn't let you down in any aspect.overall a really nice experience and will love to visit again...

A simple yet delicious lunch buffet. I enjoyed every item on the menu, it is totally worth the price. I loved all the desserts too, they have huge variety of them. The ambiance and service are both good. A must visit place with family.

Green park midnight buffets are quite famous among Hyderabad foodies ,I remember their Haleem was one of their signature dishes .Well coming back to Once upon a Time by Green park we saw this restaurant being features as best new ones that made us visit and we are glad we did.We tried their food tasting menu absolutely loved their starters personally my favourites were Mutton soup ,Keema kebab(I am mentioning my version of names and not exact names from the menu) ,Chicken donut (that was interesting) they had this sorbet before the main course to cleanse your palate.As much I enjoyed the variety of starters and the innovative mix of ingredients I was not happy with the main course .I am not a sweet person however I liked chai samosa (Yes it’s a dessert and a yummy one ).The staff was very attentive and friendly,Hospitality on point.Decor was clean and beautifully interesting.I rate them 5 because of the mix of ingredients in each was innovative.Last but not least the Madras cafe cocktail was divine a must .

This place TANTALISES TH TASTE BUDS 👅 OF EVERY FOOD HUNTER OF HYDERABAD Great Taste, Exclusively curated menu to keep us on the tender hooks→ To get to the next course of the food. Undoubtedly Compels me to Come again and again. Thanks for the great food 🥗 Excellent service with a smile and great hospitality. Cheers !!!

This was a pleasant surprise. The tandoori chicken was excellent- smoked and juicy, the button idli like rotis that came with it were an instant hit with everyone. The mutton shikampuri were almost the size of Idlis! They tasted fine, were flavourful in a neutral/bland sense- can’t blame the chef since that’s usually how shikampuris are. The khatta jhinga tiger prawns were tangy and flavourful- it was a new take on the same Indian masalas that you won’t mind at all. The tandoori broccoli was coated with fresh malai, it was bland but was still quite tasty. The mushroom starter was enjoyed by the vegetarians, though I found it a bit too curry-masala for my taste, no complaints though. The classic green park mutton biryani which we requested from the adjacent restaurant was great- it’s a must try if you haven’t tasted it before. What could’ve been better? They didn’t have half the beers on the menu. The waitstaff had a hard time dividing the food in equal portions for our large table of 10 people. The gravy for the paneer mains was incredibly bland. In summation, this is a highly recommended place if you eat meat, and if you don’t, it’s an expensive risk that might just deliver.

I liked the taste of food. They have variety of veg and non veg dishes and starters, plenty of desserts. Only this I missed is, if chicken biryani is there then no mutton biryani, but mutton curry.

The calm and subtle music playing in the restaurant was the perfect accompaniment to my meal. The soft melodies provided a relaxing atmosphere, allowing me to truly enjoy my dining experience without any distractions. The music was not too loud or overpowering, creating a peaceful ambiance that was ideal for conversation. I felt like I could easily unwind and let go of any stress while listening to the gentle tunes in the background. Overall, the calming and subtle music helped to make my dining experience one that I won't soon forget.

Tried their Deccan Tales tasting menu and it is the best thing I have ever had in a sit down dinner. The innovation in menu, quality of food, authenticity to hyderabadi taste and service are something to talk about. I highly recommend this place and will definitely visit again soon. Hats off to chef. p.s. if you are someone who wants big portions then you should definitely skip the tasting menu and go for alacarte.

This place will leave a distinct taste and memory in your mind. We decided to go ahead with the vegetarian 8 course meal and Every dish was so innovative. For me the top 3 dishes would be the paneer donut makhani, the pumpkin and coconut soup and the samosa and chai ice cream combo. You will be surprised by the flavours of all the dishes. The staff was very courteous too.

Just wonderful buffet, wonderful variety, from vegetarian to non-vegetarian every item is up to mark and filled with true quality. Ambience is cool and energetic feels really good. Sweets and snacks are really good too. Long list of items on menu and buffet. Must try...