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The minds behind the House of Biryan
Biryani was a highly consumed dish, yet it lacked consistency and standardization. The co-founders, Mohammed K. Bhol and Chef Mikhail Shahani, saw an opportunity to tap the market in a big way and hence created the House of Biryan.
Bhol is a third-generation entrepreneur in the food industry, having studied at the Taj Institute of Hotel Management and gained vast experience in business and operations, including training under Gordon Ramsay in London. Shahani, an alumnus of Le Cordon Bleu, Paris, brings over 20 years of experience cooking in prestigious venues like 212 Bar & Grill and Crowne Plaza.
Testing the Idea Through Shared Kitchens and Pop-Ups
To validate the market concept and understand the consumers better, they began testing shared kitchens and pop-ups. This strategy helped them to refine their ideas without any high capital expenditure.
They officially launched their first cloud kitchen in Mumbai in December 2022, with Shahani focused on menu development, recipe systems and kitchen standardization, while Bhol managed business strategy, partnerships, expansion and finance.
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Struggles, Setbacks and a ₹40,000 Loss
Every successful business has its ups and downs. The same was true for the House of Biryan. Despite the challenges, with delivery guys cancelling and only one customer showing up sometimes, they knew they were building something more than just a business.
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After launching their cloud kitchen brand in December 2022, they faced their initial struggles with visibility and control over operations.
Another major setback occurred when a store shut down unexpectedly, resulting in a loss of nearly Rs. 40,000, equivalent to almost a full day's sales.
For every problem, there exists a solution. To overcome these challenges, they decided to build their tech stack from the ground up, investing heavily in backend technology to gain clarity and control over every aspect of their operations, including supply chain, staff attendance, store uptime, order management, and customer feedback.
This strategic move to own their technology became a key operational advantage.
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Building Strength From Struggle
The co-founders of House of Biryan, Bhol and Shahani, are leading their cloud kitchen into a new phase of international growth.
Founded in 2022, the company had rapidly expanded to 22 stores across Mumbai, Delhi and Dubai, with a strong focus on delivering consistent, chef-curated and customizable biryani through a tech-enabled cloud kitchen model.
The cloud kitchen has made significant strides, achieving a revenue of Rs 33.90 lakh in 2024, with a forecasted revenue of Rs 66 crore for 2025.
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Cricket Legend Invests In The Global Future Of The Biryani Brand
They recently received a strategic investment from former India cricket captain MS Dhoni for his debut in the food-tech vertical. This partnership is aimed at supporting House of Biryan's ambitious global expansion plans, targeting markets such as Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom and North America.
The company projects a network of 120 to 150 kitchens and a revenue outlook of Rs. 450-550 over the next three years.
The brand's success is built on a foundation of operational excellence, a proprietary tech stack for complete control over operations and a unique Meri Wali Biryani concept that allows customers to personalise their orders with choices in spice levels, proteins and toppings.
The founders, with over 25 years of combined experience in the culinary industry, emphasize consistency, quality and innovations core to their mission.
Cloud Kitchen to Conscious Cuisine
Everyone wants their brand to build on a foundation of ethical practices and sustainability. Let's have a close look at the sustainable practices at the House of Biryan.
They put a high value on responsible sourcing of good-quality ingredients, while also doing what they can to minimize their environmental impact.
The company prides itself on transparency in all its supply chain and operations decisions, leveraging technology to keep this information accurate and available to customers, whether related to its products or sourcing.
This dedication to ethical sourcing and transparency is central to their company ethos. And they care for their employees by creating a healthy and uplifting workplace culture.
They facilitate lasting change by providing a crystal-clear pathway and environment for innovation and adaptation.
From shared kitchens to international growth
Bhol and Shahani, the co-founders of House of Biryan, are driving the brand's rapid expansion and international growth.
The company has already established 22 stores across Mumbai, Delhi and Dubai, with a projected annual revenue of Rs. 66 crore for FY2025 and a target of Rs. 100 crore by FY2026.
They intend to grow in new foreign markets.
This international expansion is built on a backend that runs on the cloud kitchen model, which offers the ability to scale and deliver the same quality of food across geographies. The chef-led and ingredient-driven brand prides itself on its success.
The Legacy They're Cooking
Some legacies are not written in books; they're stewed in patience, in sleepless nights, in the guts to try again when failure rings.
House of Biryan is more than a brand — it is a reminder that even the simplest grain can carry the taste of a thousand dreams. And perhaps, years from now, when people look back, they will not remember only the biryani. They'll remember two people who chose belief over fear, risk over comfort and love over doubt.
Because legacies aren't served on silver plates; they are cooked in silence, in sweat, in faith—until one day, the world takes a bite and says, "Yes, this is real."
From a single kitchen to countless hearts, House of Biryan is proof that with passion and authenticity, an Indian flavor can become a global story.
