10 Best Spots For Biryani In Pondicherry, India

1. Hotel Sri Kamatchi Biryani Veedu

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Enjoy fresh, hygienic food at this cozy restaurant that plates up delicious biryani, true to its name. The seasoning used is from natural herbs and plants that give the biryani its unique flavor. Besides, chicken, mutton, and prawns biryani this restaurant also offers a variety of South Indian specialties.

Hotel Sri Kamatchi Biryani Veedu

Address: No:5/Old No. 3A, La Bourdonnais Street, Near Old Ambedkar Law College, Puducherry 605001

Website: Hotel Sri Kamatchi Biryani Veedu

Opening hours: 12pm - 10pm (daily)

2. Blueline Restaurant at The Promenade

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Pondicherry has plenty of great places to eat, but if you want to feel the ocean breeze caress you, relish the outdoor dining at this elegant restaurant in Pondicherry. This 24-hour restaurant that overlooks the sea, dishes up a variety of French and North Indian food alongside juicy steaks and fresh seafood preparations. Their North Indian style Bhuna Murgh Biryani flavored with mild spices and luscious chicken pieces and an egg is a must try.

Blueline Restaurant at The Promenade

Address: 23 The Promenade, Goubert Ave, White Town, Puducherry, 605001

Website: Blueline Restaurant at The Promenade

Opening hours: 12am - 12pm (daily)

3. Hotel Food Paradise

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Relish the best of Mughalai food during your sojourn in Pondicherry at this popular restaurant which offers Halal food. Enjoy a meal comprising of their Arabic biryani accompanied by grilled fish and some yummy faluda for dessert. Don’t let the simple yet cozy ambiance of the restaurant fool you!

Hotel Food Paradise

Address: Ozhandai Keerapalaiyam, Mudaliarpet, Puducherry, 605004

Website: Hotel Food Paradise

Opening hours:11am - 10pm (daily)

4. Aasife Biryani

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Having come a long way from being a small shop to a chain of restaurants across South India, the Aasife restaurant in Pondicherry is a must on the list of biryani lovers in the city. The unique taste of the biryani is a well-kept secret perfected by the founder after whom the restaurant is named. Take your pick of chicken, mutton, or prawn biryani with the Mughlai variant also available. Efficient service and a pleasing ambiance complete the experience.

Aasife Briyani

Address: No.2, Naga Progress Avenue, Bussy Street, M.G.Road, Pondicherry

Website: Aasife Briyani

Opening hours: 11am - 11pm (daily)

5. The Tadkka Dhaba

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An affordable and affable place for a meal when you have a craving for some authentic ‘dhaba’-style food while in Pondicherry! The slow-cooked or ‘Dum’ biryani served here with chicken or mutton as well as a vegetarian option, does stand apart from the variety of North Indian fare on offer such as rotis, paneer tikkas, and rajma chawal. Top it off with a glass of creamy lassi or a kulfi falooda!

The Tadkka Dhaba

Address: 35, Aurobindo Street, Pondicherry

Website: The Tadkka Dhaba

Opening hours: 12pm - 11pm (daily)

6. Les Chefs

A great place for dinner with the family or to catch up with friends, Les Chefs offers you a multi-cuisine menu with Pan Indian, French, and Oriental dishes leading the way. Enjoy the pleasing music and elegant ambiance as you relish the food. There is something for every kind of biryani lover - vegetarian or non-vegetarian!

Les Chefs

Address: No 27, Yanam Vengadachalam Pillai Street,Pondicherry - 605001

Website: Les Chefs

Opening hours: 8am - 11pm (daily)

7. Karai Restaurant

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Don’t be misled by the simple exterior and the compact dining room at this restaurant. The menu has a variety of delicious sounding items and the biriyani section has enough options to keep you happy. Try the Nattukozhi biryani for some authentic local flavor.

Karai Restaurant

Address: 100 Feet Road (Near Indra Gandhi Square), Puducherry

Website: Karai Restaurant

Opening hours: 12pm - 11pm (daily)

8. Dindigul Thalappakatti

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From its humble beginnings half a century ago, this restaurant has grown into an international chain that is a favorite haunt of famous celebrities from different walks of life as well as the common man. The secret recipes use a special blend of spices and have been handed down over the generations. The restaurant offers a sophisticated dining experience with its classy interiors and courteous service.

Dindigul Thalappakatti

Address: Near Balaji Theatre, 108, Sithankudi, Kamarajar Salai, Puducherry

Website: Dindigul Thalappakatti

Opening hours: 10am - 11pm (daily)

9. Junior Kuppanna

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This restaurant is named after its founder who first set up the establishment in 1960 in Erode. The unique mixtures of spices used in the biryani and other dishes specific to the Konga Nadu cuisine that is offered here are still prepared personally by the founder’s wife. A perfect spot to enjoy authentic South Indian fare served on plantain leaves.

Junior Kuppanna

Address: Indira Gandhi Statue, Pondicherry, India

Website: Junior Kuppanna

Opening hours: 11.30am - 11pm (daily)

10. Appachi

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Offering delicious Chettinad cuisine, this non-vegetarian restaurant is located in an old non-descript building in the city. The lip-smacking food and quick service more than makeup for the lack of ambiance and decor. Try the biryani with a side of one or more of the savory sides for a dash of extra flavor.

Appachi

Address: Old No.9 & New No.11, Rangapillai Street, Puducherry

Website: Appachi

Opening hours: 12pm - 10.30pm (daily)

Enjoy the many options

There are plenty of choices for vegetarians as well as seafood-lovers when it comes to biryani. Make your way to one of these places for some delicious memories! Just don’t forget to check out great budget hotels and heritage hotels first for more accommodation options.