Long-grain basmati layered with marinated meat, fried onions, mint and whole spices, then finished slowly so every grain takes on the aroma. Biryani is a full meal in one dish — and the plate to order when you are properly hungry.
Good biryani is about layering rather than stirring. The rice is parboiled with cardamom, cloves and bay, the meat is marinated and cooked separately, and the two are built up in the pot with fried onions, herbs and saffron-scented liquid before being sealed and finished on a low heat.
Done that way, the grains stay separate and perfumed instead of turning into a pilaf. At Indian Curry House-Banff biryani is one of the North Indian classics we serve alongside our South Indian specialities, and it comes with a cooling side to balance the spice.
Biryani travels well, reheats well and fills you up, which makes it a favourite for takeout orders heading back to hotels, chalets and campsites around Banff. If you are feeding a group, it is also the easiest thing to put in the middle of the table with a couple of curries.
Find us on the upper level at 225 Banff Avenue in downtown Banff, within walking distance of Downtown Banff, Tunnel Mountain, Middle Springs, the Upper Hot Springs and the Banff Springs Hotel area. We serve daily from 11:30 AM to midnight, so a late biryani is always on the cards.
“Fantastisk mat, god service!”
“Fantastic food and good service. One of the highest rated places we tried in Banff — both the dishes and the whole experience were excellent.”
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“Best Indian food in Banff”
“The best Indian food in Banff. The flavours are authentic and really satisfying, and I would strongly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting town.”
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“Good food and halal meat”
“The food is good, and this is the only restaurant in Banff where they serve halal meat. That makes it an important choice for Muslim travellers looking for somewhere to eat in town.”
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We are on the upper level at 225 Banff Avenue, minutes from Tunnel Mountain, Middle Springs and the Banff Springs Hotel area. Biryani is ideal for takeout and group orders.
Monday – Sunday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
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