Shiraz Golden Restaurant - Park Circus

Shiraz Main Entrance

Biriyani

Shiraz is one of the most renowned restaurants in Kolkata that is well-known for its exceptional biryani. That is not to say that it’s not known for chaaps, kebabs and Tandoori Chicken; they are as famous as the Kolkata Biryani that they make. Kolkata's biriyani is different from its Lucknowi or Hyderabadi cousins! But as a hard-core food addict, I swear by Kolkata's Biriyani to be the tastiest amongst the 3 cousins. Blame it on my palate or partiality towards Kolkata - but for biriyani, I would rather wait for a seat at Shiraz Kolkata than at Abid's or Paradise at Hyderabad. A very contentious topic in Kolkata "where to get the best BIRIYANI?". Kolkata Food lovers swear by their favourite joints and very often, this becomes a topic for a heated argument. I know many other Kolkatans would instantly think of some of its closest competitors like Arsalan, Nizam’s or Aminia being better that Shiraz, but I am a die-hard fan of Shiraz when it comes to biriyani! The rice used in Shiraz's biriyani is slender, smooth and unbroken. And then when you take a spoonful of its mutton or chicken biriyani, it almost melts in your mouth! Legend has it that biriyani was never made with chicken - only recently has the modern Bong demanded the "lesser evil" chicken over mutton - and hence we have chicken biriyani.

Chicken Reshmi Butter Masala & Tandoori Roti

In the last three decades, Shiraz has made the humble potato a reality in the Mughal treat of rice and tender meat that is fit for royalty. Recently, they shifted to a place across the road and smartened up the interiors, but the familiarity is still there: the same old smiling waiters and the menu. They now have a clean centrally air-conditioned restaurant which just make it easier to visit and eat there itself instead of having it packed and taken away as one had to do earlier because the restaurant was never as clean as now. In its old place the more sophisticated 3-star version of Shiraz known as Dawaat-e-Shiraz stands at present. Now it has nice sofas and cushioned chairs with white marble tables spread across two floors.

Shiraz Interiors

The menu still features korma, Irani Chaap, Murg Musallam, Mutton Rezala, Fish Pudina, Fish Afghani and other various kinds of kababs. Mutton Kashas with Parathas is a great experience. Try the Chicken Kati Kababs with Lachha Paratha and Onion Salad or mutton roganjosh with rumali roti. During Ramjan period, they make a special smoky broth made of various dal with chicken or Mutton - The Halim. Both Chicken & Mutton Biriyani comes at Rs. 130, Chiken Malai Tikka kabab (5 pcs) is Rs. 150, Chicken reshmi Butter masala (5 pcs) is Rs. 150, Chicken Tangri Kabab (2 pcs) is Rs. 120 and 4 pcs is Rs. 200 and Tandoori roti is Rs. 10. As a tail ender one must have the sweet dish, Firni (Rs.30) which is served in earthen saucers. All prices are tax inclusive. The food is pretty cheap as compared to its quality. Meal for two comes to around Rs. 400-500. Getting a table in busy lunch hours may take time as this place is always crowded. While coming back home, do pick up a bottle of fizzy drink or digestive tabs for the immediate effect from heaviness that follows from a Mughlai meal. In this era of Pizza, Hot Dogs & Burgers, Mughal dishes are still number one in my opinion and therefore I recommend this place as a must visit for all.

Location: 135, Park St., Kolkata-700017

Contact No.: (033) 2286 – 6806 / 6795 / 7272 / 7273


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Shiraz Golden Restaurant - Salt Lake
Read more about Shiraz Golden Restaurant Outlet at Salt Lake (HA Block) which serves similar A-La-Carte meals & has almost same service & interiors apart from Home Delivery Facility..

Chicken Malai Tikka Kabab

Chicken Tangri Kabab

Various kinds of kababs on display through glass pane