Best Biryani in London
3 restaurants compared
Price range: £16.50 – £42.00
Avg recommendation: 88%
Top 3 Biryani in London (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 3 restaurants:
- Brigadiers, £22.00 (City of London)
- Gymkhana — score 91/100, £42.00 (Mayfair)
- Dishoom King's Cross — score 85/100, £16.50 (King's Cross)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 3 Restaurants Compared
#1
Brigadiers
City of London·$$$
Tawa Prawn Biryani
£22.00
Prawns cooked on a tawa griddle, layered with fragrant basmati rice.
Tip: Ask for extra raita on the side — the biryani is well-spiced and the cooling yoghurt helps pace the meal if you're ordering multiple dishes.
#2Score 91/100
Gymkhana
Mayfair·$$$
Wild Muntjac Biryani
£42.00
Braised venison biryani with basmati rice and aromatics.
Tip: If you appreciate game meat and are willing to explore beyond standard Indian dishes, order this. The muntjac is braised to tenderness, and the biryani technique elevates it. Very modern Indian fine dining.
#3Score 85/100
Dishoom King's Cross
King's Cross·$$
Nalli Nihari Biryani
£16.50
Tender lamb shank layered with rice, caramelized onions, and kaleji raita.
Tip: If you're new to nihari spices, this is worth trying — the lamb shank falls apart, and the rice absorbs all the flavors. The kaleji raita is an acquired taste but adds depth.