Mehfil.

Est. 1998 · Slow cooked · Handi sealed

Matbar
Biryani

Long-grain basmati layered with charcoal-kissed meat, whole spices and saffron milk, then sealed in dough and cooked on a slow flame — the way our grandmother did it.

Steaming chicken dum biryani served in a brass handi with raita and curry

4.9★

2,400+ reviews

The menu

Signature Biryanis

Every handi is cooked to order in small batches. Choose your protein, we take care of the fire, the spice and the patience.

Hyderabadi Mutton DumChef's pick

Hyderabadi Mutton Dum

Aged basmati, 12-hour marinated mutton, sealed handi, saffron finish.

$18.50
Paneer Butter MasalaVeg

Paneer Butter Masala

Cashew tomato gravy, hand-pressed paneer, served with tandoor naan.

$13.00
Vegetable Dum Biryani

Vegetable Dum Biryani

Garden vegetables layered with mint, fried onion and rose water.

$11.75

Most loved

Mehfil Favourites

Kebabs from the coal tandoor and regional handis our regulars order every single week.

Tandoori Chicken WingsSpicy

Tandoori Chicken Wings

Yoghurt and red chilli marinade, charred over coal, lime salt.

$9.50
Egg Biryani Handi

Egg Biryani Handi

Farm eggs, roasted spice rice, caramelised onion crown.

$10.25
Coastal Prawn BiryaniNew

Coastal Prawn Biryani

Tiger prawns, curry leaf tempering, coconut and pepper masala.

$21.00

Aged basmati

Rice matured for two years so every grain stays long, separate and fragrant.

Hand-ground masala

Whole spices roasted each morning and stone-ground — never a pre-mix packet.

Sealed dum

Dough-sealed handis rested over embers so the steam does all the cooking.

Visit us

Come for the aroma, stay for the second helping

Hours

Tue – Sun · 12pm – 11pm

Address

42 Spice Lane, Old Town

Reservations

+1 (555) 018-2244

Delivery

Within 6 miles, 35 min avg