How far can a biryani shop go? From a betel nut shop to a 4 seater hotel… From one small local restaurant to 40 plus global restaurants.. From a 200 Rs turnover to a 200 plus crore business.. From Nagasamy Naidu to Nagasamy Dhanabalan.. From a rural setup to urban glory.. This restaurant has set a turnaround example for all restauranteers ever since its inception in 1957. Going steadfast for more than 60 years, The thalappakatti biryani is not just for the taste, but it’s a whole legacy o
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“Anna. One Biryani and One 65.. BONELESS“ Probably these were the food related words I would have uttered the most number of times in my life as far as I can remember since childhood. And sometimes the word “BONELESS” would literally be ringing in the waiter’s ears as I shout so much to insist on bringing it to perfection. Yes, I have been literally a 65 Fanatic throughout my life. To me and most of us, Chicken 65 has lingered on permanently in our taste buds (And for a fact has become an inte
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“Bhai Kada Biryani Sema Taste ah Irukum” ! ! - The expression of those who have savored the biryanis prepared by Muslim Bhai’s. This small Biryani shop at Kodambakkam deserves every right of that expression ! :) Easily one of the Best biryani in and around Nungambakkam/Kodambakkam Area. And it is so evident when you see a huugee queue thronging the shop every evening and the swiften-ing speed at which the parcels are delivered!! To add to the visuals, you would hear constant rhythmi
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Salem is known for some authentic food style and when a Passionate Salem guy starts his own restaurant right at the heart of the capital city - Chennai, it sure is a treat for the folks of Chennai. And to top it all, the food he serves is BIRYANI !! That being said, there is a hard-earned story behind the guy – the owner of the Salem RR Restaurant, Tamil Selvan. Long story in short, he came to Chennai as a small boy with no money, looking for at least some Koozhi Job to settle. He had lost his
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If you want to single out one place at Chennai, which is famous for Beef Biriyani, Sukkubhai is a sure winner. Ever since 1975, this humble biryani restaurant at Alandur has built a reputation for itself among the localites. On first notice, there is a separate (A much broader) division each for parcel and seating to manage the queue of beef fanatics accordingly. In fact, for a moment, I thought they were 2 separate restaurants. Once seated inside, as the saying goes, “when in Rome do as the
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What comes to your mind first when you think of Ambur? BIRYANI would be the unanimous exploding answer :P Fact: Ambur probably has more biryani shops per sq.km than any other town in the world... High Quality Seeraga Samba Rice, Tender chunks of some great Mutton, The green Banana Leaf, The white Raitha, The thick brinjal curry, The Red t-shirt Servers .. These are the first compelling sights of this place as you order the famous mutton biriyani here. Before jumping to the tasting experience,
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When that 3 magical words were told, “Biriyani sapdalama macha?”, the drooling process started internally and externally my legs rushed to find out some quick outlets in & around Anna Nagar to grab some biriyani for the noon. Was lucky to spot an yellow board just as I was heading towards the 6th avenue Anna Nagar side. Again another 3 magical words popped up on the board, “That Biriyani Place”. The place looked warm and welcoming with all yellow painted boards, yellow cards and ye
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True to the 58 years of passion in restaurant service, Biryani at Junior Kuppanna bears a special testimony to the Kuppanna Brand. The fact being (as I read through the history), that a mixture of handmade spices that are still prepared by Mrs.Rukmani (Wife of Mr.Kuppanna) are added which gives the authenticity in flavour. The first sight that’s fulfilling about the Chicken biryani is the Seeraga samba rice that is used for preparation. Since I belong to the areas of Madurai and Dindugul (the n
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An experience of India and the Cuisines our country offers is never complete without tasting the legendary biryanis of India. If you are gaga over biryani, then this list, “Types of Biryanis in India” is just for you – Hop on to a biryani trail from the North to South of India and explore these amazing varieties which are sure to leave your lip smacking for more!! Lucknowi Biryani Straight from the streets of Lucknow, Lucknowi biryani is comparatively milder on spices yet offers a distinguis
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No other Indian food has as many stories to tell as a biryani does. The stories of biriyani are as varied as the taste and flavour of the dish across the country. When we eat the first morsel of the biriyani, we wonder – Who was the person who first thought of such an amazing thing and what must have been the idea behind it! Let us try and unravel those biriyani mysteries. Biryani is derived from Farsi or Persian word Biriyan meaning “fried before cooking”. It is believed to have first origin
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