A biryani finished with 23-carat edible gold leaf and billed as the 'world’s most expensive' arrived in West London this week.
The Royal Gold Biryani is now available to order at Copper Chimney in Westfield London, designed in collaboration with Dubai's Bombay Borough, the original creators of the headline-making rice dish. The limited-time collaboration features three types of rice, is topped with an assortment of meats, kebabs and gravies, and is available until 31 December 2026.
How much is the Royal Gold Biryani?
Copper Chimney's Royal Gold Biryani is priced at a whopping £210 - although don't panic, that's not per person. It comes as a sharing platter for four to six guests, so it works out at between £35 and £52.50 a head. Due to the extensive preparation that goes into making the platter, orders must be placed at least 24 hours in advance, so it’s not one for a spontaneous Saturday night.
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What’s included in the Royal Gold Biryani?
The sharing platter includes three types of rice - saffron-infused basmati rice, lightly spiced keema rice and dum-cooked rice - plus an assortment of different meats and kebabs, including lamb seekh kebabs, lamb chops, chicken malai kebabs, Mughlai-style koftas and roast chicken.
The dish is then garnished with various sauces and salads, including Badaami gravy, Nihari gravy, Jodhpuri mutton curry, raita and pickles, before a final crowning of edible gold leaf, crispy fried onions, fresh mint, roasted cashews and pomegranate seeds, plus boiled eggs and baby potatoes. Phew.
The inspiration behind the dish draws on the richness of Mughlai cooking and the generosity of Indian celebratory dining, with the feast served on a grand thaal (a traditional sharing platter) and bringing a selection of dishes together for the table to share.
Can anyone order the biryani?
Absolutely! You can find out more about the collaboration and book a table at Copper Chimney here, or contact the restaurant directly and let the team know in advance if you'd like to reserve the Royal Gold Biryani for a group. Maybe something a bit different for your team Christmas dinner this year?