Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Rohit Khattar Brings His Nostalgic American Diner Dream to Hyderabad
Rohit Khattar dreamed of opening an American diner from the time he was young.
He collected old diner decorations from flea markets for many years.
In 1994, he opened American Diner in Delhi.
The restaurant became popular and many people grew up visiting it.
Now he has opened another American Diner at The Loft in Hyderabad.
He wants the new restaurant to look and feel like a classic American diner.
It has red seats, neon lights and black-and-white floors.
The menu includes burgers, pancakes, waffles, shakes and large desserts.
Khattar hopes people will visit for breakfast, dinner or a late-night meal.
Rohit Khattar’s fascination with American diners began during his youth after encountering Moxies at an international student orientation.
He collected vintage tin signs and memorabilia for years before opening American Diner at Delhi’s India Habitat Centre in 1994.
The Delhi restaurant became popular, attracting queues and generations of returning customers.
The newly launched Hyderabad location at The Loft recreates classic diner elements, including red banquettes, neon lights and black-and-white floors.
Its menu includes pancakes, waffles, burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, all-day breakfasts, shakes, desserts and American-style drinks.
- Who
- Restaurateur Rohit Khattar and his American Diner restaurant.
- What
- A new American Diner location has opened at The Loft, continuing Khattar’s long-running diner concept.
- When
- The original American Diner opened in 1994; the Hyderabad location is described as newly launched, with no exact opening date given.
- Where
- The original restaurant was at the India Habitat Centre in Delhi, and the new location is at The Loft in Hitec City, Hyderabad.
- Why
- Khattar wanted to turn his lifelong fascination with American diners and collection of vintage memorabilia into an authentic diner experience.
- Founder
- Rohit Khattar
- Original opening
- 1994, at the India Habitat Centre in Delhi
- New location
- The Loft, Hitec City, Hyderabad
- Interior style
- Black-and-white floor, red banquettes and neon lights
- Signature menu
- Pancakes, waffles, hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches and all-day American breakfasts
- Drinks and desserts
- Shakes, highballs, floats, malts, margaritas, daiquiris, frozen drinks, sundaes and banana splits
- Late hours
- The restaurant stays open later on Fridays and Saturdays