The city of Kolkata is a foodie's delight. It is specially alluring when you pass by the biryani houses, the aroma greeting you for a delectable dine-out. Awadhi biryani, Dumpukht biryani, Hyderabadi biryani and many more varieties are served by the restaurants much to awe of the biryani lovers. It is believed that Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, the tenth and last ruler of Oudh, had brought biryani to Kolkata all the way from Lucknow.
Without further ado, let's embark on the virtual food journey. I am sure you will love the culinary travel. And if you happen to visit the city, do not miss out hopping around these biryani houses in Kolkata.
1. Aminia
Address: 6A, SN Banerjee Road, New Market Area, Dharmatala, Taltala91, 7 Point, Park St, Beniapukur
Price: INR 700 for two people
The heritage and sentiment of Aminia are attached to the players of Mohan Bagan, a football club giant in Kolkata. People say the players used to visit the restaurant after their game for savouring the delicious biryani. For the foodies in Kolkata, Aminia is a favourite still and will continue for a long.
2. Arsalan
Address: Marina Garden Court, No. 191, 7 Point, Park St, Beniapukur
Price: INR 700 for two people
Arsalan is one of the oldest biryani houses in Kolkata. You must surely try out its Hyderabadi biryani. On weekdays and holidays, you will find long queues in front of the restaurants, either for take-away or for dining in.
3. Zeeshan
Address: No 17 Near Park Circus Tram Depot, Sayed Amir Ali Avenue
Price: INR 600 for two people
The taste of its biryani is a bit spicy compared to the traditional Kolkata biryani. The richness of its flavour is quite unique too, tends to be heavy sometimes.
4. Rahmania
Address: 56, Park St, Mullick Bazar, Park Street area
Price: INR 750 for two people
You must try out its mutton biryani which is a specialty and a delicacy. Besides, spice it up more with its mutton chaap or other mutton dishes.
5. Dhaka Biryani House
Address:144 BT Road Near Baranagar, Dunlop
Price: INR 510 for two people
Not a huge outlet, yet its biryani carries a superb taste if you love to try out something different and authentic. The biryani is cooked with more oil and spices as compared to the traditional Kolkata biryani.
6. Oudh 1590
Address: Deshapriya Park. 23/B, Deshapriya Park (Opposite Carmel School) OR Salt Lake City Sector 1
Price: INR 1200 for two people
One of the upcoming biryani houses in Kolkata; is a bit expensive though. Still, you can find long queues in front of the restaurants during the weekends. You must definitely try out its Raan biryani.
7. Haan 'D' Biryani
Address: 55, Ripon St, near Ripon Nursing Home, Dharamtalla, Taltala
Price: INR 350 for two people
Not one of the grandest biryani houses in Kolkata in terms of decor and outlet. But truly it serves delicious chicken and mutton biryanis. The best part is their recipe has low-fat content which many prefer nowadays.
8. Only Alibaba
Address:144 BT Road Near Baranagar, Dunlop
Price: INR 510 for two people
One of the prominent biryani houses in Kolkata, with plenty of outlets in the city. The taste of its biryani is lips-smacking with the use of less spices.
9. India Restaurant
Address: 34 Karl Marx Sarani Kidderpore
Price: INR 800 for two people
The biryani served in the restaurant is medium spicy and topped up with aromatic flavours. Believed to be one of the royal biryani houses in Kolkata.
10. Kareem's
Address: PS Srijan Corporate Park, Retail Unit - 2, Tower - I Plot G-2, Street Number 25, GP Block, Sector V, Bidhannagar
Price: INR 1000 for two people
The Gosht Dum Biryani and the Murgh Tikka Dum Biryani are its signature dishes. You will truly appreciate its fragrance-filled aromatic biryanis.
So if you happen to visit Kolkata and want to try out the city's traditional biryani, then you must definitely hope on to these prominent biryani houses.
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