Blue Fox Restaurant (Himayathnagar)

The Scene
Blue Fox, perched over an another bastion of Hyderabadi culinary expertise, the Minerva Coffee Shop, is a veritable gold mine for the Biryani connoisseurs. From Liberty going to Himayatnagar all roads invariably take a stop at this doorstep. The gates are thrown open and guards lowered as the gracefully aged waiters escort you to your table.

From unhurried attendants who are courteous but not toady, to tables that are mammoth yet comfortingly promising of a feast, everything is dressed in spotless and soothing blue. Blue is the predominant theme, though foxes are thankfully unlikely to give you company at dinner.

The Food
Blue Fox conjures up visions of gourmet pasta, sybaritically tickling choupsey and other steamy-smoky works of art from the land of Ming. But by the grace of God or sheer luck you might end up with one of the most luscious biryanis available downtown. From the Mughlai to the Andhra, and from the American to the Chinese, the restaurant is only too eager to show-off its expertise.

As an entre, Vegetable Shanghai Rolls can give the desi kebabs a run for their money. The main course could be scrumptious Baked Vegetables served in hot yellow sauce, and can be crowned with a Chicken Biryani. ThumpsUp goes well with the latter, though you can have a go at indigenous mock-tails, Pink Floyd and Pussy Foot.

The Verdict
Though appearances maintain Blue Fox as a delectable Chinese joint, the restaurant is not particularly distinguished for the range or choice of this particular variety of cuisine. Be well-advised to eschew the Chinese palate especially if you have an everlasting love affair with the Hyderabadi Biryani.