Signature biryani
The Special Hyderabadi Mutton Dum Biryani is described as rich, aromatic and carefully layered.
Al Mankhool
Sharief Bhai Biryani is a Dakhni and Bangalore-style Indian restaurant in Al Mankhool, inside Burjuman Mall. Reviews point diners towards its biryanis—especially the Chicken 65 and mutton versions—as well as distinctive dishes such as Patthar ka Gosht and dahi kebabs.
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The Special Hyderabadi Mutton Dum Biryani is described as rich, aromatic and carefully layered.
The Chicken 65 Biryani combines fragrant rice with crispy, spicy Chicken 65 pieces, and one diner called the dish exceptionally good.
Patthar ka Gosht is a standout for some diners, with reviews describing it as smoky and tender.
The dahi kebabs are a well-liked starter, described as unusual, tasty and especially enjoyable with the meal.
The Burjuman Mall location is convenient for Metro users, with a review placing it just outside Burjuman Metro Station.
Several reviews praise the welcoming staff, while one specifically describes the restaurant as clean and well kept.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Sharief Bhai Biryani - Burjuman Mall, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“The spicy date that came at the start was also something we have never eaten before”
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“The spicy date that came at the start was also something we have never eaten before”May 2026
“I never tried spicy dates before and it was wonderful.”July 2025
“Their signature dishes, like the flavorful mutton biryani and melt-in-the-mouth kebabs, are simply outstanding.”
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“Their signature dishes, like the flavorful mutton biryani and melt-in-the-mouth kebabs, are simply outstanding.”March 2025
“Good food...chicken and mutton both Biryani are excellent...must try”October 2025
“The only thing we ended up liking was the complementary fried papadam and date pickle.”
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“The only thing we ended up liking was the complementary fried papadam and date pickle.”May 2026
“What’s also great is the chutney and papadums you automatically get as a starter such a tasty touch!”July 2025
“But the true showstopper was their Chicken 65 Biryani. Made with fragrant Zeerak Samba rice, the biryani was bursting with Dakhni flavors and topped with crispy, spicy Chicken 65 pieces. The portion size is very generous and can easily be shared between 2 to 3 people, especially if you’ve already enjoyed a few starters. It’s satisfying, bold, and everything you’d want in a flavorful biryani experience.”
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“But the true showstopper was their Chicken 65 Biryani. Made with fragrant Zeerak Samba rice, the biryani was bursting with Dakhni flavors and topped with crispy, spicy Chicken 65 pieces. The portion size is very generous and can easily be shared between 2 to 3 people, especially if you’ve already enjoyed a few starters. It’s satisfying, bold, and everything you’d want in a flavorful biryani experience.”May 2025
“Ordered 2 biryanis — the Chicken 65 Biryani was bold and fiery, but the Special Hyderabadi Mutton Dum Biryani was on another level.”May 2026
“Rice with chicken 65 was good. Their Dahi ke kebab is so yummy.”
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“Rice with chicken 65 was good. Their Dahi ke kebab is so yummy.”July 2026
“Dahi kabab was a very different yet nice dish, it's very good as starter.”July 2025
“Tried their Chicken Biryani and Gulab Jamun both were absolutely delicious! The biryani was flavorful and perfectly cooked, and the gulab jamun was soft and rich. Great food and good service.”
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“Tried their Chicken Biryani and Gulab Jamun both were absolutely delicious! The biryani was flavorful and perfectly cooked, and the gulab jamun was soft and rich. Great food and good service.”November 2025
“Gulab Jamun are worth trying too.”March 2026
“Butter chicken also nice and you can adjust spice level of all food.”
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“Butter chicken also nice and you can adjust spice level of all food.”July 2025
“Shareef Bhai Restaurant served up a delicious meal! Their Butter Tandoori Naan, Grill Naan, and Chicken Murgh Rara Curry were all excellent. I highly recommend it for a satisfying Indian food experience.”
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“Shareef Bhai Restaurant served up a delicious meal! Their Butter Tandoori Naan, Grill Naan, and Chicken Murgh Rara Curry were all excellent. I highly recommend it for a satisfying Indian food experience.”May 2025
“I normally don’t enjoy Chicken 65 and have tried it in many places, but today’s was the best so far. It was really worth it. Thank you!”
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“I normally don’t enjoy Chicken 65 and have tried it in many places, but today’s was the best so far. It was really worth it. Thank you!”February 2026
“Shareef Bhai Restaurant served up a delicious meal! Their Butter Tandoori Naan, Grill Naan, and Chicken Murgh Rara Curry were all excellent. I highly recommend it for a satisfying Indian food experience.”
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“Shareef Bhai Restaurant served up a delicious meal! Their Butter Tandoori Naan, Grill Naan, and Chicken Murgh Rara Curry were all excellent. I highly recommend it for a satisfying Indian food experience.”May 2025
“Tried the Non-Veg Thali, Biryani, Chicken Tikka, and Butter Chicken The food was tasty and authentic, especially the biryani and chicken tikka.”
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“Tried the Non-Veg Thali, Biryani, Chicken Tikka, and Butter Chicken The food was tasty and authentic, especially the biryani and chicken tikka.”June 2026
“Last but not the least must try their chicken & mutton yakhni .. First time i ate almonds & chicken mutton chunks in yakhni 👌 it was soo soo soo delicious.”
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“Last but not the least must try their chicken & mutton yakhni .. First time i ate almonds & chicken mutton chunks in yakhni 👌 it was soo soo soo delicious.”February 2025
“One dish that absolutely stood out was the Dakhni Pathar Gosht in mutton—a melt-in-the-mouth preparation slow-cooked on stone, oozing with spice, aroma, and flavor.”
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“One dish that absolutely stood out was the Dakhni Pathar Gosht in mutton—a melt-in-the-mouth preparation slow-cooked on stone, oozing with spice, aroma, and flavor.”May 2025
“Green chicken gravy was very tasty.”
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“Green chicken gravy was very tasty.”July 2025
“Shareef Bhai Restaurant served up a delicious meal! Their Butter Tandoori Naan, Grill Naan, and Chicken Murgh Rara Curry were all excellent. I highly recommend it for a satisfying Indian food experience.”
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“Shareef Bhai Restaurant served up a delicious meal! Their Butter Tandoori Naan, Grill Naan, and Chicken Murgh Rara Curry were all excellent. I highly recommend it for a satisfying Indian food experience.”May 2025
“I had dinner on Sunday and ordered grilled chicken biryani, Mutton Biryani, lacca paratha, aloo and cheese samosa, karak chai. Taste is good as the cooking style from South Indian Bengaluru as they use small biryani rice, I might be wrong but it looks like Jeerakasala rice. We enjoy the food, the taste is excellent, the spicy is perfect and I like the pappad. The karak chai is also not overly sweet. The price and portion are also ok. It is recommended to try.”
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“I had dinner on Sunday and ordered grilled chicken biryani, Mutton Biryani, lacca paratha, aloo and cheese samosa, karak chai. Taste is good as the cooking style from South Indian Bengaluru as they use small biryani rice, I might be wrong but it looks like Jeerakasala rice. We enjoy the food, the taste is excellent, the spicy is perfect and I like the pappad. The karak chai is also not overly sweet. The price and portion are also ok. It is recommended to try.”February 2025
“Their biryani , Platter , hara qeema , lamb chops everything was on point & full of flavours 👍”
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“Their biryani , Platter , hara qeema , lamb chops everything was on point & full of flavours 👍”February 2025
“Their biryani , Platter , hara qeema , lamb chops everything was on point & full of flavours 👍”
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“Their biryani , Platter , hara qeema , lamb chops everything was on point & full of flavours 👍”February 2025
“We started with their signature drumsticks—the Malai Drumsticks, rich, creamy, and perfectly grilled, and the Tandoori Chicken 65 Drumsticks, which were spicy, juicy, and full of that unmistakable South Indian kick.”
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“We started with their signature drumsticks—the Malai Drumsticks, rich, creamy, and perfectly grilled, and the Tandoori Chicken 65 Drumsticks, which were spicy, juicy, and full of that unmistakable South Indian kick.”May 2025
“The mixed platter was solid, but the Patthar ka Gosht stole the show — smoky, tender, absolutely unforgettable.”
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“The mixed platter was solid, but the Patthar ka Gosht stole the show — smoky, tender, absolutely unforgettable.”May 2026
“We had Murgh Seekh kebab, Murgh Nihari, Chicken Shami kebab and Tandoori Roti. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Authentic taste that truly stands out.”
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“We had Murgh Seekh kebab, Murgh Nihari, Chicken Shami kebab and Tandoori Roti. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Authentic taste that truly stands out.”February 2026
“We had Murgh Seekh kebab, Murgh Nihari, Chicken Shami kebab and Tandoori Roti. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Authentic taste that truly stands out.”
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“We had Murgh Seekh kebab, Murgh Nihari, Chicken Shami kebab and Tandoori Roti. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Authentic taste that truly stands out.”February 2026
“Ordered Paneer in Hara Masala. Mutton Nihari & biryani . All the food & accompaniments were simply awesome .”
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“Ordered Paneer in Hara Masala. Mutton Nihari & biryani . All the food & accompaniments were simply awesome .”May 2026
“Last but not the least must try their chicken & mutton yakhni .. First time i ate almonds & chicken mutton chunks in yakhni 👌 it was soo soo soo delicious.”
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“Last but not the least must try their chicken & mutton yakhni .. First time i ate almonds & chicken mutton chunks in yakhni 👌 it was soo soo soo delicious.”February 2025
“For mains, we couldn’t resist their Nihari with parathas, which was hearty, deeply spiced, and absolutely comforting.”
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“For mains, we couldn’t resist their Nihari with parathas, which was hearty, deeply spiced, and absolutely comforting.”May 2025
“3: AED 29 thali was solid value – palak paneer, dal, raita, sweet, rice, rotis, & some extras. Pretty tasty too. 😊”
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“3: AED 29 thali was solid value – palak paneer, dal, raita, sweet, rice, rotis, & some extras. Pretty tasty too. 😊”June 2025
“Paneer butter masala was the highlight for us”
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“Paneer butter masala was the highlight for us”April 2025
“Ordered Paneer in Hara Masala. Mutton Nihari & biryani . All the food & accompaniments were simply awesome .”
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“Ordered Paneer in Hara Masala. Mutton Nihari & biryani . All the food & accompaniments were simply awesome .”May 2026
“Paneer tikka was really good.”
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“Paneer tikka was really good.”July 2025
“We enjoyed pathar gosht which was very marinated and tasty, but I expected it be more hard on the outside.”
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“We enjoyed pathar gosht which was very marinated and tasty, but I expected it be more hard on the outside.”July 2025
“The mixed platter was solid, but the Patthar ka Gosht stole the show — smoky, tender, absolutely unforgettable.”
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“The mixed platter was solid, but the Patthar ka Gosht stole the show — smoky, tender, absolutely unforgettable.”May 2026
“We loved the recommendations. The Rara Murgh and the Biryani truly stood out at Sharief Bhai.”
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“We loved the recommendations. The Rara Murgh and the Biryani truly stood out at Sharief Bhai.”March 2026
“Rice with chicken 65 was good. Their Dahi ke kebab is so yummy.”
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“Rice with chicken 65 was good. Their Dahi ke kebab is so yummy.”July 2026
“I’ve eaten here a few times with my parents — my dad really enjoyed the samosas, and personally, I’m a big fan of their biryanis (wish I could make them myself!) and the mango lassi just super delicious.”
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“I’ve eaten here a few times with my parents — my dad really enjoyed the samosas, and personally, I’m a big fan of their biryanis (wish I could make them myself!) and the mango lassi just super delicious.”July 2025
“I tried something different which was SOYA CHAAP BIRYANI. It was so delicious.”
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“I tried something different which was SOYA CHAAP BIRYANI. It was so delicious.”November 2025
“Ordered 2 biryanis — the Chicken 65 Biryani was bold and fiery, but the Special Hyderabadi Mutton Dum Biryani was on another level. Rich, aromatic, perfectly layered. Every bite felt like the real deal.”
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“Ordered 2 biryanis — the Chicken 65 Biryani was bold and fiery, but the Special Hyderabadi Mutton Dum Biryani was on another level. Rich, aromatic, perfectly layered. Every bite felt like the real deal.”May 2026
“Tamatar Shorba was nice.”
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“Tamatar Shorba was nice.”July 2025
“We started with their signature drumsticks—the Malai Drumsticks, rich, creamy, and perfectly grilled, and the Tandoori Chicken 65 Drumsticks, which were spicy, juicy, and full of that unmistakable South Indian kick.”
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“We started with their signature drumsticks—the Malai Drumsticks, rich, creamy, and perfectly grilled, and the Tandoori Chicken 65 Drumsticks, which were spicy, juicy, and full of that unmistakable South Indian kick.”May 2025
“We had Murgh Seekh kebab, Murgh Nihari, Chicken Shami kebab and Tandoori Roti. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Authentic taste that truly stands out.”
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“We had Murgh Seekh kebab, Murgh Nihari, Chicken Shami kebab and Tandoori Roti. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Authentic taste that truly stands out.”February 2026
“We had some delicious Bangalore style food here. The veg britani was good along with the side accompaniments.”
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“We had some delicious Bangalore style food here. The veg britani was good along with the side accompaniments.”September 2025
“The highlight, however, is the Veg Soya Chaap – it’s tender, flavorful, and grilled to perfection, offering a fantastic vegetarian option that even non-vegetarians will love.”
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“The highlight, however, is the Veg Soya Chaap – it’s tender, flavorful, and grilled to perfection, offering a fantastic vegetarian option that even non-vegetarians will love.”May 2025
Mixed feedback
“We had Murgh Seekh kebab, Murgh Nihari, Chicken Shami kebab and Tandoori Roti. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Authentic taste that truly stands out.”
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“We had Murgh Seekh kebab, Murgh Nihari, Chicken Shami kebab and Tandoori Roti. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Authentic taste that truly stands out.”February 2026
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“If you’re in Dubai and craving genuine dakhni food, Sharief Bhai is the place. Don’t skip the dum biryani! 🍖🍚”
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“If you’re in Dubai and craving genuine dakhni food, Sharief Bhai is the place. Don’t skip the dum biryani! 🍖🍚”May 2026
“Well, this restaurant from Bangalore serves very aromatic filter coffee, enjoy it with samosas to refresh.”
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“Well, this restaurant from Bangalore serves very aromatic filter coffee, enjoy it with samosas to refresh.”March 2026
“I had dinner on Sunday and ordered grilled chicken biryani, Mutton Biryani, lacca paratha, aloo and cheese samosa, karak chai. Taste is good as the cooking style from South Indian Bengaluru as they use small biryani rice, I might be wrong but it looks like Jeerakasala rice. We enjoy the food, the taste is excellent, the spicy is perfect and I like the pappad. The karak chai is also not overly sweet. The price and portion are also ok. It is recommended to try.”
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“I had dinner on Sunday and ordered grilled chicken biryani, Mutton Biryani, lacca paratha, aloo and cheese samosa, karak chai. Taste is good as the cooking style from South Indian Bengaluru as they use small biryani rice, I might be wrong but it looks like Jeerakasala rice. We enjoy the food, the taste is excellent, the spicy is perfect and I like the pappad. The karak chai is also not overly sweet. The price and portion are also ok. It is recommended to try.”February 2025
“I’ve eaten here a few times with my parents — my dad really enjoyed the samosas, and personally, I’m a big fan of their biryanis (wish I could make them myself!) and the mango lassi just super delicious.”
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“I’ve eaten here a few times with my parents — my dad really enjoyed the samosas, and personally, I’m a big fan of their biryanis (wish I could make them myself!) and the mango lassi just super delicious.”July 2025
“The superb mojito was the highlight for summer. Refreshing, not too sweet, and the perfect cooler with the biryani. A must-try combo!”
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“The superb mojito was the highlight for summer. Refreshing, not too sweet, and the perfect cooler with the biryani. A must-try combo!”July 2026
“Went in with full excitement to try Bangalore Biryani, but honestly it felt more like Malabari biryani. If you’re using the name “Bangalore,” please try to serve the authentic Bangalore-style taste.”
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“Went in with full excitement to try Bangalore Biryani, but honestly it felt more like Malabari biryani. If you’re using the name “Bangalore,” please try to serve the authentic Bangalore-style taste.”May 2026
“We ordered a boneless chicken biryani, but the chicken had a terrible odour and was so rubbery that we couldn't eat it. The flavour of the biryani was also very disappointing—it was inedible, even if offered for free. Please don't waste your money on this terrible biryani.”
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“We ordered a boneless chicken biryani, but the chicken had a terrible odour and was so rubbery that we couldn't eat it. The flavour of the biryani was also very disappointing—it was inedible, even if offered for free. Please don't waste your money on this terrible biryani.”July 2025
“I tried their Mutton Dum Biryani. It was tasteless. It didn’t taste like Biryani at all. Felt like previous day’s leftover coloured/flavoured rice, heated and served with mutton pieces.”
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“I tried their Mutton Dum Biryani. It was tasteless. It didn’t taste like Biryani at all. Felt like previous day’s leftover coloured/flavoured rice, heated and served with mutton pieces.”May 2025
“The salan didn't taste like salan altogether.”
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“The salan didn't taste like salan altogether.”May 2026
“Ordered kadak chai and veg kebab platter. Very bland is taste. Chai was just milk with hint of tea. It was so light had to ask anthem change it. Minimum 20mins wait to get the food still doesn’t taste fresh. Super expensive for very basic food.”
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“Ordered kadak chai and veg kebab platter. Very bland is taste. Chai was just milk with hint of tea. It was so light had to ask anthem change it. Minimum 20mins wait to get the food still doesn’t taste fresh. Super expensive for very basic food.”November 2025
“Ordered kadak chai and veg kebab platter. Very bland is taste. Chai was just milk with hint of tea. It was so light had to ask anthem change it.”
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“Ordered kadak chai and veg kebab platter. Very bland is taste. Chai was just milk with hint of tea. It was so light had to ask anthem change it.”November 2025
Dine in. Choose the restaurant rather than delivery: one review says the online order may not match the food received.
Check spice. If you are spice-sensitive, ask about adjustments; one review says the spice level can be changed for all dishes.
Allow time. Build in extra time for your meal, since a visit with empty tables still involved a wait for the food.
Try dum. For a first biryani order, consider the dum biryani, which a reviewer specifically advised not skipping.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Biryani quality varies sharply: one diner found the mutton version elaborate but still flavourless.
Some visits involve long waits, including a reported 30-minute wait for biryani during iftar.
A customer warned that delivery orders may not match what was ordered and considered the online service poor value.
One diner objected to being charged for “Mineral Water” when standard Crystal bottled drinking water was served.
A boneless chicken biryani order was reported to contain rubbery chicken with an unpleasant odour and was left uneaten.
The Bottom Line
Sharief Bhai Biryani brings Bangalore-style Dakhni food to Burjuman Mall in Al Mankhool. The main draw is the biryani: reviews mention the Special Hyderabadi Mutton Dum Biryani, Chicken 65 Biryani and chicken and mutton versions. The menu also gives you less familiar choices such as Patthar ka Gosht and Dahi ke kebabs.
The strongest visits describe fragrant, well-spiced rice, tender meat, generous portions and warm service. Other diners have found the biryani bland, the rice disappointing or the meat dry, so consistency is the main caveat. Spice levels can reportedly be adjusted, useful if you prefer milder food.
Location is straightforward for public transport: one review places the restaurant just outside Burjuman Metro Station. Dine-in looks like the safer choice than online ordering, after a customer reported receiving food that did not match the order. Allow extra time as well; reviews mention waits of 20 to 30 minutes, even when the restaurant was quiet.
A reported AED 29 thali was considered solid value, while other diners questioned portions and value on biryani orders.