Hyderabad, Feb. 19 -- There was a time when iftar in Hyderabad meant spreading out the red dastarkhwan, praying together before breaking the fast and passing around plates of fruit chaat and dahi vada as the siren echoed through the evening air. Today, in many parts of the city, that same iftar arrives in a cardboard box, sealed, labelled, and delivered at your doorstep.

Over the past few years, iftar boxes have emerged as a seasonal business category for many restaurants in Hyderabad. From new eateries to established names, vendors are curating fixed menus as a response to growing demand for ready-to-serve iftar spreads.

Ramzan 2026 also brought forward several food spots that are offering specially curated iftar boxes across Hyderabad...