Best cheap biryani in Melbourne
every venue below is budget ($) tier — same evidence ranking, easier on the wallet
● Updated September 2026 · 4 venues
The best cheap biryani in Melbourne right now is Biryani House (3.3★, 2,835 reviews) — top-tier quality at $-tier prices.
#1 of 4 spot spots in Melbourne
🏅 Locals’ pick
📍 339 King St, West Melbourne VIC 3003, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the goat biryani; the chicken 65 dry is the sleeper hit.
★ 3.3 (2,835 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 7 community mentions · 6× called the best · in 3 YouTube reviews · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#2 of 4 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 234-236 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
★ 4.6 (13,513 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · confirmed on the menu
#3 of 4 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 Shop 10/555 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the chicken tikka and onion bhaji; the dal makhani is outstanding.
★ 4.7 (4,062 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#4 of 4 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 205 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.6 (12,684 reviews) on Google Maps · website