Charminar Briyani — Restaurant in Zone 9 Teynampet

Here’s everything you’d want to know about Charminar Biryani Centre in Royapettah, Chennai:

📍 Location & Hours

Address: 232/91–92, Dr. Besant Road, Near Mirsahibpet Market, Royapettah, Chennai 600014

Monday–Saturday: 10:30 AM/11 AM – ~9–10 PM

Sunday: Opens around 10 AM (Swiggy/Dineout say 10:30 AM, corner.inc notes 10 AM)

🍽️ Cuisine & Pricing

Specialties: Chicken & Mutton Biryani, Brinjal salan, Kebabs, Tandoori dishes, and raitha

Cost: Approx ₹70 for quarter Chicken, ₹120 for Mutton; ₹250–₹350 for two people

⭐ What Makes It Stand Out

A no-frills hole-in-the-wall serving authentic Ambur/Vaniyambadi-style biryani—with hearty meat, fragrant rice, reasonable spice, and brinjal salan.

Very good value for money, especially with ₹70 chicken biryani—“Best Biryani in Chennai Restaurant for just Rs 70”

🗣️ Reviews

Positive:

“Charminar Biriyani one of the famous and oldest Biriyani spots in Chennai … perfect chicken … mutton pieces… juicy and tender … best price.” “Such a small store, but the food is A+. Nothing can replace authentic Hyderabad biryani...”

Negative: Some customers report stale chicken or inconsistent quality, even citing an “arrogant” owner.

💡 Tips for Visiting

Limited seating—mostly takeaway. Banana‑leaf plating adds charm.

Best to visit early (or mid-day) to beat crowds and ensure fresh biryani.

A small, humble shop with a focus on flavour over fanciness—great for biryani lovers on a budget.

✅ Summary

Category Details

Type Small, authentic biryani outlet Cuisine Style Ambur/Vaniyambadi Price Range ₹70 (¼ chicken) / ₹120 (mutton); ₹250–₹350 for two Pros Flavorful, meaty, affordable Cons Seating scarce; quality varies slightly

In short, Charminar Biryani Centre is a budget‑friendly biryani gem in Chennai, especially appealing if you enjoy traditional South Indian biryani flavours without the frills. Best to arrive early, savor the brinjal salan, and take...

I am not sure if it's the old Charminar Biryani that I visited 10 yrs back. Ordered a mutton biryani and 6 piece chicken tikka. Tikka costed Rs 80 and it was sour and salty, I forced myself to finish 3 and I didn't want to punish myself for the remaining 3 so just left it. Mutton biryani costed Rs 220, it was hot and it was so hot I couldn't get any taste of it, so can't comment on it. It had 2 mutton pieces, I would rather call them mutton fat pieces, they were big and hard. Not everyone will like it for sure. Few of my friends like that way but not everyone's favorite. Parking was available for...

I recently visited Charminar Restaurant and tried their chicken biryani. The biryani was absolutely delicious – it was served hot, and the chicken pieces were incredibly soft, melting in the mouth with each bite. However, the dining experience could have been better, as the place was extremely crowded, leaving us with no choice but to stand and eat. Additionally, parking was a bit of a challenge. While the food was fantastic, the overall experience could be improved with better seating arrangements and...