Bunbutterjam, mutton keema samosas with Tea is best evening snacks at most cost friendly
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Food:
Chicken Biryani/Mutton Biryani – Well, there is some stiff competition for the best biryani in Chennai. A basmati rice biryani with little frills (Cardamoms and Cinnamon sticks) and more of the slightly sweet tender meat. The chicken Biryani had the leg piece while the mutton had the chest. The richness of the Biryani was obvious in every scoop. The meat was tender, juicy and even the jelly-ness was enjoyable. MUST TRY!!
Chicken 65 – What is a meal without trying out 65 at its birthplace. It was tender and juicy on the inside, mild-spiced and very crunchy on the outside, GOOD
Mutton Samosa – Tiny crunchy triangles with moderate meat level; not so great but the dips alone were too good
Hunan veg fried rice – No-spice rice with a variety of veggies, served with a bowl of their hot peppery Hunan sauce; since the sauce had good spice level, along with the rice it was good
5/5 for Biryani; rest were just good!!
Ambience/Price:
Their ambience is definitely their biggest plus; great seating space in both AC and Non-AC sections; service too was swift and courteous. But, the lack of parking space was frustrating; couldn’t whine about it since this place is right in the heart of the city.
Also, the price was a concern for a few dishes; they shall re-consider it.
The chicken dum biriyani with chicken 90 are a must try! Absolutely delicious food and really nice ambience. And a special call out for the sulaimani tea! Loved the place.
The jam bun is famous here, it’s 40₹ but it has kishmish and it’s freshly baked. The garlic prawns and grill chicken is super yumm! Must try it. The tandoori chicken is okayish can be more flavourful.
Buhari the birthplace of chicken 65. I heard this from my early days of Chennai exploration. I always neglect this restaurant.
But my expectations are blown away by mount road Buhari with their 65. To be honest, 65 is super awesome. I expected more in quantity. We also had the opportunity to try their biryani and pilaf. Both are good.
More than that I like their renovated interior, service and ambiance. There is still some opportunity at washroom maintenance.
The.dining.chennai / RAGAVAN
+4
Superb ambience and fine dining . A/c hall is good ,
Service was not so bad, after a long wait ordered chicken 65 , mutton biryani, chicken biryani !
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I noted that this place is special for chicken 65, its the origin palace ..so i must need to try this dish..
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First started with my all time favourite chicken biryani ..
Just its melts with its taste..! Perfectly its vera level biryani...!with its ambience makes me feel good.!
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And second gone with mutton biryani ..also its equal to chicken biryani..!..pieces are soo juicy & fresh to eat ..!
Its a must try dish in this place !
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Last with chicken 65 ..specially made ..! Origin dish..!
Fantastic, fresh & juicy pieces...must try..!
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Chicken biryani 5/5
Mutton biryani 4.5/5
Chicken 65 4/5
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The famous Buhari which is the origin place of Chicken 65. We decided to go have it from the first outlet itself (also, it was nearby). The place seems small from outside but there is a lot of seating. In the non-AC region, there are two levels with long fans and high ceilings which reminded me of Parsi restaurants. The AC section, however is completely different with modern design and fine-dining ambience. After a short wait, we were seated at the AC section.
The experience stared of well with a refreshing grape welcome drink. After that we ordered Chicken 65, Ceylon Porotta (mutton) and Chicken Biryani. The service was not bad but the order was messed up. We got the biryani first, then the Porotta and then the starter. I was quite disappointed with the Chicken 65 though especially since this is the origin place. It was a bit chewy, but flavour was on point. What disappointed me was the quantity of chicken served. It was a very small portion served in a very big plate which made it look even worse. The Biriyani was decently good but again, it was served with only one tiny piece of mutton. But on pointing it out, the waiter was good enough to replace it. But the replaced quantity was also not satisfactory. The day was saved with the Ceylon Porotta which was amazing. In desserts, we had the caramel custard and fruit salad. Fruit salad was good but the caramal custard had a strong flavour of eggs which was not well balanced.
Overall, I'd say a hit and miss. Didn't live up to the hype but the Ceylon Porotta saved the day. Decent experience but I think the Chicken 65 game has to be stepped up for people who come here looking for the classic dish.
Dinner in the Mount Road Buhari with newly renovated.we started with buhari special soup instead of our constant pick Hot & sour/Sweet corn which was quite dissapointment.Starters we ordered Grill chicken and Barbeque,Paneer Tikka - All these were wonderful meal that was perfectly served by our waiter.Later,Due to vegan in our squad we had to go for cashew pulav and palak paneer.The Non-Veg were mixed friedrice,Chicken friedrice,Wheat parotta,Chilli chicken and Mutton rogan ghosh.Dessert-Buhari Falooda
Food 4/5-was exactly on time, hot (not warm) food especially starters
Service 3.5/5- Even though the food was served on time.There was lack of communication from server.The north indian worker can’t understand native language.It is well understood
Ambience 4/5- Open eatery with full pack crowd makes some uncomfortable
Quality 4/5-oh so good.
Personally i feel this is the best buhari which tells their history other branches are waste. All in all, a perfect Dinner !!
I was here with a friend for a quick snack. We ordered mutton samosa(3/5), bun butter jam(4/5) and Iranian tea(5/5). Yes, the Iranian tea was that good. Want to visit the place again for either lunch or dinner. Will update this review when I do.
On our recent trip to Chennai we were staying at Mount road and discovered Buhari via zomato reviews. Our very first visit impressed us so much that we kept visiting for Lunch and dinner every single day of our Chennai stay. The birth place of Chicken 69, Chicken 95 and dum biriyani also makes amazing Alu Palak, masala gobi, Kashmiri Pulau and faluda. We Calcuttans take a pride in our Biriyani and we barely like biriyani when we are outside of West Bengal, however I'm still drooling while posting the picture of the Dum Biriyani we had it Buhari, it was just finger licking good. Also brownie points for using eco friendly papet straw. 💕
Simply the best Buhari outlet in town.
So if anyone wishes to checkout Buhari, just step by this one.m coz the other branches wouldn't do the justice.
And coming to the newly renovated interiors, it's on part and the service to perfect.
Food is at its best😬
One of the best Biryanis' you can have in Chennai. Texture and taste is fantastic. Don't forget to have Tea 🍵 at the end, this is the World's best Tea.
Yes I went to this place not to try the briyani . But I m a fan though. I had the amazing ginger tea and the bun and jam . I m always a fan of the tea and the bun . Took an auto and reached there from Nungambakkam and tried the amazing food there .
Buhari Biryani is one of the best in town nothing can beat it’s ultimate taste and quality... Recently renovated air conditioned hall gives a cozy ambience but the rates are little higher compared to the other restaurants...
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How to make Sunday more special.
Go for Non-Veg snacks at Buhari.
Myself and my friend usually have this place as a tea hub whenever we cross Mount Road. This time I am writing this because I am visiting this post it's recent renovation.
They have newly added ceiling fans which has long downrod. This would actually make us remember our old school auditorium fans. Checking out the new interior changes we went for our routine order.
Bun Butter Jam
The pale yellow bun filled with Butter and Jam; a thin layer of sugar sprinkled at the middle; nothing has changed. The consistency of taste still remains the same which is actually a good factor.
Mutton Samosa
The samosa has its same old legendary super crispy outer layer with stuffed mutton pieces. I felt the amount of mutton inside it has considerably reduced; may be they lost the consistency factor here.
With couple of rounds of bun butter jam and mutton Samosa we went for the game changer.
Dum Chai
This remains the winner of all time. Thick milk with perfect amount of tea tication and appropriate amount of sugar. Having this tea when it's piping hot and feeling the taste in each sip is a boon!!
Overall spent ₹410 including one take away of mutton Samosa.
Verdict: Best example of how some retro place always remains special!
Briyani with chicken 90 nice combo.This restaurant at Mount road was expensive than other Buhari.But the taste of briyani makes it totally worth it.This place is famous for their tea and the ambience was nice
It is a good place to have good parothas and biryani.
Ceylon chicken parota was yummy and biryani was good too. Coffee was light I felt, I thought may be I should have asked for a strong coffee.
Initially it was a hotel later it was converted as a restaurant and now a success restaurant which hold several branches across Tamil Nadu . Though I’ve visited almost all the branches the one which I frequently visit is the mount road branch . The taste is still the same . I frequently go to this restaurant as it’s so close to my place besides like almost for 18 years I’m been going . Food that highly rate here is Wheat parotta , pepper paya, hoppers and chicken 95. Apart from the food - people highly prefer the restaurant for the Tea. It’ll magical seriously anyone will fall in love with that tea . Slightly expensive the tea cost is but worth it . Someone who’s looking for a midnight restaurant and for an evening snack can definitely check in here .
The Taste i feel the Buhari is very good, it's good for me i think for you also it's been good try it once definitely you'll also feel good.
This newly renovated restaurant quickly grabbed my attention while i was crossing mount road...so thought of stopping by and having a bite.
What i ordered:
Mutton samsa
Kerala parotta
The all time famous mutton Biryani
Mutton rogan joshh(⭐)-Personal favorite
I started with the mutton samsa,the filling was proper with a very good touch of masala in it. Kerela parotta is soft just like how i expected it to be. It was really clever of them to keep an option of wheat parotta as many wouldn't prefer maida for lunch.
I was awestruck with the Mutton biryani there 😍. I have always heard of it but just now i got an opportunity to taste it. Its worth the hype. And the special mention will be mutton Rogan Josh...!! It was really awesome and the mutton meat was tender to its best
SERVICE: 6/10
FOOD: 8.5/10
AMBIENCE: 7/10
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After a client meet visited Buhari after a very long time.
Our orders were:
Chilli Prawn and dragon Prawn, bbq pepper chicken, mutton biryani, tandoori paratha and mutton pepper masala.
The dragon Prawn as in pic was more in quantity and tasted good but whereas the chilli prawns came with capsicum, onions, garlic etc but the quantity was too little just 5-6pieces of prawns, why are the prawns dipped in white flour base and oil fried or stir fried, would appreciate if they could find a replacement to the white flour base.
The bbq chicken was nice and succulent served with mayonnaise, would appreciate it if they don't charge for the extra mayonnaise requested for.
The mutton biryani as usual was too good, the masala was spot on which made the biryani not too spicy or not too bland.
The mutton pepper masala was the show stealer which had a spicy kick and tasted really good with the tandoori paratha, the mutton pieces were well cooked and was succulent but the pieces were very little.
Suggestion to management:
Kindly do not charge extra for the mayonnaise.
Kindly look into the meat pieces in the biryani and masala as we customers are paying almost 350rs in average for individual dish.
Will you order bread butter and jam with tea for dinner in a hotel ? If your answer is yes or no - you need to visit this place to experience it.
We went for parotta and biriyani but ended up liking the former than the latter - BBJT , i mean. Biriyani was less spicy / tasty than expected but parotta with smashed egg did not disappoint.
Ideal place for family and friends. You can choose non A/C restaurant to A/C as I found it less crowded and waiting period for was less.
After renovation, a very neat and nicely done up place. Food is great, as are all Buhari outlets. Try the Chicken 65, which is native to this restaurant. I had the mutton Ceylon egg parota which was delightful too. Well fried and quick service.
The Famous Buhari Biryani in Chennai.
Not the greatest but worth your time. Good long rice cooked with the right onion based flavour and chicken served with a pineapple side. It's a unique taste.
These guys go with the fame of inventing the Chicken 65.
Do not miss the Chicken 90. At first you'll think this is just colour coated chicken but it's indeed a delight on the palate. Those fried chilli bits to top up the taste.
Highly recommended.
After renovation stepped into restaurant
Ambience - 5 star.. Over crowd due to the renovation in AC restaurant.
Food
Fried rice - 3 star
Mutton sheek kabab - 5 star must try
Finger fish - 5 star
Chicken tandoori - 4 star
Mutton kurma - 4.5 star
Bun butter jam - 5 star
For a non Chennai resident, Buhari has probably the best option for a true mughlai biryani. Their mutton biryani is well cooked, has the right amount of spices and the Salan is superb.
Have tried their chicken starters ages back and found it excelllent.
The ambience is minimal bit service is excellent.
Kaarthik R Muthukrishnan
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Best place for late night eats. Their bun butter jam and tea is a must have incase you are leaving from a late night movie. Wheat parottas and pepper paya is a good combo.
Enough should have been said about the 65 et al, hence skipping. They've renovated the place recently have a visit before it becomes old again. And this review is especially for this branch. There are other branches that have consistently disappointed us.
Hunger drove us here. Mount road branch was near. Good location. Car Parking is by luck.
Lot of seating.
Ordered what seemed good.
Chicken 65 - 0/5
Received warm so sent back. 1 leg piece and other pieces. The pieces received again were hot but too dry. It seems to have been dunked in hot oil and back.
A fail in the dish invented by Buhari.
Chicken Dum Biryani - 3/5
Mutton Dum Biryani - 3.5/5
Parotta - 4/5
Odd color
Buhari Spl Soup - 3/5
Odd color
Egg Fried Rice - 4/5
Well prepared. Good quantity.
Chilli Chicken gravy - 4/5
Well prepared.
Chicken Tikka - 4/5
A bit on the salty side.
Food was warm.
Biryani should be had hot and not just warm.
Egg with biryani should be on the side so that it doesn't get wasted if not wanted.
For most Chennaites, Buhari is still synonymous with its first location on Mount Road. You have to go back to the ’50s and the ’60s to truly understand the brand’s impact on the city and its popular culture
Place where chicken 65 was originated. Open until 3 in the morning!
Must try
1. Chicken 65
2. Mutton samosa
3. Bun butter jam
4. Biriyani
5. Chai
Fav place after a night drive in city.
Excellent restaurant. Very good taste, ambience and service. Must try items are bum butter jam with tea, mutton samosa, mutton dum biryani, mutton masala and madras wheat parotha. Must visit if in this part of Chennai.
Not a worth place for money but worth for the taste. Seriously I'm saying that I don't have 140 charactes to type.... Don't do this again I'm saying u...
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Buhari ! This is the first of the 18 outlets in chennai and is one of the oldest and famous place for biryani amongst the old as well as the present generation.
1. This place has made its mark among the people especially for its biryani, which is a default dish when visiting this place.
2. Madras Kothu Parotta - our typical chennai style kothu parotta , perfectly flavourful. You'll love it.
3. BBQ chicken - all time favourite.
4. Over all the savour foods , the one thing which hit me up was their
Bun Butter Jam- this is considered one of their famoys and best seller since olden days, check out the pick and you'll know why its worth this hype. fruit bun+ homemade jam + butter + sugar. ❤
5. Rosemilk - you get the liberty to swirl up the mixture of the rosemilk , as the rose essence would be present at the bottom without being mixed up. The taste was too sugary though, a little bit less sugary and bit more creamier would have made it just perfect.
The ambience hasn't been changed much and is pretty normal and service was a bit slow.
Overall an good place to dine in with your family and have a great food experience.
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My goto place for Midnight hunger.. Everyone will rave about their chicken 65 and chicken 90 and biriyani. Yeah it tastes good. But still their bun butter jam and dum tea combo is what making me visit this place once a week.!!
Long time wish to go wd family dinner there the reception was warm welcomed us but there is no guidance after that where we have to sit then we enquirer and we sat on table we placed order for cheese balls as starter is okay ish not that impressed for Main we ordered wheat parotta, garlic butter naan , veg kuruma and paneer butter masala , all was served at good time and hot enough too service was prompt left happy from there
Have always wanted to try this restaurant owing to its fame. And we weren’t disappointed. The chicken tikka here is one the best I have tried so far. We also had the mutton samosa, chicken 90 and mutton biriyani. Although the biriyani was a bit sweet, overall it was great.
This is the best place to have a good ambience and that biryani. They also serve their infamous tea with bun for snacks which is just fan . Not to mention The samosas which they serve and one of the few restaurants that serve this type of samosas . Overall a great experience with family .
went with family, ordered soups, starters, mutton biryani, friedrice, noodles, buhari special parota, buhari chicken 65, kadai chicken, special chicken gravy.
And finally falooda and ice cream.
special is mutton biryani, chicken 65 and buhari parota.
went to buhari late night with family ....ambience and service are good .....but is little costly .....service is little slow ...food taste really good .....
Taste is good... Quantity and quality is worth for money... service is poor... take time in serving... Taste differs from different branch...
An absolute family place. They serve halal food. The interiors are pretty, with dim lighting to give a warm effect. Some staffs are really good, they are very friendly and sweet, and some are very rude. Some dishes are very delicious like Garlic Naan, Mutton Kadai whereas some dishes were not upto the mark like Falooda. Its a good place to be in with family. I always enjoy my time i spend here. There is a variety of food to choose from the menu. The brownie with vanilla icecream is the BEST here.
Buhari established in 1951, exudes a vintage charm that adds to its unique character. The recent renovation has elevated its ambiance, creating a visually appealing dining space. The menu boasts distinctive flavors, showcasing a culinary journey that spans decades. The experience comes with notable drawbacks. Despite the rich history, the portion sizes are disappointingly small, leaving diners wanting more. This, coupled with the exorbitant prices, creates a dissonance between the dining experience and its value.
While the renovation enhances the aesthetics, the overall value proposition falls short. Despite the flavorful journey and pleasing ambiance, the restaurant may struggle to justify its steep prices and limited portions, making it a choice for special occasions rather than regular dining.
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Bubari Hotel on Mount Road in Chennai presents a favorable dining experience, easily accessible and well-located. The standout dish, Chicken 90, is a culinary delight, leaving a lasting impression with its exquisite taste. Exploring their Biriyani was also a good choice, offering a satisfying blend of flavors.
One notable positive aspect is the efficient service, surpassing the pace of other restaurants in the vicinity. However, the Lemon Mint failed to meet expectations, lacking the refreshing quality anticipated. A significant downside was the cleanliness issue with the washbasin, detracting from the overall dining experience.
Regrettably, a concerning incident occurred when the main person taking our order subtly requested tips. While tipping is discretionary, the expectation felt somewhat ingrained, raising discomfort. This stands out as the primary negative point, suggesting a potential need for improvement in the approach towards gratuities. Despite this, Bubari Hotel stands as a good choice for its location, delectable Chicken 90, and efficient service, with room for enhancement in certain areas.
Great experience of having such a delicious food here. Had wonderful time. Service is so fast. Must try Biriyani here. And mutton soups are just frenzy. At the end, always try maximum deserts. Worth the visit.
Mutton Dum Biryani is very hot 🔥 and spicy 🥵
Panner very saft and puffy in all the dishes. Vera level Ban butter jam. Fresh Chicken 🐔 🍗 90 yummy tasty.
All are good 👍
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I had the pleasure of dining at Bhuhari Anna Salai, and it was an absolute delight! The star of the show was undoubtedly the biryani, an exquisite dish that left me craving for more. Every bite was a burst of flavors that justified every penny spent. The Paya was a treat for the taste buds, and the chapathi was flawlessly executed.
My visit happened late at night, around 11:30pm, and despite the hour, the restaurant offered a commendable selection. I decided to try their biryani, parotta, and chapathi, and I was not disappointed. The panner butter masala and butter chicken were undeniably the highlights of the meal, leaving me practically licking my fingers.
However, it's important to note that dining at Bhuhari Anna Salai might not be feasible for everyone due to the relatively higher prices. But the quality of the dishes and the overall ambiance truly make it a worthwhile indulgence for special occasions.
The restaurant's exterior is a sight to behold, drawing you in with its captivating design. The interior ambiance complements the experience perfectly, making it a complete sensory delight.
One small drawback is the limited parking space available. While the restaurant's eye-catching appeal might attract a lot of diners, finding a parking spot could be a challenge. On occasion, you might find yourself circling around to find a suitable place to park.
In conclusion, Bhuhari Anna Salai is a culinary gem that offers a delectable journey for your taste buds. Despite the higher prices and parking constraints, the outstanding flavors and inviting ambiance make it a must-visit for those special moments when you're seeking a memorable dining experience.
Samosas are delicious and must try the tea. Compliments well. Biryani is good. Chicken is alright.
we went to the mughals buhari restaurant on the right side of the buhari restaurant and the ambience is too good and feels like royal …with the design and structure they have on the 3rd floor….the food was also very fresh and they make it fresh and the serving was very nice too…Especially the mutton biryani the one of the best i had in recent times during my travel in different countries…tried the kesari falooda… in veg we tried falafal with hummus which is awsome and fresh too…little expensive than the one we have from buhari
The chicken Manchow soup was delicious, delivering a satisfying taste. The chicken 65 was cooked to perfection, with a perfectly balanced masala. The Labanaise grilled chicken was tender, juicy, and infused with delightful marinade and masala that left a peppery punch in your throat. Additionally, the soft fudge provided a delectable and enjoyable experience.
The faluda was not up to the mark. Only the upper ice cream was good the remaining only colors.
Best classic restaurant to have Delicious, mouth watering & yummy biryani. Especially chicken 65 which is the showstopper... Chennai people do visit here if you are a briyani lover..
Nice cozy place for fine dine , tasty typical chennai food.. bun butter jam, 🧈, wheat Parota, Mutton briyani and campel chicken, Idiyappam paya is the ultimate and ending it with a high chai 🍵
This place is famous for Chicken 65 and they found the recipe in 1965. The masala taste is new but I didn’t got the fullest tastes of it. May be I will try sometime later too. We have also ordered mutton Biriyani and kebab. Mutton Biriyani was very good and quantity is sufficient for one person. It’s doesn’t have AC in ground floor I’m not sure about the first floor. It’s crowded during weekends and it’s in primer location. It’s a good place to enjoy non vegetarian food they have multiple options. They do have a bakery adjacent to restaurant. Dum Chai is must try here.
After many years tried Buhari, it bring back my memories. Awesome mutton Biryani, chicken biryani was good, chicken 90 is good as well. Dragon prawn was sweet.
The iconic inventors of Chicken65. Food was great and most recommended. Ordered biryani and chicken65.
Overall very good! Mutton biryani is the best here. Long grain basmati rice with a good balance of spices and adequate chunks of mutton accompanied by raita and a traditional accompaniment. The service was very courteous and timely. When the staff respects the elderly, it reflects very positively on the management of the establishment and Buharis went an extra mile to ensure our comfort! The desert we ordered was Peach Melba which was sumptuous and delicious. Overall an iconic foodie destination in Chennai delivered a delightful experience!
My favourite restaurant in Mount road. Will often visit there for dinner. The service can’t beat by any other, also the food taste will be mouth watering.
The price are little high than other branches since this is the main first Branch and taste recipes will be completely different style.
They don’t accept online or 3rd party delivery options. Ground floor is of non AC and Bakery is also attached to the restaurant ground floor. AC dining will be on first floor.
Love for their welcome drink(Grape juice) never ends. Always request them to provide an extra cup.
Simply it’s one of the best restaurant in Mount road.
One of the best mutton biryanis in town, they maintain the same quality for years, just that there r very less mutton pieces in the biryani we had, chicken 90 was soft n tender, my kid loved it, service could be improved, many good restaurants lack in service department which could take a hit on the overall dining experience!
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