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Indulge in Authentic Indian Cuisine
Welcome to South Empire Biriyani

Indulge in Authentic Indian Cuisine

Fragrant dum biryanis, slow-simmered curries and clay-oven specials — crafted daily with real spices in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

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Straight From Our Clay Oven
Fire & Flavour

Straight From Our Clay Oven

Smoky tandoori chicken, seekh kebabs and paneer tikka, marinated overnight and charred to order.

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Royal Feasts, Honest Prices
South Meets North

Royal Feasts, Honest Prices

From Ambur mutton biryani to buttery naan and rich curries, every meal is a celebration worth sharing.

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15% OFF your first online order – use code EMPIRE15Family Biryani Combo $39.99 – serves 4Free Gulab Jamun on orders above $50Weekday Lunch Specials 11am–3pmParty trays & catering for all occasionsOpen daily 11am – 9pm · Call 905-356-701015% OFF your first online order – use code EMPIRE15Family Biryani Combo $39.99 – serves 4Free Gulab Jamun on orders above $50Weekday Lunch Specials 11am–3pmParty trays & catering for all occasionsOpen daily 11am – 9pm · Call 905-356-7010
Inside South Empire Biriyani restaurantFresh dum biryani
100%Authentic
Spices
Our story in a bite

A Royal Taste of South India, Right by the Lake

South Empire Biriyani brings the bold, layered flavours of Chennai, Ambur and Bengaluru to Niagara-on-the-Lake. We slow-cook every biryani in the traditional dum style, grind our masalas in-house and bake breads to order in a real tandoor.

  • Authentic Ingredients
  • Daily Fresh Items
  • Healthy Food
  • Reasonable Price
Discover Our Kitchen
Find your favourite

Explore Our Kitchen

Four ways to fall in love with South Empire — pick a category and dive in.

South Special Biryani

South Special Biryani

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Tandoori Specials

Tandoori Specials

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Curries

Curries

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Desserts & Drinks

Desserts & Drinks

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Hungry already?

The Biryani Niagara Has Been Craving

Order online for pick-up or call ahead — your dum biryani will be hot, fragrant and ready when you arrive.

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Chef's picks

Signature Dishes

Ambur Mutton Biryani

Ambur Mutton Biryani

$14.99
Chicken 65

Chicken 65

$12.99
Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

$14.99
Chennai Chicken Biryani

Chennai Chicken Biryani

$12.99
Paneer Tikka Masala

Paneer Tikka Masala

$14.99
Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun

$5.99
Why Niagara chooses us

Six Reasons You'll Keep Coming Back

01

Authentic Indian Cuisine

Recipes passed down through generations of South Indian home cooks.

02

Delicious Recipes

Over 60 dishes spanning biryani, tandoor, curries and sweets.

03

Healthy Menu

Fresh vegetables, lean proteins and no artificial colours.

04

Prepared On Time

Pick-up orders ready when promised — every single time.

05

Reasonable Price

Generous portions with most mains under $15.

06

Daily Fresh Items

Masalas ground and curries cooked the same morning.

Guest love

What Our Guests Are Saying

★★★★★
“Hands down the best Chennai biryani we've found outside Tamil Nadu. The Chicken 65 is fiery, crisp and addictive.”
Priya R.
Priya R.
St. Catharines
★★★★★
“We stopped in after a winery tour in Niagara-on-the-Lake and were blown away. The butter chicken and garlic naan were perfect.”
Mark & Jenna T.
Mark & Jenna T.
Toronto
★★★★★
“Authentic flavours, generous portions and honest prices. The Ambur mutton biryani tastes like home.”
Karthik S.
Karthik S.
Niagara Falls
★★★★★
“Ordered party trays for 30 guests — on time, piping hot and everyone asked where it came from.”
Sarah L.
Sarah L.
Welland

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