The Best Haunts For Biryani Freaks!

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By Anwesha Barari

Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 14:23

Biryani is not just food in India (and other nations of the East), it is a passion. True lovers of this amazing delicacy hunt around for the best biryani of their life. There are many connoisseurs who try to list down the best places where this food is served. The perfect biryani is an eternal search but the search for perfection is elusive. Taste is obviously a matter of subjective choice. Then there are also different styles of making biryani.

So not everybody may agree with our list of the best biryani to be had in the country. But by and large, this is the consensus of the majority of biryani lovers.

4 Places To Have The Best Biryani:

1. Kolkata: Shiraz, Aminia, Arslan
Undoubtedly of the best places for food in India is the city of Kolkata. And we are not just talking about biryani; food itself is a passion in the city of joy. The above mentioned restaurants are spread across the sprawling metropolis with numerous branches. The roots of the biryani paradise however remain in south of Kolkata, Park Circus to be precise. The Bengali style of biryani has no extravagant spices, is cream or light brownish in colour and the flavour is undeniably it's unique selling point.

2. Hyderabad: Paradise, Madina, Naigara, Garden Restaurant, Alfa
This is the city that has lend it's name to one of the best biryanis. We designate a special category to the entity called Hyderabad biryani. So what is the best place to eat biryani in Hyderabad? Paradise is a legend of course and the others follow close behind. Madina which is near the Charminar is another pilgrimage of biryani in India. Authentic Hyderabad biryani complete with the bold spices and spicy gravy is what you'll get here.

3. Delhi: Nizam's, Haji Sahab's, Kareem's, Babu Ka Dhaba
When it comes to the capital city, it is no doubt the 'biryani' capital of India too. You get all most all styles and types of this dish here. Every street shop is good enough to try because this city was the melting pot of the Persian and India style of cooking that we call Mughalai today. Delhi is one the best places to have food that blends the taste of Mughal and Awadhi flavours.

4. Mumbai: Lucky's, Delhi Durbar, Behram's
The history of this coastal city does not make any mention of biryani as such but Mumbai has the reputation of being all encompassing. So you have a few bright spots here and there. The Irani version of biryani is both authentic and popular in the various Irani cafes here. It is sweeter and endowed with a virgin taste of real Persian spices.

These were the places where you will get the best biryani in this country. Each place brings it's own touch of brilliance to the food that is universally loved.