Canada’s sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to the country’s largest airport, servicing 180 destinations in 60 countries around the world. The rapidly growing city is also one of Canada’s safest and attracts people from all around the globe. From art galleries and historic museums to waterparks and virtual reality arcades, the city is chock full of attractions that keep its tourists busy. With residents representing various cultures and ethnicities, the gastronomic scene of Mississauga is diverse, fantastic and gets all the well deserved attention as well. Here is a list of 10 restaurants to savour the best biryanis in Mississauga that lets you get a taste of the best of Indian and Pakistani spices and flavours. Scroll below for the best spots for biryani in Mississauga, Canada.
1. Biryani Corner
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This hole in the wall restaurant in the south-west corner of Hurontario St. boasts authentic biryanis and sweets made with pure and healthy ingredients that include traditional herbs, spices and cholesterol-free oil. Their fresh and tasty rice dishes include basmati rice, veg biryanis, chicken biryanis and mutton biryanis. They also feature a Pakistani sweet corner and dozens of flavoured pans that is the perfect after-meal treat.
Biryani Corner
Address: 40 Dundas St West. Unit #1, Mississauga, Ontario L5B 1H4
Website: Biryani Corner
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 10am - 9.30pm; Sat: 10am - 10pm; Sun: 10am - 8.30pm
2. Karachi Kitchen
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Dedicated to delivering a quality that will make its customers feel like tasting their mom’s cooking, Karachi Kitchen offers a wide range of authentic Pakistani and Indian cuisine with impeccable service. They offer chicken biryanis in small and large trays that are ideal for takeaways and for family meals. The restaurant also serves veal and lamb biryanis on Fridays and Saturdays.
Karachi Kitchen
Address: 4120 Dixie Road, Unit # 3, Mississauga,ON
Website: Karachi Kitchen
Opening hours: Sun - Thu : 11am - 10pm; Fri : 11am - 1:15pm, 2:30pm - 11pm; Sat : 11am - 11pm
3. Mr. India Grocers
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Started in 2002 as a small shop offering basic groceries, Mr India Grocers has now grown to a large-scale business serving Mississauga and its surrounding areas of Oakville, Burlington and Hamilton. The Grand Park location has an in-house kitchen where customers can choose to dine in-house or purchase food for takeaways. Their rice dishes include vegetarian, chicken and mutton biryanis that are made with basmati rice and served with curd raitas.
Mr India Grocers
Address: 3950 Grand Park Drive, Mississauga ON, L5B 4M9
Website: Mr India Grocers
Opening hours: 9am - 9pm (daily)
4. Shaheens Food
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This mini grocery store that offers take away meals is perfect for anyone looking to taste authentic homecooked Pakistani food. The restaurant offers generous portions of freshly made, scrumptious biryanis at reasonable prices. Their biryani varieties include chicken and veal and are a hit among the Mississaugans.
Shaheens Food
Address: 3570 Wolfedale Road, Mississauga, ON L5C 2V6
Website: Shaheens Food
Opening hours: Tue-Sun: 11am - 8pm
5. Tabaq
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This unassuming eatery situated in a mall serves flavourful authentic Pakistani dishes at great prices. They serve top-notch biryanis and the best halwa puris in town. Their exclusive biryani menu includes chicken, beef, shrimp, vegetable, mutton, boneless chicken and Tabaq special biryanis.
Tabaq
Address: 2580 Shepard Avenue, Mississauga, ON L5A 4K3
Website: Tabaq
Opening hours: 10am - 9pm (daily)
6. Bombay Bhel
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Bombay Bhel offers a casual and authentic Indian dining experience with a variety of tastes that will suit your liking. From appetizing Bombay samosas to luscious biryanis, the dishes at Bombay Bhel will tickle your taste buds with a unique selection of spices and flavours. Their biryanis are traditionally cooked with tomatoes, mixed vegetables or meat and garnished with fried onions.
Bombay Bhel
Address: 5035 Hurontario St., Mississauga, Ontario, L4Z 3X7
Website: Bombay Bhel
Opening hours: Tue - Fri: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sat - Sun: 10am - 1pm
7. Desi Corner
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Desi Corner has been serving authentic Pakistani cuisine in Mississauga for more than seven years now. Started by natives of Pakistan who wanted to bring authentic homely food to Canada, Desi corner serves some of the best-tasting kebabs and biryanis in town and will make you keep coming back for more. Their menu offers weekend specials that include beef and lamb biryanis with succulent meat and aromatic herbs and spices.
Desi Corner
Address: 40 Dundas street East, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L5A 1W2
Website: Desi Corner
Opening hours: 10am - 12am (daily)
8. Avani
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Located in the heart of Mississauga, Avani is an Asian Indian bistro that offers contemporary varieties of classic Indian and hakka dishes in a modern, upscale setting. With its impeccable service and sleek decors, Avani is ideal for a romantic evening, corporate events, and family lunches. Their selection of biryanis includes vegetarian, chicken, lamb and shrimp and is made up of perfectly spiced basmati rice topped with fragrant herbs and vegetables.
Avani
Address: 801 Matheson Blvd W, Mississauga, ON
Website: Avani
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 12pm - 3pm; 5pm - 10:30pm
9. The Kakori
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Named after a town in the state of Lucknow in India, the Kakori serves delicious Indian Mughlai cuisine. Their biryani varieties include Murgh Biryani E-Khas with boneless chicken, Gosht Hyderabadi biryanis with lamb, shrimp biryanis and vegetable biryanis. Their biryanis are made up of basmati rice that is traditionally cooked and garnished with a selection of mint-flavoured spices and fried onions.
The Kakori
Address: 2911 EGLINTON AVE. WEST, MISSISSAUGA
Website: The Kakori
Opening hours: Tue - Sun: 11.30am - 3pm; 5pm - 10pm
10. Nirvana
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This established Indian restaurant prides itself on its top quality food and exceptional service. Their menu of authentic Indian cuisine includes tandoori starters, vegetarian and non-vegetarian entrees, curries, parathas and naans, rice dishes and a variety of other classic Indian specialities. Their biryanis are made with basmati rice and succulent morsels of chicken, lamb, goat, shrimp or mixed veggies blended with traditional herbs and spices and served in a cast iron pot covered in dough.
Nirvana
Address: 35 Brunel Rd #5, Mississauga, ON
Website: Nirvana
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 12pm - 3pm; 5:30pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 12pm - 3pm; 5pm - 10:30pm
Feast on
Dozens of biryani varieties exist and it’s not always easy to find good biryanis. The dish requires a certain style of cooking that blends in the ingredients slowly to bring out the best flavours and aromas. The above restaurants specialise in cooking the dish the right way with authentic flavours and spices. Take your pick and taste the best biryanis in Mississauga and delight your senses by savouring this steamed, spice-scented rice dish.
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