Hyderabad, July 4 -- If you ask any true Hyderabadi about the most iconic Indo- Chinese restaurants in the city, Haiking is a name that always comes up. Nestled in the heart of Himayatnagar, this legendary restaurant has been serving authentic, heartwarming Chinese dishes since the 1970s long before Indo-Chinese became a citywide craze.

A Legacy That Began in 1972

Haiking wasn't started as a business dream. It was born out of a parent's love. In 1972, a couple named Apho and Akung opened the restaurant to help pay for their children's education in Hyderabad.

"My parents wanted to put us in a good school," shares the current owner, who officially joined the restaurant in 1980.

"Every weekend, we came home to good food. Today, I carry t...