Reader picks: Top biryani caterers in Mumbai for Eid celebrations

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Spreading cheer

Home chef Farida Kutianawalla's eight-year-old establishment The Big Spread is gaining popularity for its mix of different Indian cuisines packed with flavours but their Bohri food is best described as superlative. "We believe in quality and quantity and hence our portions are large and delicious, best enjoyed with family and friends," says Kutianawalla. On their Eid menu this year, there is Mutton dum biryani, chicken dum biryani, mutton seekh biryani. tandoori red masala raan, mutton kheema chaap and malido for dessert.
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PRICE: Rs 1,800 per kg onwards
CALL: 9323024509

Apna bawarchi

Called Nasir bawarchi by his patrons, Nasir Khan has been catering in Kurla for over 20 years. He came to the city from Bahraich a town 90 km from Lucknow, and brings years of expertise to make biryani that isn't oily. Try the malai tikka biryani or the good ol' mutton biryani and order pathani kabab and achari chicken as sides.
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PRICE: Rs 900 onwards
CALL: 9967630230

Navi Mumbai special

For 25 years now, Famous Dum Biryani has been famous (pun intended) in the Navi Mumbai belt. Started in 1999 by Rashid Khan, they've been serving chicken and mutton dum biryani that is slow-cooked on charcoal. Besides their long list of crowd-favourites that include tandoori biryani, tikka biryani, seekh biryani, seafood, they also make veg dum biryani that is cooked similarly to non-veg. Khan's son, Feroz tells us, "We have been able to maintain our taste and quality because even today, my father personally handpicks the spices and they are roasted and blended in-house to get that unmatched flavour of biryani," he adds.
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PRICE: Rs 850 onwards
CALL: 9967638578

With a bohri touch

Started by Bandra couple, Alifya and Aziz Amreliwala eight years ago, Taheri Delights is the duo's passion project. While they specialise in a variety of cuisines, their USP is bohra food and baked goodies. "Our biryanis are very well received by our clients and repeat orders for the same are a constant now," says Alifya. Try their chicken dum biryani, mutton biryani, raan rice, seekh biryani and butter chicken biryani along with a few sides.
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PRICE: Rs 1,400 onwards
CALL: 9820229258

Others in the ‘hood

Ali Caterers, Bandra 9820358776
Iqbal Caterers, Mahim 9820390927
Haseedudin, Koperkhairne 7715039511