The short answer
Biryani Kitchen: what visitors should know first
A practical choice for Indian families who miss dal and rice. The menu is not vegetarian-only and ghee is used, so ask for dishes without it, and confirm the kitchen hours before going.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Biryani Kitchen facts at a glance
- Location
- Corner of G. Del Pilar Street and Calle Hama
- Dining style
- Casual Indian, mixed menu
- Price signal
- Mid-range
- Signature order
- Try: dal or chana masala with roti
- Diet note
- Serves meat; ask for no ghee
- Good for
- Indian families, vegetarians who ask
Why it matters
Why Biryani Kitchen is worth your time
Indian food in El Nido is scarce, and a family that has eaten Filipino and Italian dishes for several days may want something familiar. A restaurant with dal, chickpeas and a vegetable biryani gives that, and it is one of a small number of named Indian kitchens in town.
It is worth setting expectations. This is a mixed menu, not a temple-style thali house, and Spinach rates its vegan labelling as weak. Strict vegetarian and Jain travellers should treat it as a convenient option that needs questions, not as a guaranteed fit.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Dal and chana masala
Lentil and chickpea curries are named by Spinach as the safest meat-free choices.
- 02
Vegetable biryani
Served with coconut chutney, according to Spinach.
- 03
Accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible seating and restrooms are listed.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Biryani Kitchen is an Indian restaurant, and Spinach points to lentil dal, chana masala and a vegetable biryani served with coconut chutney as dishes to consider. HappyCow describes vegetarian dishes that can be adapted for vegans if you ask for no ghee.
The menu also includes meat, so this is not a vegetarian restaurant and it is not Jain. If you eat vegetarian only, order from the vegetable section and ask the staff to keep the dishes separate. Spinach advises vegans to avoid naan, which contains milk, and to choose roti or puri instead, and to ask about sauces and cross-contamination.
Reviewers on Spinach praise generous portions, a cosy room and friendly service, while a few find dishes oily or salty. Ask for the spice and oil to be kept light for older relatives.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Ask for dishes without ghee if you avoid dairy
- Choose roti or puri over naan if vegan
- State if you avoid egg, onion or garlic
- Confirm opening hours before you go
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- G. Del Pilar Street, corner of Calle Hama, El Nido town
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch or dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Spinach lists wheelchair-accessible seating and restrooms, which is a useful sign for older travellers. The location is in the town centre, close to most guesthouses, so a short walk is enough.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-in dining; no reservation is mentioned. Spinach gives opening hours of about 11 am to 10.30 pm daily and a phone number, but please confirm hours before you go. Mobile payment is listed.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Biryani Kitchen
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Spinach lists wheelchair-accessible seating and restrooms, which is a useful sign for older travellers. The location is in the town centre, close to most guesthouses, so a short walk is enough.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Biryani Kitchen pure vegetarian?
No. It serves meat dishes as well as vegetarian ones, so order carefully and say what you do not eat.
Is it Jain-friendly?
We found no evidence of a Jain menu. Ask whether onion and garlic can be left out.
Where is it?
At G. Del Pilar Street, corner of Calle Hama, in El Nido town, according to HappyCow.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
