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Biryani in Charlotte

Thirty-three places across Greater Charlotte that serve biryani, grouped by the town they are in. Hyderabadi dum, Chettinad, Kolkata style and the rest all show up somewhere on this list. Each one links to its own page and its own site. We do not publish hours or prices because we cannot keep them accurate; call ahead.

The styles you will find here

Hyderabadi dum biryani is the most common, which follows the size of the Telugu community here. Nawabi Hyderabad House and Persis both build their menus around it. Chettinad and Tamil styles show up at Anjappar in Pineville, Cholanadu in Fort Mill and Kolapasi. Biryani and Beyond and Royal Biryani in Charlotte make it the whole point. Several north-corridor places do a Kolkata or Awadhi version alongside the southern one.

Ordering for a crowd

Most of these take party or tray orders with a day or two of notice, and several of them cater properly. The catering listings on this site cover the ones that do it as a business rather than as a favour. Give a real headcount when you call; a biryani order for forty is a different conversation from a family order.

Veg biryani

Nearly all of them make one, and the pure vegetarian restaurants on the vegetarian guide make it without a shared kitchen if that matters to you. Ask when you order rather than assuming from the menu.

Charlotte

16

Pineville and south Charlotte

2

Concord, Kannapolis and Harrisburg

6

Matthews, Indian Trail and Monroe

3

Fort Mill and Tega Cay

2

Lake Norman: Cornelius to Mooresville

4

Restaurants & catering

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Questions people ask

Where is the best biryani in Charlotte?

There is no single answer and anyone who gives you one is guessing. Hyderabadi dum is the most widely available style here, with Nawabi Hyderabad House, Persis and Biryani and Beyond built around it. For Chettinad or Tamil style try Anjappar in Pineville, Cholanadu in Fort Mill or Kolapasi. This page lists thirty-three by town so you can start with what is close.

Who does Hyderabadi biryani in Charlotte?

Nawabi Hyderabad House has locations in Ballantyne and Concord, Persis has north Charlotte and Fort Mill, and Bawarchi in Concord, Royal Biryani and Biryani and Beyond in Charlotte all serve it. All are listed here with addresses.

Is there good biryani in Concord or Kannapolis?

Six places in the Concord, Kannapolis and Harrisburg corridor serve it: Bawarchi, Biryani Pot, Nawabi Hyderabad House, Amogham, Desi District and Zafran Kabab Palace in Harrisburg.

Can I order biryani for a party in Charlotte?

Most of these take tray and party orders with a day or two of notice, and several cater as a proper service. Call with a real headcount rather than ordering online for a large group.