Do you know the taste of love? The feeling of disappearing into nirvana after eating just one spoon? Have you ever felt like your eyes were closed because of the deliciousness of what you just tasted? If your answer is yes, then you surely know what I am talking about, i.e. Biryani.
As a biryani lover, I must say a bad biryani can ruin a whole week. And finding a good biryani place is an enormous task in another city. I always face this problem when my soul craves biryani in a different city. Recently I was in Pune and the same thing happened to me. I visited almost all the Biryani places listed on the map within a month, and here are the top 13 I really liked.
So, if you are living in Pune or maybe traveling there, then this article is going to be your Biryani guide.
1. Gavran Chicken Biryani At SP’s Biryani House
When I was asking people as well as the web about the biryani places, many of them recommended to me the Sadashiv Peth’s Biryani house. According to the reviews, the Biryani house has been established there for a long time. It serves multiple types of Biryanis including chicken, prawns, mutton, and eggs. I have tried everything there and I must say that the place surely knows its way around some of the best comfort food in the town, especially the Gavran Chicken Biryani.
I strongly recommend you all to try the Garvan Chicken Biryani because the taste is just phenomenal. The pricing is also decent, it is just approx ₹650 for two people.
Location - SP’s Biryani House, 1472, Sadashiv Peth, Pune
Phone - 020 24475440, 020 24475441.
2. Mutton Biryani At George Restaurant
The other restaurant biryani lovers were strongly recommending was the George Restaurant, Mostly popular for serving delicious cuisines at pocket-friendly prices. I was there for the biryani and I had it and trust me, Biryanis at George will surely remind you of a biryani cooked by adding love from your mother, especially the Mutton Biryani. Trust your Biryani buddy and must try the Mutton Biryani there. You will love it.
The interiors of George Restaurant are basic, but hey, the food is absolutely delicious. Overall, this would be a perfect place for you to hang out with your friends and, yes, eat Mutton Biryani at a reasonable price. It can cost around ₹400 for one person.
Location - George Restaurant, 2436, Camp, East Street, Pune
Phone - +91 8552904066, 020 26053645.
3. Prawns Biryani At Nisarg
I am not a big fan of Prawns Biryani, but Nisarg’s Prawns Biryani might change my perspective. The place is famous for its delicious seafood, but I preferred the Biryani. If you haven’t tried Prawn Biryani you should and you Pune people have already got a place to try it.
The Biryani there might cost you around ₹1,300 for two people. You must try it once.
Location - Nisarg, 6/1, Opposite Padale Palace, Nalstop, Erandwane, Pune
Phone - 020 25424700, 020 25451459.
4. Murg Dum Biryani At Marrakesh
Another place that I tried and found beautiful for Biryani in Pune is Marrakesh. It has 13 outlets in Pune, the most popular ones are at FC road and Baner. And If you are going there (which you should) you must try their Murg Dum Biryani and Gosht Dum Biryani, it’s a treat to the tongue. The place also has some boneless which you might try. Along with all that, you must try dishes from their Mughlai selection and the Shwarmas. I personally liked them a lot.
If you are going there to get your Murg Dum or Gosht Dum Biryani, then I have to let you be aware of the pricing there, which according to me is very fair, i.e. around ₹700 for two people.
Location - Multiple outlets.
5. Chicken Biryani At Tiranga
The Tiranga is also another treasure among Pune’s Biryani places. They have multiple types of biryanis, including mutton, chicken, prawns, and many more. My personal pick would be the Chicken Biryani. Why? Try eating a spoon. You will have your answers.
The fun part about Tiranga is that they serve half-portion biryani for the foodies trying to control their weight. Although it won’t work like that, but yes.
The cost of biryani for two people there might be approx ₹700.
Location - Pitambar Heights, Paud Phata Road, Next to Paud Phata Fly Over, Kothrud, Pune
Phone - 020 30162107.
6. Zahedan Biryani At Sultan’z Biryani, Samosa & More
Sultan’z is one of the most popular joints in the city where one can go and indulge in some great Biryani. The Zahedan Biryani is their specialty and my favorite on their menu.
Besides their delicious Biryani, you must also try out their unique samosas. And by samosa, don’t think of them as your regular Aloo-filled samosa. They have quite a few variants, including Chicken Keema Samosa, Mocha Samosa, and more.
So, if you are planning to visit Sultan’s to get your Zahedan Biryani, then I have to let you be aware of the pricing there, which according to me is very fair, i.e. around ₹700 for two people.
Location - Sultanz, Shop 1, Mehboob Manzil, Opposite Lifeline Hospital, Kausarbaugh, Kondhwa, Pune
Phone - +91 8208286296.
7. Egg Biryani At Roghandaaz
Roghandaaz is a delivery outlet only. I ordered one chicken and one egg biryani from there and it made me order the egg biryani from there again. I enjoyed the food from that place, paired it with Netflix, and my evening was wonderful.
Another bonus suggestion order yourself their tandoori appetizers along with the Biryani and you will thank me later.
The biryani might cost you around ₹600 for two people.
8. Prawn Biryani At Spice Culture
The Spice Culture is a multi-cuisine, but it does justice for the Biryani. It serves Chinese, Italian, and Continental food there but also whips up lip-smacking Biryani. I personally loved the Prawn Biryani and you must try it. It might cost you around ₹700 for two people.
Location - Spice Culture, Shop 1, Narayan Towers, Salunkhe Vihar Society, NIBM Post Office Road, Near Telephone Exchange, Salunkhe Vihar Road, Pune
Phone - 080 46971031.
9. Dum Gosht Biryani At Behrouz Biryani
Behrouz Biryani is another famous biryani place in Pune and has around 32 outlets around the city. I visited there and I must say that I still remember the fragrant rice. It was just yummy. The place has a variety of Biryanis on its menu. The Biryanis are so good there that you won’t be complaining even if you see or taste a veg biryani.
I loved the Dum Gosht Biryani there, and it is a strong recommendation from me to you. It might cost you around ₹700 for two people.
10. Mutton Matka Dum Biryani At Desi Aroma
The Desi Aroma is known especially for its Biryani and that’s what took me there. The place surely knows to master its menu. The place is famous for its Mutton Matka Dum Biryani, which is a must-try. I tried it and I ordered it again to take away.
Here’s a bonus suggestion. I also ordered and loved their Keema Biryani, which has a generous portion of keema combined with super fragrant rice.
The price there may vary from time to time.
Location -Multiple outlets.
11. Subz Dum Biryani At Taaareef
From Shorbas for winter nights to spicy kebabs, Taaareef has everything. The biryanis here are actually Taaref-material, especially the Subz Dum Biryani. If you are visiting there, then it is a bonus suggestion to order their seafood cooked in the tandoor. You will absolutely love it.
The cost of Subz Dum Biryani at Taaareef is almost ₹1,200 for two people
Location -Multiple outlets.
12. Spicy Chicken Tikka Biryani At Lucknow Meri Jaan
If your soul is craving for some melt-in-the-mouth kebabs and sumptuous Lucknowi food, then you can’t go wrong with Lucknow Meri Jaan. Since I have been to Lucknow many times so my taste buds know the taste of the city’s food and this place has the same. Their Spicy Chicken Tikka Biryani is lip-smackingly delicious.
So, you need a Lucknowi taste? Visit Lucknow Meri Jaan. The cost of a Spicy Chicken Tikka Biryani there is around ₹600 for two people.
Location - Lucknow Meri Jaan, Ground Floor, Kunal Apartment, Vishal Nagar, Pimple Nilakh, Pune
Phone - +91 8380023300
13. Surmai Dum Biryani At Qabil-E-Tareef
After trying biryani, here you are also gonna do ‘Tareef’ (praise) about Qabil-E-Tareef. The place not only has a great ambiance because of its beautiful decor and lighting, but the food is just fabulous. I would suggest going for the Surmai Dum Biryani because it is the best there. The combination of seafood with the Mughlai spices surely does the job. I wasn’t able to stop myself even when I was full.
So, if you are planning to visit Qabil-E-Tareef to get your Surmai Dum Biryani, then I have to let you be aware of the pricing there, i.e. around ₹1,200 for two people
Location - Qabil-e-tareef, Shop 173/1 & 2, Shivsai Road, Near Lotus Hospital, Pimple Saudagar, Pune
Phone - +91 8149666676
If you have read till here, you might be thinking that I don’t eat anything other than Biryani, well that’s not completely wrong. I do eat roasted chicken too, other than that.
Well, jokes apart, here are my personal 13 best biryani places in Pune. I hope you find my list helpful and have a great Biryani session at these places.
Thank you.
