Zam Zam, Park Circus
50 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/kolkata·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 35 threads.
Cited comments posted Oct 2023 – Oct 2026.
Zam Zam Restaurant, 28A, Syed Amir Ali Ave, Lower Range, Beck Bagan, Park Circus, Kolkata, West Bengal 700017, India
What people say, in short
A much-recommended Kolkata biryani spot, often named alongside Arsalan and India Restaurant; its kebabs earn praise too.
Zam Zam is one of the most-recommended biryani spots in Kolkata, with many naming it alongside Arsalan and India Restaurant, and its beef biryani draws the most praise. One commenter calls it a far more reasonable option than pricier rivals, and two praise its kebabs. The caveats: one diner no longer enjoys the biryani much (though they rate beef side dishes like haleem), another found the beef biryani mediocre but loved the beef kashmiri, one says the service is a bit lacking even if the food makes up for it, and one considers it clearly worse than Royal Indian's biryani. A diner who visited the Park Circus branch in September 2026 was told it had stopped serving beef, while the Phoolbagan and Kidderpore branches still did. The Park Circus branch, diagonally opposite Quest Mall, comes up most often.
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Before you go
The caveats people raised, newest first. Each links to the comment it comes from.
- Did not like it. Dec 2025 comment
- No longer likes their biryani much; prefers mutton biryani over beef, though beef side dishes like haleem are very good. Oct 2023 comment
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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.
Named as a far more reasonable place that tastes great.
Considers Zamzam a solid contender.
Says Zam Zam's beef biryani is very good.
Calls Zam Zam Park Circus a good option.
Names Zam Zam Park Circus as favorite biryani place.
Said Zamzam biryani really satisfied them at that moment.
More faithful to Kolkata biryani; high aroma, tastes meatier and nuttier.
Names it among best picks.
Did not like it.
Adds a plus one for Zam Zam.
No longer likes their biryani much; prefers mutton biryani over beef, though beef side dishes like haleem are very good.
Lists it among best biryani places.
Lists Zam Zam first among top five favorites, with biryani as the chosen dish.
Felt its biryani was better than Nizam and Aminia; also praises their kebabs.
Listed under biryani and Mughlai recommendations.
Names Zam Zam as a pick.
Listed among places far better than Oudh.
Goes there when craving beef biryani.
Ranks Zam Zam third in their top three.
Calls it the original
Says Zamzam is very close to Quest Mall and its biryani is good.
Lists Zam Zam among good biryani places.
Personally preferred Zam Zam inside Kolkata over Hanglaatherium.
Says Zam Zam's beef is good too.
Big names are overrated; Zamzam is consistently good.
Among popular places vouched for as decent and consistent quality.
Recommends Zam-Zam for Mughlai cuisine including biryani and kebabs.
Calls it a better biryani option than the big chains.
Enthusiastically recommends the Park Circus branch.
Best for beef biryani.
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Last verified 17/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.