Biryani flavour
Several reviews describe authentic Hyderabadi flavour, including delicious mutton tahari and chicken biryani.
Royal Hyderabad Restaurant
International City
Royal Hyderabad Restaurant in International City serves Indian, Pakistani and Chinese food, with Hyderabadi biryani as its main draw. Reviews particularly mention the mutton biryani and chicken 65 biryani, though experiences with delivery, consistency and hygiene vary considerably.
Reputation Score
3.5
★★★★☆
836 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Chicken 65
The chicken 65 biryani was praised for perfectly cooked rice, a good spice level and a particularly enjoyable taste.
Rice value
One regular customer called the full biryani rice portion filling and good value for money.
Mutton biryani
A review called the mutton biryani a standout dish and said the pricing was reasonable.
Family seating
There is a reserved area with two tables that can seat around 12 people, although the restaurant itself is small.
Haleem
Haleem is described as decent by one regular customer and delicious in another review.
What to Eat at Royal Hyderabad Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Royal Hyderabad Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Royal Hyderabad Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Authentic hyderabad biryani Net +1
“Some places don't need to have an ambience or a fancy seating to attract you towards their food and this place is hands down one of the finest or if not the finest the best places you can treat yourself with an authentic hyderabad biryani. The quantity is filling and the staff are polite to serve you till you leave happily from the place. Keep up the good work guys 💯❤”
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“Some places don't need to have an ambience or a fancy seating to attract you towards their food and this place is hands down one of the finest or if not the finest the best places you can treat yourself with an authentic hyderabad biryani. The quantity is filling and the staff are polite to serve you till you leave happily from the place. Keep up the good work guys 💯❤”December 2021
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Birayni Net +1
“For birayni lover in international city only royal hyderabad, original taste reasonable price”
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“For birayni lover in international city only royal hyderabad, original taste reasonable price”January 2026
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Chicken 64 Net +1
“The appetizers are amazing especially Majestic Chicken (6 stars for this), Chicken 64, schezwan chicken and pepper chicken are noteworthy.”
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“The appetizers are amazing especially Majestic Chicken (6 stars for this), Chicken 64, schezwan chicken and pepper chicken are noteworthy.”July 2023
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Chicken 65 biryani Net +1
“My bro ordered chicken biryani & chicken 65 biryani & had it delivered to me .the biryani was so delicious & I especially loved chicken 65 I loved the taste, the spice level was good & rice was cooked perfectly. I would recommend to try this if you love biryanis”
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“My bro ordered chicken biryani & chicken 65 biryani & had it delivered to me .the biryani was so delicious & I especially loved chicken 65 I loved the taste, the spice level was good & rice was cooked perfectly. I would recommend to try this if you love biryanis”October 2023
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Chicken beriyani Net +1
“Chicken beriyani is amazing and Dhaleem also very delicious”
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“Chicken beriyani is amazing and Dhaleem also very delicious”January 2022
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Dhaleem Net +1
“Chicken beriyani is amazing and Dhaleem also very delicious”
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“Chicken beriyani is amazing and Dhaleem also very delicious”January 2022
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Full biryani rice Net +1
“Biryani is good to try but full biryani rice is super value for money.”
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“Biryani is good to try but full biryani rice is super value for money.”July 2023
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Khatti dal Net +1
“Ordered Fried rice, mutton masala, khatti Dal and dum Ka chicken. Out of these only Dal was ok Rest all are wasted.”
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“Ordered Fried rice, mutton masala, khatti Dal and dum Ka chicken. Out of these only Dal was ok Rest all are wasted.”December 2024
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Mutton tahari Net +1
“I ordered Mutton Tahari and Chicken Biryani, Both were delicious with authentic Hyderabadi flavors. Truly enjoyed the quality and traditional taste!”
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“I ordered Mutton Tahari and Chicken Biryani, Both were delicious with authentic Hyderabadi flavors. Truly enjoyed the quality and traditional taste!”January 2026
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Pepper chicken Net +1
“The appetizers are amazing especially Majestic Chicken (6 stars for this), Chicken 64, schezwan chicken and pepper chicken are noteworthy.”
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“The appetizers are amazing especially Majestic Chicken (6 stars for this), Chicken 64, schezwan chicken and pepper chicken are noteworthy.”July 2023
Honorable mentions (7)
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Pepper prawn Net +1
“I ordered Chili chicken 3 of 5 Pepper prawn 4 of 5 Afghani. Chicken 3 Egg fried rice 3”
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“I ordered Chili chicken 3 of 5 Pepper prawn 4 of 5 Afghani. Chicken 3 Egg fried rice 3”September 2024
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Schezwan chicken Net +1
“The appetizers are amazing especially Majestic Chicken (6 stars for this), Chicken 64, schezwan chicken and pepper chicken are noteworthy.”
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“The appetizers are amazing especially Majestic Chicken (6 stars for this), Chicken 64, schezwan chicken and pepper chicken are noteworthy.”July 2023
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Butter chicken Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Food is good but for me it’s very spicy. If talk about price it’s not justified. I ordered Butter Chicken… see in photo what is served. And chicken piece just 4 no. And this costing 18 AED. Even Punjabi Restaurent or Pak Jinah restaurant far far better than them in price quality quantity and service. Won’t recommend to any1.”
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“Food is good but for me it’s very spicy. If talk about price it’s not justified. I ordered Butter Chicken… see in photo what is served. And chicken piece just 4 no. And this costing 18 AED. Even Punjabi Restaurent or Pak Jinah restaurant far far better than them in price quality quantity and service. Won’t recommend to any1.”March 2025
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Majestic chicken Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The appetizers are amazing especially Majestic Chicken (6 stars for this), Chicken 64, schezwan chicken and pepper chicken are noteworthy.”
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“The appetizers are amazing especially Majestic Chicken (6 stars for this), Chicken 64, schezwan chicken and pepper chicken are noteworthy.”July 2023
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Chili chicken Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I ordered Chili chicken 3 of 5 Pepper prawn 4 of 5 Afghani. Chicken 3 Egg fried rice 3”
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Egg fried rice Net 0
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“I ordered Chili chicken 3 of 5 Pepper prawn 4 of 5 Afghani. Chicken 3 Egg fried rice 3”
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Full hyderabad biryani Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I ordered the full Hyderabad biryani, and while the rice quantity was generous, I was disappointed with the chicken. The pieces very very small, and there wasn't enough to balance out the rice. Overall, the flavor was good, but the portion of chicken needs to be improved, only small 2 piece, and the price 19, very bad, i didn't buy again.”
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What to Avoid (13)
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Chicken 65 biriyani Net −1
“don't order from here ordered 1 chicken and veg 65 biriyani there was a small bone in veg biriyani food was cold and masala was smelling bad throwed in the dustbin waste of money couldn't digest if there is below 1 rating I would definitely give a zero”
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Critical review excerpts
“don't order from here ordered 1 chicken and veg 65 biriyani there was a small bone in veg biriyani food was cold and masala was smelling bad throwed in the dustbin waste of money couldn't digest if there is below 1 rating I would definitely give a zero”March 2025
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Chicken biriyani Net −1
“We ordered mixed fried rice There was no sauce and no vinegar.full dry.. chicken Biriyani not much up to the Hyderabadi taste.”
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“We ordered mixed fried rice There was no sauce and no vinegar.full dry.. chicken Biriyani not much up to the Hyderabadi taste.”July 2025
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Dragon chicken Net −1
“I’ve ordered majestic chicken , dragon chicken , chicken 65 starters…. None are good… same review I’ve given in noon … order 2325”
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“I’ve ordered majestic chicken , dragon chicken , chicken 65 starters…. None are good… same review I’ve given in noon … order 2325”February 2026
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Dum ka chicken Net −1
“Ordered Fried rice, mutton masala, khatti Dal and dum Ka chicken. Out of these only Dal was ok Rest all are wasted.”
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“Ordered Fried rice, mutton masala, khatti Dal and dum Ka chicken. Out of these only Dal was ok Rest all are wasted.”December 2024
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Fried rice Net −1
“Ordered Fried rice, mutton masala, khatti Dal and dum Ka chicken. Out of these only Dal was ok Rest all are wasted.”
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“Ordered Fried rice, mutton masala, khatti Dal and dum Ka chicken. Out of these only Dal was ok Rest all are wasted.”December 2024
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Gajar halwa Net −1
“I wanted to give even leas than this, they delivered one spoon of gajar halwa that too many days old and cold from freezer. If someone wants atleast 10 percent of quality, this restaurent will not be able to provide that. Be aware guys.”
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“I wanted to give even leas than this, they delivered one spoon of gajar halwa that too many days old and cold from freezer. If someone wants atleast 10 percent of quality, this restaurent will not be able to provide that. Be aware guys.”February 2026
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Hyderabadi mutton biryani Net −1
“I tried a Hyderabadi Mutton biryani . It was okay with the taste but little less than the expected level.”
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“I tried a Hyderabadi Mutton biryani . It was okay with the taste but little less than the expected level.”November 2023
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Marag Net −1
“No tast at all where anyone can say its Hyderabadi. Biryani and Marag we had not even 0.01 % matching the taste. And that too it was so expensive as per the food quality”
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“No tast at all where anyone can say its Hyderabadi. Biryani and Marag we had not even 0.01 % matching the taste. And that too it was so expensive as per the food quality”September 2025
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Mixed fried rice Net −1
“We ordered mixed fried rice There was no sauce and no vinegar.full dry.. chicken Biriyani not much up to the Hyderabadi taste.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered mixed fried rice There was no sauce and no vinegar.full dry.. chicken Biriyani not much up to the Hyderabadi taste.”July 2025
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Mutton masala Net −1
“Ordered Fried rice, mutton masala, khatti Dal and dum Ka chicken. Out of these only Dal was ok Rest all are wasted.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered Fried rice, mutton masala, khatti Dal and dum Ka chicken. Out of these only Dal was ok Rest all are wasted.”December 2024
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Naan Net −1
“Very bad parcel. Naan are not in shape and fully broken.. naan rough to the core. Very bad service”
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“Very bad parcel. Naan are not in shape and fully broken.. naan rough to the core. Very bad service”February 2026
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Rotten egg Net −1
“*Order on 9-Jun-2024 , rotten egg was packed*, i called them and asked they dont bother to revert and check”
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“*Order on 9-Jun-2024 , rotten egg was packed*, i called them and asked they dont bother to revert and check”June 2024
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Veg 65 biriyani Net −1
“don't order from here ordered 1 chicken and veg 65 biriyani there was a small bone in veg biriyani food was cold and masala was smelling bad throwed in the dustbin waste of money couldn't digest if there is below 1 rating I would definitely give a zero”
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Critical review excerpts
“don't order from here ordered 1 chicken and veg 65 biriyani there was a small bone in veg biriyani food was cold and masala was smelling bad throwed in the dustbin waste of money couldn't digest if there is below 1 rating I would definitely give a zero”March 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Prefer takeaway. If you want the food without the delivery risk, consider takeaway: one review explicitly preferred takeaway or parceling because of hygiene concerns on site.
Allow extra time. Do not plan delivery around a tight schedule; a customer reported a repeated 2–3 hour wait and unanswered follow-up calls.
Check your order. Confirm the dish and quantity when it arrives, since customers have reported fish ordered but chicken delivered and missing items.
Ask about spice. Ask how spicy the dish will be before ordering, as one customer found the biryani too spicy for anyone in the group to eat.
Mind the seating. For a family meal, note that the reserved area has only two tables and about 12 seats; the restaurant is otherwise small.
Check freshness. Inspect takeaway items before eating, particularly because reviews mention spoiled food and a rotten egg in a packed order.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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| Mon | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Delivery delays
Multiple customers report deliveries taking one to three hours, with calls unanswered and orders sometimes forgotten.
Order errors
Reviews mention missing items, incorrect dishes and six ordered mutton biryanis becoming one delivered biryani.
Food consistency
Taste and preparation vary: customers reported raw mutton, spoiled food, burnt masala and dishes that did not taste Hyderabadi.
Hygiene concerns
Reviews report a hair in gravy, unpleasant smells and a rotten egg packed with an order.
Spice levels
Some diners found dishes excessively spicy, including biryani that was too hot to eat.
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The Bottom Line
Royal Hyderabad Restaurant is a small Indian, Pakistani and Chinese restaurant in International City, best known in customer reviews for Hyderabadi biryani. The dishes people return for include mutton biryani, chicken 65 biryani, haleem and mutton tahari. When it lands well, reviewers describe authentic flavour, properly cooked rice and reasonable value, with one regular calling the full biryani rice especially good value.
The experience is uneven. Recent reviews repeatedly describe delivery delays of one to three hours, unanswered calls, missing items and incorrect orders; one customer ordered six mutton biryanis and received one after 90 minutes. Food quality also varies, with reports of raw mutton, spoiled items, burnt masala and excessive chilli.
Portions can disappoint too: a full chicken biryani was said to contain generous rice but only two small chicken pieces, while an AED 18 butter chicken order reportedly had four pieces. Dine-in space is limited, with a reserved area of two tables for roughly 12 people. Hygiene and unpleasant smells are recurring concerns, so takeaway may be preferable, but check the order and freshness on arrival.
Delivery is a poor fit when timing matters.