This is the most underrated Mughlai restaurant in Calcutta. I have had biryani from all kinds of places in the city, from the most popular and iconic eateries across town.. but I come back to Aliah. The biryani, be it the mutton or the chicken, is the best. Period. Personally, I love to order a plate of chicken liver curry and a plate of mutton biryani with extra salad and a ThumsUp on the side. I finish it with a firni. And I am done! The kebabs are nice. But the biryani is to die for.
Such a dry biriyani(because I never like oily biriyani), accompanied by mutton stew, murg musallam and Firni at the end makes a perfect deal and a must try for all!!!
Had biriyani here and it was really delicious. The mutton was very tender and full of flavours. The firni was really delicious too.
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Aliah is one of the hidden gems of Mughlai food in Kolkata. It is one of the unsung heroes like Rahul Dravid in Eden Test against Australia (2001). Located in Esplanade, just beside Paradise Cinema Hall and Amber hotel, this place is must for all food lovers. Don't expect GlamSham decor, but you will surely get awesome food. If any of you are new to Kolkata, for their convenience, apart from Ola/Uber you use the Kolkata Metrorail network and get down in Esplanade Metro station. From there a short walk. The second floor of the restaurant is airconditioned. The staff were courteous and always ready to help. We had :
(1) Chicken Reshmi Kabab - The six pieces of succulent kabab was beautifully infused with the flavour of spices, it was really soft melt-in-mouth, served with salad and green chutney.
(2) Tandoori Roti - We took roti as a starter with the kebabs. it was really thick and soft. It was a perfect match with the kebabs.
(3) Mutton Special Biriyani - This was one of the best biriyanis in Kolkata in my opinion. It comes with one mandatory egg, potato and two pieces of mutton. The biriyanis is so aromatic with soft pieces of mutton, pillow-soft potato. The flavour of the biriyani is perfect, not too mild not too severe. After we finished biriyani the plate was not full of oil, which indicated its not too much oily.
(4) Chicken Kosha - This is chicken in gravy. We had this with Biriyani. The flavour of the gravy was a mindblowing match with biriyani. Chicken pieces were good, with lots of meat on it.
(5) Firni- The Firni was exotic, this is the best Firni I had in Kolkata. Its a pudding from the Indian subcontinent. The sweetness is subtle. Light in the stomach and serves as a perfect closure after the biriyani.
Food - 9/10
Ambience - 7/10
Service - 9/10
Value for Money - 9/10
Whenever I feel lonely or depressed the only thing which comes to my mind is Alia's biryani....It has been in my favourite biryani houses since my childhood.
Ordered food from here is awesome and delicious. Packaging is good. Timely delivery.
The foods are really delicious and awesome. The sitting area is good. Great portions. Have a visit.
Excellent biryani, mutton stew & mutton rezala. Must try!!
Biryani is really good here.
Amazing biriyani and halim
Very Good atmosphere . Looks like a cabin.
The taste of the food is very good. But a little bit costly.
Had dinner from here with family, we ordered chicken biriyani, kulcha, kadai chicken, Raitha, kulcha and kadai chicken was superb, chicken biriyani was average , i felt like price range was bit higher ,
This centrally located restaurant offers moderate-priced dishes, making it an appealing choice for budget-conscious diners. The menu boasts a decent variety of options to satisfy different tastes. The food quality is generally good, with well-presented dishes and generous portions.
However, parking can be a challenge, so it's advisable to plan accordingly. The staff is generally attentive, and the ambiance is pleasant. If you don't mind the parking issue, it's worth a visit for a satisfying and reasonably priced meal.
New Aliah Restaurant in Kolkata is a popular dining destination that offers an extensive menu of delicious and authentic Indian cuisine. The restaurant is known for its innovative and flavorful dishes, which are prepared with high-quality ingredients and cooked to perfection. The service is friendly and efficient, with staff who are always eager to provide recommendations and ensure that diners have a wonderful experience. The atmosphere of the restaurant is warm and inviting, with comfortable seating and a cozy ambiance. The prices are reasonable, and the portions are generous, making New Aliah Restaurant a great value for anyone looking for a delicious and satisfying meal in Kolkata. Overall, New Aliah Restaurant is a must-visit for anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Indian dining experience.
This is a very old restaurant which is still fresh like a fine wine. The biriyani they serve are very light weighted aroma free biriyani which tastes heavenly. The people who are serving the dishes are very efficient. The ground floor is non ac but very airy and has lots of seats. The upper floor is fully air conditioned. I had ordered chicken biriyani which cost me under 300. Even mutton biriyani is under 300. The pieces of chicken and mutton are soft and juicy. The firni they serve are much better than what arsalan serves. One must really visit this place. It is an iconic place for kolkata biriyani! ❤
Food are very good. I think best biriyani in Kolkata. But service is not up to the mark
Visited them during the pujas. The restaurant was super crowded so had to sit in the non ac section. Their service is really good, the staffs are very much courteous. The food was served very quickly as soon as we ordered.
Although half of the dishes were not available on the day we visited. We tried chicken and Mutton Biryani, the Biryani tasted really good the potato was soft and Mutton was soft and succulent. Overall had a good experience.
I tried chicken biryani salad and cold drinks. Food is tasty but price is too high. Stuffs are well behaved care take good care for your needs, in exchange they want small tips.
Overall a 4 🌟 experience.
Taste of food is marvellous.very good service of the restaurant.staff behaviour is also very good. problem is that they are not accepting online payment. location is also very good.Both AC and Non AC dinning place is available.
New Aliah Restaurant is famous for biryani and it has a good ambience. We visited this place for lunch🍗🍗.
We ordered Chicken Biryani and Salad ,the Chicken Biryani included one potato and egg.
The quality of biryani was very tasty .The size of chicken was also good but less spicy and the quantity was only sufficient for one person.
The first floor 🪜were dedicated to Air Conditioner which costs you an addition of 5% GST.
The service at the restaurant is fast and quickly receives the order and staff behavior also polite😊😊
The payment option of Cash💷 ,Dabit Card💳 and Credit Card available but Gpay and phone pay option not available.
Overall experience hope to visit again and try some more dishes.
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