Haji Mohammad Ali Biryani
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Kacchi Biryani, Beef Tehari, Mutton Biryani
Kacchi Biryani (Half)
"Mutton and fragrant rice cooked in a sealed pot — 8 hrs"
Biryani
Mutton and fragrant rice cooked in a sealed pot — 8 hrs
Slow-cooked beef with aromatic basmati rice
Full-plate kacchi — feeds 2, served with raita
Tender chicken pieces in spiced rice
Slow-cooked mutton with long-grain rice
Tehari
Old Dhaka style beef tehari
Classic chicken tehari with boiled egg
Beverages
Cool yoghurt with cucumber and cumin
Traditional fermented spiced lassi
About
A culinary institution in Old Dhaka since 1939. Haji Mohammad Ali Biryani is famous for its slow-cooked kacchi biryani where the meat and rice are cooked together in a sealed pot (dum pukht). The secret lies in the aromatic blend of 23 spices.
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The best kacchi in Dhaka without a doubt. A little expensive compared to street food but worth every taka.
Three generations of my family have eaten here. My grandfather brought my father, my father brought me, and now I bring my children.
A classic for good reason. The borhani that comes with it is perfect. Slight gripe — parking is impossible in Old Dhaka.
Came at 1pm on a Thursday and had to wait 20 minutes. Totally worth it. The beef tehari is also outstanding.
Eaten biryani all over Dhaka and this is hands down the best. The meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. The 23-spice blend is unmatched.
Kacchi biryani here is not just food — it is history. The fragrance from the sealed pot alone is worth the trip to Old Dhaka. Must-try before you die.