Shimla Biryani, Topsia
47 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/kolkata·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 32 threads.
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Shimla Biryani, often ranking it above Arsalan, and several single out the Topsia branch as the outlet to visit. One commenter praises its rice as more flavourful than Arsalan's, one regular praises its generous, good-quality mutton, another notes decent portions, and it is described as budget-friendly. A few warn it is overhyped or not worth the price, and one diner feels quality has slipped and become too salty.
Address
Shimla Biryani Topsia, 11/1, Topsia Rd S, Topsia, Kolkata, West Bengal 700039, India
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Mutton special biryani
- Best for
- Dine-in, Budget
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.
Says this will be their go-to biryani spot now instead of Arsalan.
Names it as best pick.
Ranks it first among top five restaurants, praising the mutton special biryani.
Agrees that Shimla biryani tastes much better.
Lists Shimla second in their top three.
Agrees; compares it to old Arsalan minus extra ghee.
Names it as best answer.
Adds it to a list of places to try authentic Kolkata biryani.
Calls Shimla Biriyani just as overrated when asked how it is.
Quantity fine, quality mid, but not overhyped.
Lists Shimla Biryani from the Topsia outlet among personal favourites.
Calls it overhyped and advises not to go.
Names Shimla Biriyani as best.
Lists Shimla biryani among the worst big-name biryanis tasted.
Ranks Simla Biryani third in their top three.
Unpopular pick but ranks the E.M Bypass branch first.
Ranked tenth in their biryani list.
Good quality mutton and they ask your piece preference when seated
Among popular places vouched for as decent and consistent quality.
Separate franchise from Shimla Ruby; not overly perfumed, very cheap, best biryani they've known in Kolkata.
Says Shimla is doing good now.
Says try the Topsia branch and you won't regret it.
Lists Shimla Biriyani among their mutton biryani favourites.
Two years ago the Ruby branch seemed the best to them.
Best among bigger stores.
Ranks Shimla Biryani Ruby fourth among their Kolkata biryani picks.
Strongly rates Shimla Biryani above others.
Found it disappointing and felt neither the price nor the crowds it draws were justified.
More flavourful rice than Arsalan; liked the Topsia branch, which may differ from Ruby.
Buys from the Kidderpore outlet in person since delivery apps inflate prices.
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