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    3.7 (132 reviews)
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    Saucy chicken 65 :(

    The roasted shrimp biryani was really dry. When biryani is made fresh, it's typically moist, and the meat should be tender. The shrimp seemed like it had been roasted the night before, and it was overly salty--likely to preserve it and prevent spoilage. It could have even been roasted a week ago. The biryani rice wasn't much better either; it tasted like it was either cooked separately or pre-cooked before being added. I can tell because I've had biryani from various places, both across the U.S. from the Bay Area to Virginia, and in South India, so I know how it should taste when it's properly made. The next dish we ordered was Chicken 65, and it's honestly ridiculous that they called it that. Chicken 65 is supposed to be a dry appetizer, but they've turned it into a saucy dish, which completely misses the mark. We have requested them to make it dry. On top of that, there was hardly any flavor. Overall, it feels like they cook the meat the night before and then just reuse it in different dishes, which really affects the quality. May be we have to request the health inspector to visit this place.

    Double ka meetha

    We are regular customers. But recent experience was bad. Somethings changed - probably the chef. Shrimp roast biryani was not as good as it used to be and double ka meetha was terrible. We will need to find a new place.

    Gobi Manchurian 8/10
    Jasneelam K.

    I have been hesitant to leave a review because we had two bad experiences here but I think it's important to get the owners attention so changes can be made if necessary. We made a special trip out to Agoura Hills to try out this Biryani place. Got there early and waited for them to open for dinner service. I asked for a Thumbs-up (as reflected on their menu), the waitress said they had it but it was warm/ room temperature. I didn't mind room temperature but asked to add ice. When it was brought to me it was flat with no bubbles. When I requested a coke instead the waitress started arguing with me that she has told me previously it would be warm. This women went back and forth with me for a few minutes and I was just surprised she was being serious and stubborn over this. There's a clear difference in a soft drink being room temperature and flat. We ordered gobi Manchurian which taste good. The boneless chicken biryani started off tasting very authentic with strong flavors but there was a hair cooked into the chicken. I lost my appetite at that point and an older male worker came to check on us. At this point we were going to just pay and leave but he insisted on knowing why we didn't eat the food and profusely apologized and asked us to get a different plate of biryani to go. We thanked him but decided to pass on it. We've heard a lot to rave about this place and may give them a second chance in the future based on the authenticity of the food.

    Chicken Biryani. Look a nice empty bone on top of the box that I just opened.
    Data G.

    After giving much praise to this place, I can no longer recommend this place. My most recent experience was terrible and most insulting. It was a busy night and all orders were running late. When the manager finally came out of the kitchen with our order, he looked me in the eye and said,"Tonight you will have the real dum chicken biriyani" That sounds really great. Until I got home and opened the packet. My chicken biriyani was cold and it was pretty much all bones. See the pictures. Normally you get an entire leg and thigh. The flavor was off. If this is the real dum biriyani, it is worse than a cheap roadside street vendor selling biriyani. Instead of telling me it would be great, the manager could have apologized they ran out of chicken biriyani. If you cannot maintain the quality, you will lose customers. Eventually you will close like Grand Bowarchi.

    Shrimp curry, chicken 65, Chicken Tikka Masala, Gobi Manchurian, Plain Naan Bread, Biryani Rice
    Sandra J.

    For my daughter's bday ordered catering from here and every was good! Everyone at the party asked where I got it from. Had to drive an hour to get it but it was worth it. Wish there's one in the San Gabriel valley! Pros - authentic hyderabadi biryani which was so good! Got medium but next time I'll probably get one medium and one super spicy for the folks that like it spicy. - shrimp curry had a lot of shrimp and was good - good quantity. Fed a party of 12 with plenty of leftover for everyone to take home. - service is great! Got some tea to try while I waited for the trays to get packaged. Also, got some complimentary desserts for my daughters because they knew it was their bday! Cons - I probably wouldn't get gobi manchurian for catering next time. To no fault of the place but it's just one of those dishes you need to eat fresh while the batter is still hot and crispy. In a tray, it just gets soft.

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    First off, the curry came out cold and our rice was late. This place isn't clean and overpriced.

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    Food is always delicious. Staffs are friendly. I love their outdoor seating. Recommend their biryani and samosas.

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