Maria Imran 
Lahore takes its biryani seriously. From spicy, tangy rice to slow-cooked meat and modern matka servings, the city offers choices for different budgets and tastes. This guide to the best biryani restaurants in Lahore draws on published restaurant menus, delivery-platform listings and a recent Lahore food guide.
Best biryani restaurants in Lahore
It is a practical shortlist, not a claim that one plate wins for everyone. Prices and ratings can change by branch and over time.
Waqas Biryani House: Hall Road
Waqas Biryani House is known for its achari-style chicken biryani. Its website lists a full plate with a chicken leg piece, raita, salad and shami kebab. It lists sada biryani from Rs 350 and a chicken plate at Rs 650–700. The restaurant’s Hall Road address is G-6 Feroz Deen Center, Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam. For diners who enjoy a bold, spicy plate with sides included, it is a useful starting point.
Nalli Pur Biryani & Pulao: Lakshmi Chowk
For a meat-rich option, Nalli Pur serves beef nalli biryani alongside chicken biryani and pulao. Foodpanda’s Lakshmi Chowk listing showed 4.9 out of 5 from more than 500 ratings and a chicken biryani single deal listed at Rs 630 when checked. The listing also groups beef and chicken rice dishes with barbecue deals, so visitors can compare different meals before ordering.
Love Biryani: Johar Town
Love Biryani, in G-1 Market, Johar Town, offers regular chicken and beef biryani as well as matka options. Its Foodpanda menu listed medium chicken biryani at Rs 530, large chicken biryani at Rs 980 and small smoky matka biryani at Rs 700. The platform showed 4.8 out of 5 from more than 500 reviews. These listed prices are a snapshot and may vary in-store or during promotions.
Biryani Master: Gulberg III
Biryani Master suits diners who want barbecue flavours with their rice. Its Gulberg listing includes chicken biryani for Rs 430, chicken tikka leg biryani for Rs 699 and chicken malai boti biryani for Rs 830. The menu gives readers more choice than a standard chicken plate, but prices and availability should be checked before travelling or placing an order.
How to choose your plate
There is no single winner for every biryani fan. Check the nearest branch, recent reviews, portion size and whether raita, salad or shami kebab is included. Online ratings reflect each listing and can differ between branches.
If you prefer less heat, ask about spice levels before ordering; if you want a richer taste, look for nalli or barbecue-topped options. A quick menu check can help you avoid surprises and find a plate that suits your budget.
