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A Wave of Telugu Flavours

Thalis
South Indian
North Indian
Chinese
Tandoori
Biryanis
Veg & Non‑Veg

Authentic Telugu Cuisine crafted with generations of tradition, refined through decades of culinary love, and served with heartfelt hospitality.

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The Uppena Signature Thali — more than twenty-five Telugu dishes served on a banana leaf

Uppena Signature Thali25+ items

Why Uppena

Not just another restaurant.

At Uppena, every dish is inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Our recipes celebrate bold flavours, fresh ingredients, and the warmth of Telugu hospitality.

Whether you're enjoying our Signature Thali, handcrafted curries, or coastal delicacies, every meal is prepared fresh with uncompromising quality.

Recipes rooted in Andhra & Telangana kitchens
Cooked to order — freshly served in 15–20 minutes
Spice levels customised on request
Built on decades of restaurant experience across two continents

The Uppena Signature Thali served on a banana leaf — **25+**items in our Signature Thali

Our Signature Experiences

More than a menu.

Each of these is a reason people come back — and a reason to bring everyone you know.

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Uppena Signature Thali

A complete wave of Telugu flavours — more than twenty-five items on a single plate. ₹450.

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Authentic Telugu Curries

Andhra chicken and mutton curries, kadai paneer, palakura paneer and our signature jeedipappu preparations.

Coastal Seafood

Apollo fish, butter garlic royyalu, golden fried prawns and royyala vepudu — the Bhimavaram coast, in Gachibowli.

Chinese

Manchurian, chilli paneer, 65s, noodles and fried rice — Indo-Chinese the way Hyderabad likes it.

Biryanis

Chicken, mutton and royyala vepudu dum biryanis — plus a veg dum biryani for the table.

Tandoori

Paneer tikka, tangdi kabab, tandoori royyalu and ajwaini fish — charred in the clay oven, finished with butter.

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Our Philosophy

Every plate prepared fresh.

No shortcuts. No compromises. Just authentic Telugu food.

Fresh Ingredients

Sourced daily. Nothing sits, nothing is reheated to order.

Traditional Recipes

Andhra and Telangana methods, carried forward without dilution.

Modern Hygiene

A contemporary kitchen held to a standard you can see.

Warm Hospitality

The Telugu welcome — you are a guest first, a customer second.

Our Journey

Eleven years. Two continents. One idea.

Uppena is not a first venture. It is the result of more than a decade of building restaurants, learning kitchens, and refining what authentic Telugu food should taste like when it is done properly.

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2015

Sneha Indian Cuisine

Maryland, USA — where authentic Telugu flavours became a favourite among the Indian community.
2017

IndiBowl

Maryland, USA — an Indian QSR concept built for speed without losing the recipe.
2020

ADURS Restaurants & Banquet Hall

Bhimavaram — returning to Andhra, and to cooking at scale for celebrations.
2023

Aumakua Green Solutions LLP

Biodegradable and compostable bags — the same standards, applied off the plate.
2026

Uppena Telugu Flavours

Gachibowli, Hyderabad — everything learned so far, on one plate.

Our Story

A journey across continents.

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From Bhimavaram to Hyderabad, via 22 years in the United States, Uppena is the culmination of decades of love for authentic Telugu cuisine.

Founded by Ravi and Devi, our journey began with Sneha Indian Cuisine in the United States, where authentic Telugu flavours became a favourite among the Indian community. After returning to India, we continued our culinary journey with ADURS Restaurants before bringing our dream to Hyderabad with Uppena Telugu Flavours.

Today, Uppena represents everything we've learned over decades of serving food with love — authentic flavours, uncompromising quality, and genuine hospitality.

Meet the Founders

The people behind the plate.

Founder

Ravi Kuriseti

A BITS Pilani Mechanical Engineering graduate, Ravi spent over two decades in the United States as a Senior Software Architect before following his lifelong love for hospitality. Having founded and successfully operated multiple restaurants in the US and India, he brings together global experience, operational excellence, and a deep love for authentic Telugu cuisine.

Beyond entrepreneurship, Ravi is also a Life Coach and Healer, reflecting the same philosophy of care, balance, and service that shapes the Uppena experience.

Founder & Executive Chef

Devi Kuriseti

The heart behind Uppena's kitchen, Devi has spent years perfecting authentic Telugu recipes that have delighted guests both in the United States and India. As the Executive Chef behind the acclaimed Sneha Indian Cuisine, ADURS Restaurants, and now Uppena, she is the creative force behind our Signature Thali and every dish that reaches your table.

Her unwavering commitment to authenticity, consistency, and flavour continues to define the Uppena experience.

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A look inside.

Interior and food photography shown here is representative. Photographs of our Gachibowli restaurant are being added shortly.

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Private Dining & Catering

Feeding a room, not just a table.

Tell us the headcount and the date. We'll take it from there.

Corporate Lunches

Daily or one-off, delivered hot for teams in and around Gachibowli.

Birthday Parties

Thali spreads and party menus built around what your guests actually eat.

Family Gatherings

Functions, get-togethers and celebrations, catered the Telugu way.

Bulk & Party Orders

Large quantity orders with advance notice — biryanis, curries and full thalis.

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Visit Us

Address: 4th Floor, opp. Meenakshi Bamboos
Near AIG Hospital, Gachibowli
Hyderabad, Telangana 500032 Tap to open in Google Maps
Call us: 83 6767 0000For reservations and takeaway
WhatsApp: Reserve a table or ask about cateringFastest way to reach us
Email: hello@uppena.in
Opening hours: 12 to 4 pm, 7 to 11 pm — All Days