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Best Biryani in New York
4 restaurants compared
Price range: $15.50 – $32.00
Avg recommendation: 96%
Top 4 Biryani in New York (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 4 restaurants:
- Dera — 99% recommended, $15.50 (Jackson Heights)
- Angel — 97% recommended, $22.00 (Jackson Heights)
- Kanyakumari — 95% recommended, $32.00 (Union Square)
- Adda — 91% recommended, (East Village)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 4 Restaurants Compared
#199% recommend
Dera
Jackson Heights·$$
Goat Pulao
$15.50
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with tender baby goat and aromatic whole spices.
Tip: The goat is bone-in, which is traditional and adds flavor. It's much lighter than a biryani—the focus is on the delicate spice of the rice. Order a side of raita to balance the heat.
#297% recommend
Angel
Jackson Heights·$$
Goat Dum Biryani
$22.00
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with tender baby goat and aromatic whole spices.
Tip: The goat is bone-in, which is traditional and adds flavor. Be patient while eating. The portion is large enough for two people if you're also ordering appetizers.
#395% recommend
Kanyakumari
Union Square·$$$
Baby Goat Biryani
$32.00
Fragrant short-grain rice cooked with tender baby goat and regional spices.
Tip: The rice here is different—it's tiny and pearl-like. It absorbs the goat juices much better than basmati. Make sure to mix the masala from the bottom into the rice.
#491% recommend
Adda
East Village·$$$
Baby Goat Biryani
Saffron-perfumed rice layered with tender baby goat meat, served in a Le Creuset.
Tip: This is the biryani that made the original Queens location famous. The goat is fall-apart tender and the rice-to-meat ratio is perfectly calibrated.