The ‘world’s most expensive biryani’ is coming to London – with 23-carat edible gold

It wouldn’t be silly season without some restaurant or other releasing a stunt dish – and this week’s wildest offering is a £210 biriyani.

Pitched at the ‘world’s most expensive biriyani’, the sharing dish comes courtesy of north Indian restaurant Copper Chimney, which you can find at Westfield London in White City. The pricey rice dish is actually a collaboration with Bombay Borough, an Indian restaurant based in Dubai, which first offered their ‘Royal Gold Biryani’ on the menu in 2021. 

Why’s it so expensive? Well, not only is it finished with 23-carat gold leaf (edible, of course), it’s stacked with three kinds of rice (saffron-infused basmati, lightly spiced keema and dum-cooked rice), alongside lamb seekh kebabs, lamb chops, chicken malai kebabs, Mughlai-style koftas and roast chicken. It also comes with Badaami gravy, Nihari gravy, Jodhpuri mutton curry, raita, pickles and salads. 

To be fair, it’s suggested that the platter is shared between six, which makes it only £35 a head – which isn’t too pricey at all. If you’re interested, you’ll need to order it 24 hours in advance, and it’s only available until December 31. 

Find Copper Chimney at Southern Terrace, Westfield London, Ariel Way, W12 7GA.

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