Bismillah Biryani was founded by Pakistani-born Arif Salahuddin after he was dissatisfied with what he found in Singapore. Since starting the label, Bismillah’s dum biryani has been awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand Award six times between 2016 to 2019, 2021 and 2022. They have various options ranging from the usual chicken, young mutton and lamb shank to grilled fish, vegetables and prawn biryani.

Bismillah Biryani has multiple locations in Singapore

Founded in 1921 by Abdul Rahiman, Islamic Restaurant must be doing something right to last for a century. Known for their traditional and authentic recipe that is also time-tested, pick from biryani options such as fish, fried chicken and Yemeni Lamb Shank Mandi.

735 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 198703

Among the food haven that is Tekka Centre sits the hawker stall Allauddin’s Biryani which has been around since 1968. Now helmed by second-generation owner Haji Mohamed, Allauddin’s food has gotten itself the Michelin Plate recognition and has expanded across the island. Choose between chicken, fried chicken, mutton, fried fish and egg biryani.

Allauddin’s Biryani has multiple locations in Singapore

Chef-owner Hassan Abdul Majeed worked at various kitchens before returning to his roots to start Cafe Mariam. He hails from the lineage that started the aforementioned Islamic Restaurant, which was founded by his grandfather. Here, Hassan only serves two dishes – chicken or mutton dum biryani and chicken, mutton or lamb shank mendi.

116 Changi Rd, #01-02 WIS@Changi Singapore 419718

The name says it all. Mr Biryani was founded by Govinda Rahan who perfected Hyderabadi biryani before starting his hawker stall in Commonwealth in late 2017 and then expanded to restaurants along Norris Road and Chander Road. Besides the usual proteins, Mr Biryani also offers options such as Paneer Biryani, Jack Fruit Dhum Biryani and Fish Tikka Biryani.

32 Norris Road, Singapore 208274 and 11 Chander Rd, Singapore 219529

Tucked inside Geylang Serai Food Centre,  Geylang Biryani Stall stands out among the other biryani stall. The hawker stall is helmed by third-generation owner Hannan who took over after his grandfather opened it in 1964. They serve only three dishes – chicken, mutton or fried chicken biryani.

1 Geylang Serai, #02-146 Geylang Serai Market and Food Centre, Singapore 402001

Biryani 47’s Bangladeshi-style biryani is so popular that it is said to sell out within four hours of opening. In the kitchen is chef Bepar Sharief, a Bangladeshi national who was formerly a construction worker before training and switching to the F&B industry and becoming part of Biryani 47. Choose between chicken, fried chicken, fish, mutton and tofu.

3 St George’s Rd, Singapore 320003

Fans of the local football scene might recognise the current owner of Ali Nachia – former national footballer Rafi Ali. He took over operations from his father, a former wedding caterer who started the hawker stall at the old Tanjong Pagar Railway Station in 2002. Choose between chicken and mutton while lamb shank and fish biryani are available on select days.

61 Kaki Bukit Ave 1, #3G Coffeeshop, Singapore 417943

Saffrons is a popular Indian Muslim eatery known by many. Their menu is extensive, ranging from roti prata and murtabak to noodles and biryani dam. Their self-described “gold-class” biryani comes with options such as mutton mysore, chicken curry and fish masala.

Saffrons has multiple locations in Singapore

Koothurar Nasi Briyani is a non-descript hawker but you can easily identify it from its long lines that quickly sell out the offerings for the day (they open for 5 hours). The brand, also commonly referred to as Beach Road Biryani, started in 1988 and is now owned by second-gen owner Sadiq. Mutton, chicken and fish are the protein of choice here.

17 Beach Rd, #01-4705, Singapore 190017

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