--- title: "Authentic White Biryani and Yakhni Pulao in Mumbai" description: "Try our traditional Chicken White Biryani and slow-cooked Yakhni Pulao. Noor Mohammadi has been serving authentic Mughlai rice dishes in Mumbai since 1923." canonical: https://mytribe.in/noormohammadihotelmumbai/authentic-mughlai-dining/biryanis-and-pulaos last_updated: 2025-09-26 --- # Authentic White Biryani and Yakhni Pulao Tribe Verified · Serving Mumbai's authentic Mughlai since 1923. By [Noor Mohammadi Hotel](https://mytribe.in/noormohammadihotelmumbai) · Dine-in at restaurant in Bhendi Bazaar, Mumbai · ₹300 Per Person (estimate) Part of [Authentic Mughlai Dining](https://mytribe.in/noormohammadihotelmumbai/authentic-mughlai-dining). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/noormohammadihotelmumbai/authentic-mughlai-dining/gallery) Forget the yellow, spicy biryanis you're used to. Our White Biryani and slow-cooked Yakhni Pulao are aromatic, subtle, and made with 100-year-old recipes that prioritize actual flavor over heavy spices. ## Photos and videos - ![A true biryani lover enjoying our special Chicken White Biryani. It's a more delicate and fragrant version of the classic dish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9f5abbcb-e431-442a-ab92-072e3ce9fc3c) - ![You can see the pure enjoyment of digging into a container of our aromatic White Biryani. It's light, flavorful, and perfect for any time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/53c89a85-f78b-4ffd-a7fa-1c2a4f9bf9cd) - [Video: Singer Harsh Mohammad enjoying our Iftar box, with a special mention for his favorite, the White Biryani. It's a dish that even his father and grandfather enjoyed at our hotel.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/615f7bb3-39e9-4068-86d0-ef053a08a7c9) - [Video: Food critic Kunal Vijayakar trying our famous White Biryani. He notes how different it is from the usual yellow, spicy biryanis, highlighting its unique, authentic taste.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b4c809d3-23c4-4c97-a38f-91e05c7ffa85) - [Video: Our Chicken White Biryani served alongside Mutton Hakimi and Paya soup. A perfect combination for a family meal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/435d7f03-0a50-4a65-afa8-98d9654fd335) ## About Biryanis and Pulaos Unlike the heavy, masaledar rice you find across the city, our Chicken White Biryani is light, fragrant, and curated with a curd-based marinade that lets the meat's natural juices shine. When you visit, ask about our Yakhni Pulao—it is cooked in a traditional potli (spice pouch) overnight, ensuring the aroma infuses every single grain of rice, not just the surface. Our rice dishes aren't about showmanship. They are about the slow, deliberate process passed down through four generations at Bhendi Bazaar. When my great-grandfather started this kitchen, the goal was simple: serve food that fills the stomach and satisfies the soul. Our Chicken White Biryani isn't just 'less spicy'—it is a different technique entirely. We use a curd-based marination that keeps the chicken tender while the rice absorbs a subtle, aromatic blend of whole spices. You won't find artificial food coloring or excessive chili powder here. The Yakhni Pulao is our hidden gem. We use a potli containing whole spices, cooked slowly with the meat until the stock is rich and flavorful. This broth is then used to cook the rice. It is a labor-intensive process that most places have abandoned for shortcuts, but for us, it is the only way to get that authentic taste that people like Harsh Mohammad or food critics like Kunal Vijayakar have come to love. Whether you're visiting our historic Bhendi Bazaar outlet or our new branch in Kurla, you are eating recipes that haven't changed since 1923. It is no-frills, authentic Mughlai, just as it was meant to be. ## About Noor Mohammadi Hotel We are the third and fourth generation running Noor Mohammadi, carrying forward the recipes my great-grandfather Abdul Karim perfected. We don't do 'fancy' or 'luxury'—we just serve honest, slow-cooked Mughlai that connects you to the history of Mumbai. 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