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15 Best Chicken Biryani Places in Mumbai

Finding chicken biryani in Mumbai is easier when you first match the restaurant to your occasion, preferred cooking style and group size. The options include Hyderabadi, Moradabadi and yakhni preparations, alongside family-friendly takeaway meals.

For a confident choice, consider whether you need less-oily biryani, vegetarian dishes alongside chicken, or food for a celebration or private gathering. It is also worth confirming availability, preparation time and serving arrangements before travelling.

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We compared chicken biryani places in Mumbai on four points: specialisation, reputation, the information they offer and the area they serve. The list is updated when something changes.

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Prajakta's Biryani

5.0239 reviews

Family celebrationsChicken and mutton biryani

Bikkgane Biryani

4.8125 reviews

Hyderabadi biryani meals

MORADABADI CHICKEN BIRYANI

4.988 reviews

Moradabadi biryaniLess-oily chicken meals

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Prajakta's Biryani

5.0239 reviews

GROUND FLOOR, Prajakta's Biryani, Purav House, 2A, Eknath Buwa Hatiskar Marg, Aadarsh nagar, Hatiskar Wadi, Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400025, India

Best for

Family celebrationsChicken and mutton biryani

Prajakta's Biryani is a Mumbai biryani restaurant known for dum-style chicken and mutton biryanis, alongside vegetarian options and homestyle dishes. The cooking focuses on aromatic rice, balanced spices and well-cooked meat, with generous portions that suit both individual meals and shared occasions.

Delivery, takeaway and dine-in make it versatile for lunch, dinner, family gatherings and celebrations. The kitchen also prepares dishes such as chicken patties and other veg and non-veg specialities. Advance ordering is wise for larger weekend or event requests, as demand can fill capacity.

Bikkgane Biryani

4.8125 reviews

E C BHATT, GALA NO.70A, GROUND FLOOR SATYAM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE PREMISES CO- OP SOCIETY LIMITED, STATION ROAD GOVANDI CHEMBUR, Ward- M/E, Greater Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400088, India

Best for

Hyderabadi biryani meals

Bikkgane Biryani presents itself as an Indian restaurant focused on authentic Hyderabadi biryani, with kebabs, tikkas and curries to round out the menu. Dine-in, takeaway and delivery make it suitable for casual lunches, dinners, quick meals and group orders.

The menu is designed for diners seeking a stronger regional biryani identity rather than a broad multi-cuisine selection. It can work for families and informal gatherings, while delivery is convenient when visiting the restaurant is not practical. Check outlet coverage and order fulfilment for your Mumbai area before placing a delivery request.

MORADABADI CHICKEN BIRYANI

4.988 reviews

SHOP NO. 3, MORADABADI CHICKEN BIRYANI, NILAM KUTIR, PLOT NO. 398, Turbhe Village Rd, near by Sagar Chicken Shop, Sector 22, Turbhe, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400703, India

Best for

Moradabadi biryaniLess-oily chicken meals

Moradabadi Chicken Biryani specialises in fragrant, less-oily biryani with tender chicken, fluffy rice and a balanced use of spices. The style is particularly appealing to diners who want full flavour without an overly heavy finish.

Delivery, takeaway and dine-in support both quick solo meals and relaxed lunch or dinner visits. A private dining room adds flexibility for small occasions, while generous portions and prompt service make the restaurant suitable for sharing.

Avadhh Biryani Company

5.044 reviews

John Baker, 2nd Floor, Bus Stop, The Finch, Shah Industrial Estate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400072, India

Best for

Mixed-preference family meals

Avadhh Biryani Company is a Mumbai biryani restaurant with a menu spanning Kolkata-style, chicken, mutton and vegetarian biryanis. Its Kolkata preparation stands out for fragrant rice, tender meat and the much-loved potato absorbing the surrounding flavours, while the overall cooking stays aromatic without becoming excessively oily.

Delivery, takeaway, kerbside pickup and casual dine-in make it practical for family meals, children and quick cravings. The menu also includes homestyle curries and breads, giving groups an easy way to order different dishes together. It is a good fit for gatherings where both meat and vegetarian preferences need to be covered.

Biryani By Kilo - Chembur Mumbai

3.9243 reviews

Shriram Building, GF, Govandi Station Rd, next to Welcome Wafers, near Satyam Industries, Deonar, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400088, India

Best for

Shared handi-style biryaniDelivery with presentation value

Biryani By Kilo in Chembur brings a distinctive dum-biryani format to Mumbai, serving portions in earthen handi-style pots designed to retain heat. The menu includes chicken, mutton, Hyderabadi, Lucknowi and Kolkata preparations, along with vegetarian biryani, kebabs, curries and accompaniments.

Delivery, takeaway and casual dine-in suit both solo cravings and small gatherings. The presentation is a major part of the appeal, especially when the biryani arrives hot with rice, raita, salad and salan. Its pot-based serving format is best suited to diners who value presentation and shared meals as much as convenience.

Biryani By Kilo - Andheri East

3.8491 reviews

GROUND FLOOR- UNIT NO. 5C-91, AKSHAY MITTAL INDUSTRIAL PREMISES ANDHERI KURLA ROAD, ANDHERI EAST, MUMBAI-400059., Greater Mumbai, Ward-K/E, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400059, India

Best for

Mixed vegetarian and non-vegetarian groupsPot-served dum biryani

Biryani By Kilo in Andheri East is built around fresh dum-cooked biryani served in sealed earthen pots, with chicken, mutton, Hyderabadi, Lucknowi, Kolkata and vegetarian choices. The menu also includes kebabs, kormas, curries and Indian breads, making it easy to create a fuller meal for a group.

The pot presentation helps retain heat and gives delivery a more distinctive feel, while accompaniments such as raita, salad and salan complete the order. Delivery, takeaway and dine-in cover lunch, solo meals and casual gatherings. Its vegetarian range is especially useful when ordering for mixed groups.

What stands out

Kebabs, rolls, small plates and desserts

Charcoal Eats - Chembur

3.7391 reviews

Ground Floor, Charcoal Eats - Chembur, 300-302, Janardan Patil Marg, behind K Star Mall, Diamond Garden, Basant Garden, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400071, India

Best for

Chicken biryani deliveryQuick solo meals

Charcoal Eats - Chembur brings a cloud-kitchen take on authentic Hyderabadi biryani and traditional Indian food in Mumbai. The menu extends beyond biryani to kebabs, rolls, small plates and desserts , making it suitable for both a quick meal and a more substantial order.

Its strongest draw is fragrant, carefully spiced biryani, including chicken, mutton and vegetarian choices. The Makhmali chicken biryani is a notable pick for diners who prefer tender meat, balanced seasoning and a pronounced aroma without excessive heat. Delivery, takeaway and dine-in options make it practical for lunch, dinner or solo dining, with well-organised service and careful packaging supporting meals at home.

Biryani Pot Lower Parel namfull namlast

3.731 reviews

Shop No 2 Grnd Floor Plot 195, Ahmed Sailo Masjid Building Senapati Bapat Marg, Delisle Rd, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013, India

Best for

Quick Lower Parel mealsCasual biryani takeaway

Biryani Pot Lower Parel namfull namlast is a compact Mumbai restaurant near Lower Parel station, suited to casual dine-in, takeaway and delivery. Its menu offers several biryani styles, with chicken tikka biryani standing out for diners who enjoy a more pronounced, spicy profile.

The straightforward setting works well for a quick lunch, dinner or solo meal, while small plates make it easy to add something alongside the main order. Portions are suitable for sharing, and the restaurant is also a practical choice for families looking for an informal biryani stop.

Hotel Deluxe

4.56,744 reviews

No.10-A, Pitha St, behind saraswati temple, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

Best for

Authentic Kerala cuisine

Hotel Deluxe is a small Kerala restaurant in Mumbai with a menu shaped by coastal South Indian flavours. Its chicken fry biryani combines correctly cooked rice, balanced spices and generous portions, while the broader kitchen is known for appam, puttu, curries, parotta and seafood preparations such as Surmai Pollichathu.

The setting includes air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned dining spaces, making it suitable for a relaxed breakfast, lunch or dinner. It also works well for takeaway, delivery and a quick bite, particularly for diners looking for homestyle Kerala cooking rather than heavily adapted restaurant flavours.

#10

Al Zaiqa

4.9111 reviews

Shop No 1 Plot No 401vakola Pipe Line, Santacruz East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400055, India

Best for

Biryani-focused home dining

Al Zaiqa is a Mumbai restaurant centred on richly layered biryani and North Indian comfort food. The Afghani chicken biryani is the clearest signature: [REDACTED] rice, succulent meat, measured spices and generous portions come together in a full-flavoured dish that works equally well for a personal meal or a gathering.

Murgh Do Pyaza and other curry choices round out the menu, while pickup, delivery, takeaway and catering make the kitchen useful beyond everyday dining. Careful presentation, attention to cleanliness and helpful dish guidance add polish to an otherwise approachable offering.

#11

Copper Chimney Worli

4.411,753 reviews

Ground Floor, Door No.12-A, Copper Chimney Worli, Lotus Court, Dr Annie Besant Rd, Lotus Colony, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400018, India

Best for

North Indian family diningBuffet lunches

Copper Chimney Worli offers a polished North Indian dining experience in Mumbai, balancing contemporary elegance with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Its long-standing culinary identity centres on kababs, grills, biryanis and curries, with clay-oven cooking and distinctive spice blends shaping the menu.

The restaurant suits family meals, couples, business lunches and celebratory dinners , with indoor and outdoor seating available. A buffet format adds variety for group lunches, including a chaat counter and substantial meat preparations, while attentive service and well-finished presentation give the meal a more considered feel. For peak occasions and group dining, advance table planning is advisable.

#12

THE PUNJABI'S KITCHEN & BAR

4.45,837 reviews

FIRST FLOOR, THE PUNJABI'S KITCHEN & BAR, Sanjay Appa Chambers, HARGOBIND JI MARG ROAD, Dr. Charatsingh Colony, S B Singh Colony, J B Nagar, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400093, India

Best for

Group Punjabi meals

The Punjabi's Kitchen & Bar brings generous Punjabi and North Indian cooking to Mumbai in a lively, informal setting. The menu is expansive, with tandoori starters, rich gravies, lassi, desserts and larger-format dishes designed for sharing. Punjabi's special chicken, butter chicken and the lassi are natural starting points for a first visit.

The restaurant works particularly well for groups and family meals, though some portions are substantial for one person. Outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway and delivery give the venue flexibility, while prompt service and a relaxed atmosphere keep the experience easygoing. Advance planning is useful for busy meal occasions.

#13

What stands out

Broad Indian and Indo-Chinese menu
Generous shared portions

Badri’s Restaurant

4.45,002 reviews

Shop 15, 5/35, Badri’s Restaurant, Waman Tukaram Patil Marg, opposite Amar Cinema, near shatabdi hospital, Patil Wadi, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400043, India

Best for

Family mealsBiryani and rice dishes

Badri’s Restaurant is a Mumbai restaurant serving Indian and Indo-Chinese food across lunch, dinner, takeaway and delivery. Its menu covers biryani, chicken starters, soups, noodles, rice dishes and vegetarian choices, with generous portions that work well for families and groups.

Chicken biryani and butter chicken biryani are among the more relevant choices for rice-meal fans, while combo meals can suit shared dining. Service is generally quick and staff can help guide ordering, making the restaurant useful for a casual meal, late-night food or a convenient delivery spread.

Sam's Bohri Zaika - Order Homemade Non Veg food Online, Mumbai

#14

What stands out

Home-style Bohri thalis and biryani

Sam's Bohri Zaika - Order Homemade Non Veg food Online

4.7129 reviews

RAHEJA VIHAR MAPLE LEAF, C 1510, near Bombay Scottish School, Raheja Vihar, Chandivali, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400072, India

Best for

Bohri food at homeGroup meal ordering

Sam’s Bohri Zaika is a delivery-focused North Indian kitchen in Mumbai serving homemade Bohri food, biryani and non-vegetarian comfort dishes. Its menu includes Bohri thalis, haleem khichda, seekh kebabs, samosas, shami kebabs and kheer, with generous meal combinations suited to lunch, dinner or group ordering.

The food follows traditional Bohri flavours and presentation, making it a strong option for anyone seeking home-style regional cooking rather than a standard restaurant meal. Delivery and takeaway are central to the format, with small plates and quick-bite choices also available.

#15

What stands out

Broad North Indian and Mughlai menu
Comfortable air-conditioned dining

Ustaadi

4.32,216 reviews

Greenstone Heritage, Dr, Dr Dadabhai Naoroji Rd, opp. CID Office, Near Crawford Market, Dhobi Talao, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Area, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

Best for

Hearty North Indian meals

Ustaadi is a Mumbai restaurant serving North Indian and Mughlai-style dishes, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery available. The menu spans tandoori starters, kebabs, butter chicken, raan masala, kulchas and desserts, alongside halal food and late-night options. Its range works for solo meals as well as fuller family or group orders.

The interiors are clean, comfortable and air-conditioned, creating a more relaxed setting than its exterior may suggest. Dishes such as tandoori chicken, chicken lehsuni tandoori, mutton kulcha and raan masala are strong starting points for diners seeking hearty Punjabi and North Indian flavours. A well-organised service style and reasonable portions add to its appeal for casual meals.

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The comparison at a glance

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
#1	Prajakta's Biryani	5.0	239	Family celebrations
#2	Bikkgane Biryani	4.8	125	Hyderabadi biryani meals
#3	MORADABADI CHICKEN BIRYANI	4.9	88	Moradabadi biryani
#4	Avadhh Biryani Company	5.0	44	Mixed-preference family meals
#5	Biryani By Kilo - Chembur Mumbai	3.9	243	Shared handi-style biryani
#6	Biryani By Kilo - Andheri East	3.8	491	Mixed vegetarian and non-vegetarian groups
#7	Charcoal Eats - Chembur	3.7	391	Chicken biryani delivery
#8	Biryani Pot Lower Parel namfull namlast	3.7	31	Quick Lower Parel meals
#9	Hotel Deluxe	4.5	6,744	Authentic Kerala cuisine
#10	Al Zaiqa	4.9	111	Biryani-focused home dining
#11	Copper Chimney Worli	4.4	11,753	North Indian family dining
#12	THE PUNJABI'S KITCHEN & BAR	4.4	5,837	Group Punjabi meals
#13	Badri’s Restaurant	4.4	5,002	Family meals
#14	Sam's Bohri Zaika - Order Homemade Non Veg food Online	4.7	129	Bohri food at home
#15	Ustaadi	4.3	2,216	Hearty North Indian meals

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This guide covers Mumbai choices rather than focusing on one single neighbourhood. It includes restaurants associated with family meals, casual dining, takeaway orders and distinct regional preparations such as Hyderabadi and Moradabadi biryani. Before setting out, compare the restaurant’s location with your plans and check whether the preferred dish is available at that time. For group orders, confirm serving size, collection timing and whether the format suits transport.

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Chicken and mutton biryaniSuitable when a group wants to compare chicken and mutton preparations in the same order.
Hyderabadi biryani mealsA focused choice for diners looking specifically for Hyderabadi-style biryani.
Moradabadi biryaniUseful for anyone seeking a Moradabadi preparation with a lighter chicken meal option.
Less-oily biryaniA practical preference for diners who want a less-oily chicken or biryani meal.
Vegetarian biryani mealsHelps mixed groups include vegetarian diners without ordering from a separate menu.
Family takeaway mealsConvenient for sharing at home, especially when the order includes several preferences.
Small private gatheringsSome options suit modest celebrations or private gatherings where coordinated food service matters.
Yakhni chicken pulaoAn alternative for diners who prefer a yakhni-style chicken rice dish.

How to choose chicken biryani in mumbai in Mumbai

Choose the regional style first, such as Hyderabadi, Moradabadi or yakhni.
Ask whether chicken, mutton and vegetarian portions can be combined for your group.
For children or lighter meals, confirm whether a less-oily preparation is available.
For celebrations, reserve ahead and confirm the serving format and collection time.
For takeaway, check how the biryani is packed and whether it travels well.
If ordering for several people, clarify portions rather than relying on dish names alone.

Frequently asked questions

Which chicken biryani style should I try in Mumbai?

It depends on the flavour profile you want. Hyderabadi biryani suits diners looking for a distinct regional preparation, while Moradabadi and yakhni options offer different approaches to chicken and rice. Ask about spice, oil level and serving style before ordering.

Are there chicken biryani options for mixed-preference families?

Yes, some restaurants cater to groups that need chicken, mutton and vegetarian dishes together. Confirm the available combinations in advance, especially when ordering for a family celebration or larger takeaway meal. This helps avoid last-minute substitutions and makes portion planning easier.

Can I find less-oily chicken biryani?

Several listed options are associated with less-oily chicken meals or less-oily biryani. Still, preparation can vary by dish and order size, so request confirmation about the oil level, spice and cooking method before travelling or placing a group order.

What should I confirm before ordering takeaway biryani?

Check that the preferred chicken dish is available, ask when it will be ready and confirm how many people the portion serves. For family takeaway meals, also ask about packaging, accompaniments and whether the biryani is packed in a format that is easy to carry.

Are these restaurants suitable for celebrations or private gatherings?

Some options are positioned for family celebrations and small private gatherings, while others are better suited to casual meals or takeaway. Confirm reservation requirements, group capacity, menu choices and timing before committing to a venue.

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