Mallika Biryani
29 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/bangalore, r/Bengaluru·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 15 threads.
What people say, in short
Mallika Biryani is a donne-style biryani spot that many locals consider among Bengaluru's best, especially for its mutton biryani, generous meat portions, and lively, packed dining scene. Some regulars feel the taste has slipped since it became popular, citing bland rice, excess masala, and long crowds. One suggests visiting early on a weekday.
Address
Mallika Biryani, Bileshivale Main Rd, Near SSR College, Essel gardens, Bileshivale, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560077, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Mutton donne biryani
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Simply recommends Mallika Biriyani.
Calls it the original biryani, pitying those who only know corporate chains.
Lists it as the pick for donne biryani in Bengaluru.
Lists Mallika as favourite for donne biryani.
Suggests Mallika Biryani as a top biryani place.
Backs the recommendation, highlighting generous portions and good meat quality.
Agrees it is truly perfect.
Names it as a favourite biryani spot
Says it is the place for mutton biryani.
Says its biryani is the greatest of all time.
Lives 200 metres away; says it became overhyped and taste dropped after it got popular.
Feels taste declined after moving to a bigger location
Says it is 100 percent nati style.
Lists Malika biryani among places to try.
Relays a review claiming it is now overly heavy on masala and no longer merits the hype.
Counts Mallika among Bangalore's top biryani spots alongside other well-known names.
Says Mallika has been getting progressively worse.
Says amazing taste but very crowded.
Simply recommends Mallika Biriyani.
Says it is average now with huge crowds.
Lists Mallika among places to try.
Lists it among places to try.
Calls it their second favorite biryani.
Found it overrated, with bland rice, and prefers another donne biryani place in Malleshwaram.
Best recently had; the mutton biryani is a must try.
Local style with good quality meat; lively atmosphere, but not basmati-based.
Donne style with the best mutton biryani.
Suggests trying their mutton biryani and kebab.
Only eats there now; quality maintained consistently for two years
Claims it is not real biryani but pulao.
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Last verified 17/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.