Karachi, the biggest transport hub of Pakistan, needs no introduction. The city is also well-known for its unique blend of flavors. The people of Karachi love Biryani, and there has been quite a debate between the people of Lahore and Karachi regarding that as well.
The food of Karachi has its vibe. The blend of spices in Karachi’s food makes it more delicious. Following are some of the best Biryani spots in Karachi that are quite famous among the Karachiites and provide you the taste of authentic Karachi Biryani.
- Farhan Biryani
- Student Biryani
- Allah Wala Biryani
- Karachi Naseeb Biryani
- Ghousia Nalli Biryani
- Al- Rehman Biryani
- Jeddah Biryani
- The White Biryani
- Darbar Biryani
Farhan Biryani
Not many people are familiar with this biryani spot because it is not very old, but this place has something special to offer. The Biryani at Farhan biryani center is extremely delicious. Also, the prices of the Biryani have been kept reasonable so that everyone can enjoy it.
This place is a perfect spot to have Biryani after a tiring day or the days when your biryani craving is super high. Besides chicken biryani, the Farhan biryani center also offers zardah, pulao, raita, and salad.Â
Location: Pehalwan Chowk, Gulistan-e-Johar.
Opening Hours: 9 AM to 11:30 PM (Monday to Sunday)
Student Biryani
Karachites love a spice kick in their food. This Biryani is a true representation of Karachi Biryani. It gives the authentic Karachi Biryani feel. It is one of the oldest and most well-known biryani spots in Karachi. Student Biryani is the go-to spot for many people in Karachi. Student biryani has now become a chain.
It has many branches throughout Pakistan and in other western countries, including Canada, UAE, and Australia. The café also has a variety of other cuisines to choose from. The food price at student biryani is also very reasonable and justifies its name.
Location: Saint Empress Market, Central Jacob Lines, Karachi.
Opening Hours: 9 AM to 12:15 AM (Monday to Sunday)
Allah Wala Biryani
Allah Wala Biryani serves one of the best beef biryani in town. It deals in both Chicken and Beef biryani, but the Beef Biryani tastes heavenly. The blend of spices in every bite makes you crave more of it.
One can never get tired of the taste. The serving size is enough to make you full and justifies the price. It has 2 to 3 branches within the city. Other than Biryani, the restaurant also has a variety of desi and fast-food options to choose from.
Location: Society Office Chowrongi Main Sharah-e-Quaideen Karachi
Opening Hours: 9 AM to 12 AM (Monday to Sunday)
Karachi Naseeb Biryani
Karachi Naseeb Biryani is one of the known biryani places in Karachi. The restaurant has a tidy and small sitting area. The rice to chicken ratio is perfect, and in each bite, one can feel the aromatic flavors and blend of spices. It serves one of the best biryanis in the city. Karachi Naseeb biryani has now opened branches in other major cities as well.
Location: Cantt Bazaar Malir Cantonment, Karachi
Opening Hours: 12 PM to 10 PM (Monday to Sunday)
Ghousia Nalli Biryani
Ghousia Nalli Biryani is a place that everyone in the city knows. Almost everyone in Karachi has once tasted this Biryani because of its unique Nalli flavor. The place also offers other varieties of biryanis, including Chicken biryani, beef biryani, beef nalli biryani, etc.
The most famous among these biryanis are the Nalli Biryani. Although it is very fatty, what’s bad about trying it once? This place is always packed with customers. Customers stand in long queues to taste their Biryani.
Location: 2/240, Liaquatabad Commercial Area, Main Sarafa bazar, Block 6 Liaquatabad Town
Opening Hours: 12 PM to 12 AM
Al-Rehman Biryani
Al-Rehman Biryani is one of the most famous Biryani places in Karachi because of its aromatic and flavourful basmati rice and an ingrained blend of spices that explodes inside the mouth and makes you want more. It is the kind of Biryani that you can never get tired of.
The place has maintained its standard and still has the same authentic mouth-watering taste it had when it first started. This Biryani is a must-try. It has become the most liked Biryani among the people of other cities as well as among the famous food bloggers of the country. Even the Karachiites are a fan of Al-Rehman Biryani. The Zardah of this place is also worth trying. They also serve many other food items.
Location: Hajra Manzil، Gk-7/73، Nakhuda St, Kharadar Karachi
Opening Hours: 12 PM to 12 AM
Jeddah Biryani
Jeddah Biryani is also one of the oldest biryani spots in Karachi. Their Biryani is so flavourful and tempting; your tummy gets full, but the heart never. They offer a wide range of biryani options to choose from. You can also customize the spice level of Biryani as per your taste.
Other than Biryani, other famous food items at Jeddah Include Chicken Keema, Chicken Karahi, Pulao, Chicken Korma, Chicken Nihari, Chicken Tikka, Malai Boti, murgh Cholay, and Anda Cholay
Location: Cristal Court Shop No 5 Block 5 Clifton, Karachi
Opening Hours: 11 AM to 12 PM
The White Biryani
This restaurant is a must-try if you want to experience the tastiest Biryani in Karachi. Other famous food items that people like to consume with this tasty Biryani include creamy mint raita and Shami Kebab. Kheer pudding topped with almonds and saffron is also a well-liked dessert of The White Biryani House.
People often get confused because of Biryani’s color and think it is a pulao. Still, when they taste it, the aromatic flavors of Biryani and a blend of spices makes everything mesmerizing and make people go crazy.
Location: Plot 22C Rahat Commercial Lane 2, D.H.A Phase 6 Rahat Commercial Area Phase 6 Defence Housing Authority, Karachi
Opening Hours: 12 PM to 11 PM (Daily)
Darbar Biryani
Karachi’s Gulshan e Iqbal area is home to one of the city’s most renowned Biryani restaurants, Darbar Biryani and Haleem. They set a high standard for food quality and guarantee that each meal is of the same great standard.
Darbar Biryani’s menu was initially limited to just Biryani and Haleem, but it was greatly expanded after favorable feedback. The menu includes chicken and beef biryani, Chicken, and Beef Haleem. Fast food items include Zinger burgers, tikka, Malai-boti, rolls, and pulao.
Location: Latif Plaza, A-1 near Disco Bakery Block 6 Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi
Opening Hours: 11 AM – 2 AM
Conclusion
The Biryani mentioned above spots are well-known and very old spots of Biryani in Karachi. Each place has a vibe of its own and provides a unique blend of flavors to its customers. There are many other biryani spots in the city, but the spots mentioned above are well-known and provide a unique flavor to their Biryani. In Karachi, there is a biryani spot at almost every corner which reflects the love of Karachiites for Biryani. It would be unjust to visit Karachi and not eat Biryani from any of the spots mentioned above.
