Slow-cooked the traditional dum way with bone-in chicken, fragrant long-grain basmati rice, and a careful layering of whole spices, our Chicken Biryani is the dish Winnipeggers come to Sargent Ave for. Voted the best biryani in the city by our regulars.
Chicken Biryani is the crown jewel of Indian street food and Chef Paaji's most ordered dish in Winnipeg. We start with bone-in chicken pieces marinated overnight in yogurt, ginger-garlic, and a house biryani masala, then layer them with parboiled long-grain basmati, fried onions, fresh mint, and a drizzle of saffron-infused milk.
The pot is sealed and finished using the traditional dum method, locking in steam so every grain of rice carries the smoky, aromatic flavour of the marinade. Served with cooling raita on the side, it is the kind of biryani that takes you straight to the streets of Old Delhi — right here in West End Winnipeg.
Verified Customer
"The biryani is so so so good!! I have tried biryani from many other restaurants. Being a Bengali, I wanted proper with bone meat biryani — and this one fulfills my expectation."
June 12, 2025
Regular at Chef Paaji
"The food is always top notch and fresh, and the owners are pretty sweet people. The biryani especially is a regular order in our home."
September 4, 2025
Uber Eats
"Best Indian food ever had! Everything was such large portions. It arrived so fresh! Most favourite food in Winnipeg — the biryani is steaming hot every time."
November 22, 2025
Address
748 Sargent Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0B4
Phone
(204) 416-0700
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Thursday: 3:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Friday & Saturday: 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday: 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM