Ending 2017 on a Biryani note! It’s that time of the year to pen down our favorite Biryani places. Biryani exploration is what excites us the most – the joy of going out and discovering places is something that keeps us going. Last year we had listed 6 lesser-known joints, but this year’s list just grew bigger! To make things more interesting, we have teamed up with Pawan Krishna aka Tindipotha for the same. Here are some of our favorite Biryani picks for 2017 in Namma Bengaluru!
Old is Gold:
Shivaji Military Hotel, Banashankari
One of the iconic places which has been serving delicious biryani for decades to the people of Namma Bengaluru. The aromas from the kitchen has the power to make people wait for hours! Spicy biryani and a big list of starters are the only things that put a smile on our faces 🙂
Price for 2: ₹500
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/T69no2Q9AvF2
NV Naidu Hotel, KR Market
Spot in the heart of the Market, NV Naidu Hotel is been serving biryani since 1969! A small place located on the busiest streets of Bengaluru is no short of surprises. Biryani, Dose, and Kaal Soup is common to all tables. What better way to start your day?
Available for Breakfast: Yes
Price for 2: ₹600
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/iTJi4uq4aYQ2
Shivajinagar Gardi Ustad, Shivajinagar
Akhada turned into a restaurant. Shivajinagar Gardi Ustad Pehlwan Kale Bhai Biryani is probably one of the oldest places in Bengaluru, serving only lunch, a limited menu consisting of biryani rice, side dishes (chicken, mutton, and fish) all week long. On Fridays, they add Mutton Biryani which gets people standing in the queue!
Price for 2: ₹400
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/b9r4MmyjmhM2
Newly Explored:
Hotel Sahana, Wilson Garden
Recently explored place, which left us all in biryani coma. Hotel Sahana is located near Wilson Garden, a hotel which serves some of the best preparations in non-veg. Keema, Chops, and Biryani were just excellent! There’s something about their sherwa which made us go for another round of biryani.
Price for two: ₹300
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/BBjX896pSRN2
Halli Jonne Biryani, Jayanagar
Halli Jonne is the next place that gets super crowded easily on weekdays as well! It’s nearby Cool Joint, and anyone passing by can spot the place because of the aromas. Tasty Biryani, less on spices but had me going for a second serving! Chicken fry, on the other hand, was a hit, a better companion to biryani. Suggested for early lunch.
Price for 2: ₹400
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/APuzvN2ARst
Amba Bhavani, Basavagudi
A hidden gem of South Bengaluru which has a deadly combination of kaal soup (paaya soup) with idly or dose. They also have a good batch of mutton starters & of course a unique mutton biryani (typical Bengaluru pulav). They’ve biryani for breakfast on Sundays.
Available for Breakfast: Yes, on Sundays.
Price for 2: ₹450
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/6yaoeacCJGT2
Papanna’s Biryani, Banaswadi
Papanna’s is one of our go-to places for biryani. We keep going back for their nati-style biryani! We’ve had two or three of the same from a local place but nothing comes closer to the one served here. And not to forget their daily changing menu for starters!
Price for 2: ₹400
Location 1: https://goo.gl/maps/9TwLdZCnek32
Location 2: https://goo.gl/maps/6uGMf13C2j72
Anand Dum Biryani, Hoskote
3days a week and breakfast only – this place surely knows how to wake up people and make them drive outside the city for delicious biryani and paya soup. They start around 6-6:30 with approx of 1400servings. Sooner you reach, the better chances of getting a plate of Biryani.
Available for Breakfast: Yes (Tuesday, Friday & Sunday)
Price for 2: ₹500
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/a382Ve6z1eT2
Shivaji Military Hotel, Sahakaranagar
The one to look over in this place is the authentic mysuru style mutton pulav which is extremely good considering its quality and quantity. They also offer nati style chicken and mutton fry with mudde (ragi ball) and much more. Recommended visiting for a lunch.
Price for 2: ₹500
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/M7FbgWbVLn72
Chandrappa Hotel, Mathikere
Known for their signature pork dishes, this probably is the best place to have nati style pork in namma Bengaluru. All the pork dishes are exclusive. Pork biryani is a must try here. Other than that they also have some 5 chicken and mutton starters and biryani.
Price for 2: ₹400
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/kjGqUmLNHBG2
Sri Banashankari Donne Biryani, Banashankari
This place has a very unique and delicious donne biryani, varieties of lip-smacking chicken and mutton starters. And also do visit here on a Sunday morning and try idly & leg soup combo. Not to forget the breakfast biryani! 😋
Price for 2: ₹300
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/WXiRbCh8NiC2
Sharief Bhai, Koramangala
5 meals in last 2 weeks – This tells you how much we love the biryani here! Sharief Bhai focuses on Muslim cuisine and brings in the decade-old recipes, homemade spices and ghee to the table. They are open till 2am, so say ‘yes’ to midnight cravings 😀
Price for 2: ₹500
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/PYvocVTdMk12
PS – Do you also love biryani just like us? If yes, are you a part of Bengaluru Biryani Club? If not, where have you been? They organize meets to bring Biryani lovers together to share everything related to biryani!
Credits – Nagesh Vasu for Video, Bhoomika Vinay for Sharief Bhai Image and Harshavardhana Reddy for Cover Image.
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Disclaimer – We are not saying they are the best, but some good places we’ve come across! Prices are subjected to change on how much you plan on eating! We aren’t affiliated with any of these restaurants. And also we’ve visited all these places on our own, many times before making this post. Our fat bellies and empty wallets are the proof of same 😛
Happy Burping 😀
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