Shiraz Golden Restaurant

Serving the citizens for more than three decades now, it goes without saying that the Shiraz Golden Restaurant is one of the best places in Kolkata for Mughlai cuisine. The Kolkata Biryani (with potato) is almost synonymous with this restaurant. Mughlai cuisine. The Kolkata Biryani (with potato) is almost synonymous with this restaurant.

The succulent pieces of melt in your mouth mutton are highly recommended, so is the haleem—a thick mutton stew widely popular during Ramzaan. Delicacies such as the Irani chaap, mutton kebabs, and mutton rezala, are a must try at this famous joint. In keeping with the times, Shiraz has even come up with the Chicken Biryani (earlier only mutton was used). Do save some appetite for desserts like the Phirni. Do not be surprised if you have to wait for an hour for your turn at Shiraz. While the old joint has given way to an all new air-conditioned place with smarter interiors, the old world charm continues to enthrall its customers till date. If you are a die-hard foodie and want to try the Kolkata Biryani, Shiraz Golden Restaurant at Park Street is definitely the place to be.