Who doesn’t love a good ol’ serving of biryani rice? Many might not know this, but there are countless variations of this beloved dish. From the typical Indian biryani rice to less well-known Burmese biryani rice, all the way to something as unique and unorthodox as coconut biryani rice! Here at foodpanda, we’ve curated a list of our top 8 nasi biryani restaurants you HAVE to try in KL.
So, what are you waiting for? Read on and visit these restaurants today!
1. Hyderabad Biryani House
Hyderabad Biryani House offers aromatic and freshly made Hyderabad biryani you can’t afford to miss. From as low as RM8, you can order their signature Hyderabad biryani either plain, with egg, with chicken or with mutton! Each serving of biryani comes along with a side serving of dhal and lentil to really complete the dish.
Hyderabad also offers a myriad of side dishes for you to pair up with your biryani rice! In particular, their spicy brinjal kurma and gongura mutton are must-tries when visiting this restaurant. Also, don’t miss out on their Masala Tea! Although the portion per drink is tiny, it only costs RM1 per cup and is wonderfully delicious.
Address: 1056/1, Lengkok Thamy Abdullah, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 6:45 am – 10:30 pm (Daily)
2. Bamboo Biryani Taste & See
Another delicious nasi biryani spot in KL that is a must-try is the Bamboo Biryani Taste & See. Stuffed with either chicken, mutton or crab, bamboo biryani is then smoked and cooked to perfection, absorbing the aromatic flavours only available when cooked in bamboo sticks. If you’re tired of eating normal, plated biryani, hop on over to Bamboo Biryani Taste & See to experience a unique biryani experience you won’t find anywhere else.
The bamboo stick cooking method used for this dish really accentuates the aromatic flavours already present in a typical biryani dish. So, imagine how it’ll taste, but times ten!
Address: 16, Jalan Sri Damak 18, Taman Sri Andalas, 41200 Klang, Selangor
Operating Hours: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Closed on Mondays)
3. FLOUR
At FLOUR, you’ll be able to truly indulge in authentic Indian cuisine without having to book the quickest flight over. Expect fluffy and aromatic long grain rice laced in fresh Indian spices and tender meat when you order their North Indian biryani rice. Their butter chicken and chai are also a must-try, and serve as great complements to their biryani rice!
Address: Plaza Damansara, 71, Jalan Medan Setia 1, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 11:30 am – 10:00 pm (Closed on Monday)
4. Al-Diafah
If you’ve never tried Arab cuisine before, now’s the perfect time to do so. Al-Diafah’s tantalising Arab-style nasi biryani is flavourful and will surely knock your expectations out of the water. Their Lamb Mendy Rice is laced with aromatic spices and juicy, tender mutton—the perfect dish to have for lunch or dinner! And if you’re not a big fan of lamb, their Chicken Mendy Rice is equally just as good.
Accompanied by Al-Diafah’s homemade rice sauce, their Arab-style nasi biryani is something you can’t afford to miss, especially if you’re a self-proclaimed lover of biryani rice! Check out their full menu here.
Address: 45, Jalan Radin Anum, Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm (Daily)
5. Zay Yar Restaurant
Also known as “Danbauk” in Burma, Burmese biryani rice is a delicacy you HAVE to try at least once. Luckily for us, Zay Yar serves just that. Expect to taste explosive spices and tender meat laced in the longest and probably the fluffiest grains of rice you’ll ever see when eating the biryani rice served at Zay Yar. You can also get some freshly baked pastries here. From flaky pancakes to comforting cornbread, complete your meal with some lovely pastries!
Address: Jalan Tun Perak, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
6. Restoran Tajudin Nasi Beriani
For only RM7, you can get one of the best Indian biryani rice in KL at Restoran Tajudin Nasi Beriani. This store offers their biryani rice with various meats. Including their signature chicken, beef, mutton, fish, and squid! Indulge in their fragrant and fluffy biryani rice, laced with fresh Indian spices and sambal that will get you sweating with just one bite.
Address: 8, Jalan Hang Kasturi, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm (Daily)
7. Tengga Biryani
Tengga Biryani is probably the only biryani place in town that will serve you freshly made coconut biryani! Stuffed inside a hollowed-out coconut, their fluffy biryani rice and tender meat is then steamed for 20 minutes before being plated on a sheet of banana leaf for you and your friends or family to enjoy. Watch them scoop out their biryani rice and plate it right in front of you while you get bombarded by the dish’s aromatic and fragrant smell.
Address: 1, Jalan Cempaka SD 12/1, Bandar Sri Damansara, 52200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm (Daily)
8. Mahbub Restaurant
Established in the 1970s, Mahbub’s biryani rice has been a bestseller for decades, and rightfully so. After a long day of shopping in Bangsar, come here for flavourful biryani rice laced in rich spices, accompanied by a bowl of crunchy carrot and cucumber acar and some mild dhal. Don’t forget to try their sweet and tender chicken drenched in honey sauce—the contrast in taste will make your whole meal feel more complete!
Address: 8, Jalan Hang Kasturi, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm (Daily)
There you have it – 8 great spots in KL to enjoy a plate of delicious nasi biryani! But, if you’re at home and aren’t in the mood to head out, you can always order from foodpanda instead! The foodpanda app offers a large selection of cuisines for you to choose from and delivers everything straight to your doorstep.