Best Biryani in Hyderabad

Hyderabad is biryani. The city perfected the dum cooking technique that defines Hyderabadi biryani — long-grain basmati, marinated meat, sealed pot, slow heat. Paradise built an empire on it, Bawarchi pulls in the Old City crowd, and Shah Ghouse is the late-night go-to. Here are the top spots for authentic Hyderabadi biryani.