If you love biryani, you know how a plate of flavorful rice with tender meat and spices can awaken your senses. From North to South Indian styles, here are 9 best biryani in KL: that’s what we think!
All restaurants are PORK- & LARD-FREE.
1. Tajudin Nasi Beriani
Their basic fried chicken biryani is worth the price because it tastes great and is full of flavour. The fried chicken is fresh and incredibly juicy. Besides fried chicken, customers can also choose mutton, beef, or squid with their nasi biryani.
Address:
8, Jalan Hang Kasturi, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact:
+603-2070 6786
2. Bhai Biryani
This Halal-certified restaurant focuses on biryani and offers more than 30 different types. If you love biryani, this place is perfect with its wide variety of dishes to suit your taste. The Tandoori Chicken Biryani has fragrant, spiced rice with tender chicken pieces covered in a rich, flavorful gravy.
Address:
A2, Ground Floor, A2-0, OUG Parklane, 23A, Jalan 1/152, Taman Perindustrian Oug, 58200 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact:
+6012-989 1949
3. Dindigul Thalappakatti
The biryani here is prepared with a special blend of spices passed down from a grandmother’s recipe. It’s also served with chopped red onions in a yoghurt-based raita and a side of vegetable salna. For the rice, instead of basmati, a type of short-grain seeraga samba rice is used. This is definitely one of the 9 best biryanis in KL that you should try!
Address:
130, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact:
+603-2272 1500
4. Mollagaa
Mollagaa captures the authentic flavour of the region in their biryani by sourcing nearly 80% of their spices and powders directly from India. If the mouthwatering flavour of red meat tempts you, look no further than Mollagaa’s indulgent “Nalli Biryani.” Buttery lamb’s bone marrow marries beautifully with fragrant basmati rice in their biryani.
Address:
50A, Lebuh Ampang, City Centre, 50100 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact:
+6016-552 6777
5. Gajaa at 8
This charming restaurant pairs authentic Indian food with a comfortable ambience, making it a great spot for family gatherings and festive celebrations. This is the place to enjoy top-notch Kerala cuisine in KL, served with elegance and packed with delicious, authentic taste. We recommend trying their Bahubali Biryani Platter 2.0.
Address:
No. 8, Lrg Maarof, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact:
+603-2201 7369
6. My Biryani House
Drift toward the mouthwatering fragrance of long-grain biryani, golden and full of flavour. There’s chicken biryani, mutton biryani and vegetable biryani. The biryani rice is served with a side of cut lime, pickled onions, cucumber, and small portions of dhal and raita.
Address:
NO. 44-G, Marble Jade Mansion, Jalan Berhala, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact:
+603-2276 5051
7. Kannaa’s Bamboo Masalla Briyani
The biryani rice carried a strong, herb-forward taste. It was hard to believe the chicken was real; it was that melt-in-your-mouth tender. The chicken varuval delivers a fiery kick that might overwhelm anyone not used to spicy dishes.
Address:
27G, Jalan Ks 3a, Taman Kinrara Seksyen 3, 47190 Puchong, Selangor.
Contact:
+6016-475 6503
8. Hyderabad Recipe’s House
For close to 20 years, Hyderabad Recipe’s House has stayed true to its roots, offering rich, soulful Indian dishes like their Special Biryani and beloved Hyderabad Seekh Kebab. Hyderabad Recipe’s House chefs, hailing from or trained by experts in Hyderabad, meticulously craft dishes that capture the true flavours of the city through the artful use of herbs, spices, and natural produce.
Address:
78-1, Jalan Putra, opposite MUV, 50350 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact:
+6011-1765 6582
9. Betel Leaf
Specializing in Chettinad cuisine, Betel Leaf serves up biryani the traditional way with locally sourced poultry and meats. One biryani that truly stands out is their Nattukozhi Biryani, where fresh kampung chicken is used to prepare this tasty rice dish.
Address:
77A, Lebuh Ampang, City Centre, 50100 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact:
+6018-280 5134
Here’s the list of what we think are the 9 best biryanis in KL. Do you guys have any other suggestions? Then reach out to us so we can feature them too!
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