Hyderabad, May 19 -- Street food in Hyderabad has long been defined by a beautiful, chaotic dance of navigating tight, buzzing lanes, balancing a plate of chaat while dodging traffic and tracking down your favourite mobile bandis by word of mouth.

But tucked away in the quiet Shantinagar neighbourhood of Masab Tank, the GHMC Food Street is one of the few streets that are organised and gives a refreshing change to this evening ritual of the city. It is not just a collection of stalls lined up haphazardly, but a thoughtfully designed hub where the visitors can enjoy food along with clean, open-air community dining. While it opens from 4 pm, the street really hits its stride, gets fully set up, and catches its signature lively vibe after 6 ...