Who doesn’t love Biryani? Biryani is one of those quintessential Indian dishes you can’t go wrong with. The options are endless: a mildly spiced-like Lucknowi, Awadhi-style Biryani, or Maharashtrian biryani found in Mumbai. Mumbai is the hub of fabulous and good street food; some biryani houses are worth trying in Mumbai.
🗓️ Last updated: July 2026
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- Café Noorani, Haji Ali
- Kebabs Kurries, Central Parel
- Zaffran’s Gosht Biryani, Outlets Across The City
- Go Biryan, Lokhandwala, Bandra And Lower Parel
- Hyderabad Xpress, Oshiwara
- The Sahib Room And Kipling Bar, St Regis, Lower Pare
- Behrouz Biryani, Multiple Outlets
- Charcoal Eats, Multiple Outlets
- Lucky Restaurant, Bandra
- Biryani Barbeque Chinese Borivali Biryani Centre
- Rahat Darbar, Marol
- Bukhara Bar And Kitchen, Mira Road
- Birista, Multiple Outlets
- Dum Pukht, ITC Maratha, Chakala
- Kasbah Grand, Goregaon
- Kakori House, Multiple Outlets
- Jyran, Sofitel, Bandra Kurla Complex
- Jaffer Bhai’s Delhi Darbar, Multiple Outlets
- Noor Mohammadi Hotel, Mohammad Ali Road
- Persian Darbar, Bandra Andheri
1.Café Noorani, Haji Ali
The ‘Chicken Tikka Biryani’ concept might seem slightly scandalous for biryani lovers. An authentic biryani is where the rice and meat are cooked together. Café Noorani’s Chicken Tikka Biryani does not follow this route; rest assured that there is no compromise regarding taste. Fragrant, colourful rice is topped on a bed of tikka masala along with vast pieces of juicy chicken tikkas. All the tikka lovers, try this cuisine to add taste to your tastebuds.
2.Kebabs Kurries, Central Parel
It is prepared in the traditional dum pukht style (it brings you in a big vessel covered with flour on its side and is dismantled in front of you). The Biryani is delicately spiced with pieces of mutton that melt in your mouth. It is the closest you’ll find a genuinely authentic biryani in the bay. To have the heavenly taste of Biryani, do try this out.
3.Zaffran’s Gosht Biryani, Outlets Across The City
A biryani list without adding Zaffran would have to be a crime! The meat is juicy with all masala marinated; it is just the right amount of spicy and smells ‘Wow!’. Many people think biryani is just cooking meat and rice with some masala. You need to be corrected. Try this out.
4.Go Biryan, Lokhandwala, Bandra And Lower Parel
How about you bring the party to your house? A delivery kitchen located in Go Biryan is your perfect option for an ultimate Biryani feast. Go Biryan has a different and large variety of selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian biryanis. It also has veg options in Biryani. Vegetarians choose from Paneer Tikka Biryani, Vegetable Afghani Biryani, and many more!
5.Hyderabad Xpress, Oshiwara
You have only had Biryani once you’ve had Hyderabadi Biryani. And Hyderabad Xpress offers authentic Hyderabad dum biryani flavors in vegetarian and non-vegetarian variants. Get a taste of asli Hyderabadi biryani; you won’t be able to return to regular Biryani after this. The most recommended foods are Hyderabadi dum biryani and boneless chicken biryani.
6.The Sahib Room And Kipling Bar, St Regis, Lower Pare
The Sahib Room And Kipling Bar has excellent gourmet-level Biryani here. Whether it’s the fragrant Subz Dum Biryani, Murg Biryani, or Gosht Biryani, the right amount of spices and marination will salivate you for more.
7.Behrouz Biryani, Multiple Outlets
With over 15 outlets in Mumbai, Behrouz has undoubtedly established a name for itself. It stands out because of its originality and traditional method of preparing biryani. It’s a delivery-only cuisine, so avoiding going out or having the energy to cook is easier. All you have to do is try Behrouz Biryani’s range of biryanis, including Afghani Biryani, vegetable biryani, paneer biryani, etc. You shall be satisfied.
8.Charcoal Eats, Multiple Outlets
Get flavourful Biryani, reasonable quantities of it too, and without breaking your bank here at Charcoal Eats. It offers you the Awadhi Biryani and Chicken Tikka Biryani. There are plenty of options for both Vegetarians and Non-vegetarians. You can also call for the party packs here for larger groups to have a good meal.
9.Lucky Restaurant, Bandra
Think of a wide range of biryanis, great quantity, and spot-on taste, and you have Lucky Restaurant. It’s the sort of place to take all your friends and family to so that you can try as many dishes as possible! Go for chicken biryani and mutton biryani. Try a sweet and fluffy caramel custard or malai kulfi at the end of the meal, and you are all set.
10.Biryani Barbeque Chinese Borivali Biryani Centre
Want to discover something new in Borivali that does Biryani? Head to Biryani Barbeque Chinese By Borivali Biryani Centre. Their expansive menu, indulgent quantities, and economical rates will impress you. We recommend the Chicken Tikka Biryani, Dum Biryani, and Mutton Biryani.
11.Rahat Darbar, Marol
Rahat Darbar in the Marol area serves several cuisines like Chinese, North Indian, and Mughlai. It is a small restaurant, but the food here is fantastic. Some dishes you must try here are their Chicken and Mutton Biryani; they are heavenly. And while you’re at it, try their Kebab dishes, especially the mutton kebabs. It’s easy on the pocket, too!
12.Bukhara Bar And Kitchen, Mira Road
Egg lovers, we wanted to include you in this biryani extravaganza, and this is just the place to indulge in a well-made egg biryani. And for a change, we have a special biryani here. If you are up to trying something different, the SMOKED Butter chicken biryani will surely surprise you with its clean, creamy, and smoky flavors. A must-try!
13.Birista, Multiple Outlets
If you are in Navi Mumbai, don’t despair; Birista’s multiple outlets will make your mundane day delicious. With multiple lip-smacking biryanis, our money is on the Murgh Nawabi Biryani, a mixture of yogurt and garam masala, which soft, melt-in-the-mouth chicken complements. Can we ask for more?
14.Dum Pukht, ITC Maratha, Chakala
With a rich history behind it and Dum Pukht has been serving up for the past 32 years, you sure don’t want to miss out on their biryani. The restaurant is famous for its Dum Pukht Biryani, for which people come repeatedly. The fact that it is a mutton biryani shows that they care about authenticity, and the recipe hasn’t changed since the restaurant’s inception.
15.Kasbah Grand, Goregaon
This eatery in Goregaon is wildly popular for its Nawaabi Thaal, which comes in at a whooping ₹10,800. And if you don’t have the appetite for a thaal that big, then I am sure you can make some space for their Murgh Mussalam Biryani, which is an absolute delight. Trust me, you don’t want to miss out on this one.
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16.Kakori House, Multiple Outlets
You can relish Kakori House’s delicacies at multiple outlets nationwide. Nothing can beat their kebabs, reminding you of the city of Nawabs, Lucknow. But we have a soft spot for their exquisite rice dish, the Dum Gosht Noormahal Biryani. Not only is the name of the word a mouthful but so is the container. With meatballs steeped along with the rice, this one’s a cracker!
17.Jyran, Sofitel, Bandra Kurla Complex
You can’t come to Mumbai and not head to Jyran in Sofitel; you just can’t. And the reason behind that is their Mutton Awadhi Biryani. Flavourful rice cooked with soft chunks of lamb and the most pristine spices. What’s not to love about it?
18.Jaffer Bhai’s Delhi Darbar, Multiple Outlets
Established in 1973, Jaffer Bhai’s Delhi Darbar is an institution for biryani. Mumbai got a recommendation for biryani because of Jaffer Bhai’s Delhi Darbar. Jaffer Bhai’s Delhi Darbar has lived up to all the hype surrounding it for almost 45 years, be it their Chicken Biryani, Mutton Biryani, or even their Chicken Tikka Biryani. We hope this food chain gets its grip back and lives up to its name.
19.Noor Mohammadi Hotel, Mohammad Ali Road
Having been in business for the last 94 years, Noor Mohammadi Hotel has managed to carve a niche amongst the meat lovers in the bay. Although they are trendy for their Nalli Nahari, Chicken Hakimi, and Sanju Baba Chicken (the recipe for which has been given by Sanjay Dutt himself), what a lot of people don’t know is that they serve a unique version of the biryani. Known as the Chicken White Biryani, this version is unlike any other.
20.Persian Darbar, Bandra Andheri
You will come across multiple options for biryanis. The one that stood out for me was their Chicken/Mutton Persian Special Biryani. This biryani gets the fantastic taste of rice to meat to masala. It ranges from 400 to 500Rs for the chicken and mutton biryanis with good quantity for 2-3 people.
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Café Noorani, Haji Ali tops the list for value — meals for two start around ₹10,800, making it ideal if you’re watching your budget in Mumbai You Shouldn’t Miss.
We’ve covered 20 handpicked spots in Mumbai You Shouldn’t Miss, chosen for taste, hygiene, and affordability — so you can eat well without overspending.
Most visitors spend around ₹10,800 for two people. Many spots offer even cheaper options — perfect for a quick snack or a full meal on a budget.
All places featured here are known for reasonable hygiene standards and consistent crowd pull — a reliable indicator of food safety in Mumbai You Shouldn’t Miss.
Most street food joints in Mumbai You Shouldn’t Miss are busiest during lunch (12–2 PM) and evening snack time (5–8 PM). Arrive early to avoid long queues at popular stalls.
