Mutton Dum Biryani
The safer star order: smooth meat and balanced masala.
Signature
The plate
What we tried, scored out of 10
Chicken Dum Biryani
Authentic dum flavour; best when the kitchen is moving fast, not at the tail end of service.
Mirchi ka Salan
Thick and loud , mix it through the rice, or eat it with plain rice if the meat runs out.
The visit
Meridian in Panjagutta is almost always full. Seats are scarce, and you may share a table , if you are okay with that, go.
The chicken dum biryani carries proper head-to-belly Hyderabadi flavour: masala baked through the rice, neither overdone nor flat. Chicken is usually a hit; arrive late and a piece or two can firm up as the tray cools.
Mutton biryani is the easier call , soft meat, clean dum, one of the plates I keep recommending. The other star is mirchi ka salan: thick enough that rice and salan alone has finished more than one of my meals.
Drive in and use the valet. Panjagutta stays jammed; hand over the car and sit for lunch or dinner.
Expect a full hall and possible shared seating. Use the valet on the busy Panjagutta road.Shiva
Open today12:00 – 10:30 PM
SpendPremium
Vibeveg friendly
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Good to know
Where is Meridian Restaurant in Hyderabad?
Panjagutta (Punjagutta), on a busy main stretch. Open the Hyderabad Eats map pin for the exact spot and hours.
What should I order at Meridian Panjagutta?
Start with mutton dum biryani and mirchi ka salan. Chicken dum biryani is strong too when the trays are fresh.
Is Meridian always crowded?
Usually yes. Seats are hard to get and sharing a table is common; valet parking helps if you arrive by car.