Geet Indian Restaurant (Brooklyn)

A family-run Indian restaurant that has hosted many distinguished personalities, Geet Indian Restaurant attributes its delectable biryani to traditional cooking methods employed by the restaurant’s Indian chefs, the in-house masala blend, as well as the unique presentation of the biryanis served. Offering Awadhi, Hyderabadi, Patiala and Dum biryani styles, patrons can enjoy a pan-Indian experience when ordering biryani here. The biryanis come in a choice of vegetarian biryani, boneless chicken biryani, boneless lamb biryani, prawn biryani, fish biryani or lamb shank biryani. While the most popular biryanis here are the lamb biryani and the prawn biryani, if you’re looking for something more exotic, you can try the ostrich biryani or the duck biryani. All biryanis served are halaal, come in a standard portion size and can be customised according to individual spice level preferences of mild, medium, hot or extra hot.

Spice – The Indian Kitchen (Lynnwood Ridge)

Serving up Punjabi-style biryani, Spice – The Indian Kitchen is worth trying for biryanis that are made fresh to order with a unique aroma and flavour, stemming from a secret in-house spice blend. While the chicken biryani and lamb biryani are hot sellers, patrons can take their pick from a vegetarian biryani, boneless chicken biryani, boneless lamb biryani, mixed seafood biryani, fish biryani or prawn biryani (R165). Game meat biryanis can also be ordered on request for bulk catering. All biryanis served are halaal, come in a standard portion size and can be customised according to individual spice level preferences of mild, medium, hot or extra hot.

 

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Namaskar Restaurant (Colbyn)

With biryani being one of the top-selling items on its menu, Namaskar Restaurant takes pride in its Punjabi-style biryani and Dum biryani that are made to order and prepared fresh daily. Biryanis come in options of vegetarian biryani, boneless chicken biryani, boneless lamb biryani, fish biryani and prawn biryani. While the chicken biryani and lamb biryani are the most ordered varieties, vegan biryani (prepared without any butter or ghee) is also available on request at no extra charge. All biryanis served are halaal, come in a standard portion size and can be customised according to individual spice level preferences of mild, medium, hot or extra hot.

Sahil Curry Den (Montana)

Popular for its Muslim-style layered biryani, Sahil Curry Den offers three varieties of biryani – chicken biryani on the bone, lamb biryani on the bone and boneless beef biryani. All three biryanis are available in two sizes. The lamb biryani and the chicken biryani are the most popular varieties. The restaurant is strictly halaal and all biryanis are medium spicy, in terms of spice level.

4 Chilli Indian Takeaway & Spicebar (Garsfontein)

Promising Durban-style biryani with a homestyle touch, 4 Chilli Indian Takeaway & Spicebar offers vegetarian biryani, lamb biryani on the bone and chicken biryani on the bone in three portion sizes. Opt for the chicken biryani or the lamb biryani which is the most popular. Only the chicken biryani served at the restaurant is halaal. All biryanis can be customised according to individual spice level preferences of mild, medium, hot or extra hot.

Taste of India (Rietvalleirand)

If you’re looking to try traditional Hyderabadi biryani in Pretoria, Taste of India is a good bet. With a menu that includes vegetarian biryani, egg biryani, boneless chicken biryani, lamb biryani on the bone, boneless lamb biryani, fish biryani and prawn biryani, there is plenty to choose from. However, the lamb biryani and the chicken biryani are the crowd-pullers. Taste of India also offers a daily biryani lunch special offer between 10am and 4pm, during which time you can get a smaller portion size of vegetarian biryani for R50, chicken biryani for R55 and lamb biryani for R65. All biryanis served are halaal and can be customised according to individual spice level preferences of mild, medium or hot.

Punjabi Laziz (Equestria)

For a taste of traditional Punjabi-style biryani prepared with aromatic Indian spices by chefs hailing from Punjab, Punjabi Laziz is the perfect choice. While the lamb biryani is a crowd favourite, the restaurant also serves vegetarian biryani, boneless lamb biryani, boneless chicken biryani, beef biryani, fish biryani and prawn biryani. Game meat biryani can be prepared upon request, but must be ordered at least three days in advance. All biryanis are halaal, come in a standard portion size and can be customised according to individual spice level preferences of mild, medium or hot.

Bay Leaf (Laudium)

Dishing up Bangladeshi-style biryani and Dum biryani, Bay Leaf is popular among patrons for its biryani that packs a punch. Options include the vegetarian biryani, lamb biryani on the bone, boneless lamb biryani, chicken biryani on the bone, boneless chicken biryani, beef biryani on the bone, boneless beef biryani, fish biryani and prawn biryani. However, the lamb biryani is the favoured pick. On Fridays, Bay Leaf offers a Friday lunch special of chicken biryani on the bone priced at R40 that is available from 10am to 3pm. All biryanis served are halaal, come in a standard portion size and can be customised according to individual spice level preferences of extra mild, mild, medium, hot or extra hot.

The Swagat North Indian Cuisine Restaurant & Takeaway (Murrayfield)

The Swagat North Indian Cuisine Restaurant & Takeaway is known for its Hyderabadi Dum biryani, made with premium Basmati rice, quality ingredients and choice Indian spices. Patrons can choose from the vegetarian biryani, boneless lamb biryani, boneless chicken biryani, fish biryani, prawn biryani and seafood biryani. The lamb biryani and chicken biryani are extremely popular. The restaurant offers a daily lunch special from 10am to 4pm with smaller portion sizes of biryanis available in options of vegetarian biryani (R55), chicken biryani (R60) and lamb biryani (R80). Every quarter, the restaurant also has an online ‘Buy 1, Get 1 Free’ offer on its vegetarian and chicken biryani. All biryanis served are halaal and can be customised according to individual spice level preferences of extra mild, mild, medium, hot or extra hot.

Rasam Tandoori Indian Restaurant & Takeaway (Moreleta Park)

Rasam Tandoori Indian Restaurant & Takeaway is a great choice when it comes to sampling traditional North Indian-style Punjabi biryani. The menu includes vegetarian biryani, fish biryani, prawn biryani, mixed seafood biryani and boneless beef biryani, apart from the boneless lamb biryani and boneless chicken biryani, which are the most ordered varieties. On Fridays, the restaurant offers chicken biryani at a special price of R70 from 10am to 9pm for dine-in or takeaway. All the biryanis served are halaal, come in a standard portion size and can be customised according to individual spice level preferences of mild, medium or hot.