The heart of the high-tech industry in India, Bangalore or Bengaluru is one interesting city to be when you’re after vibrant nightlife, luscious parks, stunning architecture, and beautiful palaces. It also features plenty of Muslim-friendly hotels and hotels with Oyo rooms to accommodate travelers who wish to visit the famous tourist sites. One attraction that will make your jaw drop is the 19th-century Bangalore Palace, which is patterned after the Windsor Castle in England. Apart from the sites, Bangalore also boasts a delectable food scene. If you’re done with all the sightseeing and tours and want to try some biryani, a famous mixed rice dish in the country, then you have to check out, below, our list of the best spots for biryani in Bangalore, India.
1. Gundappa Donne Biryani
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Posted by Gundappa Donne Biryani on Friday, April 2, 2021
A pocket-friendly restaurant in Bangalore, Gundappa Donne Biryani is one of those restaurants that is famous for serving the best biryani in town. They only offer two kinds of this dish, which are chicken biryani and mutton biryani. Having only two kinds of biryani makes the restaurant focus on these dishes and in turn mastering the art. Also, you’ll find that the taste of Gundappa’s biryani is different from Andhra-style biryani or the Hyderabadi dum biryani. It is not so spicy and has a unique mix of flavors.
Gundappa Donne Biryani
Address: 14, St Marks Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Sampangi Rama Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India
Website: Gundappa Donne Biryani
Opening hours: Tue - Sun: 11am - 10:30pm, (closed on Mon)
2. BonSouth
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Posted by bonSouth on Tuesday, July 16, 2019
BonSouth is known to serve the best biryani in Bangalore. Meat that’s so tender it falls off the bone, a touch of spices, and rice greased with fats – that’s what makes this restaurant one of the best spots to satiate your cravings. Apart from this dish, the restaurant also offers non-vegetarian delicacies such as Mutton Patties, Grilled Chicken, Dahi Vada, and more. Planning to head to some dessert spots afterward? No need! BonSouth also serves seafood, coffee, and desserts!
BonSouth
Address: 5th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560095, India
Website: BonSouth
Opening hours: 12pm - 3:30pm, 7pm - 11pm (daily)
3. Ambur Star Briyani
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Posted by Ambur Star Briyani on Friday, September 20, 2019
If you want a dining experience like a true royal, then you have to visit the Ambur Star Briyani, with its luxurious setting and elegant ambiance. It offers an excellent selection of biryani that bursts with flavors and aroma. This famous restaurant chain also offers the bucket biryani which will take a group to finish. Their bestseller here includes the Seeraga Samba Chicken Biryani and Seeraga Samba Mutton Biryani. Make sure to bring your family with you when you dine here.
Ambur Star Briyani
Address: Ground floor, #5, opp forum mall, Dairy circle road, Bhuvanappa layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560029, India
Website: Ambur Star Briyani
Opening hours: 11am - 11pm (daily)
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4. Copper Chimney
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Posted by Copper Chimney on Monday, May 7, 2018
Another great place to have biryani, Copper Chimney has a cozy ambiance and an elegant set-up. It offers a large selection of biryani as well as other delectable Indian dishes. They have two ways of cooking their biryani here, it’s either tawa style or the dum style. One of the must-order dishes here is the Parda Gosht Biryani, prepared with juicy boneless chunks of lamb. Also, you shouldn’t miss their Tawa Vegetables Biryani and Mutton Boti Dum Biryani.
Copper Chimney
Address: 1st Floor, Phoenix Market City, Whitefield Main Rd, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560048, India
Website: Copper Chimney
Opening hours: 12pm - 3:30pm, 7pm - 11:30pm (daily)
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5. Empire Restaurant
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Offering international as well as local cuisine, Empire Restaurant is famous for serving the locals of Bangalore any time of the day. It is also a perfect fit for your midnight cravings. The menu here includes Chinese, Mughalia, and North Indian cuisine. The restaurant is also known for its mouth-watering biryani that you shouldn’t miss, like the Thalassery Biryani. Other bestseller includes Paneer Tikka, Kalmi Kebab, Brain Fry, and more. Additionally, they offer a buffet menu here.
Empire Restaurant
Address: Next to BSNL, 80 Feet Rd, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560038, India
Website: Empire Restaurant
Opening hours: 12:30pm - 1am (daily)
6. Lazeez
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Posted by Rakhal Shreehari Sahu on Sunday, April 7, 2019
If you’re looking for an affordable restaurant in Bangalore that serves quality food same with their counterparts, then Lazeez will surprise you with its variety of excellent dishes that will make your tummy happy and your pocket sufficient. Their signature biryani here has potato chunks and strong aroma of saffron. One of their bestseller here, apart from the biryani, is the Kolkata Style Rolls, which is evenly spiced and bursting with flavors.
Lazeez
Address: Koramangala, Krishna Temple Rd, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560095, India
Website: Lazeez
Opening hours: 11:30am - 11:30pm (daily)
7. Nagarjuna
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One of the oldest restaurants in Bangalore and has many branches in the city, Nagarjuna is the place to eat when you’re craving for delectable biryani. The restaurant has a contemporary setting with lots of seating options and lovely décor. It has a large menu that offers chicken, mutton, seafood dishes, and the star of the show, different variations of biryani. To have an authentic experience in this restaurant, request your meal to be on a banana leaf. The dishes you must have when you visit are Chilli Chicken, Chicken Nagarjuna, and Chilli Prawns.
Nagarjuna
Address: Shanthala Nagar, Shanti Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025, India
Website: Nagarjuna
Opening hours: 11:45am - 3:45pm, 6:45pm - 10:45pm (daily)
8. Meghana Foods
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If you’re looking for a restaurant that is a package of good food, great ambiance, and excellent service, then Meghana Food must be your top choice. It has been serving the locals of Bangalore for many years now and hasn’t failed to delight them with mouth-watering biryani. It is also quite affordable and has vegetarian biryani options like Panner Biryani. Their bestsellers here include Chicken Boneless Biryani, Mutton Biryani, Paneer Biryani, Chicken 65, and Paneer 65.
Meghana Foods
Address: Jayalaxmi Chambers Residency Road, Next to Old Galaxy Theatre, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025, India
Website: Meghana Foods
Opening hours: 11:30am - 4pm, 6:30 - 11pm (daily)
9. Hyderabad Biryani House
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This Biryani is close to my heart when I think of Hyderabadi biryani
Posted by Renukesh Bingeri on Tuesday, February 4, 2020
If you happen to be in Bangalore and missing the biryani in Hyderabad, then worry no more for you’ll find equally delicious biryani at Hyderabad Biryani House. Choose among the variety of biryani offered here, such as Hyderabadi Biryani, Chicken Biryani, Andhra Biryani, and the bestseller Mutton Biryani. Your mouth will surely be a feat of flavors when you taste this mouth-watering dish. Additionally, this restaurant is perfect for lunch and offers home delivery.
Hyderabad Biryani House
Address: HAL Old Airport Rd, Murgesh Pallya, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560017, India
Website: Hyderabad Biryani House
Opening hours: 11:30am - 3:30pm, 7pm - 10:30pm (daily)
10. Shivaji Military Hotel
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If you’re looking for one of the best biryani spots in Bangalore, Shivaji Military Hotel will not fail you with its lip-smacking variety of biryani. It is a military hotel that serves one of the most legit biryani in town and has a prompt and good service. During weekends, the place is always packed so make sure to go early or make a reservation before going to avoid the queue. The stars on the menu here are the Donne Biryani and Mandya Biryani. Make sure to order these two kinds of biryani when you visit.
Shivaji Military Hotel
Address: No. 718, 1st C Main, 45th Cross, 8th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560082, India
Website: Shivaji Military Hotel
Opening hours: Wed - Fri: 10am - 3pm; Tue & Sat - Sun: 8am - 3pm, (closed on Mon)
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After a day of sightseeing and tours of the beautiful city of Bangalore, you must try one of their local dishes to get to know the city more. Check out our list of the best spots for Biryani in Bangalore, India. For more dining options, have a look at the best fine-dining restaurants as well.
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