Aakhol Brings Assamese Cuisine From a Home Kitchen to a Hyderabad Restaurant
- Hyderabad Regional Food
- Manchirevula-Kokapet
- Updated August 30, 2026
A Hyderabad home-kitchen concept has grown into a dedicated space for Assamese food.
Hyderabad diners interested in regional Indian food now have another option through Aakhol, an Assamese restaurant that began as a home kitchen.
Founded by Dr Alpaxee Kashyap, the venture has opened a physical restaurant around Manchirevula and Kokapet, bringing a cuisine still relatively uncommon in Hyderabad’s mainstream restaurant market.
What food does Aakhol serve?
Its menu includes Assamese dishes such as bamboo shoot fish, dali bota, fish chutney and sesame chutney.
The emphasis is on regional flavours rather than adapting everything into familiar North Indian restaurant formats.
Where is the restaurant?
Aakhol is located around Gandipet Main Road, Power Welfare Society, Manchirevula near Kokapet.
The area is becoming increasingly active for independent restaurants as nearby residential communities expand.
Why is regional cuisine growing in Hyderabad?
Hyderabad has a large population that has moved to the city from different parts of India.
That creates demand for food from the Northeast, coastal regions and smaller regional traditions alongside established Telugu, Hyderabadi and North Indian cuisines.
How much does a meal cost?
The reported estimate is roughly Rs 1,500 for two.
Actual spending will depend on the number and type of dishes ordered, so diners should use the amount only as a planning reference.
Aakhol Brings Assamese Cuisine From a Home Kitchen to a Hyderabad Restaurant: Quick Summary
- Restaurant: Aakhol
- Cuisine: Assamese
- Area: Manchirevula-Kokapet
- Origin: Started as a home kitchen
- Notable flavours: Bamboo shoot, sesame and regional chutneys
- Estimated spend: Around Rs 1,500 for two
- Last updated: August 30, 2026
Source / Attribution: Siasat.com – Read Original Report
