Born in Iran, Biryani derived its name from Persian’s ‘Birian’ and travelled down to India through various routes. Epitomizing the taste Mughlai cuisines, the dish is on hype in Delhi for its distinctive taste and remarkable presentation in different styles with different origins. Yes, that’s true. Each state in India has its way of preparing Biryani and hence, the name – Hyderabadi Biryani (Andhra Pradesh), Kolkata Biryani (West Bengal), Dindigul Biryani (Tamil Nadu), Bhatakali Biryani (Coastal Karnataka), Lucknowi Biryani (Uttar Pradesh), Sindhi Biryani (Pakistani), and so on. Let’s have a look at these 28 places in Delhi that serves whole lot varieties of Biryani with diversity in flavour and authenticity in taste.
1. Dum Pukht – ITC Maurya
Address: ITC Maurya, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
Contact: 011-26112233
Timings: 7 PM – 11:45 PM
Gratifying the guests with their premium services, the place satiates the craving for Biryani with its impeccable Dum Pukht Biryani – basmati rice and lamb pieces cooked in sealed handi along with flavour of kewra. Slight heavy expense on the pocket is worth for this out-of-the-world Biryani treat.
Cost for 2: ₹ 4000/- approximately
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2. Andhra Bhavan
Address: 1, Ashoka Road, Feroze Shah Road, New Delhi
Contact: 011-23382031
Right from its breakfast menu, the restaurant is on its pace to serve people with exotic South Indian food items including Hyderabadi and Mughlai non-vegetarian delights. Along with other dishes, Chicken Mughlai Biryani and Prawns Biryani are the highlights here. Veg and Mushroom Biryanis are also among its enchanting delicacies for vegetarians.
Cost for 2: ₹ 350/- approximately
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3. Mahabelly
Address: MA-A05, Ground Floor, Restaurant Block, DLF Place Mall, Saket, New Delhi
Contact: 09999760895
Timings: 11 AM To 11 PM
Beautifully adorned restaurant at DLF Place Mall is awaiting big foodies to relish the tempting range of foods at Mahabelly, and its Moplah Biryani, exclusively, will satiate your hunger completely. Their Moplah Biryani, cooked traditionally in Keralan style, accompanied with raita, pickle and pappadam is a sure try. And if you wish to move ahead of the recommendation then Chicken, Earachi, Mutton, Prawn and Veg Biryanis are likewise delectable.
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4. Zambar
Address: 3rd Floor, Ambience Mall, Gurgaon
Contact: 0124-4665639
Timings: 12 PM To 11:30 PM
Cherish some moments under the eccentric roof of pleasing ambient restaurant enjoying delectable appetizer, main course, and of course – the Biryanis. So rejoicing is its Malabar Chicken Biryani that it deserves special attention and mention due to its succinct savor and authentic taste. However, other Biryanis – Tamil Nadu Kaikari and Hyderabadi Lamb Biryanis are also not to be given a miss.
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5. Anand Restaurant
Address: 15/96, Scindia House, Connaught Place, New Delhi
Contact: 098105 10455
Timings: 12:30 PM To 11 PM
Real Biryani devotee cannot afford to miss this place in CP. Anand Restaurant is among renowned restaurants in Delhi that serves Chicken Biryani with tempting flavour. Biryani and its accompanied gravy is just enough to gratify the hankering but if paired up with Butter Chicken, dish gives elevated experience of dining at Anand Restaurant.
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6. Biryani Blues
Address: B-202 & 203, Supermart 1, DLF Phase 4, Gurgaon
Contact: 0124-2865555
Timings: 10:30 AM To 11 PM
Complete value for money and out-of-world is the Chicken Biryani at this place . Strongly spiced Mutton Biryani cooked in Hyderabadi Style is also their signature dish and is must-try for all Biryani lovers. Must take the pleasure of Biryanis here served with mildly spiced Salan and Raita.
Cost for 2: 1100/- approximately
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7. Babu Shahi Bawarchi
Address: 5, Darga Makta Peer, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
Contact: 011-23371454
