Student Biryani Surry Hills

462-464 Cleveland St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

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Student Biryani – Authentic Pakistani Cuisine, Surry Hills Sydney

Student Biryani — A Pakistani Icon, Now in Surry Hills

Authentic Pakistani Cuisine · Dine-In, Takeaway & Delivery · 462–464 Cleveland St, Surry Hills
Since 1969, Student Biryani has been a beloved institution across Pakistan — from a humble café to a national icon. Now firmly rooted in Sydney’s Surry Hills, this cult favourite brings the legendary flavours of Lahori street food to your table. From steaming buckets of Chicken Biryani and rich bone-marrow Haleem to freshly baked Naans and silky Mango Lassi, every dish is a celebration of the subcontinent’s most beloved food culture. Also featuring an Indo-Chinese menu for the adventurous diner.
⭐ Google Verified Business · Est. 1969 · Also in Auburn
★★★★☆
4.2 out of 5
1,100+ Reviews
Contact & Location
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Address
462–464 Cleveland Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010
Corner of Crown St · Near Central Station
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Cuisine
Pakistani & Indo-Chinese
Est. 1969 · Halal · Budget Friendly
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Catering & Services
🍽️ Dine-In
🥡 Takeaway
🏍️ Home Delivery
🪣 Bulk Party Orders
🎂 Birthday Catering
🏢 Corporate Catering
📦 Bucket Deals
📱 DoorDash & Menulog
🛵 Uber Eats
🥗 Vegetarian Options
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Operating Hours
Monday 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Friday 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
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What Clients Say
★★★★★
Student Biryani is a Sydney institution and for very good reason. The Lahori Fried Fish paired with Chicken Biryani is a beautiful explosion of flavours — crispy, golden fish with fragrant, perfectly spiced rice. The fried chicken is fantastic too. Great prices, fast service, and a meal that genuinely transports you straight to the streets of Lahore. Don’t understand how they only have 4.2 stars!
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Verified Diner · Google Review
★★★★★
Bought both the Chicken and Lamb Biryani — both were superb. I prefer the Chicken Biryani for its depth of spice and perfectly cooked rice. The Raita was decent, and I was really impressed by how well the Mango Lassi was packaged for delivery — zero spillage! Great food despite a longer wait. Absolutely worth it. A cult classic for a very good reason!
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DoorDash Customer · Google Review
★★★★★
I’ve been getting takeaway from Student Biryani for years. The new Indo-Chinese menu is a fantastic addition — I tried a few dishes last week and they were outstanding. A great blend of two culinary traditions done with real confidence. The classic biryani and haleem remain as good as ever. This place just keeps getting better!
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Regular Customer · Google Review
★★★★★
Great prices, fresh and authentic food. Have usually taken away and eaten inside once only. Mostly international students or recent arrivals — they know their biryani! The Haleem is rich, mushy and deeply satisfying, and the naan is soft and fluffy. Better than cheap South Asian spots and considerably cheaper than upscale ones. A perfect balance of quality and value!
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TripAdvisor Review
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Get in Touch
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Delivery Areas
Surry Hills Redfern Darlinghurst Chippendale Newtown Glebe Ultimo Haymarket CBD Sydney Waterloo Alexandria Erskineville Paddington Kensington
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Find Us
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Signature Dishes
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The Icon
Chicken Biryani
Fragrant basmati · Lahori spice blend · Raita
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Cult Favourite
Beef Haleem
Slow-cooked lentils & beef · 2.5kg bucket available
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Street Food Star
Lahori Fried Fish
Golden crispy batter · Traditional Lahori spices

📍 462-464 Cleveland St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

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