Originating in ancient Persia, the Mughal rulers introduced the mouthwateringly delicious rice dish, biryani, to India. Over the centuries, biryani’s fame spread far and wide, slowly evolving into varied styles and flavours. From Dum through Awadhi to Hyderabadi, biryani has come a long way in style and flavour evolution. It is now easily available all over India and the distinct aroma of fragrant rice, sensational spices and cooked meat draw people from far and wide. Though originally a meat biryani, several vegetarian versions are now available, too. This beloved rice-and-meat dish is much loved by the people of Navi Mumbai, too. A number of restaurants serving delectable biryanis have sprung up here in recent years, some even specialising in serving just biryanis. To know more about where to get the best biryani in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, simply scroll down for our top picks.
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1. Sigree
Situated in a popular area in Navi Mumbai, Sigree is a Mughlai (Indo-Persian cooking style) restaurant offering the best of the cuisine of North India. In the bright and vibrant interiors of its dining hall, guests can expect a diverse menu, along with a buffet option, complemented by excellent service. Their biryanis are highly recommended, especially since they are cooked in the traditional ‘dum’ (cooked by steam) style. Cooked with fragrant and aromatic spices, Sigree serves the rice biryani in three variations - chicken, mutton and vegetable.
Sigree
Address: Platinum Techno Park, Plot No.17/18, Sector No.30A, Behind Raghuleela Mall, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400703, India
Website: Sigree
Opening hours: 12:30pm - 3:30pm, 7:30pm - 11:30pm (daily)
2. Biryani Guru
Enjoy an authentic experience at the eclectic Biryani Guru restaurant, one of the ultimate places for the best biryani. The ambience of the restaurant is very bohemian, with several posters and photographs adorning the walls. This restaurant serves biryani in two styles - The Dum Pukht style (cooked with steam) and The Dhungar technique (smoky flavour). All their biryanis are made from full-grain basmati rice, fresh veggies and meats, pure saffron and ghee (clarified butter). Try their murg tikka dum biryani (spice marinated chicken cooked in biryani rice), soya chaap ki biryani (soya chunks cooked in spiced biryani rice) or paneer tikka biryani (spice marinated Indian cheese cooked in biryani rice).
Biryani Guru
Address: Mermaid 1, Thane - Belapur Rd, near Radcliffe School, Sector 11, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400614, India
Website: Biryani Guru
Opening hours: 10am - 11pm (daily)
3. Birista - Biryani & Kebabs
With several outlets in Navi Mumbai, Birista - Biryani & Kebabs, is a firm favourite of locals. Popularly known as Birista Biryani, this restaurant has a casual ambience with friendly service and a relaxed vibe. Besides fragrant biryanis, they also serve flavourful kebabs, breads and desserts. Crowd-favourites include murgh nawabi biryani (chicken cooked in spices with fragrant rice in a clay pot) and Afghani tikka biryani (smoky Afghani chicken skewers and rice cooked in a rich sauce in a clay pot).
Birista - Biryani & Kebabs
Address: Shop 12, Bhramma, Plot 53, Palm Beach Road, Sector-15,, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400614, India
Website: Birista - Biryani & Kebabs
Opening hours: 12pm - 12am (daily)
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4. The Nawaabs
The Nawaabs restaurant brings authentic and flavourful Awadhi cuisine of Lucknow to the suburbs of Navi Mumbai. The restaurant specialises in serving traditional Awadhi dishes with a modern twist. The interior of the restaurant is done up in rich and vibrant hues, complete with Lucknowi accents. Though the restaurant is a quick-service one, the quality and taste are on the mark. Go for their Awadhi ghost biryani (tender mutton pieces layered with fragrant biryani rice), vegetable biryani and chicken biryani.
The Nawaabs
Address: Plot # 28, Shop 23, Bhoomi Tower, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410210, India
Website: The Nawaabs
Opening hours: 12pm - 12am (daily)
5. Go! Biryan
Go! Biryan in Navi Mumbai is primarily a take-away or delivery outlet, but there is a small eating area where customers can sit and enjoy the delicious biryanis on offer here. All their meat biryanis contain boneless meat and the portion sizes are generous. They also offer six unique vegetarian biryani recipes. Must-try biryanis here are Afghani tikka biryani (smoky Afghani chicken skewers and rice cooked in a rich sauce), chicken dum biryani and paneer makhni biryani (Indian cheese cooked in a rich gravy with fragrant rice).
Go! Biryan
Address: 30, Arenja Corner, Palm Beach Road, Sector 17, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400703, India
Website: Go! Biryan
Opening hours: 11:30am - 11:30pm (daily)
6. Behrouz Biryani
A popular biryani delivery service in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, Behrouz Biryani offers authentic Persian taste to its customers. From single portions to large party packs, Behrouz Biryani caters to every kind of biryani need. The packaging is of good quality and perfect for serving straight from the box, too. A variety of accompaniments like raita (spiced yoghurt) and gulab jamun (Indian dessert of deep-fried dough ball steeped in sugar syrup) are available. Popular biryanis are murgh makhni biryani, and paneer subz biryani (spice marinated Indian cheese and veggies with fragrant rice).
Behrouz Biryani
Address: MIDC INDL Area, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400708, India
Website: Behrouz Biryani
Opening hours: 11am - 12pm (daily)
7. Bismillah Catering
Standing out among the many biryani shops around the mosque in Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai, is Bismillah Catering. Besides catering services, this eatery also offers a small seating area where customers can tuck into fresh, hot biryani. The aroma of the fragrant rice and succulent meats will entice you from far away and loyal customers have been frequenting this biryani joint for quite a few years. They are famous for their chicken dum biryani (spice marinated chicken pieces cooked with steam in fragrant rice) and veg biryani (veggies cooked in spices with aromatic rice).
Bismillah Catering
Address: Shop No - 13/14, Plot No - 434/435, Sai Vihar Society, Sector - 1, Opposite - Ghansoli Dargah, Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400701, India
Website: Bismillah Catering
Opening hours: 10:30am - 11:30pm (daily)
8. Chenab
Chenab is a traditionally designed and decorated dhaba-style (roadside eatery on Indian highways) restaurant that offers delicious food from the Northwestern region of India. On the beautiful rooftop dining area, guests can tuck into tasty Punjabi dishes or try six different types of biryanis that will satisfy even the pickiest eater. Take your pick from chicken, mutton or veg biryani.
Chenab
Address: Plot no. 133 A, near Sagar Vihar, Sector 8, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400703, India
Website: Chenab
Opening hours: 6:30am - 1am (daily)
9. Charcoal Eats
Located inside the Little World Mall, Charcoal Eats is a cheerful outlet of the eponymous nationwide fast-food franchise. The dining area is clean and well-lit, and the food is served fresh and quick. The restaurant chain is well-known for its mouthwatering biryanis, rolls, desserts and starters. For biryanis, they offer boneless and with bone biryani made in the Awadhi, classic or Hyderabadi styles. All biryanis are served with raita (spiced yoghurt) and onions.
Charcoal Eats
Address: 310, 3rd Floor, Food Court, Little World Mall, Pravesh Marg, Sector 2, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410210, India
Website: Charcoal Eats
Opening hours: 12pm - 11:45pm (daily)
10. Ahmed Bhai's Bry & Dry
In the casual environs of Ahmed Bhai’s Bry & Dry restaurant, customers can enjoy a variety of Mughlai dishes, especially biryanis. Each table in the restaurant is enclosed by curtains for a private dining experience for families and friends. They also have many Arabic dishes that are made fresh and quite tasty. For biryanis, sample their famous raan biryani (a type of spiced mutton biryani) and chicken tandoori biryani (spiced chicken cooked in a traditional oven served with fragrant rice).
Ahmed Bhai's Bry & Dry
Address: Plot No. 111, Krishnakamal CHS LTD, Shop No. 32, Sector 21, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400706, India
Website: Ahmed Bhai’s Bry & Dry
Opening hours: 12pm - 12am (daily)
Yummy biryani in Navi Mumbai
For biryani lovers in Navi Mumbai, there is no dearth of amazing eateries serving lip-smacking options - chicken, mutton, seafood or vegetarian. After all, completing your gastronomic journey is one of the best things to do during any vacation. For the best experience, remember to check out our guide to where to get the best biryani in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.