Bilal Biryani, Mount Road
14 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/Chennai·20 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 10 threads.
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Mount Road Bilal, Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600002, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Mutton biryani
- Best for
- Late night
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.
Biryani was very good and always served hot.
Had the same tomato-rice feeling there; prefers Hyderabadi or Dindigul styles over Chennai biryani.
Long-time go-to biryani spot for this commenter.
Considers Bilal overrated, with average biryani not worth the wait.
Recommends Mount Road Bilal for non-veg biryani.
Found the biryani at Mount Road Bilal disappointing and overhyped.
Finds Bilal somewhat better than rivals but still inconsistent in taste.
Previously the best, but the last two Mount Road visits disappointed; hopes it is temporary.
Biryani was average with no spice; thinks it's just hype drawing crowds.
Listed among their top three biryanis in Chennai.
Liked the biryani there at 1am.
Declares Mount Road Bilal the winner for biryani.
Recommends Mount Road Bilal for mutton biryani.
Recommends Mount Road Bilal.
Calls Bilal terrible.
Suggests trying the ECR branch, calling it much better.
Recommends the mutton biryani from Mount Road Bilal.
Recommends it.
Lists Mount Road Bilal among biryani picks.
Recommends Bilal mutton biryani.
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Last verified 20/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.