786 Bismillah Biryani
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About 786 Bismillah Biryani
Set within the Cheetham Hill market on Stockport Rd, 786 Bismillah Biryani is a Pakistani restaurant serving the biryani, nihari, and haleem found on traditional menus of this kind. The counter runs through Tawa Chicken, daal, samosa, pakoras, alu qeema, shami kabab, paye, and saag aloo, with beef and chicken biryani among the regularly ordered dishes. Staff serve food to the table rather than leaving it self-service, and the restaurant takes walk-ins without reservations. The market setting places it among the other stalls and shops of Cheetham Hill.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree street parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken biryani, affordable prices, saag aloo and haleem.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken biryani, affordable prices, saag aloo and haleem.
Customer Review Summary
The biryani draws repeat mentions, with several reviewers naming the chicken biryani and one calling it their favorite thing to order after eating there dozens of times over eight months. Close behind, the saag aloo gets singled out as the best one reviewer has had, and dishes like nihari, haleem, and tawa chicken come up as affordable, home cooked style options. Value is a recurring theme, with prices described as cheap and portions called hearty. Complaints do surface, though: one diner reports being overcharged, saying a biryani, dhal ghost, and coke totaled far more than the menu prices listed. Another describes shami kabab, haleem, and paye all having an off smell, paired with rough staff attitude. A third simply found prices had risen with nothing standout. Most others describe the staff as friendly and professional. One reviewer says they'd eat there daily if they lived closer.
Customer Review Summary
The biryani draws repeat mentions, with several reviewers naming the chicken biryani and one calling it their favorite thing to order after eating there dozens of times over eight months. Close behind, the saag aloo gets singled out as the best one reviewer has had, and dishes like nihari, haleem, and tawa chicken come up as affordable, home cooked style options. Value is a recurring theme, with prices described as cheap and portions called hearty. Complaints do surface, though: one diner reports being overcharged, saying a biryani, dhal ghost, and coke totaled far more than the menu prices listed. Another describes shami kabab, haleem, and paye all having an off smell, paired with rough staff attitude. A third simply found prices had risen with nothing standout. Most others describe the staff as friendly and professional. One reviewer says they'd eat there daily if they lived closer.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“I had a very disappointing experience here. I ordered shami kabab, haleem and paye — every single item had an unpleasant, off smell and was not nice at all. On top of that, the staff attitude was really rough and unfriendly. Would not recommend and will not be returning.”
- Google user
“The location is pleasant, the food is delicious, and the prices are very affordable. The staff members are highly professional and humble, and they are performing exceptionally well. Please continue your excellent work.”
- Google user
“A real hearty food home cooked with love and goodness for a real price”
- Google user
“Staff were friendly food was nice however prices have gone up which is understandable but it was nothing special”
- Google user
“Go here if you want some tasty food at great prices. The saag aloo was the best I've ever had”
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Casual
- Curbside pickup
Show more amenities
- Onsite services
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Offerings· 1
- Small plates
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
Location
Restaurants near 786 Bismillah Biryani
- Lahori Sawad4.24240.2 mi
karahi and fresh naan, sunday lamb nehari, breakfast options
- New Lahori Grill & Tawa4.51,0100.2 mi£10–20Good for kidsReservations
tawa for two/three, lamb karahi, lamb chops
- Krispy Chicken3.85790.3 mi£1–10Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsGood for kids
spicy burger, hot wings, dice platter
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 786 Bismillah BiryaniGood for kids | 4.7111 | — | £1–10 | chicken biryani, affordable prices, saag aloo |
| Lahori Sawad | 4.2424 | 0.2 mi | — | karahi and fresh naan, sunday lamb nehari, breakfast options |
| New Lahori Grill & TawaGood for kids · Reservations | 4.51,010 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | tawa for two/three, lamb karahi, lamb chops |
| Krispy ChickenVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 3.8579 | 0.3 mi | £1–10 | spicy burger, hot wings, dice platter |
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