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Poonamallee · West Chennai
A taste of Chennai.
A feast fit for
a Maharaja.
Authentic Chennai-style dum biriyani, slow-steamed on firewood embers. Delivered in heat-retaining Royal Dum Tins with velvety Ennai Kathirikai Dalcha, chilled onion raitha, and wedding-style Bread Halwa.
100% HALAL CERTIFIED ·
WOODFIRE DUM ·
ZERO ARTIFICIAL COLOUR / MSG
Retains Dum Heat 90 Mins
CHENNAI STYLE ✦ PURE COW GHEE ✦ ROYAL DUM TINS ✦ FIREWOOD DUM FRESH DAILY
Lightning Hot Delivery
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Fresh Handi Timings
The Daily Dum Schedule.
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Batch 01 · Afternoon Feast
11:30 AM
The Midday Dum Unveiling
Morning firewood handis unsealed piping hot. Perfect for weekend family gatherings, office feasts, and quick takeaways behind Poonamallee Hospital.
Batch 02 · Evening Banquet
06:30 PM
The Twilight Dum Feast
Freshly sealed twilight handis ready right on time for dinner. Accompanied by crispy Chicken 65, cooling curd raitha, and fragrant bread halwa.
Firewood Tradition
The Sacred Woodfire Deg.
Every morning at 4:30 AM, our traditional heavy brass handi deg is sealed with freshly kneaded whole-wheat dough. Heated with natural casuarina wood embers, the heat circulates evenly without burning, ensuring every single grain of seeraga samba absorbs the rich, aromatic meat broth.
Sensory Blueprint
Why Chennai Connoisseurs Love Our Pot.
Our dum biriyani strikes a delicate balance between aroma, heat, and meat tenderness.
Fragrant & Light
Short, delicate grains that lock in the rich bone marrow broth without feeling uncomfortably heavy.
Golden Granular Ghee
Slow-clarified farm ghee and wood-pressed gingelly oil lend rich gloss with no greasy residue.
Fall-Off-The-Bone
Steeped in thick country curd for 4 hours, tenderizing the meat completely during slow woodfire dum.
Takeaway & delivery
Our royal signatures.
Handcrafted recipes slow-simmered with aged seeraga rice, pure ghee, and 17 whole spices.
01
Chicken Dum Biriyani
Our quintessential Chennai-style chicken biriyani slow-steamed on firewood embers with aromatic spices, tender bone-in chicken, and pure ghee.
02
Mutton Dum Biriyani
A hearty, rich biriyani for mutton lovers. Prime tender cuts steeped in rich bone broth, layered with caramelized shallots and whole spices.
03
Crispy Chicken 65
Crispy South Indian spiced chicken bites tossed with fresh curry leaves, cracked black pepper, and green chilies. The ultimate sidekick.
Curated for Feasting
Royal meal packs.
Every pack comes with brinjal dalcha gravy, sweet and onion curd.
The King pack adds our popular Chicken 65.
01 · Solo Feast
Prince Pack
RECTANGULAR IML BOX (1 PAX)
- 1x Chennai Dum Biriyani
- Signature Brinjal Dalcha
- Chilled Onion Raitha
- Royal Bread Halwa
₹280
Order Prince Pack
02 · Couple Feast
Princess Pack
RECTANGULAR IML BOX (2 PAX)
- 2x Dum Biriyani Portions
- Double Brinjal Dalcha
- Double Onion Raitha
- 2x Pure Ghee Sweets
₹540
Order Princess Pack
03 · Trio Tin
Queen Pack
SIGNATURE ROUND TIN (3 PAX)
- 3x Dum Biriyani Servings
- Presented in Royal Reusable Tin
- Large Brinjal Dalcha Bowl
- 3x Royal Sweets & Raitha
₹850
Order Queen Pack
04 · The Grand Feast
King Pack
SIGNATURE ROUND TIN (4-5 PAX)
- 4-5 Dum Biriyani Servings
- Platter of Crispy Chicken 65
- Double Dalcha & Onion Raitha
- 4x Bread Halwa Sweets
₹1,190
Order King Feast
Royal Feast Showcase
Watch Our Royal Dum Biriyani in Action
Experience the signature firewood dum aroma, handcrafted spice slow-cooking, and royal tin banquet unboxing.
Food-grade insulated royal dum tins engineered to retain woodfire temperature for over 90 minutes.
Grand Hospitality
The Royal Banquet Experience.
Every meal pack arrives as a self-contained feast. From our velvety Ennai Kathirikai Dalcha (baby brinjals simmered in sesame & tamarind) to chilled cucumber raitha and ghee-drenched bread halwa, every accompaniment is prepared fresh for each batch.
Sustainability Initiative
The Golden Tin Cycle.
Say no to single-use plastics. Our signature round Dum Tins are 100% reusable, food-grade collectibles. Return 5 empty clean MMB Tins on your next takeaway pickup behind Poonamallee Hospital and get a FREE Crispy Chicken 65 or ₹100 Instant Cash Discount!
How To Redeem:
- Collect and rinse your King or Queen tins.
- Bring them to our Poonamallee Takeaway counter.
- Get your promo voucher credited instantly to your WhatsApp account.
The Royal Standard
Why Connoisseurs Choose MMB.
A clear comparison between standard commercial biriyani and our authentic royal dum craft.
| Culinary Standard | Madras Maharaja Biriyani (MMB) | Standard Commercial Outlets |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking Method | 100% Firewood & Charcoal Dough Dum | Commercial gas stoves / wok reheating |
| Spices & Seasoning | 17 Hand-ground whole spices daily | Pre-mixed synthetic spice pastes & powders |
| Food Colouring & MSG | Zero MSG · Natural saffron & turmeric hue | Artificial red/orange color powders (Tartrazine) |
| Takeaway Packaging | Signature reusable heat-trapping round tins | Flimsy plastic pouches that sweat and soften rice |
| Accompaniment Authenticity | Slow-reduced Ennai Kathirikai Dalcha | Watery plain salna or generic curd |
Foodie Acclaim · 4.9/5 Rating
Loved Across West Chennai.
Over 480+ happy feasts served across Poonamallee, Porur & Kattupakkam.
★★★★★
"The King Pack in the round tin was a showstopper for our Sunday family lunch. The biriyani stayed boiling hot for over an hour, and the Chicken 65 was exceptionally crispy!"
Karthik & Deepa
Poonamallee, Chennai (Verified Order)
★★★★★
"True Chennai-style biriyani without artificial colour. The seeraga rice aroma when opening the tin seal is pure heaven. The brinjal dalcha is thick and authentic."
Dr. M. Senthil
Porur Junction (Verified Order)
★★★★★
"We ordered 3 Queen Tins for an office event at DLF IT Park. Every colleague praised the packaging and the meat quality. Truly lives up to the Maharaja standard."
Pooja Raghuram
Iyyappanthangal (Verified Order)
Neighbourhood Royal Kitchen
See you in
Poonamallee.
Behind Poonamallee Government Hospital,
Near Metro Corridor, Poonamallee, Chennai - 600056.
Takeaway & Delivery Only
Fresh Dum Handis Unsealed at 11:30 AM & 06:30 PM.
Your next feast starts here.
Pre-order early to guarantee your dum handi batch. Direct WhatsApp orders are processed instantly.