5 Best Biryani Restaurants in Velachery, Chennai
Updated 18 September 2026 · 6 restaurants in Velachery, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists the top five biryani spots in Velachery, Chennai, helping locals and visitors find places for lunch or dinner. The selection is based on Google's weighted ratings for the 'Biryani restaurant' category, considering six qualifying businesses. Each entry includes hours, location details, and what regular diners say about the food quality, portion sizes, and service to help you decide where to eat.
#1
Zaiqa Biryani
★ 4.8 (864 Google reviews)Biryani restaurant
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Zaiqa Biryani serves chicken biryani with a taste reviewers describe as similar to wedding bhai biryani. Regulars praise the good taste and note the food is not too spicy, sitting on a correct average. The quantity is highlighted as huge and worth the money. Open daily from 12 pm to 12 am, except Fridays starting at 6:30 pm. It is located on Velachery Bypass Rd near Lovely Cards in Indira Gandhi Nagar.
Best for: Wedding-style biryani with huge portions
- Address
- 42, Velachery Bypass Rd, near Lovely Cards, Indira Gandhi Nagar, Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600042
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 pm–12 am; Mon 12 pm–12 am; Sat 12 pm–12 am; Sun 12 pm–12 am; Thu 12 pm–12 am; Tue 12 pm–12 am; Wed 12 pm–12 am
#2
Copper Kitchen
★ 4.4 (11,603 Google reviews)Biryani restaurant
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Copper Kitchen offers a spacious setting with a variety of food options including biryani. While some reviewers note the mutton in the biryani can be hard, others praise the chicken biryani as a must-try, served fresh during afternoon visits. The venue features a wheelchair-accessible toilet. It operates daily from 11:30 am to 11:30 pm at Vasanth Apartments on Velachery Bypass Rd, next to an HP Petrol pump.
Best for: Spacious dining with biryani specialties
- Address
- No.1, Copper Kitchen, Vasanth Apartments, Velachery Bypass Rd, next to HP Petrol pump, Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600042
- Hours
- daily 11:30 am–11:30 pm
#3
Mani's Dum Biryani - Velachery
★ 4.4 (886 Google reviews)Biryani restaurant
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Mani's Dum Biryani is praised for well-maintained floors, washrooms, and hand wash spaces with a pleasant atmosphere. Regulars appreciate the moderate chill temperatures and clean, neat staff who deliver food on time. The restaurant provides separate pickup areas with fans and seating. Located on the 1st floor of Barathi Street above Kailash Parbat restaurant, it is open daily from 12 pm to 11 pm.
Best for: Clean washrooms and timely service
- Address
- No.30, 1st floor, Barathi Street, Velachery Bypass Rd, above Kailash Parbat restaurant, Periyar Nagar, Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600042
- Hours
- daily 12–11 pm
#4
The Old Mirchi Biryani
★ 4.3 (1,812 Google reviews)Biryani restaurant₹200–1,200 per person
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The Old Mirchi Biryani offers a variety of options including chicken biryani, non-veg meals, and rice, suitable for families. While some note the biryani is average or mild, others find the starters good and the pricing right. The venue is cozy and trendy but has limited parking during busy hours. It serves lunch and dinner daily from 12 pm to 3:45 pm and 7 pm to 10:45 pm on Velachery Bypass Rd.
Best for: Family dining with varied non-veg meals
- Address
- Velachery Bypass Rd, Natesan Nagar, Sri Sakthi Vijayalakshmi Nagar, Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600042
- Hours
- daily 12–3:45 pm, 7–10:45 pm
#5
Sharief Bhai Biryani
★ 4.2 (3,874 Google reviews)Biryani restaurant₹200–1,000 per person
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Sharief Bhai Biryani operates daily from 11:30 am to 11 pm with drive-through, takeaway, and delivery options. It offers extensive facilities including wheelchair-accessible entrances and toilets, plus a salad bar and cocktails. Reviewers mention items like mutton soup and chicken sheek kebab, though experiences vary regarding hygiene and seasoning. Located on Shop 1 of Velachery Bypass Rd, it caters to solo diners and groups alike.
Best for: All-day dining with delivery and drive-through
- Address
- Shop 1, Sharief Bhai Biryani | Velachery, Velachery Bypass Rd, Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600042
- Hours
- daily 11:30 am–11 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 restaurants in Velachery, Chennai with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Biryani restaurant”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 18 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- The Old Mirchi Biryani takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, The Old Mirchi Biryani opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Zaiqa Biryani ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 864 reviews. Copper Kitchen is second at 4.4 from 11,603 reviews.
Which restaurants in Velachery, Chennai are open late?
Zaiqa Biryani stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: The Old Mirchi Biryani ₹200–1,200; Sharief Bhai Biryani ₹200–1,000. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for The Old Mirchi Biryani and Sharief Bhai Biryani.
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