sporting the combo of crispy and spicy, chicken wings have really come to dominate the market of bar snacks by a landslide all across the globe. while there might have been many proponents of this one along the way,buffalowild wings is one brand who has contributed immensely in popularizing this snack from its very inception. starting out over 4 decades ago as the brainchild of two wing lovers, the brand has surely pushed boundaries to transform themselves into the sports restobar we know them as today. and the two successful outlets in hyderabad do paint the picture of local interest very well for this joint. spacious setting with humongous flat-screens paired with a beautiful array of entrées and drinks, the place offers the perfect setup for sports fans and culinary enthusiasts alike.
it was quite an epiphany for me to see their menu on my first visit last week where i found so many other dishes than the usual wings that they are famous for. so going with these new ones, we ordered for some popcorn shrimp, onion rings and fish & chips, each of which made it to the table in a jiffy. popcorn shrimp and onion rings both served as the perfect start of the meal, coming in with a thousand island dip on the side. fish & chips however tipped the high coming in with an excessively thick batter which didn't stick too well to the otherwise juicy basa fillet. it was the peri peri grilled prawns however which saved the day and filled in all the gaps. plump and juicy prawns basted in their signature peri peri spices and grilled to perfection - just the dish you need to fill your day with oodles of joy if you are a seafood fan!
coming to the wings now, the place offers their wings crispy fried and tossed in your selection of choice from their menu of 21 variants, differing in level of heat and flavour profiles. to keep it palatable for all, we went with the mango habanero, asian zing and thai curry along with a serving of their new entrant boneless wings in chipotle bbq sauce. while the boneless variant on point with flavour and is good for those who would want to get away from the boney hassles, the messy experience with the bones is something that i personally prefer so wasn't quite the thing for me. being a fan of heat and spice, thai curry was something that gave a more in-the-face hit from pepper and cayenne while the mango habanero had the heat hidden beneath the sweet mango mask, which rises with every bite. asian zing came out a tad too sweet for my taste although it did give a slight zing from the chili peppers. do try their dessert nachos if you want to end things on a sweeter note, indeed one of the best fusion desserts i had in a while sporting a beautiful assortment of nachos, ice cream and cheesecake bites.
owing to the tough times, the restaurant is taking all the necessary precautions for the safekeeping of their diners; be it hygiene standards in the kitchen or the sanitization checks from the service staff. kudos to the management and the service staff for adapting to the new norms so quickly and still maintaining the same esteemed hospitality. and with all the safety procedures in check, the spot should surely be in your to-visit lists for a chilled out time with friends or family!