Where is the best biryani in Singapore?

Based on diner recommendations, the best biryani in Singapore is at Zam Zam Restaurant. We compared 9 restaurants serving biryani.

How much does biryani cost in Singapore?

Biryani prices in Singapore range from SGD7.00 to SGD32.00 across 9 restaurants.

All Dish Comparisons in Singapore

Best Biryani in Singapore

9 restaurants compared

Price range: SGD7.00 – SGD32.00

Avg recommendation: 93%

Top 5 Biryani in Singapore (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 9 restaurants:

Zam Zam Restaurant, SGD9.00 (Arab Street)
Gayatri Restaurant, SGD14.00 (Little India)
Muthu's Curry, SGD11.00 (Little India)
Firangi Superstar, SGD32.00 (Tanjong Pagar)
Bismillah Biryani, SGD7.00 (Little India)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 9 Restaurants Compared

Zam Zam Restaurant

Arab Street·$$

Chicken Biryani

SGD9.00

Fragrant basmati rice layered with marinated chicken, cooked using dum technique.

Tip: At SGD 9, this is one of Singapore's cheapest proper biryanis. The portion is large enough for lunch or dinner.

Gayatri Restaurant

Little India·$

Lamb Biryani

SGD14.00

Fragrant basmati rice with tender lamb pieces and aromatic spices.

Tip: If you like lamb, this biryani is worth the extra cost — the meat is tender and flavorful.

Muthu's Curry

Little India·$$

Chicken Biryani

SGD11.00

Fragrant basmati rice cooked with chicken and whole spices in dum style.

Tip: At SGD 11, this is one of Singapore's best-priced quality biryanis. The portion is generous enough for a full meal.

Firangi Superstar

Tanjong Pagar·$$$

Lamb Biryani with Raita

SGD32.00

Fragrant basmati rice with tender lamb, served with cooling yogurt raita.

Tip: The biryani respects the traditional cooking method while the presentation is contemporary. The raita is a modern touch for balance.

Bismillah Biryani

Little India·$$

Dum Vegetable Biryani

SGD7.00

Mixed vegetables and paneer cheese cooked with basmati rice in sealed pot.

Tip: The vegetable biryani is surprisingly flavorful despite lacking meat. The dum cooking technique and paneer provide richness.

The Banana Leaf Apolo

Little India·$$

Mutton Biryani

SGD12.00

Fragrant rice dish with tender mutton cooked with basmati and whole spices.

Tip: The individual portions are generous. The rice stays fluffy hours after cooking due to proper dum technique.

#798% recommend

Bismillah Biryani

Little India·$$

Dum Chicken Biryani

SGD9.00

Basmati rice layered with marinated chicken, slow-cooked in sealed pot.

Tip: This is the only biryani restaurant to earn a Michelin star. The focus on single-dish perfection is what defines the approach.

#896% recommend

Bismillah Biryani

Little India·$$

Dum Mutton Biryani

SGD11.00

Tender mutton cooked with fragrant basmati in the sealed pot dum method.

Tip: The mutton biryani is richer than the chicken version. The longer cooking makes the meat incredibly tender.

#985% recommend

Gayatri Restaurant

Little India·$

Chicken Biryani

SGD12.00

Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced chicken.

Tip: One biryani per person is ideal — it's filling but you want to savor it.