Briyani by Hamidah Bi has become a hidden gem at Circuit Road Food Centre, earning devoted followers for what many consider some of the best biryani in Singapore. Run by Madam Hamidah and her daughter, this stall shares culinary lineage with the renowned Mami Midah Briyani at Eunos Food Centre, bringing generations of biryani expertise to the MacPherson neighbourhood at 79 Circuit Road, stall 01-14.
The menu is refreshingly focused with just two options: Chicken Briyani and Mutton Briyani, both priced at and served with dalcha vegetable curry, achar pickles, and beautifully prepared rice. The mutton briyani has earned particular acclaim, with the meat slow-cooked for three to four hours to achieve melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and a rich gamey flavour that delights enthusiasts. The rice itself deserves special mention, cooked with evaporated milk alongside vegetable oil, onion, ginger, garlic and spices to achieve a fluffy texture that's both firm and soft, with layers of flavour and colour.
Open from 11:30am to 2pm daily except Mondays, the stall often sells out quickly, testament to its popularity and limited operating hours. Reviewers consistently praise the generous portions and exceptional quality, with some declaring it the best biryani they've ever had. For those seeking authentic, carefully prepared biryani with traditional cooking methods and family recipes, Briyani by Hamidah Bi offers an experience that honours the craft of biryani-making at remarkably reasonable prices.