Rice for Restaurants

Choosing the Right Rice for Your Restaurant

Rice is the foundation of Indian cuisine — from biryani and pulao to plain steamed rice and idli. The rice you choose directly impacts your food quality, customer satisfaction, and food cost. For restaurants, consistency is key — every batch must cook the same way, with the same grain length, aroma, and texture.

Basmati vs Non-Basmati

Basmati Rice: Long grain, aromatic, and prized for biryani and pulao. Aged basmati (12-18 months) delivers better grain separation. Key varieties include 1121 (extra-long grain), Pusa Basmati, and Traditional Basmati. Prices range from ₹40-100/kg depending on quality and aging.

Non-Basmati Rice: Sona Masoori, Ponni, and Kolam are popular in South Indian restaurants for everyday meals. Shorter grain, stickier texture, and significantly cheaper (₹30-50/kg). Ideal for rice-heavy menus like meals, thalis, and curd rice.

Buying Rice in Bulk for Restaurants

Most restaurant-grade rice comes in 25kg or 50kg bags. Key factors when buying: grain length after cooking (should be 2-3x raw length for basmati), broken grain percentage (lower is better — under 5% for premium), aroma strength, and consistency across batches. Always request a sample bag before committing to large orders.

Popular Rice Brands on amigo.gg

Daawat by LT Foods — Rozana (everyday), Traditional (premium), Chef's Secretz (HoReCa). India Gate by KRBL — Classic, Super, Feast Rozzana. Kohinoor — Super, Gold, Silver variants. All available with dealer contacts and wholesale pricing on amigo.gg.