Food poisoning at Tolichowki: Man falls ill after eating chicken mandi at Felfelah Resto Cafe

Hyderabad: A customer said he might have fallen ill due to food poisoning after eating at Felfelah Resto Cafe near Hakimpet Crossroads in Tolichowki. The individual, Inayat ul Rahman, fell ill after consuming shawaya chicken mandi at the restaurant on Sunday night.

“I went there with three friends. A few hours after returning home, I started experiencing severe loose motions and nausea,” said Rahman, speaking to NewsMeter.

“I couldn’t attend Eid prayers or meet my family. Eventually, I had to be admitted to Ahrar Multi Speciality Hospital in Tolichowki.”

Cafe customers faced similar issues earlier too

Rahman also claimed that this is not the first such incident linked to the restaurant. “This place has had issues before. I was told by the doctor that around 40 people had reportedly fallen sick after eating there in the past. But no action was taken,” he said.

Following the latest incident, the restaurant was temporarily closed for two days by its owner, who issued an apology. However, no official inquiry or food safety inspection has been reported so far.

Call for accountability

Rahman stated he is still recovering and has been confined to bed for the last two days. “Once I feel better, I’ll be filing a formal complaint with the food safety department. These kinds of repeated issues can’t be ignored.”

At present, there has been no response from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) or the Telangana Food Safety Department regarding the matter. The incident raises renewed questions about food safety standards and enforcement at local restaurants in the city.