White Biryani
The newer White Biryani is repeatedly described as delicious, distinctive and worth trying alongside the regular menu.
Jumeirah Village Circle
Student Biryani JVC is a Pakistani restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle, known for Karachi-style biryani and desi breakfast. Reviews also point to its haleem, halwa puri and newer White Biryani, with a menu that extends beyond biryani into grilled dishes and selected Asian-style options.
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The newer White Biryani is repeatedly described as delicious, distinctive and worth trying alongside the regular menu.
Weekend breakfast stands out for fresh puri halwa and paratha omelette with authentic flavour.
Haleem is praised for its thick texture, rich flavour and balanced spices.
Reviews mention soft roti, fresh naan and crisp paratha, including bread that stayed soft when cold.
One review found the restaurant clean and family-friendly, while another described the space as suitable for kids and families.
The chicken biryani value meal includes a drink and kebab and was described as moderately priced.
A reviewer found the dishes fresh and hot, with staff explaining spice levels without being prompted.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Student Biryani JVC, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“The biryani, haleem and spring rolls were authentic, flavorful, and served in generous portions, a real taste of Pakistan in Dubai.”
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“The biryani, haleem and spring rolls were authentic, flavorful, and served in generous portions, a real taste of Pakistan in Dubai.”October 2025
“I was craving haleem, and they absolutely exceeded my expectations. The flavors were rich, authentic, and perfectly balanced, making every bite a delightful experience.”January 2025
“This time I was served by Bilal, who was very friendly and recommended their New White Biryani — and I absolutely loved it! Great recommendation, Bilal 🙌”
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“This time I was served by Bilal, who was very friendly and recommended their New White Biryani — and I absolutely loved it! Great recommendation, Bilal 🙌”July 2026
“The new white biryani is amazing.”June 2026
“Really love their Halwa Puri although their Paya is not the typical Punajbi Paya but still it is a good addition in the community when ut comes to Pakistani cuisine.”
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“Really love their Halwa Puri although their Paya is not the typical Punajbi Paya but still it is a good addition in the community when ut comes to Pakistani cuisine.”September 2023
“Halwa puri (4/5)”July 2025
“Their mutton biryani is a must try !”
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“Their mutton biryani is a must try !”June 2026
“The mutton biriyani was ok and tasted good when it was brought steaming hot.”July 2026
“BBQ was hot and both Naan and Paratha fresh and crispy.”
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“BBQ was hot and both Naan and Paratha fresh and crispy.”April 2026
“Paratha (4/5)”July 2025
“I love students since my childhood their food is outstanding their biryani is the best in world their bihari boti is just wow and also so is Haleem with their amazing hot served naan. Over all an amazing experience”
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“I love students since my childhood their food is outstanding their biryani is the best in world their bihari boti is just wow and also so is Haleem with their amazing hot served naan. Over all an amazing experience”March 2023
“Living in JVC, Student Biryani has become our go to spot whenever we miss Karachi-style halwa puri, chargha, or biryani. A special mention to Mr. Bilal, who looked after us exceptionally well and ensured we received great service throughout. Everything served was fresh, delicious, and up to the mark.”
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“Living in JVC, Student Biryani has become our go to spot whenever we miss Karachi-style halwa puri, chargha, or biryani. A special mention to Mr. Bilal, who looked after us exceptionally well and ensured we received great service throughout. Everything served was fresh, delicious, and up to the mark.”June 2026
“Chargrilled chicken was juicy, well marinated & tender- served with fries”
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“Chargrilled chicken was juicy, well marinated & tender- served with fries”September 2022
“Tried their chicken biryani value meal. Really enjoyed it.”
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“Tried their chicken biryani value meal. Really enjoyed it.”May 2026
“The Chicken Broast was crispy on the outside yet tender and juicy inside, served hot and perfectly fried.”
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“The Chicken Broast was crispy on the outside yet tender and juicy inside, served hot and perfectly fried.”October 2025
“Corn soup, Chicken Tikka, crispy broast, Zarda, Haleem, chicken chatni roll and other all cuisines truly amazing.”
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“Corn soup, Chicken Tikka, crispy broast, Zarda, Haleem, chicken chatni roll and other all cuisines truly amazing.”July 2025
“Food is really tasty. The biryani, paih, chicken handi and mash daal were all really tasty. Would recommend if you miss some desi khana.”
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“Food is really tasty. The biryani, paih, chicken handi and mash daal were all really tasty. Would recommend if you miss some desi khana.”May 2026
“Dishes I usually enjoy are Chicken Biryani, Chicken Shashlik, Chicken Zinger burger, Sheesh Tawouk and Chicken Seekh kebab from the premium menu.”
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“Dishes I usually enjoy are Chicken Biryani, Chicken Shashlik, Chicken Zinger burger, Sheesh Tawouk and Chicken Seekh kebab from the premium menu.”December 2024
“Dishes I usually enjoy are Chicken Biryani, Chicken Shashlik, Chicken Zinger burger, Sheesh Tawouk and Chicken Seekh kebab from the premium menu.”
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“Dishes I usually enjoy are Chicken Biryani, Chicken Shashlik, Chicken Zinger burger, Sheesh Tawouk and Chicken Seekh kebab from the premium menu.”December 2024
“Our favorites were the chicken spring rolls and the garlic mayo roll.”
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“Our favorites were the chicken spring rolls and the garlic mayo roll.”July 2026
“Corn soup, Chicken Tikka, crispy broast, Zarda, Haleem, chicken chatni roll and other all cuisines truly amazing.”
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“Corn soup, Chicken Tikka, crispy broast, Zarda, Haleem, chicken chatni roll and other all cuisines truly amazing.”July 2025
“Dishes I usually enjoy are Chicken Biryani, Chicken Shashlik, Chicken Zinger burger, Sheesh Tawouk and Chicken Seekh kebab from the premium menu.”
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“Dishes I usually enjoy are Chicken Biryani, Chicken Shashlik, Chicken Zinger burger, Sheesh Tawouk and Chicken Seekh kebab from the premium menu.”December 2024
“Corn soup, Chicken Tikka, crispy broast, Zarda, Haleem, chicken chatni roll and other all cuisines truly amazing.”
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“Corn soup, Chicken Tikka, crispy broast, Zarda, Haleem, chicken chatni roll and other all cuisines truly amazing.”July 2025
“Corn soup, Chicken Tikka, crispy broast, Zarda, Haleem, chicken chatni roll and other all cuisines truly amazing.”
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“Corn soup, Chicken Tikka, crispy broast, Zarda, Haleem, chicken chatni roll and other all cuisines truly amazing.”July 2025
“Our favorites were the chicken spring rolls and the garlic mayo roll.”
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“Our favorites were the chicken spring rolls and the garlic mayo roll.”July 2026
“Grilled Goan style Hamoor was good.”
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“Grilled Goan style Hamoor was good.”November 2021
“The food was amazing the service was quick our helper bilal was a great guy brought everything very fast the ambiance is top notch do have irani kebab 👍🔥❤️”
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“The food was amazing the service was quick our helper bilal was a great guy brought everything very fast the ambiance is top notch do have irani kebab 👍🔥❤️”September 2024
“For dessert, we tried the Kheer, which was creamy, lightly sweet, and a perfect way to end the meal.”
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“For dessert, we tried the Kheer, which was creamy, lightly sweet, and a perfect way to end the meal.”October 2025
“Food is really tasty. The biryani, paih, chicken handi and mash daal were all really tasty. Would recommend if you miss some desi khana.”
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“Food is really tasty. The biryani, paih, chicken handi and mash daal were all really tasty. Would recommend if you miss some desi khana.”May 2026
“Good food great service good atmosphere must try their haleem n nirhari”
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“Good food great service good atmosphere must try their haleem n nirhari”February 2025
“Food is really tasty. The biryani, paih, chicken handi and mash daal were all really tasty. Would recommend if you miss some desi khana.”
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“Food is really tasty. The biryani, paih, chicken handi and mash daal were all really tasty. Would recommend if you miss some desi khana.”May 2026
“The puri halwa and paratha omelette are absolutely amazing—fresh, tasty, and full of authentic flavor.”
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“The puri halwa and paratha omelette are absolutely amazing—fresh, tasty, and full of authentic flavor.”February 2026
“The beef mince(qeema) was flavourful the parathas were amazing. Halwa puri was normal for me.”
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“The beef mince(qeema) was flavourful the parathas were amazing. Halwa puri was normal for me.”January 2023
“We had Paya Nashta, delicious food. Everything was on point, not oily , spices were balanced. 9/10”
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“We had Paya Nashta, delicious food. Everything was on point, not oily , spices were balanced. 9/10”March 2026
“Food was amazing. Paye were properly cooked.”
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“Food was amazing. Paye were properly cooked.”July 2026
“Apart from that, I’ve always liked the haleem and the shami kebab.”
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“Apart from that, I’ve always liked the haleem and the shami kebab.”May 2026
“Dishes I usually enjoy are Chicken Biryani, Chicken Shashlik, Chicken Zinger burger, Sheesh Tawouk and Chicken Seekh kebab from the premium menu.”
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“Dishes I usually enjoy are Chicken Biryani, Chicken Shashlik, Chicken Zinger burger, Sheesh Tawouk and Chicken Seekh kebab from the premium menu.”December 2024
“Spicy fried red Prawns were super fresh and must try here.”
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“Spicy fried red Prawns were super fresh and must try here.”November 2021
“The Student Biryani, the restaurant’s signature dish, lived up to its reputation. The rice was perfectly cooked, aromatic, and flavorful without being overly spicy, making it enjoyable for everyone at the table.”
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“The Student Biryani, the restaurant’s signature dish, lived up to its reputation. The rice was perfectly cooked, aromatic, and flavorful without being overly spicy, making it enjoyable for everyone at the table.”October 2025
“Wow, I so enjoyed the vegetarian lunch, deal, incredible flavors, and hot temperature wise, can’t wait to come back!”
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“Wow, I so enjoyed the vegetarian lunch, deal, incredible flavors, and hot temperature wise, can’t wait to come back!”January 2026
“Corn soup, Chicken Tikka, crispy broast, Zarda, Haleem, chicken chatni roll and other all cuisines truly amazing.”
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“Corn soup, Chicken Tikka, crispy broast, Zarda, Haleem, chicken chatni roll and other all cuisines truly amazing.”July 2025
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“Nihari (3/5)”
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“Omlette (3/5)”
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“The biryani and green tea were absolutely delicious. Highly recommended!”
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“The biryani and green tea were absolutely delicious. Highly recommended!”May 2026
“The lassi was great too. Highly recommended”
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“The lassi was great too. Highly recommended”March 2026
“And must try sugar cane juice”
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“And must try sugar cane juice”June 2026
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“Chai (3/5)”
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“Worst chicken biryani i ever had here in UAE. Only 1 small quarter of chicken for 27aed?! And it’s not even taste good. I didn’t even finish my meal!”
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“Worst chicken biryani i ever had here in UAE. Only 1 small quarter of chicken for 27aed?! And it’s not even taste good. I didn’t even finish my meal!”September 2023
“We ordered chicken biryani very bad taste. Waste of money Not recommended at all.”March 2025
Try White. Ask about the newer White Biryani; several reviews call it a distinctive alternative to the usual biryani.
Go Early. For breakfast, consider an early visit: the branch has been reviewed for morning Paya Nashta and weekend breakfast.
Check Spice. Ask about spice levels before ordering, especially if your table prefers different levels of heat.
Plan Parking. Allow extra time to find parking, as one dine-in review specifically cites a lack of parking.
Order In. If ordering delivery, check the biryani when it arrives; one Keeta order was reported as watery and sticky.
Breakfast Picks. For a desi breakfast, the puri halwa and paratha omelette were recurring favourites in one regular’s weekend routine.
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 – 12:30 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
Parking can be difficult, and one diner said the lack of it affected the visit.
A review mentions awkward seating and a cramped area, so the dine-in setup may feel tight.
One discounted Keeta order arrived with watery, sticky rice and a noticeably weaker biryani experience.
Some diners reported disappointing chicken biryani, including one who found it oily, bland and poorly spiced.
A lunch review says the food took a while to arrive even when the restaurant was not busy.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
chicken biryani
“Only 1 small quarter of chicken for 27aed?! And it’s not even taste good”Google review · September 2023
The Bottom Line
Student Biryani JVC is a Pakistani restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle where the menu goes well beyond a single biryani plate. Reviews make the strongest case for the desi breakfast, especially puri halwa and paratha omelette, as well as haleem, mutton biryani and the newer White Biryani. There are also grilled dishes, breads and some premium-menu options such as chicken shashlik and seekh kebab.
The food is often described as fresh, flavourful and reasonably priced. Haleem gets particular praise for its thick texture and balanced spices, while the kebabs, naan and roti have their own following. Families may appreciate the clean, welcoming setting and space described as suitable for children, although another diner found the seating cramped and awkward.
Plan around two practical caveats. Parking has been a problem for at least one visitor, and a lunch review reported a wait despite the restaurant not being busy. Food quality is not perfectly consistent either: several dine-in visits were excellent, but reviews of chicken biryani and one discounted Keeta delivery complained about oily or watery rice and weak seasoning.
If you are ordering for the first time, ask about spice levels and consider trying White Biryani or haleem alongside the usual favourites.