Food Academy

Manna Biriyani

I started Manna Biriyani in March 2024, initially operating only on weekends from a shared kitchen in Dublin. What began as a small idea quickly grew as customers kept returning for the authentic, homestyle biriyani they couldn’t find anywhere else. Today, we run Manna Biriyani as a takeaway and catering business from our dedicated production kitchen in Clondalkin, serving communities across West Dublin with fresh, handmade biriyani. 

Our vision has always been to bring real Indian biriyani—particularly the traditional Chennai-style wedding biriyani—to Ireland while keeping the authenticity, flavour, and heart of the recipe intact. Our product range for SuperValu includes Lamb Biriyani and Chicken 65 Biriyani. Everything is made in small batches using fresh ingredients, premium meat, whole spices, and slow dum-style cooking. We use no artificial colours or flavour enhancers—only real ingredients. 

Sustainability is a key value for us. We use fully recyclable packaging, work with Too Good To Go to prevent food waste, minimise production waste through small-batch cooking, and operate locally to keep food miles low. As we scale, we are committed to exploring even greener packaging and more efficient processes. 

We also believe in giving back. Our business has already created local employment, and we host quarterly charity food events serving free meals to the homeless. Community care is part of our identity and will grow with us. 

Through the SuperValu Food Academy, we are taking a major step forward: entering the chilled ready-meal market. The programme has given us expert guidance in retail standards, packaging, scaling, HACCP alignment, financial planning, and brand storytelling. Food Academy is helping us transform Manna Biriyani from a much-loved local takeaway into a strong Irish food brand with national retail potential.