Jumbo Briyani

About Jumbo Briyani

Jumbo Briyani (Viokitchen) is a biryani-first kitchen at Nordcom 1 on Gambas Crescent in Sembawang, Singapore, serving what its own site calls 'the Flavors of Authentic Biryani Dishes'. The kitchen's whole identity revolves around one dish done many ways: chicken, mutton, egg, prawn, paneer, mushroom and vegetable briyanis, each offered in a choice of long-grain basmati or the short-grain, aromatic seeraga samba rice that fans of Tamil Nadu-style biryani look for. Every box briyani is packed as a complete meal — served with raita and gravy, with an egg included in most non-veg boxes.

Beyond the biryani pots, the menu reaches deep into South Indian comfort food. There is a Prata Special section with prata and salna, egg prata and kothu parota in chicken, egg and veg versions; Today's Special sets pairing chappathi or parota with Chettinad chicken and gobi masala, plus ghee rice with chicken or mutton curry; and a Jumbo (Home Special) line of fiery appetisers like Chicken Lollipop, Dragon Chicken, Drums of Heaven, Chinthamani Chicken and Pallipalayam Chicken.

The kitchen takes orders online through its website, where the full menu is organised into Box Briyani, Prata Special, Today's Special, Home Specials, meals and money-saving Combos — handy for lunch at the surrounding office parks or a boxed briyani dinner at home.

Jumbo Briyani at Nordcom 1, Sembawang: Two-Rice Biryani, Kothu Parota and Home Specials

On Gambas Crescent in Sembawang, inside the Nordcom 1 building, Jumbo Briyani (Viokitchen) runs a kitchen with a refreshingly clear mission: biryani, done properly, in every version a briyani lover could ask for. The shop's own tagline promises 'the Flavors of Authentic Biryani Dishes', and the menu backs that up with a whole page of box briyanis spanning chicken, mutton, egg, prawn, paneer, mushroom and vegetable options. Orders can be placed entirely online, which makes it an easy pick for office workers in the surrounding industrial estate and anyone craving a boxed briyani at home.

A Biryani Shop Built Around Two Rices

The most distinctive thing about Jumbo Briyani's menu is the choice of rice. Alongside the familiar long-grain premium basmati, the kitchen cooks many of the same briyanis with seeraga samba — the small, aromatic grain associated with Tamil Nadu-style biryani — and keeps a dedicated Seeraga Samba Mutton Briyani highlighted at the top of its menu. That means regulars can order the same Chicken 65 Briyani or Mutton Mughal Briyani two different ways and decide which camp they belong to.

The box briyani format is designed as a complete meal in itself. Each 750ml box comes inclusive of raita and gravy, and the non-veg versions also include an egg. The Mughal variants are the richer end of the range: the Chicken Mughal Briyani pairs a whole chicken leg piece with basmati layered with saffron-infused milk, caramelised onions and herbs, while the Mutton Mughal Briyani does the same with boneless mutton marinated in traditional spices. The Chicken 65 Briyani brings the heat, with the kitchen's signature Chicken 65 marinade layered through rice, mint, yogurt and caramelised onions. Vegetarians are genuinely catered for too, with Paneer, Mushroom, Vegetable and Plain briyanis in both rice styles.

Beyond the Biryani: Home Specials and Today's Special Sets

Jumbo Briyani's appetiser line — the Jumbo (Home Special) section — is a roll call of South Indian and Indo-Chinese crowd-pleasers: Chicken Lollipop, Dragon Chicken, Drums of Heaven, Garlic Chicken, Ginger Chicken, Chinthamani Chicken and Pallipalayam Chicken on the chicken side, plus Chilli Prawns and Prawn Manchurian from the sea. These are the bold, fry-forward plates meant to be shared alongside a box of briyani.

The Today's Special section leans toward set-meal comfort: Chicken Chettinad or Gobi Masala served with two pieces of chappathi or parota, Kerala Parota with egg roast or egg masala, and ghee rice paired with chicken curry, mutton curry, or gravy and Chicken 65. There are large Jumbo Parotas for the really hungry, and a Combos section flagged with a savings label for anyone ordering for a group.

Prata, Kothu Parota and Everyday Plates

The Prata Special section covers the other great South Indian staple. Prata with Salna serves two delicately cooked prata with chicken gravy for dipping; Egg Prata is the simple teatime classic; and the kothu parota trio — chicken, egg or veg — delivers the street-food experience of flaky multi-layered parota shredded on the grill and stir-fried with meat, egg or vegetables and essential spices, packed in 500ml boxes with gravy on the side. A simple non-veg meal with steamed rice rounds out the everyday options.

Ordering In or Picking Up

Because Jumbo Briyani takes online orders through its own website, the easiest way to visit is to browse the menu, fill a cart and collect or have the food delivered. A practical tip from the menu itself: most non-veg box briyanis come with an egg and a portion of gravy, so a single box is a full lunch, and two different briyanis shared between two people is the best way to sample both the basmati and seeraga samba sides of the house.

Signature items

• Seeraga Samba Mutton Briyani
• Chicken Mughal Briyani
• Chicken 65 Briyani
• Egg Kothu Parota
• Prata with Salna
• Home Special Chinthamani Chicken

Menu

Prata Special

• Chicken Kothu Parota — Shredded parota stir-fried with chicken and spices.
• Egg Kothu Parota — Shredded flaky parota stir-fried with egg and spices; 500ml box with veg or non-veg gravy.
• Egg Prata — Classic prata cooked with egg.
• Prata with Salna (2 Prata) — Two prata of finely kneaded dough served with chicken gravy.
• Veg Kothu Parota — Shredded parota tossed with vegetables and spices; 500ml box with veg gravy.

Today'S Special

• Chicken Chettinad with 2 pieces (Chappathi or Parota) — Chettinad chicken with your choice of two chappathi or parota.
• Ghee Rice with Chicken Curry — Fragrant ghee rice paired with chicken curry.
• Ghee Rice with Gravy and Chicken 65 — Ghee rice served with gravy and Chicken 65.
• Ghee Rice with Mutton Curry — Ghee rice paired with mutton curry.
• Gobi Masala with 2 pieces (Chappathi or Parota) — Cauliflower masala with two pieces of chappathi or parota.
• Kerala Parota (2 Pieces) with Egg Roast or Egg Masala — Two flaky Kerala parota with egg roast or egg masala.

Veg/Non-Veg Meals

• Simple Non Veg Meal — A simple non-veg meal served with steamed rice.

Jumbo (Home Special)

• Chicken Lollipop — Home-special fried chicken winglet appetiser.
• Chilli Prawns — Prawns tossed in a spicy chilli-style sauce.
• Home Special Chinthamani Chicken — Bold house-special Chinthamani chicken from the Jumbo line.
• Dragon Chicken — Home-special dragon chicken appetiser.
• Drum's Of Heaven — Home-special chicken drumettes appetiser.
• Garlic Chicken — Home-special garlic chicken appetiser.
• Ginger Chicken — Home-special ginger chicken appetiser.
• Home Special Pallipalayam Chicken — Home-special Pallipalayam-style chicken.
• Prawn Manchurian — Prawns in Manchurian-style sauce.

Box Briyani (Inclusive Of Raita, Gravy)

• Chicken 65 Briyani (Basmati Rice) — Signature Chicken 65 over basmati briyani; served with chicken gravy, raita and 1 egg.
• Chicken Mughal Briyani (Basmati Rice) — Chicken leg with basmati briyani layered with saffron-infused milk; gravy, raita and 1 egg.
• Egg Briyani (Basmati Rice) — Boiled eggs in spiced basmati briyani; served with chicken gravy, raita and 1 egg.
• Mushroom Briyani (Basmathi) — Mushroom briyani made with basmati rice.
• Mushroom Seeraga Samba Briyani — Mushroom briyani made with seeraga samba rice.
• Mutton Mughal Briyani (Basmati Rice) — Boneless mutton with saffron-infused basmati briyani; gravy, raita and 1 egg.
• Paneer Briyani (Basmathi) — Paneer briyani made with basmati rice.
• Paneer Seeraga Samba Briyani — Paneer briyani made with seeraga samba rice.
• Plain Briyani (Basmati Rice) — Fragrant basmati rice with aromatic spices; served with gravy and raita.
• Prawn 65 Briyani (Basmathi) — Prawn 65 with basmati briyani.
• Seeraga Samba Chicken 65 Briyani — Chicken 65 briyani cooked with seeraga samba rice.
• Seeraga Samba Chicken Briyani — Chicken briyani cooked with seeraga samba rice.
• Seeraga Samba Egg Briyani — Egg briyani cooked with seeraga samba rice.
• Seeraga Samba Mutton Briyani — Mutton briyani cooked with seeraga samba rice.
• Seeraga Samba Plain Briyani — Fragrant seeraga samba rice with aromatic spices; served with gravy and raita.
• Seeraga Samba Prawn 65 Briyani — Prawn 65 briyani with seeraga samba rice.
• Seeraga Samba Vegetable Briyani — Vegetable briyani made with seeraga samba rice.
• Vegetable Briyani (Basmathi Rice) — Vegetable briyani made with basmati rice.

Frequently asked questions

What is Jumbo Briyani best known for?

Its biryani. The kitchen offers chicken, mutton, egg, prawn, paneer, mushroom, vegetable and plain briyanis, each available in either premium basmati or seeraga samba rice.

Where is this branch located?

At 3 Gambas Crescent, #01-14 Nordcom 1, Singapore 757088, in the Sembawang area.

What comes with a box briyani?

Every box briyani is inclusive of raita and gravy, and the non-veg versions (such as Chicken 65, Chicken Mughal, Mutton Mughal and Egg Briyani) also include an egg.

What is the difference between the basmati and seeraga samba briyanis?

They use two different rices: long-grain premium basmati versus the short-grain, aromatic seeraga samba favoured in Tamil Nadu-style biryani. Many varieties are offered in both styles.

Are there vegetarian options?

Yes. Vegetarian choices include Paneer Briyani, Mushroom Briyani, Vegetable Briyani and Plain Briyani (in basmati or seeraga samba), plus Veg Kothu Parota and Gobi Masala with chappathi or parota.

Can I order online?

Yes, the full menu — box briyanis, prata special, home specials, today's specials, meals and combos — can be ordered through the website's online ordering and checkout.

What else is on the menu besides briyani?

Prata with salna and egg prata, chicken/egg/veg kothu parota, ghee rice sets, Chicken Chettinad and other today's-special sets, home-special appetisers like Chicken Lollipop and Dragon Chicken, large Jumbo Parotas and value combos.

Tips

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Good to know

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