Best biryani in Chennai

39 people recommend, 11 warn against itvia r/Chennai

Mani's Dum Biryani draws frequent recommendations across its Chennai outlets, represented here by Kottivakkam. Fans favour its seeraga samba rice, and the chicken IPL and kebab biryanis also draw recommendations without every comment naming an outlet. Detractors find the biryani overhyped or too mild, while several diners question portion size or value.

• RecommendsSuggests trying Mani's dum biryani, which uses seeraga samba rice.
• CaveatCalls it one of the worst biryanis they have had in recent years.

Kottivakkam·2nd floor, Mani's Dum Biryani - Kottivakkam, 28, 29, OMR Service Rd, Ramalinga Nagar, Kottivakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600041, India

34 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/Chennai, r/TamilNadu

Mutton biryani and seeraga samba rice recur in recommendations across this chain's Chennai outlets, represented here by T Nagar. The T Nagar reports include a mixed bucket-order account: the diner liked the food and overall quantity but wanted more meat. Other commenters disagree on the chain's appeal, finding it overhyped or its Chennai biryani weaker than the Ambur original.

• RecommendsFavourite special place; mutton or chicken depending on budget.
• CaveatLoved the Ambur original but the Chennai branch disappointed with much less quantity for the price.

T Nagar·Ambur Star Briyani, 1-5, Srinivasa Rd, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017, India

29 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/Chennai, r/TamilNadu

SS Hyderabad Biryani is a frequent Chennai recommendation for flavour and generous portions, with opinions pooled across the city's outlets rather than only this Saidapet pin. Two commenters specifically recommend Saidapet, one naming it their top choice. The broader views are less uniform: some find the biryani overrated or ordinary, and a diner found the Kodambakkam version enjoyable but oily.

• RecommendsAdmits hometown bias but insists nothing else comes close to this biryani.
• CaveatCalls SS overrated.

Saidapet·SS Hyderabad Biryani Saidapet, 12, Jeenis Rd, Saidapet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600015, India

19 people recommendvia r/Chennai

Narmada draws Chennai-wide recommendations for Hyderabadi-style biryani, with Sholinganallur representing the pooled opinions on this map. Commenters compare the flavour with Bengaluru's Meghana's, and one recommends aloo dum biryani without naming an outlet. The Sholinganallur reports include praise for generous portions and a separate mixed assessment of the food and ambience. Another commenter warns that the taste can be inconsistent.

• RecommendsPrefers Narmada over Old Mirchi for Hyderabadi style biryani.
• MixedFound the food mediocre after a long drive; ambience not worth the price.

Sholinganallur·W64H+M95 Narmada Chain Of Restaurant | sholinganallur, Sholinganallur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600119, India

18 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/Chennai

Sukkubhai's Chennai-wide recommendations are represented by this Alandur restaurant pin, not a separate verdict on every outlet. Beef biryani has several fans, and one commenter particularly recommends the Alandur version. Opinions are divided: diners describe declining taste or average meals, a Tambaram report is lukewarm, and one diner reports poor service at the newer restaurant near Alandur metro.

• RecommendsFavourite special place, but only the Alandur one.
• CaveatFeels Sukkubhai, like Ya Mohaideen, has declined to mediocre and points to other spots instead.

Alandur·Sukkubhai Biryani Multicuisine Restaurant, 14, Railway Sta Rd, near Saint Anthony's Church, Alandur, St.Thomas Mount, Tamil Nadu 600016, India

15 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Chennai

Supreme chicken and Hyderabadi paneer biryanis draw repeat recommendations for Nandhana Palace across Chennai, with this pin representing Velachery rather than every reviewed meal. Its mutton biryani also has a fan. The named Velachery reports are less enthusiastic: one diner calls the biryani average for the price, while another finds it too spicy and costly.

• RecommendsFound Nandhana's biryani quite good, ranking it behind Sukkubhai and Old Mirchi among places tried.
• CaveatFinds the Velachery biryani excessively spicy and expensive.

Velachery·2nd Floor, Nandhana Palace - Velachery, No: 30A, Velachery Bypass Rd, Lakshmi Nagar, Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600042, India

14 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/Chennai

Bilal's recommendations are pooled across its Mount Road and ECR/Akkarai outlets, with Mount Road pinned here. Mutton biryani draws several recommendations, and one diner enjoyed the Mount Road biryani during a late-night visit. Others find it overhyped or average, while a Mount Road diner describes disappointing repeat visits and another diner questions whether it merits the wait.

• RecommendsBiryani was very good and always served hot.
• CaveatHad the same tomato-rice feeling there; prefers Hyderabadi or Dindigul styles over Chennai biryani.

Mount Road·Mount Road Bilal, Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600002, India

13 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/Chennai, r/TamilNadu

Old Mirchi's Chennai outlets draw recommendations for Hyderabadi-style biryani, represented here by Velachery. Mutton biryani has fans, and one commenter recommends the vegetarian version without naming an outlet. The Velachery takeaway report praises flavour but questions the amount of meat for the price; another diner disliked that outlet, and an OMR commenter feels it has declined.

• RecommendsTried many places around Guindy and liked Old Mirchi's biryani among the best.
• CaveatFound the mutton biryani very disappointing.

Velachery·The Old Mirchi Biryani, Velachery Bypass Rd, Natesan Nagar, Sri Sakthi Vijayalakshmi Nagar, Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600042, India

13 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/Chennai

Charminar near the Royapettah–Triplicane boundary is a repeated biryani recommendation, with one fan describing it as wedding style and another enjoying its distinctive taste. It is not universally liked: one commenter feels it has declined, another dismisses it as tomato-heavy, and a third lists it among disappointing well-known places.

• RecommendsAlways their top pick, described as wedding style.
• CaveatVery bad these days

Triplicane·3739+9VF Charminar Biryani Centre, 92 232, near Doctor Besant Road, Mirsahibpet, Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600014, India

12 people recommendvia r/Chennai

Erode Amman Mess draws recommendations across its Chennai outlets, with Velachery representing the pooled views here. Commenters recommend its seeraga samba style, and a T Nagar diner ranks it among the few biryani places they enjoy. The favourable tally has caveats: one commenter finds it merely acceptable for seeraga samba fans, while another likes the flavour but questions portion size.

• RecommendsTasty, flavourful mutton biryani but very greasy; have it hot with egg kalaki.
• MixedQuantity less than others but taste is awesome.

Velachery·Erode Amman Mess, 27&28, Velachery Main Rd, Vijaya Nagar, Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600042, India

10 people recommendvia r/Chennai

Waah! Hyderabadi draws Chennai-wide recommendations for dum biryani, with Anna Nagar representing the pooled views here. Commenters compare it favourably with Hyderabad-style biryani, and one Anna Nagar diner recommends mutton biryani. Another diner preferred the chicken version to the mutton, while a commenter specifically suggests takeaway at Anna Nagar.

• RecommendsA Hyderabadi says it wins hands down.

Anna Nagar·Waah!! Hyderabadi, Harmony Apartments, AG 468, 7th Main Rd, Ishwarya Nagar, Shanthi Colony, Anna Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600040, India

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Chennai

Buhari's pooled Chennai recommendations concentrate on Mount Road, the outlet pinned here. Several commenters recommend that branch, including a diner who considers it unmatched; a separate unlocated comment praises the mutton biryani's aroma and tenderness. One critic of the wider chain explicitly exempts Mount Road, so that warning should not be read as a complaint about this outlet.

• RecommendsAromatic, smooth biryani with perfectly cooked mutton, though pricey.
• CaveatLists Buhari among worst, except the Mount Road branch.

Mount Road·BUHARI - MOUNT ROAD, 83, Anna Salai, Border Thottam, Anna Salai, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600002, India

7 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/Chennai

Abid's in Chetpet draws recommendations for Hyderabadi-style biryani, including repeat suggestions from commenters naming that outlet. Views are divided: one diner finds the dum biryani inconsistent, another likes the starters but is unsure about the biryani, and two others warn against it, describing bland or disappointing food.

• RecommendsGood Hyderabadi biryani; also recommends their haleem
• CaveatCalls Abid's the worst, questioning if the recommender has eaten there.

Chetpet·Shop No, Abid's Chetpet, 21, Spur Tank road, near Grand Sweets, Sulaiman Zackria Avenue, Chetpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600031, India

6 people recommendvia r/Chennai

Sharief Bhai's Chennai recommendations are represented by its Velachery outlet, although most comments do not name a branch. Soya chaap biryani has two fans, a commenter recommends paneer biryani, and a Velachery diner praises the keema version. The mixed views include one diner finding the chicken biryani too tomato-heavy and another enjoying the taste but finding it overly oily.

• RecommendsRecommends the paneer biryani, noting it uses seeraga samba rice.
• MixedFelt the chicken biryani tasted too much like tomato rice.

Velachery·Shop 1, Sharief Bhai Biryani | Velachery, Velachery Bypass Rd, Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600042, India

5 people recommendvia r/Chennai

Pandias is represented by Vadapalani, with recommendations pooled across its Vadapalani, Royapuram and Washermanpet outlets. Two Vadapalani diners enjoy its distinctive biryani: one praises the gravy, the other mild spice and tender chicken; another commenter likes the accompanying salna. A Vadapalani diner who once enjoyed the turkey biryani feels the taste has declined.

• RecommendsFound the Vadapalani branch's biryani unusual but good, especially paired with their gravy.
• MixedLoved it in the past, including the turkey biryani, but feels quality has dropped over time.

Vadapalani·Hotel Pandia's, 189, Arcot Rd, opposite Kamala Theatre, Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600026, India