Heaven on a plate, yes, this is what we are going to call biryani. And rightfully so! This delicacy with perfectly cooked and flavoured rice, the succulent piece of meat and the aromatic aloo are simply delicious! A plate of biryani, may be with a side of raita and your meal is sorted, be it lunch or dinner. Credit to its immense popularity, biryani is served all over India. Obviously, every region has added its own touch. That’s why the differences in taste. For instance, the biryani of North India will have a noticeably different taste than the biryani served in the southern parts of India. So, which state’s or city’s biryani are we going to taste today? The answer lies in the state of Uttar Pradesh and its name is Prayagraj or as we fondly call, Allahabad!
The city is filled with restaurants, cafes and eateries serving flavoursome biryani. You will even find eateries where they have only biryani on their menu! But to have the best biryani you must go to the best place, right? On that note, here are the 10 best biryani places that must be on your travel guide to Allahabad!
The restaurant opened in 2012 and has become one of the best places in the city in a very short time! In fact, a huge crowd gathers in front of this restaurant to gorge on biryani on a regular basis. This restaurant mainly serves chicken biryani. If you want to eat a delectable plate of chicken biryani in Allahabad, you have to come here. You can order a full plate or half a plate. Raita and salad are complementary. A meal for two here comes at Rs. 200.
Another great biryani place in Allahabad, 9280 restaurant. We can’t guarantee that far future but we can say this! This restaurant is quite popular among diners and it will continue to be so for a long time. Yes, the biryani is that much tasty! The restaurant serves both chicken and mutton biryani. You can have whatever you prefer. Along with biryani, you can also order from its range of tikkas and kebabs. These are delicious too! Two more great things about this restaurant. First, it has a nice ambience and second, the service here is commendable. Here is the pocket pinch for two, Rs. 400.
Good quantity, great flavours, nice ambience and reasonable price, the Allahabad Biryani Center is known for these factors! The food here is a little on the spicier side. But it is delicious! Here is what to order. A plate of your favourite biryani. Or better order a combo. You will get a plate of biryani, a piece of Indian bread and a main dish of chicken, mutton or paneer. If you like to end your meal on a sweet note, there are desserts too! Eat a hearty meal here and it will cost you Rs. 400 (for two).
This restaurant is popular among the locals for its wide range of North Indian dishes. And among all these dishes, biryani is often under the limelight. The biryani here is aromatic and perfectly cooked. You can order the regular Allahabad chicken biryani. But our suggestions are the butter chicken biryani and the chilli chicken biryani. Although the latter is an unusual combination, it is tasty. What else? The ambience here is nice and the staff are friendly too! You can visit this place and have a filling meal at 400 (for two).
A classic decor, hanging lights and comfortable seating arrangements are among the best perks of dining in Baba’s biryani. The restaurant has maintained a classic look and the ambience is cosy. While you enjoy the ambience, take a seat and place the order. Yes, the biryanis served here are some of the best in the city. So, a plate of biryani is must. You can also order chicken korma, butter chicken, chicken stew and mutton reganjosh. A meal for two will cost Rs. 500.
This one is so popular that it has several outlets in Allahabad. Today, we are visiting the outlet in Sardar Patel Marg, where you can enjoy a meal at Rs. 600. The first thing that will catch your eyes as you enter the restaurant is the red chairs. The chairs contrast and complement the rustic wooden decor and warm lights perfectly. But once you take a bite of the biryani here, you will forget about everything and your full concentration will be on your plate. The chicken tandoori and butter chicken are worth a try too!
Shahi Darbar specialises in many things, North Indian dishes, Chinese dishes and fast food as well. Among the many things that the restaurant serves, biryani is a must-eat! Order a shikanji to go with that! The varieties of Maggi and chowmein served at this restaurant taste delicious too. If you are not sure that you can eat so many things alone or in one go, bring your friends with you and order multiple dishes. So that you guys can share and have a taste of everything. A meal for two here costs Rs. 250. Before you ask, the restaurant has a cosy and comfortable vibe!
In serving flavourful biryani, this restaurant does a great job, that’s for sure! It also serves an array of North Indian dishes. There’s more on the menu! Chinese items and fast food! Even if you came here in search of biryani only, take our words and order some french fries. They are superb! And with that, the bill will be Rs. 500 (for two). One more thing, this restaurant has good space for hosting birthday parties and small celebrations.
With bright colours and some touches of ethnic designs here and there, Pind Balluchi serves you food in a lively ambience. This place is ideal for families and groups of friends. As much as you will enjoy the decor and the vibe here, the food will impress you equally. Biryani is obviously a must-order. Some other dishes worth trying are dahi de kebab, murgh makhani, kadhai paneer and dhaba meat. You can have a luscious meal amid a great ambience at this restaurant with a bill of Rs. 1000 (for two).
Come at Biryani Roots and you will be greeted with colourful walls, trendy seating arrangements and bright lights! Take a seat and look through the menu. There are delicious kebabs and tikkas for starters. For the main course, biryani is a must. And to end your meal on a sweet note, order phirni. You can also try one of their rice bowls. Pocket pinch? Rs. 450 for two!
With that, we end our biryani expedition to Allahabad. In case you are feeling hungry, just like us, make your way to any of these restaurants and have a plate of yummy biryani!
