Ismail Biryani, Pantakaluva Road
23 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/vijayawada·28 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Ismail is repeatedly recommended for biryani, and several people compare its style favourably with Hyderabad's. Mutton dum biryani earns praise, while one contributor repeatedly recommends the chicken 65 version with extra masala. The preference is not universal: a mutton fan dislikes its chicken biryani, one buyer reports a disappointing dum order, and another did not return after an unsatisfactory meal. A person who calls its taste the best still finds it expensive, and another buyer finds the chicken portion small. Panta Kaluva Road is the location most often specified.
Address
Ismail Biryani Pvt Ltd, 101, Panta Kaluva Rd, Patamata, Benz Circle, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520007, India
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Mutton dum biryani, Chicken 65 biryani
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.
Calls it one of the best biryani spots in Vijayawada.
Says the Ismail on Auto Nagar road was really good.
Loves the mutton biryani but is not a fan of their chicken biryani.
Prefers Ismail even after trying several well-known Hyderabad biryani restaurants.
Says Ismail biryani is also good.
Misses eating there and is eagerly waiting to return.
Agrees, calling it the only local biryani comparable to Hyderabad's.
Names it as the biryani pick.
Enjoyed a mini biryani order.
Lists it among top chicken biryani places.
Recommends the chicken 65 version with additional masala.
Suggests Ismail Biryani as a best biryani spot in Vijayawada.
Recommends it for those who prefer Hyderabad-style biryani.
Lists it among top chicken biryani places.
Recommends Ismail for mutton dum biryani.
Recommends Ismail for biryani and points to older list posts.
Calls it the best in Vijayawada.
Ordered chicken fry biryani but got dum biryani which was terrible.
Lists it among good biryani options accessible via delivery apps.
Says to definitely try Ismail biryani.
Tried biryani in opening week and did not like it.
Calls it the right answer for biryani, with everything else coming after it.
Calls it the best authentic Hyderabadi-style biryani.
Calls Ismail the best tasting, pricey but worth it.
Finds the biryani acceptable but the chicken portion limited.
Ate there once and it was not up to expectations; never went back.
Recommends it, saying its biryani nearly matches a famous Hyderabad spot's aroma and taste.
Lists Ismail among biryani suggestions.
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Last verified 22/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.