Indians' love of biryani is beyond words, so much so that there has been an age-old debate that revolves around finding the best biryani from all over the country. Recently, foodies and biryani lovers found their much-awaited answer when, during the Swiggy Restaurant Awards 2025, Delhi's Bikkgane Biryani was awarded for serving the best biryani in India, ending the debate over the best Indian biryani. So, whether you love Kolkata biryani or are a fan of spicy Hyderabadi biryani, Delhi tops the list with mass popularity.
All for the love of biryani?
There’s no denying that biryani is the most loved rice delicacy in India; the melange of flavors, aroma and expertise has made this royal delight a crowd favorite. However, for ages the debate around finding the best biryani has been a matter of debate, and this simple award totally put an end to this! However, there were some more biryani players who made it to their list of best biryanis across the country. Here’s all you need to know about this biryani award.
How the best biryani was selected
This food award was announced after a month of voting and analyzing the mass preferences. The food delivery major has revealed that the restaurants' decision was made keeping in mind the people’s choice honor. According to a leading daily, there were some more brands that made it to the list of culinary excellence in various categories, such as fast food giants like Domino's Pizza and McDonald's, which won for the best pizza and burger awards, while Chowman won the award for best Chinese food. Similarly, Chulha Chauki da Dhaba won for the best North Indian cuisine, while A2B - Adyar Ananda Bhavan secured the South Indian food and
Delhi for its biryani!
According to an official statement, Siddharth Bhakoo, the Chief Business Officer at Swiggy Food Marketplace, expressed that, “At Swiggy, we believe food is more than just a meal—it’s an experience that connects people, cultures, and traditions. The Swiggy Restaurant Awards celebrate the chefs, restaurants, and culinary innovators who make India’s food scene one of the best in the world. It is also an opportunity for us to celebrate the local favorites across cities. Congratulations to all the winners—you truly make every bite count!”
Speaking to the media, Swapnil Bajpai, Vice President, Sales, Swiggy Dineout, said, “The Swiggy Restaurant Awards has been one of the flagship award series over the years that is designed to celebrate the restaurants, chefs and restaurant partner teams that work tirelessly to ensure a memorable experience for all the customers. I would like to congratulate the winners across cities who have made an impact on the customers.”
What’s your favorite biryani?
All for the love of biryani?
There’s no denying that biryani is the most loved rice delicacy in India; the melange of flavors, aroma and expertise has made this royal delight a crowd favorite. However, for ages the debate around finding the best biryani has been a matter of debate, and this simple award totally put an end to this! However, there were some more biryani players who made it to their list of best biryanis across the country. Here’s all you need to know about this biryani award.
How the best biryani was selected
This food award was announced after a month of voting and analyzing the mass preferences. The food delivery major has revealed that the restaurants' decision was made keeping in mind the people’s choice honor. According to a leading daily, there were some more brands that made it to the list of culinary excellence in various categories, such as fast food giants like Domino's Pizza and McDonald's, which won for the best pizza and burger awards, while Chowman won the award for best Chinese food. Similarly, Chulha Chauki da Dhaba won for the best North Indian cuisine, while A2B - Adyar Ananda Bhavan secured the South Indian food and
Delhi for its biryani!
According to an official statement, Siddharth Bhakoo, the Chief Business Officer at Swiggy Food Marketplace, expressed that, “At Swiggy, we believe food is more than just a meal—it’s an experience that connects people, cultures, and traditions. The Swiggy Restaurant Awards celebrate the chefs, restaurants, and culinary innovators who make India’s food scene one of the best in the world. It is also an opportunity for us to celebrate the local favorites across cities. Congratulations to all the winners—you truly make every bite count!”
Speaking to the media, Swapnil Bajpai, Vice President, Sales, Swiggy Dineout, said, “The Swiggy Restaurant Awards has been one of the flagship award series over the years that is designed to celebrate the restaurants, chefs and restaurant partner teams that work tirelessly to ensure a memorable experience for all the customers. I would like to congratulate the winners across cities who have made an impact on the customers.”
What’s your favorite biryani?
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