Karsten SturmayWith its fragrant spices and mouth-watering flavors, biryani can seem a bit intimidating if you’re new to Indian cuisine. But don’t worry – we’ve done the taste-testing (yeah, tough job, right?) to give you this cheat sheet of the best biryani spots in Edmonton.
See how each option tastes, from the rice and meat texture to the blend of flavors in each dish. Warning, though – you might find yourself craving biryani in the middle!
Madras Bucket Biriyani
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Website: https://www.madrasbucketbiriyani.ca
Address: 248 91 St SW, Edmonton, AB T6X 0V1, Canada
Contact Details: +1 780-720-3291
Operating Hours: Saturday – Sunday: 12:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Price: $$
Madras Bucket Biriyani has different biriyani options for both individuals and groups. You can choose from chicken or mutton biryani. Each one comes with a boiled egg, onion raita, and brinjal gravy – pretty much a complete meal!
Their chicken biryani combines tender chicken pieces with fragrant rice and spices, delivering a rich and aromatic taste. The mutton biryani is equally delicious, with soft mutton pieces that melt in your mouth.
The restaurant also offers combo meals that include Chicken 65 along with the biryani. The dish is crispy and spicy, perfect for those who want a taste of South Indian cuisine.
DIVINE – The Indian Cuisine
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Website: https://divineindiancuisine.ca
Address: 11215 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5K 0L5, Canada
Contact Details: +1 780-705-6505
Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Price: $$
What we love about DIVINE is that they offer an authentic Indian dining experience. Each of their biryani is blended with aromatic spices like saffron, cardamom, and cloves – all of which make each dish extremely flavorful.
Their vegetable biryani is a hearty and mildly spiced option. The chicken biryani is slightly spicier, as the tender pieces of chicken absorb the spices more.
Their beef, lamb, and prawn biryani provide a more savory experience. Each meat is well-marinated, resulting in a deeper spicy flavor – only try it if you can take it!
Kathmandu Rasoi
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Website: https://www.kathmandurasoi.ca
Address: 17759 98a Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 5W8, Canada
Contact Details: +1 780-756-0112
Operating Hours: Monday – Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Thursday – Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Price: $$
If you’re looking for a biryani dish made with basmati rice and a mixture of mild spices, then Kathmandu Rasoi is here for you. They offer a chicken biryani with tender chicken, enhanced by a touch of rose water and mint for a refreshing flavor.
They also have lamb, goat, and beef biryani, which feature deeply flavored and tender meats that are rich in spices. For a sweeter option, you can try their shrimp biryani. It’s mixed with mild and sweet seasoning.
Vegetarians can also enjoy the vegetable biryani, which has a mix of vegetables and the same aromatic spices. What’s cool is that all their biryanis come with raita, a cool yogurt side that helps balance the spices in your meal.
Coriander Cuisine
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Website: https://corianderedmonton.com
Address: 11214 76 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 0K1, Canada
Contact Details: +1 780-430-7667
Operating Hours: Thursday – Monday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM | Tuesday – Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Price: $
The biryanis at Coriander Cuisine are made with basmati rice and come with several offers. Their chicken biryani, priced at $18, has a great spicy kick. The mutton (lamb or goat) biryani features a much richer taste with its flavorful meat.
If you’re looking for a sweeter and creamier variety, you can opt for a shrimp biryani or paneer biryani. For a full vegetarian option, they have vegetable biryani that’s full of fresh vegetables, aromatic rice, and raita.
For sides, they offer a nice variety of rice options. Apart from plain rice, they also have saffron rice with a fragrant, floral aroma. The coconut rice is perfect if you want something sweet and nutty.
TasteBuds
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Website: https://enjoytastebuds.ca
Address: 5641 Riverbend Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 5K4, Canada
Contact Details: +1 780-757-3433
Operating Hours: Monday – Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Wednesday – Thursday: 2:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Friday – Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Sunday: 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Price: $$
For more traditional biryani recipes, TasteBuds have your back. Their menu offers a range of options, from meat and seafood to eggs and vegetables. Each biryani comes with 3.25 oz of spicy curry (Mirchi ka Salan) and 3.25 oz of raita.
Vegetarians can enjoy more than just vegetable biryani. They also offer paneer biryani, which is served with soft paneer cubes. This one comes in different styles, such as dum paneer, paneer 65, and chili paneer.
For egg lovers, there are options like egg biryani with hard-boiled eggs or omelet biryani with a spiced omelet. Seafood enthusiasts can choose from various fish biryani options, although the choices aren’t too extensive.
New Spice Grill
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Website: https://newspicegrill.ca
Address: 8205 108 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 2A8, Canada
Contact Details: +1 780-757-3903
Operating Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Friday – Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Sunday: 12:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Price: $$
New Spice Grill offers a simple selection of vegetable and meat biryanis, with prices ranging from $15.99 to $16.99. Their chicken biryani features chicken cooked with fragrant spices and basmati rice – a classic choice for customers.
The beef biryani offers a richer flavor, featuring succulent beef pieces slow-cooked with aromatic spices. Similarly, their goat biryani uses tender goat meat cooked with spices and rice, providing a savory taste.
They also offer various rice options, such as plain rice, jeera rice, and coconut rice. Jeera rice is cooked with cumin seeds, adding a mild, savory note. The coconut rice, on the other hand, includes a hint of sweetness from the coconut.
Mudpot South Indian Restaurant
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Website: https://www.mudpotrestaurant.com/index.html
Address: 2382 23 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6T 0R1, Canada
Contact Details: +1 780-250-6837
Operating Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM | Friday – Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Price: $$
Mudpot South Indian Restaurant serves up a delicious array of South Indian dishes.
If you’re a fan of chicken, you really can’t go wrong with their chicken biryani. It goes perfectly with their fluffy rice. For those who like their biryani with a bit of a kick, the chicken 65 biryani comes with spicy chicken pieces for extra flavor and texture.
Feeling adventurous? The goat biryani features goat meat with a rich, spicy punch. If you’re hungry for more, you can add extra goat meat for $5.00.
But if you’re in the mood for something a little different, the mixed fried rice is a nice choice. It’s a flavorful stir-fry rice with chicken, egg, and prawns.
Sultan’s Biryani
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Website: https://sultansbiryani.com
Address: 17218 65A St NW, Edmonton, AB T5Y 3R1, Canada
Contact Details: +1 780-263-2786
Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Price: $$
The Sultan’s Biryani offers a wide selection of dishes (with free deliveries!), but its main highlight is its biryani menu. It offers chicken and lamb biryani for 1 to 5 people, priced between $14.99 and $70.
The lamb biryani is a popular choice. It features tender lamb cooked with spices and rice for a rich, robust flavor. On the sides, they have raita to complement the biryanis.
And for dessert, the sweet and syrupy gulab jamuns are a delightful treat. But if you want something simple that gets the job done, a can of Canada Dry Ginger Ale is just as good!
Aachys Chettinad Dosa And Curry Palace
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Website: https://www.aachysedmonton.com/index.php
Address: 15525 Stony Plain Rd, Edmonton, AB T5P 3Z1, Canada
Contact Details: +1 780-760-4200
Operating Hours: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM | Friday – Saturday: 11:00 PM – 10:00 AM
Price: $$
Aachys Chettinad Dosa And Curry Palace offers a diverse selection of biryanis that cater to various tastes. Their vegetable biryani is a fantastic option, featuring slow-cooked rice with a rich curry and a variety of vegetables.
For those who prefer meat, the chicken biryani combines tender chicken with flavorful rice and curry. But if you’re seeking something with a more intense flavor, the mutton biryani is a better choice. The curry is so well absorbed in the meat, enhancing its richness!
Seafood lovers will find the prawn biryani appealing, as it includes prawns cooked with seasoned rice. Each biryani is priced based on the type of meat or seafood used, so you can adjust your budget based on your preference.
Masalaz Restaurant
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Website: https://masalazedmonton.com
Address: 4218 66 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6K 4A2, Canada
Contact Details: +1 780-484-0582
Operating Hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM | Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Monday: 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Price: $
Masalaz Restaurant is a go-to spot for biryani lovers. Their chicken biryani, with chicken simmered in aromatic spices and rice, is among their best-sellers. It’s actually one of the best we’ve tasted during our search!
If you’re tired of chicken, the fish biryani and goat biryani won’t disappoint. The fish biryani brings out rich and flavorful notes with its perfectly cooked fish. The goat biryani, on the other hand, features savory goat meat that will probably leave you full the whole day.
And like most places, vegetarians have nice options here too. The paneer biryani comes with
creamy paneer cheese, while the vegetable biryani offers a nice texture of fresh vegetables.
Little India Restaurant
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Website: https://www.littleindiabuffet.com
Address: 9250 34 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 5P2, Canada
Contact Details: +1 780-437-1118
Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Price: $
Little India Restaurant offers 5 biryani choices. Every biryani features saffron rice cooked with onions and bell peppers, accompanied by a refreshing side of raita.
The bestsellers here are the traditional options, which include chicken and lamb biryanis. Both are very tender, and the aromatic spices are not too overpowering. These are perfect if you’re new to Indian cuisine.
For seafood options, we can’t recommend their jumbo shrimp biryani enough. As the name suggests, it features large shrimp cooked with saffron rice. This dish is sure to satisfy your seafood cravings!
Masala Tree
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Website: https://masalatreeindiankitchen.com
Address: 2714 141 St SW, Edmonton, AB T6W 3Y9, Canada
Contact Details: +1 780-760-8733
Operating Hours: Sunday – Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM | Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Price: $$
Masala Tree serves up a variety of traditional Indian biryanis, each crafted with fragrant basmati rice and aromatic spices. Their vegetable biryani is our favorite here, thanks to its crispy fried onions and subtle hint of saffron.
Another standout dish is the Chef Biryani Masala. It has a punch of mint and a blend of strong spices. But if you prefer more common options, you can try their lamb biryani and enjoy its perfectly tender texture.
For a classic favorite, try the chicken biryani. Infused with saffron, it’s a flavorful dish that really elevates each bite.
Spice Kitchen & Bar
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Website: https://spicekitchenbar.ca
Address: 11244 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 2X4, Canada
Contact Details: +1 587-525-2557
Operating Hours: Wednesday – Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Price: $
Spice Kitchen & Bar offers a range of biryani dishes, each made with fragrant basmati rice and rich Indian spices. What’s nice is that you can also get extra exclusive food when you order directly from their website!
What’s great about this place is that they offer unique biryanis. They have egg roast biryani that features rich and savory roasted eggs.
For meat enthusiasts, the chicken ghee roast biryani stands out with its boneless roasted chicken. Additionally, the shahi mutton biryani is another excellent choice. But if you prefer classic seafood, their fish ghee roast biryani is a sure favorite.
Kingdom of Spices
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Website: https://kingdomofspices.ca
Address: 4547 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5W 1A8, Canada
Contact Details: +1 780-250-1935
Operating Hours: Monday – Thursday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM | Friday – Sunday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Price: $$
Kingdom of Spices is known for its flavorful biryanis, each offering a distinct taste experience.
For chicken lovers, the chicken biryani features pieces cooked with spices like cumin and cardamom. If you prefer something heartier, the lamb biryani is a great choice. It features cinnamon and cloves, giving it a slightly sweet flavor.
The goat biryani, on the other hand, delivers a bold taste with tender goat meat and a robust mix of spices. They also have shrimp biryani, which stands out because of its slightly sweet and briny shrimp.
Madhuban Fine Indian Cuisine
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Website: https://order.madhubanrestaurant.ca
Address: 16745 91 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5Z 2X4, Canada
Contact Details: +1 825-400-9093
Operating Hours: Monday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Price: $
Madhuban is the perfect spot to go if you want to experience an Indian buffet. The place is clean, and the staff are friendly. Most importantly, the biryanis are rich in flavor and packed with meat (except the vegetable options, of course!).
Thanks to the buffet-style setup, you’re more free to choose the meals you want. Plus, the meat all have this smoky texture that pairs well with a blend of mace, herbs, and spices.
