A busy and budget biryani joint in Royapettah, Charminar is a favourite with the crowds. No fancy packaging and branding, but a tiny place specialising in home-style biryani mutton and chicken biryani that they prepare in large, blackened cauldrons. They have a few tandoori dishes too that you can chomp down with your biryani as well. Bucket versions, for large crowds, are available too.
Price: INR 140 onwards (for half a plate)