Orange-coloured rice with a mix of dishes like meat, fish and vegetables are often served as a delicacy in India, though biryani is a staple diet of many locals, it is not easy to do biryani well because a lot boils down to how the rice is made, how it is seasoned and certainly, the accompaniment of chicken tandoori, butter masala chicken and with other veggie dishes will make the whole biryani meal a satisfying one. The sauces and gravy of what goes with the chicken are quintessential because the spices used in the process of making the gravy will bring out the fragrance of the rice when eaten all together. Follow us on a journey on finding out one of the best spots for biryani in Bhubaneswar, India.
1. Shiraz
Shiraz has been known to have one of the best chicken biryani in town, together with the gravy of the curry chicken and the fragrance of the biryani, it will be something that keeps you wanting to go back again and again. Besides the curry chicken, the hot garlic naan is well crispy on the outside but the garlic taste of the naan will become more pronounced as you sink deeper into eating it.
Shiraz
Address: Plot No 157, Unit 4, Madhusudan Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751022, India
Website: Shiraz
Opening hours: 12.00 pm - 10.00 pm (daily)
2. Green Chillyz
Over at Green Chillyz, their in-house speciality has got to be their double egg chicken roll which brings out the fragrance of chicken meat and it is nice to see how the egg complements the chicken in this wrap combination as well as their chicken Biryani. Fret not if you would like something healthy, you could order their vegetable-based biryani. Coupled with the affordability in the price of the food items and ensuring quality in what you order, especially the rolls and the kebabs, it is no wonder patrons are aplenty when it comes to patronising Green Chillyz.
Green Chillyz
Address: 242, Lewis Rd, Rajarani Colony, Rajarani Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751002, India
Website: Green Chillyz
Opening hours: 12.00 pm - 10.00 pm (daily)
3. Biriyani Box
At Biriyani Box, they use the best ghee they can get and they have a wide and delectable range of curries and rolls for spice lovers. If you like veggies, they have really good veggie biriyani too. As for their other biriyani options, their chicken keema lives up to standards. The prices are pretty affordable as well.
Biriyani Box
Address: C40, Ground Floor, In front of BMC Bhawani Mall, Bhubaneswar 751007, India
Website: Biriyani Box
Opening hours: 11.30 am - 11.00 pm (daily)
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4. Dada Biryani
If you are looking for economically priced biryani because a biryani may sometimes cost quite a bit, then you should check Dada Biryani out because their Biryani rice is done quite right and the chicken pieces are all well soaked in the rich gravy masala sauce and every mouthful of chicken reveals the tenderness of the chicken. The young owners of Dada Biryani surely have experimented with cooking methods to perfect the right texture of the meat and thin buttery sauce that is served with the chicken and biryani.
Dada Biryani
Address: Tamando, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 752054, India
Website: Dada Biryani
Opening hours: 11.00 am - 3.30 pm (daily)
5. Hotel Royal
The butter chicken masala that Hotel Royal offers makes hotel guests sing praises time and again. The combination of the silky butter that complements the taste of masala is just exquisite and innovative. Also, the mutton dum biryani is something that has been described to be simply mouth-watering and delicious.
Hotel Royal
Address: Saheed Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751007, India
Website: Hotel Royal
Opening hours: 12.00 pm - 10.30 pm (daily but closed on Mon)
6. Narula's Restaurant
Narula’s restaurant boasts a wide variety of specialities, among which definitely has to be the tandoori chicken because not all eateries can do them to perfection - that is to leave enough moisture and not be dry when you eat them. Also, their other dishes which complement well with the tandoori chicken are Dhal Makhani which is lentils in buttery gravy and Rajma Chawal which is black beans and rice.
Narula's Restaurant
Address: 45, Hotel Basera, Janpath Road, Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751009, India
Website: Narula’s Restaurant
Opening hours: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm (daily)
7. Biryani Republic
If you’re not feeling for some walk-ins into the restaurant, you can always choose home delivery and save the trouble of travelling from one place to another. Biryani Republic has offered the option of that and their concoction of Biryani is like no other, they have chicken, egg and vegetable biryani that is cooked in dum style. What makes the whole Biryani Republic experience all the better is that the rice they use is basmati rice and it makes the whole palatable experience chewy and nutty.
Biryani Republic
Address: Plot No. 161(P), Behind “The World”, Nayapally, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751012, India
Website: Biryani Republic
Opening hours: 12.00 pm - 3.00 pm, 7.00 pm - 10.00 pm (daily)
8. Curry Leaf The Kitchen
It is said that Mughlai chicken biryani and Kabab biryani are hard to cook well because you have to go through a long process of simmering the sauce to make sure every ingredient is soft, and Curry Leaf the Kitchen has aced this recipe, preparing their Mughlai chicken very well.
Curry Leaf The Kitchen
Address: Plot no 2000, KIIT Road, Near BATA showroom, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024, India
Website: Curry Leaf The Kitchen
Opening hours: 10.30 am - 3.30 pm, 6.00 pm - 10.30 pm (daily)
9. Tea Pot - Mayfair Lagoon
Tea Pot offers 24h buffet spreads that cover a wide variety of cuisines - ranging from North and South Indian cuisine to Chinese and Continental cuisines. The best thing of all is that what is offered on the buffet table is quality assured. Remember to try their Roasted Chicken, Grilled Fish with Lemon and Butter and also their homestyle Mutton Curry which makes many to rave on and on about it.
Tea Pot - Mayfair Lagoon
Address: Jaydev Vihar, Bhubaneswar 751013, India
Website: Tea Pot - Mayfair Lagoon
Opening hours: 7.00 am - 11.00 pm (daily)
10. Adda Unplugged
Adda Unplugged seems to offer the most International food out there, such as good ol’ Italian food like pasta, pizza and lasagne. Though it is run by the locals, you will be pleasantly surprised that they do western food well - an example is their Double Decker Chicken Burger. Besides their Italian food, they have very decent Indian cuisine as well, their Biryani will satiate your cravings for a good Indian meal.
Adda Unplugged
Address: 4th Floor Kiiti College Road, Patia, Bhubaneswar 751024, India
Website: Adda Unplugged
Opening hours: 11.30 am - 10.00 pm (daily)
Biryani in Bhubaneswar
Biryani never fails the palate and these eateries have chicken made into so many inviting and appetizing dishes such as tandoori chicken, butter chicken and many more, so when you are in Bhubaneswar the next time, have biryani on your must-try list.