Jeff Biriyani Trivandrum — Restaurant in Kerala

I reached Jeff Biryani's outlet in Trivandrum at 11:30am. There was someone there to ask if I wanted to dine in or take-away my food, and to note down my name. There are two separate lists for dine in and take away, and I was second on the take away list. At 12 noon, they started calling people who wanted to dine in. Take away started at 12:15. When dine in started, the man, the myth, the legend Jeff Saab came outside to welcome everyone, which was really nice of him. I got in at 12:20 pm, and ordered one Apricot Mutton Biryani and one Afgani Chicken. The biryani costs Rs. 350, and the chicken costs Rs. 200. Packing the food was quick enough, and I was out of there by 12:30 pm.

If there's one thing you take away from this rather long review, it's that the meat was super super super soft. I have never had mutton or chicken this soft before, and this is coming from a self-proclaimed foodie. It literally crumbles between your fingers as soon as you touch it. The cartilage of the chicken, which you usually have to bite into pretty hard, melted in my mouth. I had high expectations, but my god, saying I was impressed is an understatement. Now that we've established that the texture is excellent, the taste wasn't far behind. It's a very unique flavour, not like the other biryanis you get around here where the flavour of the masala dominates. In Jeff Biryani, the flavour of the masala, the rice and the meat go perfectly together hand-in-hand. As for the afgani chicken, you expect it to be bland or slightly sweet when you look at it, but that is not the case. It is packed with arabic flavour. Usually, when you eat something you get an idea of what they added to it, but the afgani chicken doesn't give away any hints. Everything added comes together oh so beautifully, and again, the meat is super super soft.

When I went to wash my hands after the meal, they were oily. Normally, this would have been a negative for me. But for some reason, this time, the oily feel of the fingers gave a feeling of completeness to the meal.

The biggest drawback about Jeff Biryani for me is the crowd. It's because the food is so good, and there's nothing anyone can do about it, but that's the biggest hassle. I spent one hour in total to get the food, and that's only because I came half an hour before they open for service. The later you come, the more it gets delayed. Kudos to the restaurant staff for managing the crowd in a proper way, though.

Another thing most people feel is that it's too pricey. If you look at it quantity-wise, some may feel so (although it was just right for me). But considering the quality and taste of the food, the price is fully justified.

Pro-Tip: Go eat at Jeff Biryani on a day when you don't have any urgent work to do, because after you eat this, all you'll want to do is lie down, relax and think about how good it was for the rest of the day. Good food should make you feel that way, and Jeff...

Yesterday we went from kochi to Jeffs inauguration @ tvm to introduce Jeff's Apricot mutton biriyani and afghani chicken for our family members. As soon as we reached saw mr Jeff Saab welcoming everyone including us.when I said I messaged him day b4 ystrdy about coming from Kochi, he soon recognized and without any explanation quoted the message! Very much impressed that he could remember each customers .he made us sit and when it was time for inauguration he personally came to us and made us stand along with his family and invited in. Once the shop was open,dont know from where all the crowd rushed in! We were in first but got rushed by a crowd of people and the crowd was becoming unmanageable.But Jeff saab noticed me standing helpless and approached asking I told him what happened. I could see how he sympathized with us from his expression and he personally helped us with our order - his love and personality is truly one of the unique Jeff special experience highlights. We received our parcel by his hand and with lots of love he bid bye to us. Once we leave,we feel hes someone from our own family whom we just said goodbye. Coming to the next part we shared the Biryani with four of our relatives and they all appreciated why we love it so much. A cousin actually ate all of hers without saving any...

The aroma of freshly cooked biriyani wafts through the air as you approach the restaurant, instantly whetting your appetite. The menu offers a variety of biriyani options, catering to different tastes and preferences. Whether you prefer chicken, mutton, beef, or vegetarian biriyani, Jeff Biriyani ensures that each dish is prepared with the perfect blend of spices and ingredients, creating an explosion of flavors with every bite.

The tender, succulent pieces of meat or the well-cooked vegetables are layered with fragrant long-grain rice, infusing each grain with the rich essence of the biriyani's spices. The use of quality ingredients and the expertise of the chefs make the biriyanis at Jeff Biriyani stand out from the rest.

The restaurant's ambiance is inviting and comfortable, providing a pleasant dining experience for individuals, families, and friends. The staff is friendly and attentive, making sure that guests feel welcome and well taken care of throughout their visit.

If you find yourself in Trivandrum and craving a satisfying biriyani experience, "Jeff Biriyani" is definitely worth a try. However, please note that the restaurant's offerings and quality may have changed since my last update. To ensure an accurate and up-to-date experience, I recommend checking recent reviews and ratings...