Started over four decades ago in 1973, this well-known Chinese restaurant in Hyderabad’s Begum Bazaar is immensely popular and affordable. With their red Chinese décor, the interiors are full of old-world charm. The menu comprises of familiar and comforting Indo-Chinese dishes such as American chopsuey, chicken Manchurian, chicken drumsticks, and spring rolls. There are also unique, lesser-known preparations that are unique to Blue Diamond, such as Canton chicken, mandarin fish, special loose prawns, stewed wantons, honey chicken, and fish in pickle sauce. To complete the experience, wash down your meal with a pot of traditional Chinese tea.