Through time, biryani has travelled to different parts of the country and evolved into a novel regional variant.
And for this, we have a few legendary eateries to thank.
Here is an epic bucket list of 18 iconic biryani eateries (in no particular order).
Where: Gujarati Rd, Near Gujarati Temple, Mattancherry, Kochi, KeralaWhat to Try: Chicken & Mutton Biryani, Chicken Fry
1. Kayees, Kochi
Where: Aparna Complex, No 1, SC Road, Gandhi Nagar, Bengaluru, KarnatakaWhat to Try: Andhra Naati Biryani, Mutton Roast, Chilli Chicken
2. Hotel Navayuga, Bengaluru
Where: Plot No. 44, RTC X Rd, Opposite Sandhya Theatre, Jawahar Nagar, Chikkadpally, New Nallakunta, HyderabadWhat to try: Chicken Biryani, Tangdi Kebab
3. Bawarchi, Hyderabad
Where: 3-5, 815/A, Old MLA Quarters Rd, Avanti Nagar, Himayatnagar, HyderabadWhat to Try: Chicken and Mutton Biryani, Haleem, Irani Chai
4. Cafe Bahar, Hyderabad
Where: 49, East Car Street, S Car Street Nr. Sophia Matriculation School, BegamburWhat To Try: Mutton Biryani, Chicken Lollypop
5. Dindigul Venu Biryani, Dindigul
Where: Shop No. 94 Big Building, 3rd Marine St, opp. Metro Gol Masjid, 1st Bhatwadi, Marine Lines, MumbaiWhat To Try: Mutton Biryani, Dabba Gosht, Apple Chicken, Seekh Kebab
6. Jaffer Bhai's Delhi Darbar, Mumbai
Where: Jauhari Mohalla, Raja Bazar, Chowk, LucknowWhat To Try: Mutton Biryani, Chicken Korma
7. Idrees Biryani, Lucknow
Where: Shops no. 4-5, Matka Peer, Pragati Maidan, New DelhiWhat To Try: Matka Biryani with Curry, Galouti Kebabs
8. Babu Shahi Bawarchi, Delhi
Where: Rajarhat Main Rd, opposite Karnataka Bank, Chinar Park, Sukanta Pally, Baguiati, KolkataWhat To Try: Chicken and Mutton Biryani, Handi Curry, Phirni
9. Aminia, Kolkata
Where: No 333, MKN Rd, next to Indian Bank, Alandur, ChennaiWhat to Try: Mutton Biryani, Pepper Chicken
10. Sukkubhai Biryani, Chennai
Where: Aravind Ghosh Rd, near Mathrubhumi Office, Mananchira, KozhikodeWhat to Try: Chicken & Mutton Biryani, Mutton Stew, Parotta with Chicken Curry