Gourmet Kunafa

Opposite Aero Plaza in T1, Gourmet Kunafa is all sugar rush

Gourmet Kunafa sits landside at Aero Plaza in Terminal 1, so this is a pre-security stop for anyone flying out of HYD. It’s a basic quick-service counter, not a sit-down spot, and you’re mostly eating out of takeaway boxes. Think sweet cheese pastry, syrup, and nuts first, with a few add-ons like coffee or tea to go with it.

Price point is low by airport standards: you’re in the ₹150–₹300 range for most kunafa portions, depending on toppings and size. That makes it easy to grab something small while you wait for a cab or before heading into T1 security. If you’re on a strict budget and still want something that feels different from chain bakery options in Aero Plaza, this is one of the cheaper ways to do it.

The play here is simple: order a classic cheese kunafa or a nut-heavy version, then add a hot drink if you’ve got 10–15 minutes to spare. It’s all counter-service, so expect to stand or walk with it; seating in Aero Plaza is shared with the other outlets. There’s no savory menu to speak of, so don’t turn up hungry for a full meal and expect to cobble one together from this counter.

If your flight leaves from T1, hit Gourmet Kunafa before security and carry your box through; solid choice for a mid-morning or late-night sugar hit around 10 p.m. when other options thin out. Coming in on arrival, it’s also an easy meet-up point at Aero Plaza because the signboard is bright and hard to miss. Final tip: ask them to go easy on the syrup if you don’t like things extremely sweet—once it’s drenched, you’re stuck with it for the whole box.