Tony,
You danced all around the best place in India to eat, even with having Hyderabadi friends. I am a American citizan who has spent 5 years in the most interesting eat street in the country, A mix or north, south, and musliman influences you goto visit Hyderabad and I would hapily be your guide. Biryani being the best dish comming out of Hyderabad! Yours sincerely, Padma