I've been thinking about this place since first trying it a couple weeks ago. I got the butter chicken with a side of rice and naan to-go, just to see. The store was practically empty but the gentleman who took the order was very helpful and eager. I got the full-spice but it wasn't that spicy, which is fine because the texture was thicker than any other butter chicken I've had before. It was so much more satisfying, a good mouthful. The chicken was a little dry but it had that beautiful tandoori color and flavor, and honestly the sauce itself was just so perfect it negates everything else. I hope to come back soon read more

When I saw that they do have a weekend lunch buffet I knew I had to come over and try it. I really like Indian food and I do like trying different variety of curries and dishes when I am at a Indian restaurant. Lunch buffet would be the best option which is Affordable and it is only for $20. They have a wide selection of meats to vegetarian and really nice rice and biryani's. Also the lunch buffet do you come with some non and we got to try out there garlic naan which is my favorite. . In the lunch buffet there is a green Chicken Tika Which is Blended with Green spices and it was very moist chicken And had so much flavor . They also had a red Blended spices with curry and chicken it was very different and it was bone fall off and it wasn't too spicy but very flavorful. They also had a goat haleem which is Blended with mutton and wheat or lentils to make it very smooth like porridge and filled with stringy tender meat. I also like their song paneer which is a spinach and cheese which was really great vegetarian option in the buffet. I also like their zera rice which is a flavor basmati rice with dry onions on top which was really great. They're chicken biryani was very flavorful and I also like the fluffy rice and spices in it. They're tandoori chicken kabob was boneless and it was cut into cubes and it was really good and tender but it was a little bit salty for my tasting. Also they do have great selection for desserts gulab jamun like a fried donut with syrup and rice pudding too. . The service was really great and they were attended with refilling our water and asking if everything was okay. The Ambiance is casual and they have plenty of seating with a booth or table of your choice. . Overall If you're looking for an affordable Buffet this is a great opportunity to come try out new dishes from South and North India Cuisine. I also got to try their mutton Mandi off the menu which is a big platter filled with lots of flavor Biryani rice with spices, nuts like cashew and almond and dry onions and in the middle there is three giant pieces of tender flavorful mutton. This is a great platter to share with friends and family. . Also they have butter chicken here, the sauce is thick and flavorful and the chicken was moist and it was white chicken meat. All the meat here is served as Halal which I really like because the texture of the meat is usually more tender and juicy. . I also got to try cheese naan bread which was cheesy and my favorite is still there garlic naan which is thin and they really oven it to crispy and I really like that. The aroma of the garlic is just so irresistible good. Hope this review helps. Thanks for reading and have a yelptastic day. read more

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This place is a Hidden Gem! Everything we ate here was flavorful, spicy and delicious. What a good find in the Fair Oaks area for lunch or dinner. Many options with the Daily buffet. The servers were very nice too. read more

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Had a great experience at Biryani and Beyond. We stopped here while driving and were really impressed with the flavors and variety. Everything tasted fresh and well made. We tried the Chicken 65, boneless goat haleem, Chicken Dum Biryani (true Hyderabadi style), and Chicken Mandi -- all were flavorful and satisfying. The biryani especially stood out with its aroma and spice level. We also enjoyed the badam kheer and matka chai, which were a perfect way to end the meal. Service was friendly, portions were generous, and it felt like a great spot for anyone craving authentic Indian food. Definitely a solid stop, especially if you're on the way to Tahoe or nearby. Will be coming back again! read more

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Just want to start off with saying, this restaurant deserves its flowers. When we came in around 9 pm on a Sunday, it wasnt very busy and pretty quiet. But as soon as we got our food, we were floored!The food was outstanding, everything was so flavorful and delicious! Gotta recommend the chicken tikka masala and any of the biryani. Will definitely be coming back and ordering togos!! read more

Really cozy amazing spot Staff is really nice and knowledgeable. I picked out the grilled fish and chicken kebab. They were both wonderful, plenty of seasoning cooked to perfection and you get the most amazing portions for a great price They have parking which is super easy and the food comes out very quickly almost no wait times and it all tastes amazingly fresh Family friendly kids are welcomed read more

Biryani and Beyond - Indian Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

I randomly dropped in and made a big order to take home for my family. The food was very flavorful and really good. Tasted home made from scratch. I'll be back to try the buffet. read more

We only liked their chicken 65 rest of the things were good at below average. We had biryani, mutton & chicken dishes whatever they recommended but we decent there because they are open late. read more

This is the perfect spot for a late night meal! They open later than most in the area and the food was amazing. Adeeb was super kind to us and brought out our food on time for takeout. It was nicely packed and delicious. We had the hakka noodles, reshmi kabob, and chicken dumplings biryani. All delicious with large portions. Very affordable price as well! The space is large with lots of dining space and clean! We will definitely be back and check them out. Amazing biryani and legit kabob!! read more

Biryani and Beyond - Inside the restaurant! - Indian Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

If you're craving authentic Indian street food in the Sacramento area, stop everything and head straight to Biryani and Beyond at 8121 Madison Ave, Fair Oaks! From the moment you walk in, the ambiance hits you with Desi vibes off the charts--colorful, energetic, and full of life! Hafeez, the amazing manager, makes you feel right at home with his hospitality and passion for great food! Let's talk about the food... OH MY GOL GAPPE!! I had the Pav, which came out hot, fresh, and soft like clouds, with a slight hint of sugar that made it absolutely addictive! Perfect to soak up any curry or just eat as-is! But the real star of the show... the Gol Gappes (aka Pushkas, Pani Puris... whatever you call them, they're LEGENDARY here!) They were the best I've ever had, and I've had a LOT--even back in Hyderabad! The puris were ultra-crunchy, the pani had the most divine blend of tamarind, cumin, coriander, and just the right kick! The raw onions tucked inside added the perfect bite. I had 6... but I could've easily polished off 5 more This place is a street food lover's dream come true! I can't wait to go back and explore more of the menu--maybe some chaat, kebabs, or of course, the biryani! Massive shoutout to Hafeez and the team for bringing a taste of Hyderabad to Fair Oaks! Highly recommend to anyone who wants to experience authentic Indian flavors with street food soul! read more

Biryani and Beyond - Awesome Gol Gappes! - Indian Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Very nice indian buffet. At least 7 non veg dishes with fresh baked naan , few vegetarian dishes 2-3 but can increase the amount of veg dishes but overall tasty, clean and fast service. read more

Decided to try the new Indian restaurant in the FO for my birthday. We went as a group of seven, which is great because we just ordered a little of everything and got to try a bunch of stuff. I love Indian food, LOVE it, and this might be the best I've had in the Sacramento area so far. Everything is extremely fresh, made to order, at the exact spicy level you order it at, and the service is impeccable. Do yourself a favor and run, don't walk, to this place and get ready for a tasty adventure. Don't forget to start with the Panipuri Shots! Their take on the Indian street food classic is insanely tasty and fun to eat! read more

Biryani and Beyond - Panipuri Shots - Indian Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

they had good staff and good food i really enjoyed it very nice good one food best food

We tried this spot for dinner & had butter chicken, veg samosas, naan obviously, and a few other items. All were delicious. Service was warm and attentive. I wish they provided ice water instead of room temperature water, but I didn't ask for ice and I'm sure they would have provided. The food was good quality, the meat was very good with no weird pieces of chicken- iykyk... we would definitely return. read more

I just ate take out from this place and I am in love!! The food was excellent!! I ordered online and had troubles with payment, so I called. They took my order over the phone and provided excellent service. When I went to pick up, everything was ready and the place looked clean. I think this will be one of my new favorites! I am very excited to eat there again! read more

The ambience is excellent. Especially during Ramadan. The food was good, but I felt that it needs to be marinated for a bit longer with more spices. read more

I really want to like this place so badly. There were 2 or 3 other Indian restaurants at this location over the past 10 years that were excellent, go-to spots for my girlfriend and I. Tonight I actually gave them a 3rd chance after being somewhat disappointed after the first 2 visits. What I have learned is this: They are masters at biryani. If you're looking for great, authentic and delicious biryani this is your spot. It's so rich and flavorful and the rice is perfectly cooked and seasoned. I don't think I've had better biryani anywhere. If you're looking for anything else this place just falls short. I've tried a number of their curries including chicken korma, chicken tika masala and butter chicken. They are all very weak, watery and lacking in flavor. I always order spicy and they even lack in heat. This place seriously doesn't know how to cook chicken. It's always tough and dry. The palak paneer is the most bland tasting of any palak paneer dish I have ever experienced. The garlic naan is soft and bland with no crisp at all. Overall, other than the biryani, which is obviously their specialty, there are around 15 better Indian restaurants within a 15 square mile radius. read more

Clean, simple, cafe with nice friendly staff. Had "Chicken 65": small morsels of fried chicken basted with very tasty sauce. Lamb Chop ribettes on hot sizzling pan on grilled red onions, "Mutton Marsala" (tender bits of mutton in rich spiced gravy) unfortunately it was too spicy for me so I took it home, added lentil soup & rice. Perfect! read more

Biryani and Beyond - "Chicken 65" - appetizers - Indian Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

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Meat was very tender. Very little gamey flavor from the mutton. Service was good. It was a little warm inside though. Nice ambience. read more

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The weekend buffet was amazing. It included chicken biryani, mutton haleem, butter chicken and many more excellent dishes. Highly recommend!

The place was clean but the carpet and tile floors made it look like it was under renovation. The 4 items that we ordered took awhile to come to the table, one at a time with significant time in between each one so we were full by the time the chicken rashmi kebab arrived. Overall everything was good. The chicken in the Pakistani biryani dish was delicious but the rice was bland. The non-alcoholic panipuri shots with savory puffs were spicy and refreshing. Ordered both butter and garlic naans and garlic naan was definitely better. The chicken rashmi kebab was delicious but by the time it finally came out, we were full from the chicken biryani, naan and panipuri shots so we took it home. It was delicious overall but the bright lights, partial tile over carpeted floors and tile wall border and LED tube lights was more mismatched than eclectic. When renovations are done we will be back. read more

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We ordered two items and we love them all. The freshness and the taste were absolutely right and not salty. Every bite was full of flavors! read more

Biryani and Beyond - Chiken kahari - Indian Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

I tried their Biryani, Mutton Karahi, Pani Puri, Paneer Karahi and Behari kebab. I highly recommend their Mutton Karahi and their Mint Mohito with 7up is best. Biryani was ok. Service was excellent we had a big party and they accommodated us. Ambience was also good and the mini Led wall was really good. read more

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Delicious food, calm and soft music.Delicious food, calm and soft music. I would like a slightly more diverse menu

Everything was exceptional. The staff was extremely courteous and accommodating. We especially enjoyed the flavors of the Chicken Dum Biryani, Malai Boti, and Karahi. Unlike many other places, they offer customization of spice levels, which we truly appreciated. we were even able to enjoy a Chicken Karahi prepared without any red chili. Highly recommend, a solid 10/10 experience. read more

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No words. Food to much delicious, staff and service awesome great. Definitely recommended

Like their name suggests, they are very well known for their delicious biryani. They are also known for other delicious food, like their mandi, cooked juicy meat over a bed of delicious flavorful rice. read more

Had to ask multiple times for water (finally got it an hour later when the food came out). Appetizer was cold. Lamb was all bones. Chicken Marsala was extremely oily. Butter chicken was the only thing that was edible. Waiter ignored us the entire time. Sat in the corner playing on his phone while we were waiting for him to print/bring the bill. Place was dirty. Bug zapper above the table gave me a good laugh but I lost my appetite. Strangest dining experience of my life. read more

Really happy with my experience at biryani and beyond. I really did like the Indian restaurant that used to be here that served dosas unfortunately biryani and beyond does not serve dosas however they do serve good food at a reasonable price which so many other Indian restaurants I have visited in the area have chosen to jack up the price. I ordered vegetarian food vegetable Pokoras, mutter paneer and paneer, tikka masala, all of which were excellent they even threw in some naan bread free of charge. I did order takeaway so I didn't get the full experience of eating at biryani and beyond, however everybody working that I talk to was friendly and spoke English clearly. I will be returning. read more

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The Biryani was delicious, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal, my first experience of Pakistan biryani.The service wasn't so great, paper cup for our chai, bottled waters, the waiter was rude and pushy . The big zapper in the corner wasn't attractive and lit up often, I thought maybe they did more To Go meals and haven't set up for dine in experience. We order more food than we could eat, so we asked for To Go boxes, which we received used partially washed containers. That was enough for us to know how they run their business read more

The Butter Chicken tasted good, but was dry and chewy. There was something off about the Daal. Never received our Samosas. I will try this place again as I have high hopes, but the first impression was somewhat disappointing. read more

Authentic Indian food. The Hyderabadi biryani and tandoori chicken were excellent. Gulab jamun dessert and chai were yummy. Lets keep them around. Give them your business !! read more

Me and my family visited a few weeks ago. The food was fantastic and so much rich flavor! The serving dishes are gorgeous and everyone was so nice. We are coing back today! read more

We asked for the food the spiciest they can make it and the food had no spice at all and was incredibly bland on top of that. The guy was super rude over the phone when ordering and when I told him the name for the order he said "huh?" very rudely. Our mango lassis were also wrapped in dirty Saran Wrap. I wish I took a photo. We were excited to try a place super close to our house but we will never go back and will never recommend. Also incredibly overpriced. Lots of actually decent Indian places nearby to give your business to. read more

The Biryani was OK. Not as good as we expected since it's part of the name of this place. You walk in and it doesn't smell like an Indian restaurant and the employees don't seem to be Indian. Biryani and Chaat in Rocklin is much better. read more

Ali hooked us up with recommendations. 65 Biryani makes you want to come back 65 times! Flavorful, spice glory and tender! Had the Tikka Masala Paneer Curry so good!!!! They gave us complimentary rice and nann! Their drinks are delicious. I had the lemonade they make in house!!! So fresh, crisp, delicious. Come by early in the day or late night. read more

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Friendly service, we ordered takeout, maybe I was confused on how I ordered it but the vegetable biriyani serving was much larger portioned than the chicken biriyani we ordered and the paneer tiki masala was a small portion. However the taste to it all was AMAZING and maybe if I eat inside next time the portioning would be better. read more

Infested with flies and I got chicken bones and rice. What happened to the restaurant standards?

biryani good! 10 yelp stars . Great value, good spice level,solid portions,definitely come again!!!!!!!

Biryani and Beyond was an amazing find! The restaurant just opened 2 months ago and based on the quality of their food I hope it's there for two decades! Don't let the strip mall location dissuade. This place cooks up some of the best Indian food I've tasted in years, and they price their food reasonably so people can afford it. It's also clean as a whistle and simple but not plain on decor. We had the veggie pakora appetizer, which had a very light breading for a fried product (that's a good thing!). No grease or heaviness you get with many fried foods - just lightness and flavor. For entrees we got butter chicken and chicken biryani. Very different dishes and both bursting with flavor and just the right amount of heat (we went mild to be cautious, and enjoyed our choice). We got a side order of garlic naan that was hands down the best naan I've ever had. Once again, light but full of flavor. My adult son also enjoyed a strawberry lemonade that he said was delicious. Here' hoping that this young restaurant settles in for a long run. I know we will be back again. I recommend you run, don't walk, to Biryani and Beyond for your next India meal. read more