Idrees Biryani, Chowk
57 people recommend, 21 warn against itvia r/lucknow·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 45 threads.
What people say, in short
Idrees Biryani in Chowk draws substantial support for its mutton biryani, which commenters describe as closer to yakhni pulao than a heavily spiced Hyderabadi preparation. It also draws substantial criticism for perceived hype or declining taste. A commenter questions the value. Multiple commenters raise hygiene concerns. Limited seating is another recurring reservation, and a commenter recommends takeaway rather than eating there.
Address
Idrees Biryani, opposite Pata Nala, Jauhari Mohalla, Raja Bazar, Police Chowki, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Mutton biryani
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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.
Recommends it for Awadhi biryani.
Feels Idrees has declined from what it used to be.
Lists Idrees among good options for biryani.
Finds the biryani overhyped and oily.
Had mixed views on it.
Recommends Idrees biryani in Chowk for non-vegetarians.
Suggests Idris among the best biryani places in Lucknow.
After trying many biryani shops near Rumi Darwaza, this Kolkata visitor found Idrees among the only top-tier biryani in the city.
Had mixed views on it.
Calls the suggested Idris biryani place overrated.
Considers Idrees overhyped and prefers Alamgir.
Lists Idrees as a biryani option.
Does not recommend it.
Lists Idrees Biryani among old-city food suggestions.
Recommends it for mutton biryani, noting Lucknow's style differs from Hyderabadi.
Only eats chicken, so the mutton-focused menu and the space itself put them off and they chose not to eat there.
Lists Idris among recommended biryani places.
Lists Idrees among the must-visit eateries at Akbari Gate.
Suggests eating Idrees biryani after the kebabs.
Says Idrees biryani is great but lacks proper seating.
Says Idrees and Lalla are overrated, famous only by name.
Says it is their favorite place for biryani.
Recommends Idrees at Chowk, noting it is actually yakhni pulao and worth trying.
Lists it among famous spots for biryani.
Feels the Idrees crowd is much more organised than Lalla's chaotic experience.
Ranks their mutton biryani a close second but notes no seating space.
Finds Idrees biryani overwhelming; prefers Hyderabadi taste.
Says they personally like Idrees's nihari.
Rates Shahid only slightly above Idrees.
Says order Idrees online; if you visit the shop you may never eat from there again.
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