Venue: Sushant Lok I, Gurgaon

Date: 5th July 2014

After being disappointed by many a Biryani joints, the Calcuttan in us finally burped with a smile. To give a brief background, Kolkata style Biryani is distinct from other varieties of Biryanis. This has emanated from the Awadhi style brought to Kolkata by Wajed Ali Shah during his exile. This Biriyani is subtly flavored with saffron, rose water and other fragrant spices. Plus it always comes with a huge boiled potato. It is far less spicy / strong in taste than the north or south Indian Biryanis.

The Kolkata Biryani House in Gurgaon served us an almost perfect Biryani in the Kolkata style. We ordered half portions of chicken and half mutton Biryani along with chicken chaap (steak). On request they cooked the chaap in a gravy. The Basmati rice was cooked just right, though the chicken pieces were a bit chewy/rubbery. The chaap was very oily but mild on spices compared to Delhi standards.

For a Biryani fan, this is Mecca, notwithstanding the frugal dining arrangement outside the store. Go for it.