Biryani

I spent three months trying every version of Biryani I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled ghee with genuine knowledge and the rich and complex result was noticeably superior. Indian cuisine varies enormously by state, religion, and climate. The w…

What sets Biryani apart is the handling of yogurt marinade. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the rich and complex result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience. Indian cuisine varies enormously by state, religion, an…

I spent an afternoon making Biryani from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting fenugreek leaves right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The warmly spiced and aromatic result was rewarding once I got it right. spices are used medicinally as well as for flavo…

I had never tried Biryani before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The tangy and vibrant taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. yogurt marinade is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before. The a north Indian restaurant …

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Biryani made with real commitment to yogurt marinade and technique. The warmly spiced and aromatic result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before. Indian cuisine varies enormously by state, rel…

I'm sceptical of any restaurant claiming to do Biryani well, having been disappointed often enough. This one delivered. The tangy and vibrant base was authentic and the use of fenugreek leaves showed real knowledge. spices are used medicinally as well as for flavour in Ayurvedic tradition. The atmo…

I took a cooking class specifically to learn how to make Biryani correctly. The instructor explained why ghee is used the way it is — something I'd never understood from just eating it. The deeply layered result when you make it yourself is different. Indian cuisine varies enormously by state, reli…

Biryani at this place was fine. The rich and complex flavour was there but not distinguished. yogurt marinade was present in the right quantities but without the care that makes the difference. You can taste when something is being made to a formula. Indian cuisine varies enormously by state, relig…

The best Biryani I've ever had came from a street stall, not a restaurant. The warmly spiced and aromatic intensity was completely different — more direct and uncompromised. ghee was used without hesitation, the way it should be. spices are used medicinally as well as for flavour in Ayurvedic tradi…

I first ate Biryani on a trip five years ago and have been searching for a version this good ever since. This restaurant finally delivered the deeply layered quality I remembered. fenugreek leaves was handled correctly — something most restaurants here get slightly wrong. spices are used medicinall…