14 Best Places for Lazeez Biryani in Karachi – You Must Not MISS!

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After Indian cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, and more, Karachi is the biggest consumer of Biryani outside of India. Karachi is a big city in Pakistan, that offers a variety of cuisines for the addicts of delicious food. The food of Karachi represents the rich culture of the city. The addictive taste of flavours and spices of Biryani holds a separate place in people’s hearts. We’ve got an extensive list of the Best places for Biryani in Karachi where you can have an aromatic dining eve with your loved ones or even alone.

I won’t hesitate in saying that if anyone is looking for the best biryani in Pakistan, Karachi is the place to go. You’ll get a variety of options serving you a memorable biryani experience. So, if you are in Karachi, Don’t forget to try any of these 16 best biryani places in Karachi. Because these are finger-licking good.

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Best Places for Biryani in Karachi

At almost every corner of Karachi, you’ll find a biryani vendor. Biryani is the top-most favourite dish of people in Pakistan when it comes to something which is made up of rice. A local survey revealed that there are around 2,800 biryani shops & vendors in Karachi. So, it is easier to find the finger-licking biryani just a few meters around. We’ve tried to pick the best places out of so many biryani places in Karachi. From Chicken, Mutton, to authentic Hyderabadi biryani. You’ll get every type of biryani in these restaurants. So, let’s see which restaurant is going to be your Biryani Place in Karachi.

Farhan Biryani, Gulistan-e-Johar (#1 Biyani in Karachi)

Farhan Biryani, Karachi
Farhan Biryani, Karachi

With over 8,000 reviews on Google, Farhan Biryani and Pakwan Center is the most popular Place for Biryani in Karachi. Located in Gulistan-e-Johar, Farhan Biryani is visited by 100s of diners every day. This place is also quite popular for its affordability, 250 Grams of Chicken Biryani is available at just 80 Rupees. They’ve got a decent sitting space with chairs and tables. A water dispenser is available at every table. Don’t expect much from the ambience or the hygiene of this place. Do try their Chicken Biryani and Yakhni Pulao. Unluckily, they don’t serve mutton biryani.

  • Price: ₨80 Onwards
  • Address: Plot No D 56 block#12 gulistan e johar، Pehlwan Goth Rd, BRACH 1، Karachi

Student Biryani, Empress Market

Student Biryani, Empress Market
Student Biryani, Empress Market

Ranked in the second position in our Best Places for Biryani in Karachi, Student Biryani is an old and renowned chain of biryani restaurants. Not just in Pakistan, Student Biryani runs many cafes and restaurants in Canada, Australia, and UAE. Along with Biryani, Student Biryani serves a wide range of dishes and drinks. The ambience of the restaurant is good and the staff is quite friendly. Service may be slow occasionally, but mostly on time. If you are going with a friend, you can enjoy their amazing combos. On your visit to Student Biryani, do try their Chicken Biryani and Chicken Tikka Biryani. Other than Biryani, you can try their Chicken Tikka, Special Zarda & Shami Kebabs, and Chicken Breast.

  • Price: ₨230 Onwards
  • Address: V27J+RGC, Van St, Empress Market Karachi, Karachi City

Ghousia Nalli Biryani, Liaquatabad

Ghousia Nalli Biryani, Liaquatabad
#3 Best Biryani in Karachi, Ghousia Nalli Biryani, Liaquatabad

Nalli means “Marrow”, Nalli Biryani is a type of biryani. For a long time, Ghousia has been famous for their Beef Biryani but as soon as they introduced their Nalli Biryani, it become popular for both Nalli Biryani and Beef Biryani. Ghousia Nalli Biryani is among the best places for Biryani in Karachi where people come from every corner of the city. If you ever feel like having Nalli Biryani, this is the place to go.

Decent parking space is available at the restaurant for 2-wheelers. The seating is not so spacious but during non-peak hours, you’ll not face any issues with dining at the restaurant. During your visit, you can try their Beef Biryani and if you want, you can take Nalli as an add-on for just 100 rupees. Other than biryani, you can try their White Zarda.

  • Price: ₨320 Onwards
  • Address: 2/240, Liaqatabad Commerical Area, Main Sarafa bazar، Block 6 Liaquatabad Town

Food Centre, Burns Road (#3 Biryani in Karachi)

Food Centre, Burns Road
Food Centre, Burns Road | Picture: Biya’s Lounge

Offering an extensive dining menu, Food Centre Burns Road is a very popular multi-cuisine restaurant in Karachi. Established in 1996, Food Centre now have 4 branches in the city. Not just for biryani, but it is known for its wide range of food offerings. From the ambience to the food, everything is good about this place. The sitting area is well organized and big enough to accommodate crowded evenings. Staff behaviour is quite good and you won’t have to wait too much for your order to be delivered to your table.

Among Pakistani Cuisines, Chinese Cuisines, Continental Cuisines, and Baroque Cuisines, Biryani is the most popular dish and a big chunk of people come for having biryani only. When you are at Food Centre, do try their Tikka Dum Biryani, Beef Biryani, and Chicken Biryani. Other than Biryani, you can try their Chicken Korma, Chicken Handi, Beef Curry, Schezwan Chicken, and Shami Kebab.

  • Price: ₨170 Onwards
  • Address: V248+J7V، Main، Burns Road

Madni Biryani, Buffer Zone

Madni Biryani, Buffer Road
Madni Biryani, Buffer Road | Credit: YouTube

Known for its authentic taste and lazeez buffet, Madni Biryani is among the best places for Biryani in Karachi. Biryani at Madni Biryani is made up of handmade spices and herbs. Their recipe is a little bit different from the other new restaurants, they have maintained the taste of their biryani for a long time and that’s what people love about this place. If you like the spicy type of biryani then this place is going to give you the best spice you need to satisfy your tastebuds. The restaurant is decently spacious, you can easily find a table for yourself if it is not peak time. Do try their Chicken Biryani and Beef Biryani. Other than Biryani, you can try their Chicken Pulao and Haleem.

  • Price: ₨150 Onwards
  • Address: R-31, Sector 15-A/5 Sector 15 A 5 Buffer Zone, Karachi

Naseeb Biryani and Pakwan Centre, KAECHS

Naseeb Biryani and Pakwaan Centre, KAECHS
Naseeb Biryani and Pakwaan Centre, KAECHS

A small restaurant but not in terms of popularity. Naseeb Biryani and Pakwaan Centre is a very popular place for biryani in Karachi. Known by the name of Mehmoodabad Wale, their spicy and tangy type of biryani has impressed 1000s of people. Not just the taste, but the price of their biryani is quite tempting. As the area is not so big, you may not get a seat easily during peak hours and weekends. Don’t expect much from the service and ambience of the restaurant, just think about that plate of delicious biryani. During your visit, do try their Chicken Biryani and Beef Pulao.

  • Price: ₨130 Onwards
  • Address: E. 75460 Mehmoodabad Rd, KAECHS Block 8, Karachi

Daily Dubai Restaurant, Badar Commercial Area

Daily Dubai Restaurant - Best Biryani in Karachi
Daily Dubai Restaurant – Best Biryani in Karachi

Daily Dubai is a Dubai-based restaurant chain offering a multi-cuisine fine-dining experience to its customers. They offer some of the best Pakistani and Middle-eastern cuisines. The ambience of the restaurant is good and feels comfortable. Their food quality and especially the quality of meat used is superior. From breakfast to dinner, they’ve got a lot to offer to its diners. Daily Dubai Restaurant is not only famous for Biryani but also for the Seafood options it serves. The staff is quite friendly and co-operative. It can be a perfect place for your next family dinner. Valet parking is available at the restaurant. On our visit to the restaurant, do try their Chicken Biryani. Other than biryani, you can also try their Mix Grill, Chelo Makhsoosi, Tikka Masala Handi, and Paneer Reshmi Kebabs.

This restaurant is probably the best fine-dining restaurant for Biryani in Karachi.

  • Price: ₨350 Onwards
  • Address: 57-C Badar Commercial Street 10, Phase V Badar Commercial Area

Allah Wala Biryani, Khudadad Colony

1999 Established Allah Wala, Khudadad Colony
1999 Established Allah Wala, Khudadad Colony

Established in 1999 with a small shop, Allah Wala Biryani is now a big name in the city of Karachi. It is now one of the best places for Biryani in Karachi. On weekends or during peak hours, you’ll find people waiting in a queue to receive their orders due to a surge in demand. The restaurant is not so big in size to accommodate all the crowd during surge times. Don’t expect hygiene or a very good customer experience, come from a mindset to sit at a table and enjoy the taste of the biryani. They do have a very efficient delivery service, so you can also order your food at home. Do try their Chicken Biryani and Beef Biryani. Apart from Biryani, you can try their Burgers, Chicken Qorma, Beef Haleem, and Masala Broast.

  • Price: ₨330 Onwards
  • Address: A27/1 khudadad colony society office single, Block 1 Khudadad Colony, Karachi

Darbar Biryani, Pulao, & Haleem, Latif Plaza

Most Popular Restaurant for Haleem
Most Popular Restaurant for Haleem

Darbar Biryani and Haleem is a popular restaurant in Karachi located in the Gulshan-e-Iqbal district. Mostly known for their Haleem and Biryani, they now serve a variety of dishes to their customers. For years, Darbar Restaurant has maintained the quality of food and authenticity of taste. In-door seating is not so spacious so they offer outdoor seating during evening hours. Again, don’t expect cleanliness and very good customer service. Prices are pocket friendly and you get a good portion of food for the price you pay. If you visit this restaurant, you’ll get to experience their Halwa Puri which is available till 1 PM. You can try their Chicken Biryani and Beef Biryani. Other than Biryani, you can try their Chicken Haleem, Beef Haleem, Singaporean Rice, Chicken Fried Rice, and Kheer.

  • Price: ₨130 Onwards
  • Address: Latif Plaza, A-1، near Disco Bakery، Block 6 Karachi

Biryani of the Seas, Frere Town

Biryani of the Seas - Karachi Restaurant
Biryani of the Seas – Karachi Restaurant

It is a small biryani restaurant in Karachi offering a variety of Biryanis. You’ll get to experience different types of biryani at Biryani of the Seas. The restaurant is small in size so they have arrangements of outdoor seating which can accommodate around 50 diners at a time. The place is not so clean but because of the variety and taste it offers, it is worth the compromise. Parking space for 2-wheelers is fine enough but for car, it can be a little congested. The serving staff is friendly and the price-to-portion ratio of dishes is good enough. On your visit to Biryani of the Seas, you can try their Fish Biryani, Prawn Biryani, Bombay Chicken Biryani, Chicken Boti Biryani, and Chicken Tikka Biryani.

  • Price: ₨370 Onwards
  • Address: Shop No. 20 Prince Complex، Frere Police Station Road, Frere Town

Haji Biryani, Jameshed Road

Haji Biryani, Fast Food & BBQ
Haji Biryani, Fast Food & BBQ

Located on Jamshed Roda, Haji Biryani is yet another popular place for biryani in Karachi. Along with Biryani, they also serve fast food and BBQ dishes. This place is not a proper restaurant, it is an old shop serving delicious biryani where you can find a small place to sit and have your plate of food. Don’t expect much from the hygiene and the customer service of this place. It is better to take delivery of food from here. Popular for Biryani, Haji Biryani has been operating for a long time and people absolutely love its taste. You can try their Beef Biryani and Chicken Biryani. Apart from Biryani, you can also try their Beef Pulao, Korma, Chicken Behari Tikka, Haji Special Roll, and Beef Kebab Roll.

  • Price: ₨260 Onwards
  • Address: V2JV+RJG, Jamshed Quarters, Karachi

Jeddah Biryani Food Center, Clifton

Best Biryani in Karachi: Jeddah Biryani Food Center
Best Biryani in Karachi: Jeddah Biryani Food Center

Popular for its reasonable price and outstanding taste, Jeddah Biryani Food Center is serving one of the best biryani in Karachi. Low on pocket and high on taste, you are going to get the perfect value in terms of taste for the price you pay. As well as for dining, Jeddah Biryani Food Center is also a popular spot for takeaway orders. So, if you are passing through this place, do take a stop and have their delicious biryani. There is ample space available for vehicle parking. They do have a small and nice dining area where you can sit and enjoy your food. During your visit, you can try their Chicken Biryani and Sada Biryani. Other than Biryani, you can also try their Chicken Shawarma, Chicken Cheese Shawarma, Zarda, and Daal Kachori.

  • Price: ₨160 Onwards
  • Address: Boat Basin Branch, Shop # 40-43, Shopping Arcade, Video Market,، Block 5 Clifton, Karachi

Biryani Centre, Commercial Street

From the PIONEERS OF ALUMINIUM FOIL PACKING.
From the PIONEERS OF ALUMINIUM FOIL PACKING.

One of the best restaurants for biryani in Karachi with a nice ambience and seating arrangements. Being a fast food chain restaurant, Biryani Centre serve much more than just Biryani. You can experience sizzling barbeque dishes and the restaurant is quite focused on delivering a good customer experience. So, if you are looking to have biryani in a comfortable seating environment then this is the place to go. The biryani here is a bit spicy as compared to general biryanis. Prices are good to the pocket and you’ll be satisfied with the price you pay and the portion you get. The takeaway facility is also good and you’ll get your food packed really well. You can try their Broast Biryani, Chalpli Kebab Biryani, and Tikka Biryani.

  • Price: ₨160 Onwards
  • Address: Phase 5 Plot No. 12-C 26th Commercial Street، Karachi

Indus Foods, Khadda Market

Indus Foods, Best Biryani in Khadda Market
Indus Foods, Best Biryani in Khadda Market | Picture: Charcoal + Gravel

Not just for Biryani, Indus Foods is popular for a variety of Pakistani cuisines. Located close to Khadda Market, Indus Foods offers a quality dining experience to its customers at an economical price. If you are looking for a good dining restaurant for biryani in Karachi then this is the perfect place to go. Seating is decently spacious and they do have arrangements for family dining. There is not much space available for parking, so during peak hours and weekends avoid taking your car to the restaurant. You can try their Chicken Biryani and Beef Biryani. Other than Biryani, you can try their Zarda, Haleem, and Mutton Pulao.

  • Price: ₨170 Onwards
  • Address: Plot No، 11-C Stadium Lane 2, Khadda Market، Karachi

If you have visited any of the restaurants listed in this article, do let us know your experience in the comments section below. That’s it for now in this list of Best Places for Biryani in Karachi.

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There are 5 varieties that restaurants use for biryani and you can also use these if you are planning to cook biryani at home:

  • Daawat Dubar Basmati Rice (Old)
  • Vedaka Super Basmati Rice
  • Nature’s Gift Basmati Rice
  • India Khas XXL Supreme Basmati Rice
  • Shrilalmahal Fitness Basmati Rice

Generally 2 people of healthy appetite can equally enjoy 1 kg of biryani and 3-4 people of below average appetite can easily enjoy 1 kg biryani. Half plate of biryani is generally known as 500 gms of pack. 2 people with average appetite can easily eat in half kg of biryani.

1 kg (kilograms) biryani simply means one kilogram of rice and 1 kilogram of chicken. Combined together, it is served as 1 kg of biryani. The material is firstly weighted in raw form valuing 1 kg and then cooked. 1 Kg biryani is quite popular among groups.

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