Ismail Biryani, Autonagar
36 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/vijayawada·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 27 threads.
What people say, in short
Ismail Biryani, especially the Auto Nagar branch, is one of the most repeatedly recommended biryani spots in Vijayawada, with many people calling it among the best in the city and comparing it favourably to Hyderabad's biryani. Diners single out the mutton biryani and the chicken 65 biryani with double masala, and one says its chicken 65 biryani is far better than the two places being discussed. The caveats: one commenter finds it overrated, another was let down by a single visit and never returned, one diner dislikes the chicken biryani here, one diner says chicken portions can be light, and a couple find it pricey for what you get.
Address
Ismail Biryani Pvt Ltd, 101, Panta Kaluva Rd, Patamata, Benz Circle, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520007, India
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Mutton biryani, Chicken 65 biryani with double masala
- 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.
Includes it in their favourite shawarma list, liking the special chicken shawarma.
Recommends trying the biryani here, says it's really good and worth it.
Suggests ordering the chicken 65 biryani with double masala at Ismail.
Calls it one of the best places in Vijayawada.
Lists Ismail biryani as overrated.
Says the Ismail on Auto Nagar road was really good.
Says it is much better and cheaper than the hyped alternative.
Prefers other spots for Hyderabadi-style chicken dum; not a fan of Ismail's chicken biryani.
Agrees Ismail is the best; after eating at Hyderabad places they felt those were not worth it compared to Ismail.
Says Ismail biryani is also good.
Misses this place badly and can't wait to have it again.
Agrees, saying it's the only local biryani comparable to Hyderabad's.
Names Ismail Biryani when asked for a go-to biryani restaurant.
Calls it one of Vijayawada's best biryanis and praises the mirchi ka saalan.
Similar Hyderabad-style biryani can be found there.
Recently ordered a mini biryani there and found it good.
Suggests it as a best biryani spot in Vijayawada.
Recommends the mutton biryani at Ismail.
Its taste is similar to Hyderabadi biryani.
Recommends Ismail for Hyderabad-style biryani.
Strongly recommends the cheese paneer shawarma at Ismail biryani, calling it juicy and worth trying.
Recommends Ismail for mutton dum biryani.
Says delivery app prices are much higher than eating at the restaurant.
Lists Ismail as their last preference.
Suggests trying the Nalli gosht biryani at Ismail.
Says Ismail tastes best, pricey but worth it.
Not bad, but the chicken quantity may be lacking.
Ate there once and it fell short of expectations; never went back.
Lists Ismail biryani among the best in the city.
Calls Ismail a good option too.
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.