Ambur Star Biryani, RR Nagar
31 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/Bengaluru, r/bangalore·28 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 14 threads.
What people say, in short
This Ambur-born chain has many outlets across Bengaluru, and locals frequently name it the go-to place for Ambur-style biryani. The mutton biryani gets the most praise, with tender meat that falls off the bone, mild rice, and brinjal raita on the side. The caveats are real: several say quality has dropped in recent years, with inconsistent taste, oily biryani, and overcooked rice, and some feel Bengaluru outlets are a step down from the original Ambur location. A few also warn of copycat outlets, so finding the right branch matters.
Address
AMBUR STAR BRIYANI SINCE 1890 - RR Nagar, 5th Stage, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560098, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Mutton biryani, Double masala chicken biryani
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
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Lists it among the best biryani joints they have eaten at.
Says any outlet works for Ambur biryani.
Likes their Ambur-style biryani
Lists it as favourite for Muslim-style biryani.
Lists it as the Ambur-style biryani option.
Pretty decent; mutton biryani definitely better than chicken.
Calls it one of the worst biryani anywhere and says Tamil Nadu has not mastered the dish.
Taste is inconsistent and oily, but at its best it could rank second.
Recommends their double masala chicken biryani
Calls its mutton biryani the best.
Tells people not to try it, mocking the name.
Said it is too oily.
Lost their touch in two years; rice now feels overcooked.
Says it is far better than anything else.
Only place they go for Ambur-style biryani.
Sometimes tastes good but not always and not at all branches.
Recommends the mutton biryani especially, saying it will be worth your time.
Names it as a place for authentic Ambur-style biryani in Bangalore.
Praises the mutton biryani as top notch.
One of their two favourites, the mutton biryani.
Suggests trying it; mutton biryani is their personal favourite.
Says the Ambur outlet is the best, while Bangalore branches feel like a cheap ripoff but are decent on their own.
Recommends it for Muslim style mutton biryani.
Was great pre-covid but quality has dropped across Bangalore outlets.
Warned there are five fake outlets for one real one.
Prefers the mutton biryani there
Suggests their chicken 65 biryani
Absolutely tasty; tried chicken biryani served in a banana leaf.
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Last verified 17/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.