Looking for Hyderabadi biryani in Mississauga? At Pepperfry on Matheson Blvd E, we serve 11 biryanis, from the classic Hyderabadi chicken dum biryani to gongura paneer and ghee roast mutton. A regular biryani starts at $14.99, a medium size serves 3 people, and all our food is 100% halal.
What is Hyderabadi dum biryani?
Hyderabadi biryani comes from Hyderabad in South India. Marinated meat or vegetables are layered with long-grain basmati rice and spices, then cooked “dum” style: the pot is closed so everything cooks slowly in its own steam. The result is fragrant rice with flavour in every layer, not rice and curry served side by side.
Our Hyderabadi chicken dum biryani and paneer biryani are served with salan, a spiced gravy, and raita, a cool yogurt dip, the way biryani is usually eaten in Hyderabad.
Which Hyderabadi biryani should I order?
Chicken biryani
- Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani: the classic, with tender marinated chicken layered with basmati rice and spices, served with salan and raita. Regular $15.99, medium (serves 3) $33.99.
- Karimnagar Boneless Chicken Biryani: boneless chicken with Karimnagar-style spices from Telangana. Regular $15.99, medium $36.99.
- Chicken 65 Biryani: spicy fried Chicken 65 layered with biryani rice. Regular $15.99, medium $36.99.
- Chicken Fry Piece Biryani: chicken fry pieces with herbs and biryani masala. Regular $15.99, medium $36.99.
Mutton biryani
- Mutton Biryani: tender mutton with Hyderabadi biryani spices. Regular $18.99, medium $37.99.
- Ghee Roast Mutton Biryani: baby goat roasted in ghee with rich spices. Regular $19.99, medium $38.99.
Vegetarian and egg biryani
- Paneer Biryani: marinated paneer cooked with basmati rice and spices, served with salan and raita. Regular $14.99, medium $32.99.
- Pepperfry Special Veg Biryani: vegetables, paneer and cashews with ghee. Regular $15.99, medium $32.99.
- Gutti Vankaya Biryani: stuffed baby eggplant layered with rice, an Andhra favourite. Regular $15.99, medium $32.99.
- Gongura Paneer Biryani: paneer with gongura (sorrel) leaves, spicy and slightly sour. Regular $15.99, medium $34.99.
- Egg Biryani: boiled eggs layered with spiced rice. Regular $14.99, medium $32.99.
Want more detail on the vegetarian options? Read our guide to vegetarian biryani in Mississauga.
How much biryani do I need for my group?
Every biryani comes in two sizes: regular and medium. The medium size serves 3 people, so it is easy to share at a family dinner. For two people, our combos include a biryani, a curry, three parottas and a soft drink: the Veg Combo is $34.99 and the Non-Veg Combo with chicken biryani is $36.99. Planning for a bigger group? See our catering page.
Is the biryani spicy?
Hyderabadi biryani is aromatic and well spiced. Gongura paneer biryani is spicy and slightly sour, and Chicken 65 biryani uses spicy fried chicken. If you are not sure, ask our team about the spice level when you order.
Biryani or mandi?
Both are rice dishes made for sharing, but they are different. Biryani is layered and spiced, while mandi is slow-cooked meat over mildly spiced rice and is milder overall. If you like gentle flavours, read about our mandi in Mississauga.
Where can I get Hyderabadi biryani in Mississauga?
Pepperfry is at 1350 Matheson Blvd E, Unit 10B, Mississauga, ON L4W 4M1, and parking is available. You can dine in, pick up, or order through Uber Eats, DoorDash or SkipTheDishes. See the full menu, reserve a table, or call us at (905) 206-8899.
Frequently asked questions
Is your biryani halal?
Yes. All the food at Pepperfry is 100% halal.
What comes with the biryani?
Our Hyderabadi chicken dum biryani and paneer biryani are served with salan and raita. For the other biryanis, ask our team what is included when you order.
Do you have vegetarian biryani?
Yes. We have four vegetarian biryanis: paneer, Pepperfry special veg, gutti vankaya and gongura paneer. We also serve egg biryani.
Can I order biryani for a party?
Yes. A medium biryani serves 3 people, and for events we cater for 15 to 500+ guests. Visit our catering page to plan your order.
Where did biryani come from?
Read the full story in where did biryani originate.