Hidden in the winding lanes of Kangra, The Biryani Cartel has hijacked local taste buds with fiercely guarded spice blends, clay-pot slow cooking, and midnight drop-offs that feel more like clandestine hand-offs than restaurant orders, turning a humble rice dish into the valley’s most addictive contraband.

Ground floor, Bahri complex, near lenskart, opposite polytechnic college, New Kangra, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh 176001, India
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Tucked away on the ground floor of Bahri Complex, The Biryani Cartel is a pocket-sized powerhouse that treats Kangra to Hyderabadi-style dum biryani fragrant enough to stop traffic on the polytechnic road; each clay-pot portion arrives sealed with dough, fluffed with long-grain basmati, and paired with salan that balances heat with tangy tamarind, while the quick service and clean, no-frills seating make it the default takeaway for students from the college opposite and families browsing LensKart upstairs.
| Sunday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Monday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–11 PM |
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Where exactly is The Biryani Cartel located in Kangra?
The restaurant sits on the Ground floor of the Bahri complex, right near Lenskart and opposite the Polytechnic college in New Kangra, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh 176001, making it a convenient landmark for students and shoppers alike.
Do I need a reservation or can I just walk in?
The Biryani Cartel happily accepts walk-ins, but if you’re planning a weekend visit or a group dinner, a quick call or a reservation through their site at https://the-biryani-cartel.grexa.site/ guarantees you a table without the wait.
What makes this biryani different from other restaurants in India?
Every dum-sealed handi is layered with twice-marinated meat, organic Himalayan spices, and aged basmati, slow-cooked for precisely 45 minutes to give you the deep, smoky notes rarely found outside Hyderabad.
Is the menu vegetarian-friendly?
Absolutely—alongside the signature meat biryanis you’ll find paneer kofta biryani, jackfruit galouti, and vegan raita, ensuring plant-based diners leave just as satisfied.
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