If you think you’ve already eaten every version of biriyani Penang has to offer, make a detour to Lebuh Penang. Bite N Eat Dindigul Biriyani puts the Tamil Nadu classic front and centre — compact, intensely seasoned rice paired with tender meat and the sort of spice profile that makes you reach for another spoonful before you’ve finished the first.
But don’t stop at the biriyani. The Kongu Nadu kozhi fry is the real troublemaker: spicy, dry-fried chicken with coconut and enough attitude to make the rice taste even better. Add a few southern Indian dishes to the table and you’ve got the makings of a proper George Town feast.
Come for the biriyani. Stay because you suddenly realise the menu is much bigger than the sign outside.
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