Our Story
Great biryani deserves great company
A full-service South Indian and Indian kitchen in Melbourne, where biryani is the star and the whole menu joins in.
How it began
Born in Melbourne, 2024
A simple idea: that biryani, done properly, is something special — and even better surrounded by a full menu made with the same devotion.
Our biryani is our flagship: aged basmati, tender marinated meats, hand-ground spices, sealed in the pot and slow-cooked over dum until every grain carries the flavour. But we never wanted to be a one-dish kitchen. Alongside the biryani you'll find curries simmered for hours, rice specialities, crisp starters, fresh breads and traditional desserts — the kind of spread that turns a meal into an occasion.
On weekends, that spread becomes a full buffet: a table of biryani, curries, sides and sweets, all you can savour. Whether you're here for a quick lunch, a family dinner or a weekend feast, you're part of the Club. Pull up a chair.
“Real dum biryani can’t be rushed — the pot decides when it’s ready, not the clock.”
— The Biriyani Club kitchen
The Dum Method
Four steps, zero shortcuts
Dum cooking is slow by design. Here's what happens before your pot reaches the table.
Marinate
Meat rested overnight in yoghurt, ginger-garlic and whole spices.
Layer
Par-cooked basmati layered with masala, saffron milk, mint and fried onions.
Seal
The pot is sealed with dough (dum) to trap every drop of aroma.
Slow-cook
Finished on low heat until the rice is fluffy and the meat falls apart.
What we stand for
The house rules
Made Fresh Daily
Every dish is prepped and cooked fresh each day — no shortcuts, no heat lamps.
Slow-Cooked, Never Rushed
Sealed pots and curries that simmer for hours. Good food takes the time it takes.
A Table for Everyone
Veg and non-veg, mild to fiery, quick lunch to weekend feast — you're always welcome.
Hungry yet?
Dine in. Take away. Order online.
However you like your biryani — and everything alongside it — we've got a table for you.