Have you tried the burger and the pizza from Scuzi in Hyderabad

The Hindu

a day ago

For a burger fanatic, a good one boils down to three essentials — a juicy patty, the right bun, and melting cheese. When Scuzi's burgers started popping up frequently on my Instagram feed, they immediately had my attention. All I could see was that perfect patty, pillowy bun, and a glorious cheese melt. Bingo. The pizzas looked equally tempting.
Scuzi is a Hyderabad-based delivery kitchen that launched in March 2025. The menu reflects global culinary influences, shaped by the personal travels and food memories of its founders — Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, Varun Tripuraneni, Arjun, and Saniya Jaiswal.
The idea for Scuzi was born over slices of pizza in Goa in 2023. It was the nuanced flavours at Como Agua, a restaurant in Assagao, that first caught Naga Chaitanya's attention. A pizza tasting session turned into several return visits, each one deepening his appreciation for the craft. Eventually, this culinary connection led to a partnership with Como's founders, Arjun and Saniya Jaiswal. Together with fellow co-founder Varun Tripuraneni they set out to bring that same flair and finesse to Hyderabad's delivery dining scene.
Scuzi's menu is vibrant and playful. Alongside signature burgers like The Home Run, you will find indulgent options like Rigatoni Bianca Truffle Pasta, a Charred Broccoli and Hummus Bowl, the Pepperoni and Chowringhee Pizza, and decadent desserts such as Churros and Tiramisu. The naming game adds to the fun — pizzas and burgers come with cheeky titles like Hi Gorgeous, Party Boy, and The Bachelor.
'Our pizzas are Neapolitan-style,' says Naga Chaitanya, co-founder of Scuzi. 'We wanted to keep the ingredients true to their Italian roots, but also give them a playful twist to better connect with our audience. The idea was to make the menu feel approachable, while incorporating flavours familiar to the Indian palate.' The result is a line-up that is equal parts authentic and inventive, without taking itself too seriously.
When I began planning my own Scuzi tasting, it quickly became clear that a single sitting would not cut it. I had three burgers in mind, then came the pizzas, the pastas, and eventually, a strategic plan to stagger it all over a couple of weeks. On Day One, I started with Maximus (a meaty burger), When in Doubt (a classic Margherita), and Mac & Cheese. The pizzas are a clear win — cheesy, saucy, and beautifully balanced by a soft, thin crust. A proper Neapolitan experience. The burger delivered on juiciness and flavour, too. But skip the Mac & Cheese unless you are within a 10-minute radius — it does not travel well.
By the following week, I was ready for round two: Double Pepperoni pizza (an absolute steal if you are a pepperoni fan — they do not hold back on the toppings), Chilli Mushroom Fettuccine, and two more burgers — The Home Run and The Bachelor. And before you judge, this was shared between three hungry eaters. I also threw in the Lime and Habanero Hot Wings for good measure. No regrets.
'Our burgers have become the stars of the menu,' adds Chaitanya. 'It took months of trials — about 8 to 12 months — to get the balance right. We didn't want to mask the flavours with an overload of sauces or ingredients. Instead, we kept it minimal: great bread, great patty, just enough cheese. It's simple, but tuned to the local palate.'
Scuzi also offers rice bowls, desserts, and some rather exciting vegetarian options. The Burrata Chaat and Butter-Poached Charred Cabbage Skewers in romesco sauce are standouts. And do not miss the Chilli Mushroom Fettuccine — it might just surprise you.
I also tried the Rigatoni Bianco with Truffle Oil, and it was not easy to share. The rich truffle aroma lingers, coaxing you to polish off the bowl on your own. A dish that is hard to walk away from at a sharing table.
As an Assamese, I could not resist ordering the Bhut Jolokia Dutch Crunch — a cold sandwich stuffed with spicy chicken and an assortment of 'things' in a Dutch Crunch roll. The heat did not faze me (so do not worry if your spice tolerance is average), but the real challenge was the mess. Keep tissues handy — not for the spice, but for the sheer sauciness. It is one for those who enjoy cold, saucy sandwiches, though I personally found it a bit much.
For dessert, skip the menu and go straight to the tiramisu. It will send you into a happy food coma.
The average order for two people ranges from ₹1000 to ₹1200 (depending on how many dishes you choose to eat).