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Crafted with Patience,
Served with Pride

DumDarbar Biryani is a cloud kitchen in Pune/PCMC. We do not have a dining hall, restaurant seating, or walk-in tables — we cook Hyderabadi dum biryani only for home delivery and confirmed pickup.

We began in a small kitchen in Pune. We still marinate our meat overnight, layer our rice by hand, and never rush the dum.

Every pot is a ceremony — saffron milk drizzled at the right moment, fried onions scattered like gold, and the lid sealed with dough so not a whisper of steam escapes.

We serve authentic Hyderabadi dum biryani by the kilogram across Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad (PCMC). Our cloud kitchen delivers to 25 areas — Amanora, Bhosari, Charoli, Chinchwad, Chikhali, Dighi, Dhanori, Indrayani Nagar, Kalyani Nagar, Khadki, Kharadi, Magarpatta, Moshi, New Sangvi, Pimpri, Pimple Gurav, Pimple Nilakh, Pimple Saudagar, Rahatani, Spine Road, Viman Nagar, Vishal Nagar, Vishrantwadi, Wakad, and Yerwada — with area-based delivery fees that are waived on every order above ₹2,499*.

Our minimum order is 1 KG Family Feast. Every handi is cooked fresh only after your pre-order — never reheated and never pre-made.

  • 100% natural ingredients — no shortcuts
  • No harmful food colours
  • Standard-grade cooking oil
  • Authentic aged Basmati rice
  • Pure premium ghee
Why DumDarbar

Real Hyderabadi Dum Biryani, Made Fresh for You

From overnight marination to the final dum — here is what goes into every handi we serve in Pune and PCMC.

The Dum Cooking Process

True Hyderabadi biryani is cooked on dum — slow steam cooking in a sealed handi. At DumDarbar, chicken is marinated overnight in yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and our house spice blend. Aged Basmati rice is washed, soaked, and partially cooked before layering begins.

Each layer is assembled by hand: fragrant rice, marinated meat or vegetables, fried onions, fresh mint, and saffron-infused milk. The handi is sealed with dough so no steam escapes. It then cooks on low heat until every grain is separate and every piece is tender. We never use a microwave, never reheat yesterday's pot, and never take shortcuts with artificial colours.

Generous Portions by the Kilogram

Every DumDarbar order is measured honestly by total cooked weight. A KG Family Feast is authentic Hyderabadi dum biryani by the kilogram — choose 1 KG (serves 2–3), 2 KG (serves 5–6), 4 KG (serves 10–14), or 6 KG (serves 15–20) with chicken, paneer, seasonal vegetables, or egg.

Celebrating at home? Choose 4 KG or 6 KG Family Feast packs — ideal for birthdays, house parties, office lunches, and weekend gatherings. Our party order biryani packs offer the best value when you need to feed a crowd without compromising on taste.

Our Biryani Varieties

Whether you prefer vegetarian, chicken, or egg — each variety follows the same dum tradition and generous portion sizing:

  • Veg Biryani — Seasonal vegetables layered with spiced Basmati rice, slow-cooked on dum with pure ghee.
  • Paneer Biryani — Soft paneer cubes marinated in aromatic spices, paired with fragrant long-grain rice.
  • Paneer Tikka Biryani — Smoky marinated paneer tikka layered with spiced Basmati and slow-cooked on dum.
  • Kaju Biryani — A premium vegetarian choice with cashews, ideal for special occasions and guests.
  • Chicken Biryani — Bone-in chicken marinated overnight, layered with rice for a classic Hyderabadi flavour. 1 KG includes 6–8 pieces; 2 KG includes 14–16.
  • Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani — Our signature dish. Marinated chicken sealed and slow-cooked on dum — the authentic taste Pune biryani lovers search for. 1 KG includes 6–8 pieces; 2 KG includes 14–16.
  • Chicken Boneless Biryani — Tender boneless chicken pieces for those who prefer easy eating without sacrificing spice or depth. 1 KG includes 6–8 pieces; 2 KG includes 14–16.
  • Egg Biryani and Egg Dum Biryani — Boiled eggs layered with rice; the dum version is slow-steamed for richer, deeper flavour. 1 KG includes 6 eggs; 2 KG includes 12.

All chicken biryani orders include matching rice and chicken portions. You can add extra chicken at ₹250 per ½ KG when you want an even meatier handi.

How to Pre-Order

DumDarbar is a pre-order cloud kitchen — we cook only after you confirm, and we do not offer dine-in. Start by picking your delivery location and slot, then browse our biryani menu, choose your portion size and spice level, and send the order to us on WhatsApp. Non-vegetarian biryani needs at least 12 hours advance notice. Vegetarian biryani can be prepared with 6 hours notice. On Saturdays and Sundays a limited number of shorter-notice slots open up at 8 hours for non-veg orders, which we confirm on WhatsApp before cooking.

Delivery slots are available daily from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Select your delivery area when placing your order. Delivery is free above ₹2,499* to every location. You can also pick up from our kitchen in Charholi, near Wadmukhwadi.

Delivery Across Pune & PCMC

We deliver 1 KG Hyderabadi biryani across 25 locations in Pune and PCMC. Each area has its own page — from biryani in Dighi to biryani in Wakad. Delivery is free above ₹2,499*.

Looking for a family pack biryani for Sunday lunch or 1 KG chicken biryani for a weekday dinner? Build your order on this site and message us on WhatsApp at +91 95797 34385. We confirm every order before the handi goes on the fire.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you pre-order DumDarbar Biryani.

Do you offer dine-in service?

At present, DumDarbar Biryani operates as a premium cloud kitchen. We offer convenient home delivery, and customers may also collect their orders directly from our kitchen. There is no dining hall or seating.

Which locations do you serve?

We currently deliver across 25 locations in Pune and PCMC, including Kalyani Nagar and Amanora, ensuring that our freshly prepared biryanis reach our customers with the quality and care they deserve. Pickup is available from Charholi after confirmation.

Is there a delivery charge?

A delivery fee applies and varies by destination. Complimentary delivery on orders above ₹2,499*.

Do you offer free delivery?

Yes. We are pleased to offer complimentary delivery on orders above ₹2,499*.

How far in advance should I place my order?

Every DumDarbar Biryani is prepared fresh upon order confirmation using our traditional dum-cooking process. We do not rely on pre-cooked batches or shortcuts, ensuring an authentic and premium dining experience.

To maintain the highest standards of quality and flavour, we recommend:

  • Minimum 12 hours' advance notice for non-vegetarian biryanis
  • Minimum 6 hours' advance notice for vegetarian biryanis

On Saturdays and Sundays a limited number of 8-hour slots may be available for non-veg orders, confirmed on WhatsApp. Advance ordering allows us to slow-cook each biryani to perfection and deliver the rich aroma, texture, and taste that define the DumDarbar experience.

Why does DumDarbar require advance orders?

Great biryani takes time. Our commitment to traditional dum cooking, premium ingredients, and made-to-order preparation ensures every biryani is worth the wait. We believe in serving exceptional quality rather than compromising with shortcuts.

Is a smaller portion available?

We specialise in family-sized portions and currently offer biryani starting from 1 KG only.

Get in Touch

Contact & Locations

Cloud kitchen · No dine-in · WhatsApp pre-order · Delivery · Pickup at Charholi

Cloud Kitchen

We are a cloud kitchen, not a restaurant. There is no dine-in, no seating, and no walk-in service. Pre-order for home delivery across Pune and PCMC, or collect from Charholi after we confirm your order. Every handi is cooked fresh after confirmation.

Pickup Location

Spring Valley, near Sketch Family Restro & Bar
Wadmukhwadi, Charholi Bk
Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra 412105

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Delivery Areas

Amanora, Bhosari, Charoli, Chinchwad, Chikhali, Dighi, Dhanori, Indrayani Nagar, Kalyani Nagar, Khadki, Kharadi, Magarpatta, Moshi, New Sangvi, Pimpri, Pimple Gurav, Pimple Nilakh, Pimple Saudagar, Rahatani, Spine Road, Viman Nagar, Vishal Nagar, Vishrantwadi, Wakad, and Yerwada.

WhatsApp Pre-Order

+91 95797 34385

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