Papa’s Kitchen Review: XXL Nasi Briyani With Free-Flow Rice At Bencoolen

If sharing platters are up your alley, then Papa’s Kitchen is the place to be. The star at this joint has to be their massive nasi briyani platter.

Food at Papa’s Kitchen The star of Papa Kitchen’s menu has to be their briyani combos which provide a feast for three to four people. Three plates of rice blanketed the entire plate, which were then topped with a liberal serving of chicken masala and hard-boiled eggs.

A mix of vegetables sat in the middle of the briyani and crispy papadum lied around it like petals of a flower. Fragrant scents of spices, such as star anise and cardamom, wafted from the massive dish. The briyani rice played an essential supporting role to complement the rich chicken masala.

So if the massive amount is somehow not enough for you and your friends, don’t be shy to ask for more. Made with a mix of yoghurt and an assortment of vegetables, this light-tasting sauce provided a refreshing break from the bold flavours in the dish. Mix this savoury daal with the rice for a harmony of tantalising flavours.

Papa’s Kitchen offers an add-on of Lamb Shank at just $8+ with an order of their chicken briyani combo. This affordable quotation for a large lamb shank is not common, so I had to get this side order.

You might want to use a fork and knife to tackle this hefty hunk of meat as it takes some effort to lift it up by hand. Unlike the dry chicken, this lamb was juicy and packed with bold flavours.

Ambience at Papa’s Kitchen With decorations kept to a minimal, Papa’s Kitchen may not be the most aesthetic joint. Don’t expect to be snapping any IG-worthy pics here, well except for their XXL briyani platter that is.

Big groups coming to take on their briyani sharing platters have plenty of room in the 56-seater eatery. Even so, Papa’s Kitchen does a decent job with their Chicken Meat Briyani Combo.

Even if the chicken was on the dry side, other elements, such as the tender lamb shank and savoury daal, help to bring this rich and aromatic dish together. This briyani meal could be a messy affair, so be sure to head down with friends whom you’re comfortable with.