Akshay Dum Biriyani, Traditional biryani restaurant in Jalahalli, Bangalore, India.

Akshay Dum Biriyani is an Indian restaurant in Jalahalli, Bangalore, focused on North Indian-style biryani prepared using the dum method. Meat, rice and spices are layered in sealed pots and cooked over low heat so the flavors develop slowly.

The restaurant opened as a neighborhood spot for biryani in Jalahalli and has kept its focus on the dum technique from the start. That cooking style traces its roots to Mughal-era kitchens and spread across the Indian subcontinent over several centuries.

Dum biryani is cooked in a sealed pot over low heat, trapping all the steam and spices inside until the dish is ready. When the pot is opened at the table, the aroma that rises is part of the eating experience locals come for.

The restaurant sits in Jalahalli, a residential area in the northwest of Bangalore, and can be reached by auto-rickshaw or two-wheeler without much difficulty. Because dum cooking takes time, it is worth arriving before the end of service to make sure the dish is still available.

Every Sunday, the restaurant offers a roasted chicken leg piece alongside each order at no extra charge. This Sunday ritual has built a loyal group of regulars who plan their visit around it.

• Address: 3Q6F+W47, Bengaluru, Karnataka 562129
• Phone: [phone]
• GPS coordinates: 13.06230,77.77280
• Latest update: March 3, 2026 13:58