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The best biryani in Toronto

Ranked by Reddit

21 places ranked for biryani, from what 161 Redditors said about it. Scores are for the biryani specifically, not the restaurant overall.

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  1. 9.1#1

    1. AddaTop pick

    Pakistani, Indian in Oakridge

    4 Redditors on the biryani

    “dhaka style beef/lamb kacchi biriyani from adda, Authentic DHAKAiya taste”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  2. 9.0#2

    2. Shaaz Indian CuisineTop pick

    North Riverdale

    3 Redditors on the biryani

    “Check out Baig’s grill, Aadaab, Shaaz, Fursat, Biryani Spot, Charminar”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  3. 8.9#3

    3. CharminarTop pick

    Indian in Wexford/Maryvale

    18 Redditors on the biryani

    “Charminar (love their ghee roast mutton biryani)”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  4. 8.8#4

    4. Baig's GrillTop pick

    Indian in Mississauga

    3 Redditors on the biryani

    “Check out Baig’s grill, Aadaab, Shaaz, Fursat, Biryani Spot, Charminar”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  5. 8.6#5

    5. Silver SpoonTop pick

    Indian, Pakistani in Mississauga

    15 Redditors on the biryani

    “nothing beats silver spoon biriyani so good so delicious”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  1. 8.6#6

    6. The Spicy GrillWorth trying

    Indian in Oakridge

    3 Redditors on the biryani

    “Closest would be Spicy Grill”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  2. 8.5#7

    7. Chandni Chowk RestaurantWorth trying

    Indian, Pakistani in Greenwood-Coxwell

    9 Redditors on the biryani

    “Chandni Chowk near Gerrard St E and Woodfield (Little India)”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  3. 8.3#8

    8. Sarvi Indian CuisineWorth trying

    Indian in Cabbagetown-South St.James Town

    3 Redditors on the biryani

    “We really liked the Hyderabad biryani at Sarvi (Wellesley and Sherbourne).”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  4. 8.2#9

    9. Dera BiryaniWorth trying

    Pakistani, Indian

    5 Redditors on the biryani

    “For Karachi style I like Dera biryani and kolachi inn”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  5. 8.1#10

    10. Bar B Q ToniteWorth trying

    Pakistani, Indian, BBQ in Mississauga

    9 Redditors on the biryani

    “The best chicken Biryani I’ve had in the GTA is at Barbq Tonite (Dundas st, Mississauga)”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  6. 7.9#11

    11. KarachiXpressWorth trying

    Pakistani, Indian in Etobicoke City Centre

    24 Redditors on the biryani

    “Karachi Xpress Etobicoke branch specially”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  7. 7.8#12

    12. Indraprastha Indian Kitchen & Bar - DowntownWorth trying

    Kensington-Chinatown

    4 Redditors on the biryani

    “Indraprastha at Baldwin street. Get the chicken ghee roast biryani. Thank me later”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  8. 7.7#13

    13. Karachi GrillWorth trying

    Pakistani, BBQ in Mississauga

    7 Redditors on the biryani

    “Karachi express”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  9. 7.7#14

    14. Zabardast Hyderabadi BiryaniWorth trying

    Indian in O'Connor-Parkview

    5 Redditors on the biryani

    “zabardast biryani at occonor dr was the closet to hyderabadi dum”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  10. 7.6#15

    15. Chulla ExpressWorth trying

    Indian in Mississauga

    3 Redditors on the biryani

    “If you want to try a bit more authentic Hyderabadi style biryanis, try Chulla Express on Ridgeway Plaza.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  11. 7.6#16

    16. Hyderabad Biryani HutWorth trying

    Indian

    4 Redditors on the biryani

    “All of their dishes I've tried have been really good”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  12. 7.1#17

    17. Makkah RestaurantWorth trying

    Danforth

    7 Redditors on the biryani

    “this place is ELITE and has been in business for like 30+ years don't sleep on it”

    Loved itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  13. 7.0#18

    18. BiryaniwallaWorth trying

    Dorset Park

    15 Redditors on the biryani

    “go to biryaniwalla and tell them you need biryani with no spice”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Nov 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  14. 6.7#19

    19. BHK RollWorth trying

    Indian

    4 Redditors on the biryani

    “BHK Roll at the College Park food court. The chef used to work at fine dining restaurants.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  15. 6.6#20

    20. Karahi BoysWorth trying

    Pakistani in West Queen West

    6 Redditors on the biryani

    “Karahi boys”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
  16. 4.7#21

    21. Laziz Curry KitchenWorth trying

    Indian in Downtown Yonge East

    10 Redditors on the biryani

    “$7 is genuinely unheard of for this portion. It lasts me 2 meals.”

    Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)