20 Best Biriyani Joints In Mumbai To Satiate Your Cravings

Lucky Restaurant is not only a prominent landmark in Bandra but also a legendary eatery for Arabi Mutton Biryani. Its biryani has the softest pieces of mutton that literally melt in your mouth. If you're shopping at Hill Road, make sure you make room and have some biryani here, or maybe carry a parcel back home.

Timing: 9 AM to 1:30 AM

Rating: 4/5

Price For Two: INR 1,200

Must Try: Brain Masala Fry, Chicken Tikka Curry, Chicken Matka, Authentic Mughlai Food, Chicken Kepsa

Ditch a great ambience for iconic food and some of the most delicious kebabs. At Cafe Noorani, you'll be spoilt for choice if you're a non-veg lover because you can dig into kebabs, chicken/mutton masala, brain masala, seafood, and much more. What makes this cafe unique? They specialize in typical dum-style chicken and mutton biryani, but their Surmai Biryani and Fish Tikka Biryani steal the show. The fresh fish is marinated in tangy and spicy masalas and is a must-have.

Timing: 8 AM to 12 AM

Rating: 3.7/5

Price For Two: INR 1,600

Must Try: Murgh Patiala, Chocolate Paan, Firni, Mughlai Food, Seekh Kabab, Roomali Roti

An iconic spot to hop to when you want the perfect amalgamation of taste, flavour, and juiciness, Delhi Darbar in Colaba is popular for its kebabs and biryani. Oh, and you need to try their Mutton Biryani. It's masaledaar, has tender meat, and the rice is flavourful. We're also big fans of their Prawn Biryani. But for a perfect Mughlai dining experience, club your biryani with their famous Butter Chicken, Khichda, and Dabba Gosht.

Timing: 11:30 AM to 12:30 AM

Rating: 4/5

Price For Two: INR 1,300 (approx.)

Must Try: Murgh Malai, Lamb Curry, Authentic Mughlai Food, Bheja Fry, Reshmi Kabab, Firni

Peetuk is an authentic Bengali restaurant that serves the best Bengali version of biryani in Mumbai. Their Kolkata-style Mutton Biryani will make your taste buds crave for more. Peetuk's Kosha Mangsho goes very well with this biryani, and if you haven't had it yet, it's time you do because you're missing out! 

Timings: 11:30 AM to11:30 PM

Rating: 3.8/5

Price For Two: INR 400 (approx.)

Must Try: Mutton Kosha, Aloo Dum, Authentic Bengali Food, Mutton Biriyani, Egg Roll, Fish Finger

This Biryani delivery chain that's spread across 22 cities has won the hearts of many Biryani lovers. From authentic Hyderabadi Biryani to Lucknowi Biryani, they'll spoil you with an array of drool-worthy options. And the best part is that the entire experience of having their biryani is enhanced as they serve it in a matka, so the biryani is delivered to you hot.

Timing: 10 AM to 1 AM

Rating: 4.1/5

Price For Two: INR 600 (approx.)

Must Try: Hyderabadi Haleem, Nawabi Paneer, Mirch ka Saalan, Mutton Galouti Kabab, Ulte Tawe Ka Paratha, Chicken Korma

With a long-standing reputation for its meaty dishes, Persian Darbar almost always has a queue, no matter which outlet you're at. While they're popular for their Raan Biryani, which feeds eight to ten people (and needs to be pre-ordered), their Mutton Biryani and Pomfret Biryani are also worth indulging in. 

Timing: 12 PM to 1 AM

Rating: 4.1/5

Price For Two: INR 600 (approx.)

Must Try: Chicken Bara Kebab, Chicken Tikka Tawa, Kashmiri Chicken, Khepsa Biryani, Raan Tandoori, Rice Pudding

Located on Mohammed Ali Road and frequented by many during Ramzan, Noor Mohammadi Hotel is popular even amongst celebrities for its food despite its humble interiors. So much so that Sanjay Dutt offered his recipe, which has stayed on the menu as Sanju Baba Chicken for decades. But, since we're on the topic of biryani, head here for their White Chicken Biryani, a unique recipe of the hotel where chicken is cooked in a white marinade and is flavourful, owing to the yoghurt and cream. This dish is worth the trip to the neighbourhood known for some of the best non-veg in Mumbai. 

Timing: 7 AM to 4 AM

Rating: 4/5

Price For Two: INR 350 (approx.)

Must Try: Chicken Hakimi, Chicken Sanjubaba, Shaami Kebab, Mutton Haleem, Nali Nihari

With multiple outlets in the city, Jaihind Lunch Home offers some of the best Konkani, Malwani, Goan, Karnataka, Manglorean, and Maharashtrian-style seafood cooked in spicy masalas. While usual orders here include fish cooked in a masala that's best eaten with Neer Dosa, we also love their variety of seafood biryanis. Get yourself a plate of spicy Prawns Biryani or a Ravas/Pomfret Biryani here, and you won't be disappointed.

Timings: 11:30 AM to 4 PM and 7:30 PM to 12 PM

Rating: 4.2/5

Price For Two: INR 900 (approx.)

Must Try: Kokum Kadi, Stuffed Crab, Prawns Pulav, Stuffed Bombil, Goan Prawn Curry, Sol Kadi

If a Kerala-style biryani is what you crave, there's nothing better than Hotel Deluxe in Fort. While the space is popular for its lunch sadhya, they do a great job with their non-vegetarian items too. Hotel Deluxe's Egg Biryani and Chicken Biryani are both popular choices. And, while we're still on the subject of biryani, you must try their Kappa Biryani because the tapioca and meat are perfectly cooked and mixed, and every bite is flavour-packed.

Timing: 12 PM to 11:30 PM

Rating: 4.3/5

Price For Two: INR 300 (approx.)

Must Try: Chicken Kerala, Squid Fry, Kerala Parotta, Parottas, Beef Roast, Avial

LBB Tip: If Fort seems far, you can also check out Hotel Sunny in Chembur for Kerala-style rice biryani or dig into their kappa biryani.

You're probably wondering why a small Iranian cafe would feature on a biryani list. We couldn't help but include Dadar's Light of Bharat because of its Kepsa Biryani. It's not uncommon to find Kepsa Biryani in Mumbai, but LOB does a good rendition of the dish. Kepsa is a combination of rice and kebabs that are layered and gets its name from Kabsa, a traditional dish in Saudi Arabia. As LOB is great with its kebab-making skills, you're offered a great Kepsa Biryani here, along with other great options to pick from. 

Timing: 9 AM to 11 PM 

Rating: 3.9/5

Price For Two: INR 700 (approx.)

Must Try: Chicken Tikka Kepsa, Bun Maskas, Mutton Kheema, Caramel Custard, Tandoori Chicken, Eggs

An absolute hidden gem, Firoz Farsan is a takeaway-only place that is extremely popular for its patrel biryani, which is a biryani without rice. Yes, you read it right, this patrel biryani preparation doesn't use rice, cooked with patrel leaves and chicken. It is extremely popular and worth the hype. They sell the biryani per kilo, starting from INR 300. Apart from this, they also have your usual chicken and mutton biryani as well.

Timing: 7 AM to 9 PM

Rating: 4.4/5

Price For Two: INR 400 (approx.)

Must Try: Paneer Farsan

Using traditional methods, fresh ingredients, and authentic recipes, Famous Biryaniwala serves fifteen types of traditional biryani with unique, hassle-free packaging, delivering throughout Mumbai, Navi-Mumbai and Thane region. Founded in 2012 by Sheetal Maurya and Hussain Khan, Famous Biryaniwala is a catering site providing services to big corporate events to small picnics. Their biryanis are super tasty and delicious.

Timing: 8 AM to 11 PM 

Rating: 4.5/5

Price For Two: INR 600 (approx.)

Must Try: Chicken Biryani and Matka Biryani

If we have to recommend one place for Hyderabadi Biryani specifically, then Art Of Dum delivers pots of goodness! They are a premium cloud kitchen based in Worli, Mumbai, flooring everyone with their authentic Lucknowi delicacies. They make Dum Pukht cuisine inspired by the 300-year-old culinary heritage of Northern India. Everything comes to your doorstep in earthen pots, making this whole endeavour sustainable. It also makes all of their dishes great in portion size. You always get a side of raita, and salan, and the meat-to-rice ratio is next to perfection.

Timing: 11:30 AM to 1:30 AM 

Rating: 4.6/5

Price For Two: INR 750

Must Try: Makhani, Raita, Paneer Tikka, Kebab, Roti

Tamak is another cosy little, family-style restaurant that has our heart for its excellent North Indian cuisine. The ambience of the space is super rustic and quaint, with rattan covers and wooden furniture all over. Their biryanis are some of the best ones you can get in Mumbai, being the perfect blend of spices, comfort, and warmth. Each dish here tastes like a warm hug, with Indian flavours combining in utter symphony.

Timings: 12 PM to 3:30 PM and 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM

Rating: 4.5/5

Price For Two: INR 2,500 (approx.)

Must Try: Jamun Kulfi, Cheese Mushroom, Garlic Kulcha, Galouti Kebab, Soya Chaap, Shahi Tukda

Thamma's Cafe is owned and run by two renowned musicians—Chandra Banerjee and Roompa Rao—and serves Kolkata's most rooted and rounded flavours. Their Kolkata-style Biryani packs the symphony of the right flavours and meat. We suggest pairing this dish with their signature Jhalnuri; it will put you right in your happy place. It's the perfect place to relish Kolkata-inspired street food at the most affordable prices. 

Timing: 11 AM to 10 PM

Rating: 4.4/5

Price For Two: INR 300 (approx.)

Must Try: Jhalmuri and Chowmein, Rolls

If you're into biryanis with less spice but more taste, Oh! Calcutta's version will be the best biryani in Mumbai for you. Unlike the usual heavy, spicy biryanis, this one delivers the meat's taste distinctly. The rice, flavoured with saffron and paired with soft mutton or chicken, strikes just the right balance between rich and subtle flavours. It's a top-notch biryani experience that costs a bit more, but it's worth every penny.

Timing: 12 PM to 3:30 PM and 7 PM to 11 PM

Rating: 4.4/5

Price For Two: INR 1,300 (approx.)

Must Try: Nolen Gurer Sandesh, Prawn Cutlets, Daab Chingri, Sandesh

LBB Tip: While you shouldn't miss their Calcutta-style biryani, their yakhni pulao is equally good and packed with the deep, slow-cooked taste of red meat.

Kebabs & Kurries offers the kind of biryani that hits all the right notes. Their Gosht Dum Pukht Biryani is cooked in in the dum pukht method, so the deep flavors seep into each rice grain. And the outcome? You get a well-rounded dish with mutton so soft it falls apart and has just enough aromatic spices to enhance the taste. If you want something milder and less spicy, give the Kacche Gosht Ki Biryani a shot. In this version, the juicy meat and fragrant rice steal the show.

Timing: 12:30 PM to 2:45 PM and 7 PM to 11:45 PM

Rating: 4.7/5

Price For Two: INR 4,500 (approx.)

Must Try: Shahi Tukda, Lamb, Kebabs

Zaffran is a haven for biryani fans, serving up a range of veg and meat options. Vegetarians can dig into Paneer Tikka Biryani, while meat eaters can savour the tasty Murgh Tikka Biryani. Each dish gets special attention to make sure it packs a punch and smells amazing. The place itself adds to the fun; the soft glow of their fancy lights and classy decor set the stage for a real treat. With so many choices on the menu, this place is a must for anyone who takes their biryani cravings to heart.

Timing: 11 AM to 3:30 PM and 7 PM to 11:30 PM

Rating: 4.6/5

Price For Two: INR 2,000 (approx.)

Must Try: Mutton Raan Biriyani, Authentic Mughlai Food, Chicken Tenders, Firni

For those who like ordering biryani at home, Behrouz Biryani does the best biryani in Mumbai. Their biryanis have richness, aroma, and deep flavours from slow cooking that stay with you even after you finish eating. The Lazeez Bhuna Murg Biryani is a chicken biryani with more spice and aroma than usual. The chicken stays soft, and the taste has many layers that work well together. To make it a full meal, try it with their Murg Kefta, a special starter with a slightly sour taste. This combo works great for parties at home, quiet dinners, or to meet your strong craving for biryani.

Timing: 11 AM to 4 AM

Rating: 4.0/5

Price For Two: INR 500 (approx.)

Must Try: Kathi Roll, Kebabs, Dumdaar Hyderabadi Rice

For the juicy goodness in their biryanis, Borivali Biryani Centre has never let anybody down. While the Kheema Biryani remains a crowd favourite for its rich, meaty goodness, there's Veg Dum Biryani, a vegetarian alternative that everyone will surely like. The ambiance is fairly casual, but this place speaks volumes when it comes to food. Each dish is packed with potent spices that create a perfect balance of flavours.

Timing: 9:30 AM to 11:30 PM

Rating: 4.0/5

Price For Two: INR 850 (approx.)

Must Try: Lamb Briyani, Chicken Tandoori, Afghan Chicken, Fry Prawns