Mezban, Ripon Street
5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/kolkata·7 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Mezban, especially the Ripon Street branch, is a firm local favourite for biryani in Kolkata, with several people calling it among the city's best and one naming it their absolute favourite. One commenter compares its vibe to Zam Zam's and orders it when eating on a budget. The caveat is consistency: one diner says it was historically great but is now bad, and another says it used to be good in the past.
Address
Mezban Restaurant & Caterers, 6, Ripon St, Esplanade, Park Street area, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016, India
At a glance
- Best for
- Budget
The evidence
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Calls Mezban biryani the best and ultimate.
Special mention; never misses it when visiting the area.
Orders Mezban biryani when on a budget.
Says it was historically great but is now bad.
Their absolute favourite, surprised no one mentioned it.
Listed among best biryani places.
Says it used to be good in the past.
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Last verified 17/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.