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    Biryani Pot

    3.8 (467 reviews)
    ModerateIndian
    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Butter chicken, aloo gobi masala, navarathan kurma
    Victoria R.

    Was at the hospital down the street and came here for dinner with my sister and her boyfriend, we got a dish each, and they were AMAZING! So glad we chose this place, HIGHLY recommend.

    It'll all be gone.
    Watah H.

    The food was authentic, delicious and filling. Second trip here. I'd gatekeep but they can use the business.

    Boneless chicken lunch special
    Jeremy K.

    I went to Biryani Pot today to experience some Indian food in Austin, TX. The restaurant inside is fine, seems a little basic but clean. Water immediately came out as I sat down and a large cracker (sorry don't know the name). My problem with my overall experience is I have no idea what I received to eat. Everything for the most part was good, but no idea what it was! This was even after asking a few times. There could have been a language barrier I'm not sure. I believe the boneless chicken dish consisted of butter chicken, chicken masala, a rice/meat dish, sweet fried pastry and a few other chicken varieties.

    Spoiled Cilantro
    Honest R.

    Ordered Family pack chicken biryani combo. Good: Reasonably pricey , Good location, good chai. Bad: The food is not prepared with utmost care and quality. The business owner and chef needs to make food as if they are going to feed their own family. Here are the things we found in the food. Spoiled Lemons Spoiled Cilantro Over cooked burnt naan Come on give your best and cook fresh. That brings into question how the food is being handled behind the scenes and the attitude towards caring for others.

    Sana A.

    Lackluster biryani, hair in food, watery raita and flavorless mirchi ka salan. We got the chicken biryani and the vegetable biryani, and for a place called biryani pot, these were super disappointing. Portion sizes were the only pro but it definitely had no flavor, not a Hyderabadi biryani flavor or even a regular biryani flavor so we didn't even end up finishing our food. The usual accompaniments for these biryanis are the raita and mirchi ka salan which usually add to the flavor but these were unsatisfying. The salan had no taste at all and the raita was more water than yogurt as you can see in the pictures below. Worst of all, there was a hair in my raita! I've attached photos for that as well. Honestly a terrible experience overall. For the price especially this was not worth it, flavorless biryani with like 3 pieces of chicken?

    Chick pea and cauliflower
    Mitchell T.

    This place was recommended to me by an Indian national (thanks Ramesh!) that lives not too far away. It's a pretty sterile environment inside. Definitely not a date night place. Tile floor and stainless steel walls. But we were there for lunch, so not a problem! Menu is large, and they have lunch specials - but not on weekends - so we just grabbed some potato/cauliflower and chickpea dishes. Both came with well cooked rice, and were spicy and delicious! They seem to do a big take out business, and we can see why. Great food, with good portion sizes. We'll be back for more!

    Family Pack - Chicken Dum Biryani: this was really good.
    Raja S.

    This is my friends favourite place for the past 3 years. He swears that they have the same consistent taste every time he's ordered. We ordered few dishes and i have not been disappointed : Family Pack - Chicken Dum Biryani: this was really good. Came with a complimentary chicken 65 dish. Chicken 65: was okay Malai Kofta: kids and adults loved it alike. Quick service as well.

    Order tea and this is what arrives- not iced tea lol
    Mary S.

    Went solo tonight. Got a signature boneless chicken and a paleo paneer with onion naan Togo. Will post quality of it asap.

    Hyderabadi Murg Masala
    Tina D.

    The food here is delicious. I love their garlic basil naan, very buttery. I got the hariyali chicken kebab. The flavor was slightly creamy and the chicken was soft. It didn't come with rice. I also got the Hyderabadi murg masala. It was spicy and went really well with rice. I recommended this if you like a lil bit of a kick. Please bring cash for tipping the waiters since they don't actually receive the full amount through card. Well come again.

    a bowl of biryani rice with onions and lime wedges

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    12 days ago

    Food was great. I enjoyed the fast service and consistent food quality. I did not eat at the restaurant but the atmosphere seemed nice.

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    Cauliflower manchurian, vijaywada boneless chicken biryani, veg hakka noodle...delicious!

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    I tried their non veg combo. It's worth for the money. Taste is also really great . Service is good

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    4.3
    (55 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    June 7, 2025 review ---…read moreWe visited this place with our friends and got paneer Pulav, rava dosa, poori aloo. We never had Pulav here before but thought of trying because it was listed as new item. My husband was craving for poori so we got the poori aloo and ofcourse, rava dosa is one of the best here so we didn't want to miss that. We got poori pretty quick and were told that other items were coming pretty soon. Rava dosa came after in few mins but it was soggy and cold. You can tell that it's not just came out of tawa. It looked like an old order to me. I asked to call the manager and told about dissatisfaction with rava dosa. He first tried to defend, then I asked him to touch and tell and if it's fresh. He said he will get it replaced and get a fresh one coming. Ofcourse that took 15-20 mins to come. Paneer Pulav was good. Not too spicy and it came with yogurt to balance. Rice was also sticking to each other so it looked like paneer biryani to me but ofcourse very balanced spices version. My friend also ordered the veg keema Pulav but I like the paneer one more. Service can be hit or miss so I'm reducing one star but overall good quality is good. Also when I visited this back in June, they had the buy 2 Pulav at a certain price offer going on. We looked at it later and checked that out cheque had individual priced for each Pulav. Manage gave the reason as we ordered two in 15 mins gap. He later offered us the balance as courtesy but we didn't take it. I think this should have been accounted while creating the cheque in first place. Overall good place for vegetarian south Indian food.

    The food is great. It's a real shame I never want to go back…read more Saturday night, prime dinner time, the place is all but abandoned. Despite that, service is plodding, slow and inattentive. The appetizer was served last, and it wasn't even piping hot, as if they had just made it. You only get one tiny 8-ounce plastic bottle of warm water to drink, unless you go out and grab another one out of the pack in the other room. That said, the dosa is excellent, textures and flavors on point. Onion pakoda are crave-worthy, crispy and well seasoned. The spices are bright and bold, unrestrained, and deeply satisfying. It's fantastic that so many options are vegan as is. Unfortunately, the issues with payment was the final straw. I had a coupon that seemed to completely flummox the poor guy, and while fumbling with my phone, executed the transaction with Google pay, which is not at all how I wanted to pay. He "couldn't" refund it, for some reason. It makes me so sad. Seems like a great, family-run place with excellent food. I won't be revisiting.

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    The tiny altar as yo enter
    The tiny altar as yo enter
    Paneer Pulav
    Paneer Pulav
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    Tamarind Indian Cuisine

    4.7
    (7 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    This place is right around the corner so I decided to give it a whirl…read more I ordered online, and got there to pick up at the time it said it would be ready. There was one customer waiting, and not another person. I waited about ten minutes. My son loves chicken Tikka masala, so we ordered him some. It is spicy. I'm into a moderate spice, and this is burning my lips as I type. There was no option when ordering online to determine level of spice so we weren't ready for that. Beyond the spice the chicken was tough, so even if the spice was toned down the chicken wasn't great. The tandoori chicken is nice and flavorful and tender. $17 for three drumsticks and two thighs might be a bit steep. Overall not an overwhelmingly good experience.

    I wanted to try something new in the neighborhood, so got carry out from Tamarind. Like a previous…read morereview, I was sad to see an empty restaurant at noon. The restaurant is clean, well decorated and ready for your visit! The staff are super friendly. I drove home with my order and it was piping hot and spectacular. Chicken tikka is spicy, mildly sweet and so delicious. A great way to conquer allergy season! The paneer butter masala had a lot of paneer. Many other locals have tiny bits of paneer in a sea of gravy. At Tamarind you will not be disappointed! Don't miss the potato samosas... Come on Austin, let's show these guys more lunch time love!

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    Tamarind Indian Cuisine
    Tamarind Indian Cuisine
    Not a soul in there

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    Sangam Chettinad Indian Cuisine

    Sangam Chettinad Indian Cuisine

    4.1
    (752 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    We had just came back from lunch this afternoon, and I just wanted to say that the service was…read morefantastic.The food was delicious and the dish I had ordered was just right. I also love the fact that the robot busboy did a phenomenal job with making sure that our dirty dishes were returned to the kitchen to be washed. KEEP up the great work Sangam Staff!!!

    Love this place! One thing I really appreciate is that they have plenty of parking, which makes…read morevisiting so much easier. As an Indian person myself, I can confidently say the food here is very authentic and reminds me of the flavors my mom cooks with. It's also filled with Indian families and customers, which is always a good sign that the food is the real deal! On my visit, I ordered the egg curry and a dosa, and both were excellent. The egg curry was rich, flavorful, and perfectly spiced, while the dosa was fresh, crispy, and delicious. They also have a wide variety of vegetarian options, so there's something for everyone. The food tasted fresh, the portions were satisfying, and the service was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. Overall, this is one of the better places in Austin for authentic Indian food. If you're looking for tasty, freshly made dishes and a genuine Indian dining experience, I highly recommend checking it out.

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    Sangam Chettinad Indian Cuisine
    Half tandoori chicken - hit the spot. Their marination is almost as good as what you get in India
    Half tandoori chicken - hit the spot. Their marination is almost as good as what you get in India
    Sangam Special Mutton Chops Masala

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    Sangam Special Mutton Chops Masala
    New Sitara

    New Sitara

    4.3
    (417 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    I'm on a liquids only diet right now, so I was excited that New Sitara had several interesting soup…read moreoptions since I'm finding out that Austin isn't that great for finding menu items outside of smoothies. I tried the Ulavacharu soup--absolutely delicious. It's main ingredient is horse gram, which apparently is in the legume family. It wasn't like any soup I've had before, so description is a bit tough. It was fairly spicy to start with, but less so as I kept eating it. The only things I could identify was ground up horse gram, some sweet onions, and some thinly shaved ginger, but it had a lot of complexity. Highly recommend that and the rose milk (especially if you need some relief from the spiciness when you start out.) I had a little bit of my friend's butter chicken sauce, and that was excellent too. More heavily tomato-based than I'm used to, but a lot of depth of flavor. I'd happily order that in the future. I can't wait to come back and try their buffet when my diet restrictions are over :) Service was great. I asked if a few of the menu items have coconut in them since I'm allergic, and our server double checked with the kitchen for me and was very nice about it. Really pretty dining room as well. The location isn't as central as I'd like, but that does make it easy to find parking in the lot. Definitely recommend!

    I randomly decided to try this place on Friday. I will say it did not disappoint!! I got chicken…read moretikka masala and garlic naan. This is my go to order. I have tried several places but this by far is the most authentic. I used to have a favorite place I went to and would drive 20-40 min for it. This place has them beat and I'm not far from them I will be back. The only thing is when they say 8-10 min be prepared to wait 20-25 min.

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    5th anniversary grand buffet
    5th anniversary grand buffet
    Tandoori roti
    Tandoori roti
    New Sitara

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    Jaipur Palace

    Jaipur Palace

    4.4
    (414 reviews)
    18.9 mi
    $$

    I've been coming here for years, and it's consistently one of my favorite spots for Indian food in…read moreSouth Austin. The restaurant is always clean, the atmosphere is relaxing, and the Indian music playing in the background creates a calm, authentic dining experience. The staff is incredibly friendly, attentive, and always happy to accommodate your preferences. I've enjoyed everything from the saag paneer, salmon, and a variety of curries to the chicken tikka masala and butter chicken. Every dish has been rich, flavorful, and consistently satisfying. The butter chicken is especially smooth and comforting, while the chicken tikka masala is packed with bold, well-balanced flavor. If you're someone who loves spicy food, they don't hold back! I usually order spice level 5, and trust me--it brings the heat, so order accordingly! I need to come back and take updated photos because it's been a while, but if I still lived on the south side, this would absolutely still be one of my regular restaurants. Highly recommended!

    Ordered pick-up on a weekend night and everything was ready in about 20 mins! Pick up process was…read morequick and easy. Parking was a breeze. Loved everything I ordered! Portions are very generous and can easily have enough for 2-3 meals. The rice was nice and fluffy and the sauce was very rich in flavor.The Vegetable Pakora was by far the favorite. Nice and crunchy outside. The sauces each paired wonderfully with the dusting of spices/herbs. Not pictured but also got the Mithai Chaat and it was alright, would suggest picking a different dessert.

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    Bar area
    Bar area
    Sizzling Tandoori chicken
    Sizzling Tandoori chicken
    Garlic naan, butter naan, chilli naan

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    Garlic naan, butter naan, chilli naan

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