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Authentic Hyderabadi

Dum Biryani

Where spice meets

flavor.

From Hyderabad's lively crossroads to the heart of Edinburgh, we serve slow-cooked dum biryani with the depth, warmth, and royal character it has carried for generations.

SCOTLAND'SMOST LOVEDDum Biryani
Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani in copper handi

Authentic Recipe

Traditional Hyderabadi recipes passed down with love

Fresh Ingredients

Premium spices sourced and freshly ground daily

Made Daily

Every biryani is dum-cooked fresh for each service

Halal & Hygienic

100% Halal, prepared with utmost care and hygiene

Authentic Recipe

Traditional Hyderabadi recipes passed down with love

Fresh Ingredients

Premium spices sourced and freshly ground daily

Made Daily

Every biryani is dum-cooked fresh for each service

Halal & Hygienic

100% Halal, prepared with utmost care and hygiene

Vintage Hyderabad spice market

Our Story

From Old Hyderabad
to Edinburgh

Chowrasta means crossroads, and for us it is where memory, spice, and place come together on one table.

Our story starts in Old Hyderabad, in streets filled with roasted masala, fresh chai, and biryani resting under dum. We bring that same spirit to Edinburgh, where Indian comfort food meets a new city, new people, and new stories.

We cook slowly, marinate deeply, and build every masala for richness rather than shortcuts. Each plate is made to feel warm, generous, and worth sharing.

At Chowrasta, every meal is made to be savoured, shared, and remembered.

100%

Halal Kitchen

24h

Marinated

Slow

Dum Cooked

Featured Combos

Hyderabad Dum Biryani Combos

Gather around the table and share our curated meal combinations, combining the best of Hyderabadi spice and flavour.

Chicken Fry + Hyderabad Dum Biryani
Chicken Fry + Hyderabad Dum Biryani
COMBO

Chicken Fry + Hyderabad Dum Biryani

Crispy southern chicken fry served alongside our signature chicken dum biryani.

£13.99Ask at Counter
Chicken 65 + Hyderabad Dum Biryani
Chicken 65 + Hyderabad Dum Biryani
COMBO

Chicken 65 + Hyderabad Dum Biryani

The ultimate combo pairing fiery Chicken 65 bites with royal chicken dum biryani.

£13.99Ask at Counter
Chicken Lollipop + Hyderabad Dum Biryani
Chicken Lollipop + Hyderabad Dum Biryani
COMBO

Chicken Lollipop + Hyderabad Dum Biryani

Two crowd favourites: crispy chicken lollipops and our slow-cooked chicken dum biryani.

£13.99Ask at Counter
Chilli Chicken + Hyderabad Dum Biryani
Chilli Chicken + Hyderabad Dum Biryani
COMBO

Chilli Chicken + Hyderabad Dum Biryani

Indo-Chinese style chilli chicken served together with aromatic chicken dum biryani.

£13.99Ask at Counter
Add a Drink Combo
Add a Drink Combo
Add a Drink Combo
COMBO

Add a Drink Combo

Combine your favourite Biryani combo with a refreshing Mango Lassi or Milkshake.

£15.49Ask at Counter

New to Edinburgh

Authentic Homemade Pickles

We are introducing authentic homemade veg and non-veg pickles to Edinburgh, packed with the bold, familiar flavours of home.

Authentic Andhra Pickles

Homemade Taste

Crafted to bringtrue Andhra flavour

Alongside our biryanis, we are now bringing authentic homemade pickles to Edinburgh. Each jar is made for people who miss the bold kick, warmth, and comfort of real homemade achaar.

Speciality Item

Munaga Aku Karam Podi

Drumstick Leaves Spice Powder

£4.99

Any Veg Pickle

Authentic homemade veg pickle

£5.49

Any Non-Veg Pickle

Bold, rich, homemade non-veg pickle

£6.99

Pack Size

Freshly packed for easy takeaway

250g

Follow for Updates

Ask in-store or message us on Instagram for the latest pickle varieties and fresh availability.

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AVAILABLE TO ORDER ON

Direct Delivery

“We do our own deliveries.”

Call us directly or send a message on WhatsApp. Enjoy our freshly prepared biryanis and authentic Hyderabadi street food delivered hot and fresh straight to your doorstep.

Whole Indian spices

A pinch of tradition,

A LIFETIME OF FLAVOUR

Catering Services

Catering for Every Occasion

We do catering service for all occasions including birthdays, corporate events, weddings, social events, holiday parties and more.

BirthdaysCorporate EventsWeddingsSocial EventsHoliday PartiesFamily Gatherings
Our Location346 Gorgie Road, EH11 2QU
Contact Phone+44 7769 237464
Mobile & WhatsApp+44 7769 237464
Plan Your Catering
Catering buffet spread

Visit & Contact Us

Find Chowrasta in Edinburgh

Pull up a chair. The chai is already on.

Address

346 Gorgie Road

Edinburgh, EH11 2QU

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Hours

Monday – Sunday

11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Corporate & Catering

We offer premium Hyderabadi catering services, private party hosting, and office lunches. Fill out our business enquiry form, and our event coordination team will get in touch with custom solutions.

Business Enquiry & Contact Form

For catering, event bookings, bulk orders, and enquiries

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