Biryani - Chicken
Layered chicken biryani with aromatic rice and traditional spices.
Full $22Regular $14
An honest comparison — including when SkipTheDishes is the better pick
FOOOD vs SkipTheDishes for biryani in Edmonton.
If you order biryani in Edmonton more than a few times a month, this comparison is for you. We will show the real math — including what FOOOD does badly compared to SkipTheDishes.
Short version: SkipTheDishes is faster and has every cuisine. FOOOD is significantly cheaper for desi food, always halal, and cooked the day you eat it. Pick the right tool for the situation.
Delivery Area
Edmonton only
Pricing
No surge · no service fees
Freshness
Cooked the day you order
Delivery
Free under 5 km · free on $20+
Side-by-side
The honest line-by-line comparison.
Only the things that actually matter when you are ordering biryani — not a feature dump.
| Feature | FOOOD | SkipTheDishes |
|---|---|---|
| Typical biryani price | From live menu (often ~$10–$14)✓ | $18–$25 after fees and inflated menu prices |
| Service fee | None✓ | ~10–15% added at checkout |
| Surge / busy-time pricing | None✓ | Yes — peak hours and Friday nights |
| Delivery fee | Free inside 5 km · free on $20+✓ | $3–$8 + small-order fee |
| Cuisine breadth | Desi/Pakistani — biryani, karahi, daal, curries | Hundreds of restaurants, every cuisine✓ |
| Speed | Same-day if ordered by 2 pm, else next day | 30–60 minutes✓ |
| Freshness | Cooked the day of delivery✓ | Depends on the restaurant |
| Halal certainty | All non-veg dishes are halal✓ | Varies — depends on the restaurant chosen |
| Welcome credit | Welcome credit auto-applied at first checkout | Promo codes vary — usually $5–10 off a single order |
| Subscription required | No — never✓ | No, but Skip+ membership is upsold for free delivery |
SkipTheDishes fees and pricing taken from typical Edmonton orders observed at the time of writing. Final totals vary by restaurant, distance, and time of day.
The math
One chicken biryani, two checkouts.
A realistic Edmonton order, taken to the final total. Exact numbers vary, but the gap is consistent.
| Line item | FOOOD | SkipTheDishes |
|---|---|---|
| Menu price (chicken biryani) | $11.00 | $15.99 |
| Service fee (~12%) | $0.00 | $1.92 |
| Delivery fee | $0.00 | $4.99 |
| Small order fee | $0.00 | $2.00 |
| Tip (15%) | $1.65 | $2.40 |
| Total | $12.65 | $27.30 |
That is a $14.65 gap on a single biryani. Across a month of weekly biryani, the difference pays for several extra meals.
When to pick which
Pick the right tool for the moment.
Most Edmonton households keep both apps installed. They are not the same thing.
Use SkipTheDishes when
- You need food in the next 45 minutes
- You want a specific non-desi cuisine (sushi, Thai, pizza, etc.)
- You are ordering for a group from a specific restaurant
- You live outside Edmonton
Use FOOOD when
- You want biryani, karahi, daal, or curry without a $25 surcharge
- You care about halal sourcing on every order
- You can plan dinner a few hours ahead (order by 2 pm for same-day)
- You are tired of the surge and service-fee surprise at checkout
- You want food that was actually cooked that day, not reheated
Biryani on FOOOD right now
The actual biryani menu — pulled live.
Pricing and portion sizes shown here come directly from the app.
Biryani - Goat
Classic goat biryani with fragrant rice and slow-cooked spices.
Regular $16Full $24
Bombay Biryani - Chicken
Spiced rice with meat, potatoes, and mild tangy flavor. 🍚🍖
16 Oz - 1 Piece $624 Oz - 2 Piece $932 Oz - 3 Piece $12
Bombay Biryani - Mutton
Bombay-style biryani with tender slow-cooked goat, fragrant basmati rice, and signature tangy spice blend.
16 Oz - 1 Piece $824 Oz - 2 Piece $1232 Oz - 3 Piece $16
Karachi biryani - Chicken
Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced chicken, herbs, and slow-cooked biryani flavor.
16 Oz - 1 Piece $624 Oz - 2 Piece $932 Oz - 3 Piece $12
Karachi Biryani - Mutton
Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced goat, herbs, and slow-cooked biryani flavor.
16 Oz - 1 Piece $824 Oz - 2 Piece $1232 Oz - 3 Piece $16
Masala Biryani - Chicken
Bold, masala-forward biryani with fragrant basmati rice and spiced chicken in a richer, deeper gravy.
16 Oz - 1 Piece $624 Oz - 2 Piece $932 Oz - 3 Piece $12
Masala Biryani - Mutton
Bold, masala-forward biryani with fragrant basmati rice and tender goat in a richer, deeper gravy.
16 Oz - 1 Piece $824 Oz - 2 Piece $1232 Oz - 3 Piece $16
Sindhi Biryani - Chicken
Spiced rice with meat, potatoes, and tangy flavors. 🍚🍖
16 Oz - 1 Piece $624 Oz - 2 Piece $932 Oz - 3 Piece $12
Sindhi Biryani - Mutton
Sindhi-style biryani with tender goat, aromatic basmati rice, and a bold, spicy gravy.
16 Oz - 1 Piece $824 Oz - 2 Piece $1232 Oz - 3 Piece $16
Veg Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with mixed vegetables and spices.
16 Oz $524 Oz $8
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Verified Customer Feedback
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Real reviews from real locals who switched from rigid meal plans to flexible daily home-style dining.
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Edmonton customer reviews
★★★★★
Chicken Biryani“Best biryani in Edmonton. The rice is fragrant, meat is tender, and the portion size is genuinely satisfying.”
Hardik
Edmonton Resident
★★★★★
Chicken Karahi & Naan“Absolutely loved the service. The food was delicious, fresh, and full of authentic flavor.”
Karan
Weekly Customer
★★★★★
Mutton Qorma“I would highly recommend taking tiffin from these guys. The quality of food and consistency is top tier.”
Muhammad
U of A Area
★★★★★
Homestyle Daal & Roti“Excellent food. Now I do not need to worry about cooking after long work hours.”
Naz
South Edmonton
★★★★★
Paneer & Veg Curries“Great experience so far — generous servings, wholesome ingredients, and always cooked fresh.”
Amandeep Singh
Regular Diner
★★★★★
Qabli Pulao“Very professional delivery and yummy food. The flexibility to choose dishes without a contract is game-changing.”
Saqlain
Downtown Edmonton
Got questions?
FAQ
The questions most Edmonton biryani orderers ask before switching.
No. FOOOD operates its own delivery directly. That is how we keep prices low — no marketplace cut, no service fees, no surge pricing.
SkipTheDishes is faster: 30–60 minutes for most orders. FOOOD is same-day if you order by 2 pm, otherwise next-day. We trade speed for fresh, planned-that-day cooking and lower prices.
Yes. All non-veg dishes on FOOOD, including chicken and mutton biryani, are halal. On SkipTheDishes the answer depends on which restaurant you pick.
No. FOOOD has a single curated menu that rotates each week. It is a deliberate trade-off — fewer choices, but tightly priced and freshly cooked.
They work similarly to SkipTheDishes — marketplace model with service fees, delivery fees, and inflated menu pricing. The same math applies.
In the FOOOD app at app.foood.ca. Top up your wallet once, order biryani when you want it — no subscription required.
Worth trying once?
One biryani is all the comparison you need.
Sign up, claim $7 credit, and order biryani by 2 pm for same-day dinner. If it does not beat your last Skip order, do not order again. Simple.
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