Best Biryani in Cairns City
Cairns · ranked by evidence, not clustered stars
● Updated September 2026 · 7 venues
The best biryani in Cairns City right now is The Roti Shack (4.8★, 740 reviews).
#1 of 7 spot spots in Cairns
📍 shop 4/93 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the beef or chicken roti with curry and rice.
★ 4.8 (740 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 7 spot spots in Cairns
📍 14/58-70 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the aloo paratha thali; the lamb rogan josh and tandoori chicken are highlights.
★ 4.5 (3,350 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 7 spot spots in Cairns
📍 G 11/1 Pier Point Rd, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.5 (1,849 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 7 spot spots in Cairns
📍 Night Markets, Shop -7/71-75 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.8 (115 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 7 spot spots in Cairns
📍 62B Shields St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the butter chicken; the kadai paneer is essential.
★ 4.4 (2,137 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 7 spot spots in Cairns
📍 39 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.4 (200 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 7 spot spots in Cairns
📍 36 Water St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.3 (162 reviews) on Google Maps