[Halal] Under normal circumstances, you’ll never catch me having a plate of Nasi Briyani to myself. Not that I have anything against it, but it just feels like a dish suited for grand occasions, namely weddings. Yet, here I am, trying Shaik Mohamad’s Nasi Briyani Ayam ($5.50) after a Grab uncle recommended and lauded this. So how does it fare?

It was actually very good. Now I know briyanis aren’t exactly gourmet or anything to critically assess, but really there are a couple of things about this that are worth mentioning. The long-grain basmati rice and the curry were both so fragrant and deliciously seasoned with flavour, that they were essentially a crime. And the huge piece of chicken that came along with it…holy. The meat was tender to a fault and carries some of the spices that were cooked with the cauldron-size pot of rice which made it incredible. In short, this was a full-bodied briyani that eclipses virtually other renditions that I've had, maybe with an exception of one or two.

My only gripe though is with the smell. Forgive me, for I personally find it hard to stand even a whiff of lamb and mutton. They are notorious for having a pretty pungent, hot rubber-like smell, which was quite detectable in this. If you’re like me and find it difficult to tolerate, you might actually be convinced by that alone to give it a miss, but trust me – don’t be quick to dismiss it because as the old adage goes, smells can be deceiving…right? (8.2/10)

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