Best Biryani

Best Biryani across every place and thing on Third Platz — 1 list so far.

• Pak LiyariMeena Bazaar · On 1 list

  Pakistani restaurant in Meena Bazaar, open since 2005 per Curly Tales. Gulf News calls its mutton biryani a clear winner and the chicken biryani equally good.
• Student BiryaniAl Barsha · On 1 list

  Pakistani biryani chain that began as a roadside establishment selling to students. Gulf News calls its biryani a top contender for one of the best; haleem is also recommended.
• Jaffer Bhai'sKarama · On 1 list

  Karama biryani spot whose dum chicken biryani is the dish Curly Tales singles out; Gulf News also named it in a 2018 best-biryani top five.
• Calicut ParagonKarama · On 1 list

  Kerala restaurant in Karama. Gulf News describes its Thalassery biryani as a more polished version, with light rice and mild masala.
• Saif RestaurantAl Nahda · On 1 list

  Restaurant in Al Nahda, one of several branches, with eight biryani varieties on the menu. Named in a 2018 Gulf News best-biryani top five.
• Deccan BiryaniAbu Hail · On 1 list

  Biryani restaurant behind Abu Hail Metro. Curly Tales says it was founded in 2015 and draws on a family tradition dating to 1931.
• Grub ShackUmm Hurair · On 1 list

  Biryani spot known for creative takes such as the GS Special, Peri Peri and Tawa Tandoori biryanis. Named in a 2018 Gulf News best-biryani top five.
• Mister BiryaniHor Al Anz · On 1 list

  Hyderabadi restaurant in Deira. Curly Tales lists prawn, fish and squid biryanis alongside classic Hyderabadi and chicken tikka versions.