A Complete Guide to Ordering Biryani Online in Lahore

What Makes a Good Delivery Biryani

The first thing to check is the rice grain. Good biryani uses long-grain aged Basmati that holds its shape even after cooking. Each grain should be separate — not clumped, not broken. If the biryani arrives as a solid mass, the rice was either over-cooked before packing or the container trapped too much steam.

The second thing is the masala-to-rice ratio. A biryani with too little masala is just spiced rice. A biryani where the masala is so thick it sits on top like a curry is also wrong. The masala should be distributed through the biryani, coating the grains and the chicken pieces evenly, not pooled at the bottom.

• Grain integrity — each rice grain should be long, separate, and slightly firm in the centre.
• Aromatics — whole spices (bay leaves, cardamom, cloves, star anise) should be visible, not just powdered spice.
• Chicken quality — bone-in pieces are traditional and deliver more flavour. Boneless is faster but loses something.
• Raita — biryani without raita is incomplete. It should be cool, slightly sour, and thick enough to cling to the rice.

YUM PUM's Biryani

At YUM PUM, we cook biryani fresh throughout the day. We offer Chicken Biryani in Half and Full serving, each paired with raita. We also offer versions with Shami Kabab added — two shamis in a full serving — for those who want more protein. Our Biryani Sada (plain rice biryani without chicken) is available for simpler palates or as a side.

We pack biryani in a way that separates the steam while keeping the heat: the container is sealed firmly but with a small vent to prevent condensation from building up inside. The raita always goes in a separate container to keep it cold and prevent it from warming the rice.

How to Reheat Biryani Properly

If your biryani has cooled by the time you eat it — or if you have leftovers — the best way to reheat it is in a pan. Add a tablespoon of water to the pan, spread the biryani evenly, cover with a lid, and heat on low for 3–4 minutes. The steam revives the rice and loosens the masala without drying anything out. Microwave reheating works but can make the edges dry; if you use a microwave, cover the bowl with a damp paper towel and heat in 45-second bursts.

Never add more oil or butter when reheating biryani — there is already plenty of fat in the masala and adding more will make it greasy.

Order Biryani from YUM PUM

Order at yumpum.pk or on WhatsApp. We deliver across Shahdra and nearby areas. Open 5 AM to 3 AM daily — yes, we do biryani at 5 in the morning, and yes, people order it.