Arsalan

Arsalan is a Mughlai and biryani restaurant in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, associated with the Park Circus and Park Street areas. It is one of the city's most popular names for Kolkata-style biryani, a regional variation of the Awadhi dish that includes a boiled potato and a boiled egg alongside the meat. The listed address in the Park Street area and Park Circus reflects that the restaurant operates in more than one place, so visitors should confirm which outlet they intend to visit.

Biryani is the centre of the menu. The chicken biryani, priced around ₹300, and the mutton biryani, about ₹380, both arrive as fragrant long-grain rice layered with meat, mild spices and the characteristic potato and egg. Kolkata biryani is generally lighter on chilli and heavier on aroma, using rose-water and kewra, than versions served in Hyderabad or Lucknow. Chicken chaap, around ₹280, is a rich, mildly spiced gravy dish of tender chicken that is commonly eaten with rumali roti or paratha, and it has become an emblematic Mughlai order in the city. Kebabs, rolls and sweets round out the offering.

The dining rooms are casual and busy, with a high-turnover, family-and-friends atmosphere. Noise levels are high at peak times, and there is no dress code. The beverage programme is simple, with soft drinks, lassi and water served rather than alcohol. Service is quick and the focus is on volume and value. Hours run from about 11:00 AM until 11:30 PM, giving a long window for lunch, late dinner or a post-sightseeing meal.

Reservations are not typically required, but the restaurant is very popular and queues often form at weekend lunch and dinner and during festival periods, particularly Eid. Arriving before the main lunch hour or after the evening rush shortens waits. Prices are in the moderate band ($$), and a rating near 4.3 reflects steady local loyalty. Takeaway biryani is also widely ordered, which is a practical option when the dining room is full.