Shiraz Golden Restaurant

I have had biryani from Shiraz since my childhood in the 90s. On my latest visit in 2026, I found the mutton piece has shrunk considerably. The taste was good. Overall, I expected a better biryani at Rs.395 which is quite steep. I also had the phirni which was nice and the shahi tukda which tasted a bit stale and hard for my liking.

Tried the winter special Mutton Paya and Nihari. One should try the above with hot plain tandoori roti, end your early morning pure non veg breakfast with milk tea served in traditional white cup and saucer. The food quality is so good and that after couple of hours you won't feel you had mutton early morning. This is my 4th visit to this place, earlier the breakfast counter used to be separate, inspite of that the quality amd quantity of food is as it was.

We ordered Chicken Spl Biryani, Veg Pulao, and Matar Paneer. The portion size was quite small considering the price. Taste was decent but not exceptional for what is being charged. Overall, the food was good, but the pricing felt on the higher side for the quantity and experience.

Shiraz Golden Restaurant is one of Kolkata’s oldest and most respected names in Mughlai and Awadhi cuisine, dating back to the 1940s. For decades, it has been the go to place for Kolkata style biryani, rezala and chaap. The brand carries a legacy that generations of food lovers swear by. What Stands Out • Authentic Kolkata Biryani with the classic potato • Mutton Rezala and Chicken Chaap that define the restaurant’s reputation • Generous portions with balanced spices • Old school Mughlai flavors that remain consistent over time • Fast takeaway service and reliable packaging Updated Price Range Based on Current Menu (The photo you shared reflects increased prices. Here is the correct updated range.) Biryani • Chicken Biryani: around 340 to 360 INR • Chicken Special Biryani: around 390 to 420 INR • Mutton Biryani: around 360 to 410 INR • Mutton Special Biryani: around 420 to 470 INR • Veg Biryani: around 250 to 280 INR Chicken Dishes • Chicken Chaap: around 225 to 260 INR • Chicken Rezala: around 250 to 290 INR • Chicken Kebab: 180 to 320 INR depending on type • Chicken Tandoori Full: around 450 to 500 INR Mutton Dishes • Mutton Chaap: around 345 to 380 INR • Mutton Rogan Josh: around 345 to 380 INR • Mutton Rezala: around 345 to 380 INR • Mutton Stew: around 320 to 360 INR • Mutton Boti Kebab: around 460 to 500 INR • Mutton Barra Kebab: around 620 to 650 INR Rolls • Egg Roll: around 40 to 50 INR • Chicken Roll: around 70 to 90 INR • Double Chicken Roll: around 110 to 140 INR • Mutton Roll: around 110 to 150 INR Extras • Tandoori Roti: around 20 INR • Roomali: around 25 INR • Firni: around 60 to 70 INR • Soft Drinks: 20 to 40 INR Overall Experience Shiraz remains a pillar of Kolkata’s Mughlai culture. The food continues to deliver traditional richness and value. While ambience is simple and service is straight to the point, the flavors make up for everything. If you want to taste classic Kolkata biryani and gravy dishes in their original form, Shiraz is still one of the safest choices.

I was charged ₹470 for one mutton biryani (₹386 + GST) and an onion salad. The rice quantity was fine, but the meat portion was shockingly small — just a piece of mutton, no egg included. For nearly ₹400, this feels like a scam. Honestly, it doesn’t seem worth the money at all. Compared to what I’ve experienced in Bangalore, Chennai, or Hyderabad, the portion size and value for money are very poor

Tasty food and one of the very old restaurants in Kolkata. Should try their biriyani and rolls and the mutton rezala was so tasty.

I had mutton biryani there and it was delicious. Moreover the atmosphere and the service was up to the mark.

Tried the mutton biryani recently The rice was quite flavorful, light, and not overly rich, which made it easy to enjoy... However the mutton pieces were a letdown; they weren’t cooked properly and lacked tenderness.. The chicken bharta was a standout and definitely something I’d recommend pairing with the biryani... It added the richness and depth the meal needed. Finished off with the firni — it was decent, nothing exceptional, but worked as a light end to the meal.