Hyderabad, Dec. 6 -- Long before Instagrammable gelatos and over-the-top dessert parlours took over Hyderabad's food scene, there was one simple pleasure that defined the city's idea of a treat. This treat was a softy cone from Softy Den.

Tucked away in Abids, this charming, vintage ice cream joint has been serving nostalgia in a cone since 1985, becoming a landmark for anyone who grew up in the city's older neighbourhoods. As we experience Hyderabad's winter chill, there is something oddly comforting about holding a cold softy in your hand-a simple pleasure that Softy Den has kept alive since the 80s.

Where Hyderabad's 'softy culture' began

For a large section of Hyderabadi millennials studying in the Abids area, Softy Den was the fir...