Top 6 Best Biryani Serving Restaurants In Chennai That Will Make You Drool
Biryani is nothing but, just a state of happiness
29 Jan, 2022 by Surabhi Sharma
Biryani is without a doubt, one of the most loved and consumed delicacies in the country. While for some it is the ultimate comfort food, for some biryani is the go-to delicacy and for some biryani means celebrating special occasions. Whether you are looking for a quick takeaway or looking to indulge in a full-fledged biryani meal in the city, right from small joints to the big restaurants, we bring you all kinds of places serving the ultimate biryanis in Chennai.
Yaa Mohaideen Biryani, Vadapalani, Chennai
Yaa Mohaideen is one of the most adored biryani outlets in the City. This restaurant is famous for its Mutton Biryani. Their recipes comprise of high-quality flavors and fresh ingredients which have been selected so as to ensure the best delectable dining experience. If you are hosting a family dinner or a party, you can also get their Biryani Bucket which easily serves 12-20 people.
Must Haves: Chicken Biryani, Chicken Pakoras and Brinjal curry
Cost for two: ₹ 1000
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Copper Chimney, Gopalapuram, Chennai
Copper Chimney offers a variety of Mughlai & North Indian delicacies that will leave you yearning for more but the most famous is their Dum Gosht Biryani that’s sprinkled with Saffron and features chunks of beautifully cooked lamb. It doesn’t matter if it’s a corporate meeting or just an informal get-together, this is the ideal place to meet up and share delicious meals and a great conversation.
Must Haves: Chicken Bharta, Tandoori Gobhi and Masala Papad
Cost for two: ₹ 1200
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Sukkubhai Biryani, Alandur, Chennai
Started in 1975 with a small Coffee & Kebabs corner called Sukku Coffee. Today, Sukkubhai Biryani is the most popular biryani restaurant for all beef lovers in Chennai. Of course, they serve other biryanis too, but the Beef Biryani is the hottest selling. The biryani is full of aromatic spices and chunks of meat. The biryani offered at the restaurant is made to satisfy all five senses of a person and it sure does!
Must Haves: Beef Fry, Chilli Garlic Beef, Shawarma and Mutton Tikka
Cost for two: ₹ 600
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SS Hyderabadi Biryani, Perambur, Chennai
The Story behind SS Hyderabadi Biryani is a great example of perseverance. S.Abdul Samad started selling homemade Chicken Biryani & Chicken 65 from a small roadside stall in broadway, Chennai. It is his mother’s secret recipe which he cherishes to this day. The first eatery was started on a small scale in 1998 in Perambur with a seating capacity of 8. This eatery was so popular and led the way for starting a series of branches all over the city. They serve their Pakki-style Chicken Biryani in which the meat is marinated for a lesser time and cooked along with the rice when it is semi-cooked and placed in layers. If you are going in a large group, you can order their Biryani bucket and enjoy the piquant decadence that is their special Biryani.
Must Haves: Chicken 65 and Chicken Varutha Curry
Cost for two: ₹ 800
Rasavid Multicuisine Restaurant, Velachery, Chennai
The restaurant truly does justice to its name- Rasavid, which in Sanskrit means ‘knowing flavor’ or ‘having good taste’. Rasavid is not a biryani-only place. It’s a multicuisine restaurant that is popular for its biryani offerings. If you are someone who just loves Dum Biryani, then this is the perfect place for you. Not only the quality of the food is amazing but the price of the restaurant is quite budget-friendly too. In Ramadan, Rasavid is also very popular for serving the best haleem. They have multiple outlets in Chennai out of which Velachery is the most popular one.
Must Haves: Tandoori Pepper Chicken and Barbeque Chicken
Cost for two: ₹ 800
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Dindigul Thalapakatti, Chennai
Founded by Mr. Nagasamy Naidu Dindigul, the Thalappakatti Biriyani Hotel’s roots can be traced all the way back to 1957. Right from the beginning, he always emphasized the taste and ensured that the Biriyani made at his hotel was both delicious and unique. This was achieved and still is by a meticulous selection of ingredients prepared from quality masala products. With branches across the city, head to a Dindigul Thalapakatti outlet closest to you and indulge in boneless Mutton Biryani or chicken versions.
Must Haves: Mutton Paya, Chicken Biryani, Tawa Fish and Spicy Chicken
Cost for two: ₹ 700
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