Hyderabad, May 21 -- Punugulu, cheese-burst dosas, pani puri, bhajjis, juices and tea, among other treats, have always defined the street food landscape of Hyderabad. However, as the city welcomed high-rises and global corporate giants with open arms, the appetite for international cuisine followed suit.

So now, an unusual sight is becoming common in the popular tech corridors of the city. The food streets have evolved to the point where you see Miso Ramen being sold right beside bhuttas and sourdough pizzas served with a hot piping cup of Irani chai.

What we are essentially witnessing is the democratisation of global dining. High-end, premium cuisines that were once guarded behind the glass doors of fine dining spaces in Jubilee Hills ...