A biryani restaurant in T Nagar and Velachery
Serves Andhra and Madurai-style biryani
Starters like Dragon Gobi
Non-veg meals and rice dishes
The Old Mirchi Biryani is a biryani restaurant located at Velachery Bypass Rd in Natesan Nagar, Chennai. The outlet serves non-veg meals, rice dishes, and starters such as Dragon Gobi. It operates daily from 12:00 pm to 3:45 pm and 7:00 pm to 10:45 pm. The seating area is described as somewhat cramped, and parking is limited during busy periods. Customers have noted that the service can be polite and fairly quick, though wait times for seating or food may occur on weekends.
The menu includes Andhra biryani described as aromatic and spicy, as well as Madurai-style options like Kodai road Seeraga Samba Mutton Biryani.
Dragon Gobi is available as a starter and is noted for being good in taste.
The restaurant offers non-veg meals with rice and kulambu, which some customers found to be good.
Chicken biryani is served, though reviews vary on the spice level and overall quality.
“Absolutely loved the Andhra biryani here! It’s aromatic, spicy, and incredibly satisfying. The meat was tender and the rice was packed with flavor. If you love spicy food, this place is a must-visit.”
“Good restaurant in the velachery. their food is ok. they've variety of option available. their chicken briyani is ok but not that great. non-veg meals, rice is good but kulambu is ok. overall good for family.”
“Ah, wait time even after 3:30PM on Saturday. Waited over 20 mins to get seated. And waited another 15 mins to get Biryani after ordering. Staff were polite.”
The Old Mirchi Biryani · T Nagar