Shiraz Golden Restaurant — Restaurant in Kolkata

Shiraz is one of the most iconic Biryani Restaurants in Kolkata, they serve mildly spiced but heavily fragrant biryani with perfectly cooked chunks of meat and soft potatoes. Apart from the Biryanis they are famous for their Kebabs, Curries and Desserts as well. Shiraz's Biryani tastes the best when had with their special Chicken Chaap. Looking at the current situation they are following strict hygiene norms so that you can have a lovely time here. Visited Shiraz's Wellesley outlet few days back and tried the following items:

For starters we ordered Chicken Hariyali Kebab, Chicken Reshmi Kebab, Chicken Tangdi Kebab and Mutton Galauti kebab. Hariyali Murgh kababs were juicy, delectable, and spicy! I really liked the flavours of fresh green herbs, tasted heavenly with the mint Chutney. The Chicken Tangdi Kebabs were soft, juicy and tender at the same. The Silky texture and the succulence of the meat took the Chicken Reshmi Kebabs to a whole another level, this one also tasted delicious with the mint chutney. The Galauti Kebabs just melted in mouth and tasted heavenly with the mini Parathas.

For Maincourse we tried Chicken Chaap and Shiraz Special Mutton Kassa with their famous Mutton Biryani. The Biryani was full of flavours with a big succulent Piece of Mutton & Aloo, tasted really good with the Mutton Kassa. The Mutton Kassa was totally lip smacking, I just loved the succulent pieces of Mutton and the flavourful thick gravy of this dish. The Chicken Chanp also tased great. We also Tried the Kadhai Chicken and Fish Kofta with Paneer & Peas Pulao. The pulao was loaded with Paneer. The Fish Kofta was avarage in taste but this pulao tasted amazing with the Kadhai Chicken.

We ended this amazing gastronomic journey with Shiraz's signature dessert Shahi Tukda, Phirni and Misti Doi. The Phirni was creamy and perfectly aromatic, the Sahi Tukda was also very rich in taste but Im totally impressed with the Misti Doi they served us. If you visit this outlet dont forget to try their Misti doi, this one is highly recommended.

Overall I had a great experience. From food to hospitality I loved everything about this place. The staffs were very courteous. Do drop here to experience some delectable Mughlai/Awadhi cuisine at an affordable price. I would love to recommend this outlet...

I had high hopes when I walked into Shiraz Golden Restaurant near Ajaynagar, EM Bypass. After all, the name Shiraz carries a legacy in Kolkata’s food scene. But honestly? This visit was nothing short of a disappointment—from the food to the service to the sheer lack of value for money.

A Biryani That Had No Business Being Called Biryani

Let’s start with the biryani—the dish I was most looking forward to. But the moment I took a bite, I knew something was off. No rich aroma, no depth of flavor, just bland rice with a piece of chicken thrown in. It was so bad that I refused to take my takeaway order, but instead of understanding, the staff insisted I take it because it was already packed—as if that magically made it better.

Chicken Kassa That Shouldn’t Have Left the Kitchen

If the biryani was forgettable, the chicken kassa was downright bad. The gravy was oily, watery, and lacked any real taste, while the chicken itself was dry and overcooked. I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if a small roadside eatery served something miles better.

Average Naan, Sky-High Prices

The naan was just okay—nothing great, nothing terrible, but when you’re paying premium prices, you expect more than just “okay.” And speaking of prices…

₹1101 for This? Seriously?

The bill came to ₹1101, and I couldn’t wrap my head around how they justify it: • ₹704 for two biryanis that lacked even basic flavor. • ₹276 for a subpar chicken dish.

At these prices, you expect something delicious, well-cooked, and memorable—not food that makes you wish you’d eaten literally anywhere else. I’ve had far better meals at smaller eateries for half the price.

Even Basic Hygiene Was an Afterthought

Here’s what really bothered me—they dilute their hand wash liquid with water. I mean, come on. If they’re cutting corners on something as basic as this, what does that say about how they run their kitchen? It’s just not a good look.

This was not the Shiraz I expected. Overpriced food, disappointing flavors, indifferent service, and questionable hygiene—that’s not how a restaurant with this kind of reputation should be operating. If they don’t step up their game, smaller, lesser-known eateries will continue to do better—because right now, they already are.

Would I go back?...

I recently had the the honour of visiting the lavish outlet of Shiraz Golden Restaurant, in Circus Avenue. The place stands bright and glorious right on the pavillion, and is easily noticeable by passer-bys.

The interiors are broad and have a welcoming aura. It is ideal for a family dining setup, or any fine dining for that matter. The The ambiance resonates with the cuisine that is to say, it all has an Indian touch to it.

That said, we undoubtedly tried some of the bests from the Indian Cuisine including lavish Indian Kebabs like : 🔹Chicken Reshmi Kebab 🔹Chicken Haryali Kebab 🔹Chicken Tangdi Kebab 🔹Muton Galouti Kebab served with Parathas were surely my favourite. The melt-in the mouth dum Kebabs were perfect in and out and served hot with the Paratha made it a wonder to devour.

We went on to the Mains including Mutton Biryani, Chicken Kassa as well as the likes of Chicken Chaanp, Pulao and Mutton. The Biryani was light in flavours which made it even better to have. The mutton was Soft and succulent and the potato accompanying the flavours from the rice and the meat was neat.

Desserts are a must-have at Shiraz. They make their own Phirni, Shahi Tukda, and Mishti doi and none can be missed. Special emphasis goes to the Mishti doi, as it unlike that of any other place, has a wonderful texture and lovely flavours accompanying it. Overall, Shiraz Restaurant makes sure, that if one is there to dine, one will have a fine time doing so. A...