30 Nasi Briyani in Singapore For Fluffy Rice and Tender Meats
Briyani (or biryani) is a popular and flavorful rice dish that has its origins in South Asia, particularly in India and the surrounding region. It’s made with aromatic basmati rice and various spices and often includes a form of protein, vegetables, or eggs. In Singapore, briyani is also a beloved dish that has been influenced by the diverse cultures and cuisines present in the country. If you explore around you can find a taste of all these different styles — from traditional ones to modern creations. We’ll point you in the right direction for your briyani adventure!
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Sabeen Sara Prata And Briyani Stall
A hidden gem at Telok Blangah Food Centre, Sabeen Sara Prata And Briyani Stall serves a Chicken Briyani with fluffy rice, chicken thigh, and a curry sauce that’s slightly tangy and appetising. Not feeling chicken? They also have a mutton variation! Address: 79 Telok Blangah Dr, Singapore 100079 Opening Hours: 6:30 AM–1 PM daily
Saffrons
Saffrons is a restaurant that offers some of the best Indian cuisines in Singapore and are touted to be the “home of gold class briyani”. Their Mutton Briyani comes highly raved about by netizens. Served on a banana leaf, the rice is well-infused with an appetising masala aroma. The dish is on the drier and fluffier side, but it is full of flavour, especially when paired with their dalcha and ach...
Sheikh Indian Pakistani Food
Although ABC Brickworks isn’t exactly known for Indian and Pakistani cuisine, you can still have your fill of chicken biryani, palak paneer, naan, butter chicken and tandoori fish at Sheikh Indian Pakistani Food. Go for one of their hearty biryani sets, which come with your choice of meat and a very generous amount of rice. Address: 6 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-12, Singapore 150006 Opening Hours:...
Sikkander’s Briyani
Make sure not to miss Sikkander’s Briyani when you’re at Taman Jurong Food Centre. The Chicken Briyani comes with fragrant spiced basmati rice, fried chicken, archar (pickled vegetables), and a small bowl of curry. The aromatic rice and flavourful curry somehow work together to create a perfect harmony, and you only have to try it to know what the hype is all about. Address: Taman Jurong Market...
Thambi’s
Thambi’s is a hidden gem on the second floor of Amoy Street Food Centre serving up a healthier version of briyani. Unlike the average nasi briyani, the rendition here is cooked with peanut oil instead of lard. There’s mutton or chicken, and the latter comes with a sizeable portion of basmati rice, chicken thigh, onion salad, a bowl of curry and papadum. The curry and rice combination is fantastic...
The Banana Leaf Apolo
A name many of us know, The Banana Leaf Apolo is a reliable spot to satisfy your cravings of Indian fare. They’ve been around since the 1970s, serving up delectable North and South Indian fare. The briyani here is fragrant and redolent, with options such as Chicken Dum Briyani, Mutton Dum Briyani, and Briyani with Vegetables. Served on a banana leaf, it makes the experience feel that much more aut...
Tiffin Room
A part of Raffles Hotel’s history since 1892, Tiffin Room is famed for their delectable North Indian cuisine and specialties served in tiffin boxes. For biryani, find the Gosht Dum Biryani which features delicately flavoured Indian basmati rice with whole spice, lamb chops, Makhana Salan graby and raita, or the vegetarian Zarda Subz Biryani which comes with the same aromatic rice with a medley of...
Victory Restaurant
Established in 1910, Victory Restaurant prides itself on its murtabak and briyani dishes. The Mutton Briyani is great for those who enjoy something lighter on the palate. The rice and meat paired with their slightly spicy dhal and tangy achar make the perfect bite! Address: 701 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 198677 Opening Hours: 7 AM–11 PM daily
West Coast Arifin Ali
Find a whole range of Muslim delights which includes the likes of Nasi Biryani, Mee Goreng, Prata and many more at West Coast Arifin Ali. Their Chicken Biryani comes with a huge serving of basmati rice that’s cooked in aromatics and spices, plus a hunk of juicy chicken drenched in curry sauce! Address: 254 Jurong East St 24, #01-41, Singapore 600254 Opening Hours: 9 am–9 pm daily
Zam Zam Restaurant
Established in 1908, Zam Zam Restaurant has been serving up yummy Indian Muslim dishes for over 100 years! As the oldest hawker in Singapore, its location and recipes have remained unchanged, and the store has been passed down through generations. Their Beef Briyani has throngs of fans, thanks to the fall-apart tender meat and fragrant rice that’s spiced with cardamom and cloves. Zam Zam also has...