Bismillah Biryani

Bismillah Biryani on Dunlop Street has earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its North Indian–style dum biryani, slow-cooked in the Hyderabadi method. Fragrant long-grain basmati is layered with tender chicken or mutton and sealed to steam, so every grain carries the spice and aroma. Portions are generous and served with raita and curry, and the queue at lunch tells you it's the real deal. The shop is small and no-frills, focused squarely on getting the biryani right. Go early, as the most popular cuts sell out by mid-afternoon.