Hyderabadi Zaiqa, the Hell’s Kitchen biryani specialist that started as a tiny West 52nd Street counter, has traded up to a much larger space on 9th Avenue between West 52nd and West 53rd Streets. The new digs, described by the owners as two dining areas plus a bar, add roughly 60 seats, while the original W52nd storefront will stay alive as a takeout-only operation. The upgrade effectively turns a cramped halal biryani counter into a more polished dining destination on a busy pre-theater stretch.
New 9th Avenue Home Adds Dining Rooms And A Bar
As reported by W42ST, Hyderabadi Zaiqa has taken over a storefront on 9th Avenue between W52nd and W53rd, while the compact W52nd counter shifts into a takeout-focused outpost. The 9th Avenue space is expected to seat about 60 people and include two dining rooms and a bar, giving the team room to lean into a fuller service model. Restaurateurs told W42ST that the larger layout is designed to catch both neighborhood dinner regulars and pre-theater crowds.
State Filings And Listings Point To 9th Avenue Address
Public business filings compiled online, including company records on BizProfile, show a new entity, Hyderabadi Zaiqa 2 LLC, with a mailing address at 785 9th Avenue, corresponding to the block between West 52nd and West 53rd. Listings on delivery platforms such as Uber Eats indicate the 9th Avenue location is already showing up on order apps, a strong hint that the new space is operational or very close to opening.
Local Acclaim And A MICHELIN Nod
Hyderabadi Zaiqa has drawn steady critical attention since opening on W52nd and was added to the MICHELIN Guide’s New York roster in 2025, according to the MICHELIN Guide. Coverage from outlets like Eater NY and neighborhood press has praised its dum biryani and regional dishes, building the kind of loyal following that can actually fill those extra seats. The move to 9th Avenue tracks with a broader Hell’s Kitchen trend of modest counters evolving into more formal dining rooms as the local restaurant scene grows up.
What Diners Can Expect
The expanded footprint allows for more table service and an easier setup for groups and pre-theater biryani runs, according to what owners told local reporters during the planning phase. The new 9th Avenue room will handle most of the sit-down business, while the compact W52nd counter keeps serving regulars and carryout orders, preserving the grab-and-go model that first put the restaurant on the map. For now, the most reliable way to check opening hours and seating options is through the restaurant’s listings and delivery apps, which are already reflecting the 9th Avenue address.
