10 Best Biriyanis In Kolkata

Kolkata has always been the hub of the best biriyani houses in town. Kolkata biriyani is a class apart from those found in other parts of the country, with the inclusion of the humble potato in it. With Eid right around the corner, if you haven’t yet been invited to a daawat, here are some of the best Biriyani places of Kolkata:

1)Arsalan

It currently has eight outlets in Kolkata which speaks about its popularity in unambiguous terms. Not only famous for its biriyani, it also serves the amazing Arsalan Cheese Kebab, which has succulent pieces of Reshmi Kebab wrapped with a generous helping of cheese.

2)Aminia

It has several outlets scattered all over the city as well. It serves a special variant of Mutton Awadhi Biriyani which comes with small meat Kofta balls. It also serves amazing Mutton Pasinda Kebab, though it’s not always available. It is also famous for its Kesar Phirni.

3)Kareem’s

It has one outlet at Park Street and the newer one at Sector 5, Saltlake. If you happen to visit during the Ramazan month, you will be treating yourself to a delicious serving of Haleem. It is also famous for its Mutton Biriyani, Mutton Raan Biriyani (which serves 6-7) and Phirni.

4)Zam Zam

It is famous for its Beef Biriyani and other delicacies like Beef Bhuna and Beef Malai. People who love an authentic biriyani flock to Zam Zam for not just its taste, but also its relatively cheaper prices. For dessert, look for the indulgent Shahi Tukda and you will not regret it.

5)Royal Indian Restaurant

One of the oldest Biriyani places in the city, surprisingly it initially did not include the telltale potato in its Biryani. It used meat koftas instead, which are known as ‘motis’. It is also famous for its rich and spicy Mutton Chaap.

6)Shiraz Golden Restaurant

It has a legacy of 75 years and what makes its special is the fact that it hasn’t lost its quality even a bit in its long reign. You may find the Brain Masala Liver fry on its menu if you are lucky. You are likely to go back again and again for the taste of its mildly spiced true Calcuttan Biriyani.

7)Dada Boudi Restaurant

This restaurant needs no introduction of its own. Although it is situated in Barrackpore, quite some distance from the heart of the city, it has nonetheless managed to attract foodies from all over the city for its amazing biriyani. It’s a must visit for all Biriyani lovers.

8)Nizam’s

One of the oldest restaurants in Kolkata, it is known for its rolls like the chicken roll and the kathi roll. It is home to most authentic Mughal food and the biriyani and kathi kebabs are enlisted among the best in Kolkata.

9)India Restaurant

Situated very far from the city, in Khidderpore, the biriyani is somehow worth travelling all those kilometers. It is famous for its Mutton Awadhi Biryani. It also serves delicious Chicken Cheese Kebab and authentic Galouti Kebab.

10)Oudh 1590

If you wanna have the humble Biriyani in a fine dining ambience, this is your place. They have a wide variety of Biriyanis and it is famous for its rich and delicious Nargiz Kofta. They also serve Galouti Kebabs with small pieces of paratha which is a must have.