I have been frequenting the Indian Buffet at Biriyani Junction lately thanks to a coworker's recommendation. The buffet has so much variety from different curries, fried favorites, Biriyani and Rice, fruit, and deserts. They offer meat options like chicken, goat, and even seafood sometimes. They also have a great vegetarian buffet side if you don't eat meat. Make sure to try the Tandoori Chicken, its a must! read more

Biryani Junction - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Great buffet. Great service. Plenty of parking. Clean environment. Lots of variety of food and many vegetarian options. The daal was a bit too salty but everything else tasted great. Naan are thinner than I like but maybe that's actually better for not stuffing myself silly. Would definitely go again. Especially since they have pani puri as part of the buffet. Yum! read more

$20 lunch buffet at Biryani Junction 7 days a week! What a hidden gem. We originally planned to get something else next door but were drawn in by their buffet sign! $20/per person includes naan and soft drinks too. There is also chai on the buffet line. Super easy, just walk and let them know how big your party is then start indulging. Plenty of vegetarian options for folks too. I was most excited about the Pani Puri section. I've only ever had it once and it was such fun and refreshing experience. Another customer was kind enough to help explain how to build a pani puri since I was visibly struggling. The restaurant staff are very attentive and seem to converse a good amount with folks. My one complaint is about the bathroom. It's quite dirty and I really wish the door handle was maintained. read more

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Got the family pack gongura paneer biryani for a family dinner. It comes with the biryani, mirchi bajjis, a sweet, and a soda. The place was pretty busy when I got there, but I just grabbed it to go. The biryani itself is fantastic. Not too spicy. Really flavorful. The paneer was soft and the rice had that nice gongura flavor. The mirchi bajjis were average. But the sweet we got was carrot halwa, and when we opened it at home, it had mold on it. That was disappointing. Kind of put a damper on the whole meal. read more

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Have only ordered online, no opinions on service and ambiance. Food is always amazing, a plus if you like spicy. Unfortunately for me, I don't like spice so I struggle to finish the food. Although my preference clashes with what they serve, I always crave for more! read more

This review is for a Doordash order. We love trying out new biryani places in the Bay Area in the hope that we may stumble across one that is different. With the saturation of biryani places in the area now, that's slowly becoming a pipe dream. LOL. So I was particularly happy when we discovered this place on DD. Now I wouldn't go so far as to say that the food here was spectacularly unique, but as far as the taste and freshness of the food, I'd give it full marks. We had the Goat Ghee Roast Biryani, the Ulavacharu Chicken Biryani, the Lamb Seekh Kebab, and the Chicken Masakalli. The appetizers were spot on. The lamb was succulent and flavorful. The chicken was tender, spicy, and delicious. Both biryanis had great flavor and meat-to-rice ratio. The order arrived on time, so the service here on-site must be pretty fast. I hope they maintain the quality and consistency. I'll definitely try some of their other menu items, but it was a great first try. Give it a try! read more

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Their SPECIAL chicken fried rice is a must try.. Trust me, you won't regret it.. The taste is sill lingering in my mouth.. Damn, i am definitely ordering it again.. Hat's off to the chef.. Chef, if you are reading this, you my friend are a true artist!! And I've just become a huge fan.. live long my friend.. God bless you.. read more

I had their lunch buffet for 19.99. Pretty good. The chai was amazing! The dishes except for the mutton biryani were outstanding. I think they are the best makers of gulab jamun. It was so satisfying to eat the fresh and delicious buffet. Will definitely revisit read more

Unassuming spot with unparalleled taste and authenticity. Check out their egg puffs, soya chaap, and of course biryani. Genuinely nice people delivering exceptional food. If you are from the southern part of India, be prepared to feel nostalgic. read more

Been here two times so far and both times it was very solid! Told them I want it extra spicy the first time and it was definitely very very spicy so if you are Indian be careful ordering spicy. Pros: good amounts of meat, lots of variety Cons: wish the rice was a little bit more infused with the meat Ambiance: 3.5/5 Value: 4.5/5 Service: 3.5/5 Taste: 4.5/5 read more

First time trying Indian buffet and there were plenty of dishes to try. Writing out some of the dishes for other newcomers -- hopefully this helps. Pulihora - spices, lentils, peanuts, and sour ingredient (ex: tamarind, lemon, or green mango) mixed with rice and tumeric Phool Makhana - lotus seed curry Rasam - tamarind, tomato, spices and herbs in soup Sambar - lentils, tamarind, herbs, spices, and sambar powder mixed into vegetable stew Dal - lentil stew Ask staff from naan and/or dosa. There is also a dessert table on the side with fruits, pudding, and pani puri water. For $17.95, the price is very reasonable and you can try so many different dishes. Around 10 tables in the restaurant so wasn't too packed on a Friday lunch. Would recommend! read more

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Delicious food! Reliable, fast service. Love their goat ghee roast biryani and starters. read more

Lunch buffet $17.99 (for weekdays) Have gone here 3 times. Went there today and strange enough, they have a sign now stating you can pick one Budweiser or one bud light with the lunch buffet. Originally, there was a sign (and there still is a sign) of one free can of soda during the weekend buffets. Major pitfall for today: super curry-fied table (aka very dirty table) but they quickly fixed it (thank you!). FOOD: It was spicier before. Typical tastes and options you expect at any Indian buffet with the addition of AYCE puri puri (brownie points!!). I don't eat poultry but table mates state execution has improved but only of the bottom pieces as the top pieces are saltier and drier. I wish there was spinach curry sooooo much. I also wish there was mango lassi/some sort of ice cream to calm down the spices and heat, haha. Provided dosa (typically have to ask for it but surprisingly they asked us for the first time today if we wanted dosa), plain naan, chai tea, and a canteen of iced h2o. Strangely, their name is biryani and the rice always tastes horrible--I have had fantastic rice elsewhere so I am speechless. AMBIENCE: Typical Indian buffet vibe. Lots of workers coming in to eat. SERVICE: Prompt used plates pickup/removal. Very polite and courteous. However, there is an obvious liking towards others of the same race aka Indians as they promptly asked if they wanted beer, more naan/dosa, and frequently asked them if the food was up to par and if they needed anything else. We received none of this (just plate removal) but they did so kindly ask me if we wanted both dosa and naan. LOCATION: In a smaller sized plaza. Parking should not be complicated--free and private lot. I miss the OG Indian buffet that was originally here SO much. I hate how a "chain" took over. I seriously thought the OG buffet will never leave as it's so authentic in flavor and very inviting. Mixed feelings about the new changes but hey the location is good and the options are the standard basic expectations of an Indian buffet that is more cost friendly than some other locations. read more

I was in the area and hungry, found a local place. Once I arrived, I realized, I had been here, years ago. Not sure, if it was the same place or owners though. I tried their lunch buffett. The service was amazing 5 out of 5 stars! I was acknowledged and greeted immediately. They were busy, but immediately cleaned off a table and asked if I wanted Naan and a Dosa. Not a huge fan of Dosa's, but this was probably one of the best Dosa's I ever had. We're off to a great start. The buffet food was amazing. High quality and flavorful. Keep in mind, I live in an area with half a dozen Indian restaraunts within walking distance in Evergreen and they can't match this quality. I plan on going back, but bringing my family next time. read more

Our usual to go place. Biryanis are hit and miss, we have ordered same one multiple times and some instances it tastes just okay while other times it's great. Chicken leg quarters are good. read more

First time trying this place tonight. We tried the goat ghee roast biryani and butter chicken (as a benchmark). First off, that butter chicken was phenomenal, easily the best I've had in the Bay Area. I don't know what they're putting in that but it was delicious. The goat ghee roast biryani was equally delicious, the goat was very tender and well spiced. And the rice was perfectly cooked. The food was ready when I arrived, the staff were very friendly and the place has nice vibes. It's located in a little foody strip mall, decent parking, and likely a great place for lunch. read more

This is the old swaget. The OG of indian food in milpitas. Now its either rebranded or new owner There is slight difference in food selection, but I have not been here in ages. Just decided to get some indian food for lunch. Buffet is always better deal than Ala cart take out. U r just force to eat more in one sitting ... Price was good 17.95 + tax. $20 for lunch Buffet. I tip $1. $21 cash. It's Buffet. U don't need to tip. 1st plate. Some biryani with veggie curry.. one tandoori chicken drumstick 2nd plate. Ask for Naan. They don't have Naan at the Buffet area. Looks to be made on demand. Or perhaps I was there late so they just make it when I request. Had chicken curry. 3rd plate goat curry with more Naan I am tko. Normally, I think one plate and I be good. But since it's Buffet. I did 2 orders of Naan. Thr chicken curry is better with Naan. The goat curry would be better with basmani rice. But in a Buffet I don't eat rice. Overall a good deal and very clean place. I was the only customer there at 2:30pm I think the lunch buffet ends at 3pm I will try to visit more. But I just don't eat that much anymore to do Buffet. Perhaps i will do takeout next time. read more

Biryani Junction - Meat area - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Biryani Junction has quickly become a favorite for us. It's a family-owned and operated spot, and you can really taste the care in the food. We've had their butter chicken before and it was incredibly tasty--rich, comforting, and full of flavor. Their mango lassi is dangerously good too... so good we guiltily had a couple extra . Last night we ordered the chicken curry using their buy-one-get-one-free deal, and it absolutely delivered. The portions were overloaded, the flavors were bold and satisfying, and everything tasted fresh and well-seasoned. Nothing felt watered down or rushed--just honest, delicious Indian food made with heart. 10/10, highly recommend supporting this gem. read more

They continue to be the best place for biryani!!! We got their Black Forest pastry and Soya chaap this time in addition to our favourite ghee paneer biryani and they were both delicious! Black Forest reminded me of the pastries I used to get from McRennett back home in Chennai :) read more

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I love their mutton ghee roast biriyani to death, spicy flavourful and perfectly cooked.

We had varieties of curry and the portion was good size and came with butter naan (we upgraded to garlic naan) and they were all delicious and awesome, all 6 of us non Indians truly enjoyed the food! There is free tea and mango juice - we will definitely come again. read more

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Ordering for takeout in advance was easy online, with a reasonable 20 minute quoted wait time (I arrived 5 minutes early and my order was ready). Got the butter chicken with butter naan, and it had the perfect level of spice with a hint of sweetness, and lots of chunks of tender chicken mixed in with the curry. Also got the egg fried rice, a single order was large enough to probably get 4 meals out of this. It had such a nice balance of ingredients (egg, carrots, onions), and it wasn't oily or overspiced. I was impressed. Delicious food, friendly and professional service, great value, and a clean and casual restaurant with ample seating for those looking to dine in. Plenty of parking in the plaza lot too. read more

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I really like their biryani. They have so many kinds. I've worked my way through four of them now. I like the lighter ones best. I tried some Dal and Butter chicken. They are good, not great. Atmosphere...ugh, their TV on loop with some AI chant is AAF. Overall will go back. I like the rice! read more

I have ordered once a few months ago and even gave direct feedback to the restaurant. I ordered again today. But no change or improvement in the quality of the food. Too many additives and artificial colors. Food quality is at the lowest. read more

Ordered the Goat Ghee Roast biryani and Mixed Meat Biryani. The Mixed meat consisted of shrimp, chicken, and lamb. Everything was super flavorful and spicy. The portion size was large as well, definitely great value. The Goat Ghee was super tender, buttery, and was well complemented with the peanut sauce. Can't really think of anything else to say, brain is suffering from a massive food coma. Will definitely be coming here again. read more

Biryani Junction - Mixed Meat Biryani, Goat Ghee Roast Biryani - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

Friends had recommended this place and it lived up to our high expectations. Tried their Ghee Roast Goat and chicken biryanis. The food came piping hot (a big plus for me). Generous quantities and very flavorful. Staff is very welcoming and helped with anything we needed. We will definitely come back to try their extensive menu and the varieties of pastries. read more

We came here for the lunch buffet on a Saturday, and were really pleased with how fresh everything was. They had tons of options from curries to biryanis. Usually biryani is way too spicy for me, but the way they prepared it here is perfect!! We'll definitely be back! Lunch buffet on the weekend also comes with a free drink, which we felt was a nice gesture read more

Biryani Junction - Lots of options! The biryani stands out - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

I ordered the goat ghee biryani and a butter chicken. The curry came with a free butter naan. They also serve complimentary chai. Everything tasted delicious, but as someone with a low spice tolerance, to warn the people with low spice tolerance, the biryani is a bit spicy. Service was pretty good, things came out relatively promptly. I went to the restaurant later in the evening (around 9 PM) and they were still processing a ton of orders. Overall environment is it's pretty clean and comfortable to eat there, there's a lot of space inside the restaurant. Parking is good too. read more

We ordered kaju soya, paneer and gongura paneer biryanis. None of them have taste, flavor or spice. Definitely not going back

Great place with amazing service! I visit about once or twice a week, and my go-to order is always the Goat Ghee Roast Biryani--absolutely delicious! Highly recommended! read more

We went for weekend buffet for lunch. The items were limited with good taste. Chicken and mutton Biriyani were good and tasty. Initially they had punugulu as vegetarian starter and later they changed to vada. It would have been good if they provided both at same time.Pulihora (authentic Tamarind rice) tasted very good, i tried in different places but this place was good. Overall they're very good. read more

Not impressive as much as it was touted to me by a friend. The quality did not life up. May be the day I ordered it was not good. BUT a Restaurant must focus on Quality ALWAYS & so I hope they will be as good as I as told they are. My review is to make the owners more conscious & with a hope for a better experience on a future visit. read more

Such an amazing service, food and attitude.. Plates and silverware shining clean. Quiet , welcoming and smells good . No intense SPICES smell around .Food cooked on good oil , no heartburn , no bad stomach , It's definitely not a regular BAY AREA Indian Restaurant. I believe chef and cooks of that place keep traditions and style of food for centuries. I appreciate this place , ordered catering once for my Company and everyone enjoyed it a lot . Just ask not to do food spicy if you don't like it ! Thank you so much ! Kudos , keep good work ! read more

Biryani Junction - Lunch / Buffet - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

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They get 5 stars for their service and the value they provide. We order from here often the family pack vijayvada biriyani. It is spicy and tasty, one there was a problem in our order of biriyan, called them to complain, they immediately asked us to bring back the biriyani and made fresh to replace the order. This is rare gesture in a very busy restaurant in Bay Area. They definitely won the loyalty of a customer and hence sharing that this a must go location. read more

As someone who works in Milpitas, I'm constantly looking for good/new places to eat for lunch. I always crave Indian cuisine, so I decided to try Biryani Junction and it did not disappoint. The lunch buffet was actually something I didn't know I'd like. I was undecided on what to eat, so the buffet allowed me to try several recipes w/o having to pay ala cart prices. They also provide you with your choice of fresh dosa or naan. I highly recommend this place. This will definitely be worked into my lunch rotation. read more

The Indian Buffet was excellent. Tasty and many options of vegetarian and Non-vegetarian items! Chai and multiple dessert items too.

Finally a South Indian restaurant that comprehends the concept of mild spice. Been to so many in 21 years of marriage and this is the only one so far. They do need to use less salt though. The food is a bit salty. Service is good and food comes out at a reasonable time. The place looks way better under the new owners. read more

We ordered two biryanis paneer ghee roast biryani and soya biryani. Both are very good in taste and service was super quick. I highly recommend this place for authentic biryani with good spice levels. read more

I visited the restaurant for the first time . They provided 10 vegetarian options which is incredible. The food is Yummy ! I saw equal number of Non-Veg options. The restaurant offers weekly buffet . read more

Biryani Junction - Vegetarian options - Indian Near Me - Milpitas, California

Food is amazing and the hospitality is awesome! All of the food is very tasty and deliciou!