This is one of my go to Indian restaurants. I pretty much have tried almost every item on the menu! This last time I decided to try something different the egg curry. I did it out of curiosity and didn't think that I will really enjoy the dish. It was absolutely delicious both with garlic naan and rice! Their biryanis are really good too and what I like the most at this restaurant is the tandoori! Anything on their tandoori menu is very tasty! Sadly they didn't have sugar cane juice but we ended the meal with that fruit yellow pudding they have in the cooler. The service is always fast and fun to interact with them. It pretty much feels in India once you enter the restaurant! The spices and aromas... the chaos and families... my happy place! Will always be back! read more

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food really really good!!!! service really really bad!! food really really good!!!! service really really bad!! get it to go you will be happier read more

Biryani Pot remains the undisputed champ of our weekly rotation. The Vijaywada Chicken Biryani is elite--the spice profile is complex and the chicken is always tender. We always opt for the Family Pack because the portion size is unbeatable for the price. We pair it with the Chicken 65, which is crispy, spicy, and addictive. If you haven't tried their Vijaywada style yet, you're missing out on some of the best heat in the city. read more

Where do I start?? I ordered the Palak paneer, samosas and butter naan. What I received was fried to death samosas. Over fried to the point that the samosas were hard as rocks and the stuffing was barely noticeable. Unfortunately, I did not receive the entree I ordered The naan however was very good. There are so many Indian cuisine restaurants in this area that, I won't be coming back. read more

Biryani Pot - Samosas - Indian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I was so happy to return after seeing that they had improved their health inspection score. They truly have the best tasting Gobi Manchurian. Unfortunately, as I spooned up the remainder of this delicious dish, the hair that was embedded in what was served to us surfaced. If cleanliness is not a show stopper for you, stop on by! read more

Biryani Pot - This is a dark brown/black human hair in our food. - Indian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We went here by recommendation from a friend and we enjoyed it. It was a little warm in the restaurant, we think the air conditioner was broken. The staff was kind and the food came out quickly. I appreciate how rice came with our dishes. The food was piping hot and fresh. We got chicken tikka masala and chicken Manchurian. read more

Biryani Pot - Indian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Biryani Pot is hands down the best Indian restaurant in San Antonio. As someone who constantly craves authentic Indian food, I've been a loyal customer here for several years, and they have never let me down. While many new restaurants have opened with fancy furniture, lighting, and ambiance, often serving on disposable plates with flies around, Biryani Pot stands out for its consistency and quality every single time. The place may not be flashy, but it's always decent, clean, and most importantly, the AC is always working--which makes dining comfortable. What really makes them shine is their economical and reliable live catering services. I've used them for many events, and they are always open to creating new dishes and ideas, implementing them beautifully. For my mom's birthday party at home, they went above and beyond--everything was made fresh from scratch. The tomato soup was outstanding, the salads (which I usually never crave) were so refreshing, the sandwiches were delicious, the guacamole was spot on, and the fried rice was simply superb. Their focus has always been on customer satisfaction, and it shows in every interaction. No matter how many new restaurants pop up in town, people always come back to Biryani Pot for their party orders and catering needs because they are both economical and consistent. Highly recommend them for both dine-in and catering--you'll never be disappointed! Most of the items posted here were for party order and would not be on the regular menu. read more

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I went again and the service this time was really good! I guess it was a hit or miss. I got the lunch special this time and really enjoyed it. I would come here again and get the lunch special (I believe it is different everyday). read more

Biryani Pot - Lunch special - Indian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Best Indian food in San Antonio. I said what I said. This is my go to always. They have never done me wrong.

I took my 15 month old daughter here for lunch around 12:30pm on a Tuesday. We were greeted immediately when we walked in and the server got us a high chair. He was extremely friendly and even made my daughter laugh. My daughter LOVES Indian food so I was so excited to bring her here for authentic Indian food. We ordered the chicken tikka masala and garlic naan and it came out very fast. She really loved it and I loved it! We asked for a to go box and they gave me a to go bowl with a lid along with foil for the naan and a to go box and a bag. It was great and nothing spilled on the ride home. I was grateful to the staff for being so accommodating to us since she is a baby and not always the quietest at restaurants. The staff was very kind and the food is amazing. Highly recommend ! read more

Biryani Pot - Chicken tikka masala - Indian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Ordered takeout for dinner and it was pretty good! The food was ready within 20 minutes, which is pretty quick. I got the chili paneer, gobi Manchurian, vegetable noodles, and mango lassi. Their chili paneer is absolutely delicious! I give it a 10/10! The spicy flavors were really good and it's mixed with bell peppers and onions and wow that's my favorite dish to order here. The gobi Manchurian was decent, not the best I've had. I think it's better to order it fresh and eat it immediately versus taking it home where it gets soggy. It did have a nice spicy flavor which I liked. I love eating the gobi manchurian with the vegetable noodles (I've been doing it since I was a kid and highly recommend). The noodles here are really tasty with crunchy vegetables mixed in. read more

Biryani Pot - Indian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I went to Biryani Pot earlier today with some coworkers to celebrate a coworker. It's not too big inside but still large enough for groups. We beat the lunch crowd in so it was not crowded when we got there. We were seated promptly and attended to for the entirety of our lunch. I had onion samosas, chicken biryani, and a chai. The food was really good but spicy! Now, I am a wimp when it comes to spicy so ..... I had a chai after eating and it too was delicious. I also enjoyed the licorice dish after lunch which helps to freshen your mouth. We had a great time, the service was fast and attentive, and the food was great! If you on the northwest side of San Antonio and looking for great Indian food, this is the place! read more

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Ordered the chicken lunch special for takeout, and I think there's no better deal for indian food in the area. The food was delicious, and there's an amazing amount of variety in the lunch special (daal, curries, roti, tandoori chicken, biryani rice, sauces, even a small dessert). Each component was great and I can hardly nitpick for the price and the large portion. The employee who took my order on the phone was efficient, and picking up my order was easy. It will be easy to come back here! read more

Love this place, food is always good with great portions! Lunch special is my "go to" so much variety and goodness for the price.

I've been coming here for years! The food is always tasty. The service is quick, the only thing is the waiting staff tend to hang around the waiting room and forget to ask you if you want drink refills. Depending on the spice level you got your meal at you may definitely need more water! The ambiance is nice. read more

This was my first time trying Indian food. It was DELICIOUS!! The butter chicken and chicken tikka masala were fantastic! I can't wait to try something new next time read more

We got the goat curry ($14), chicken biryani ($14) and garlic naan ($4). We had to wait for 20+ minutes for our food to come out. It was Sunday lunch. The restaurant wasn't that full, but they might have been working on to-go orders. The inside ambiance is home-y. The default spice level is mild/medium. We asked to bump it up one level of spice (still the second spiciest)! It was pretty spicy. We were definitely feeling it after the meal, but it was yummy! The goat curry had a lot of flavor. I liked the white sauce with the chicken biryani. That provided some tanginess and coolness to the spice. The garlic naan was so crispy, you can even see air pockets in it! read more

Biryani Pot - Biryani chicken and garlic naan - Indian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Found pieces of plastic in my favorite gongura mutton at my go-to Indian spot. Who needs spices when you can have an extra crunch, right? Perfect for those who love a surprise ingredient in their meal. Can't wait to see what they'll add next time--maybe a bolt or two? Highly recommend for adventurous eaters! read more

Biryani Pot - Gongura Mutton with PLASTIC - Indian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Great and underrated ! Guy who served us was really nice and food had great prices. We came for the lunch specials and food was ready in less than 7-8 minutes read more

We have tried this place few years back on our visit to san antonio and wanted to try their biryani again. We got there by 6:30pm and place was already busy. They had one table to be cleared and we got seated. We had to flag them down for everything from there, menu, water, silverware. Food was the only thing that came fast to the table. Fried Corn Pepper was very good! Veg Biryani and Goat Biryani were ok! Paneer tikka and butter naan were great! Service is a big minus and has to be improved a lot! Biryani's were meh! We will not going back again( not for dine in atleast) read more

Food is not bad but service and attitude is very bad. Most of waiters are doing a master's degree and if you request them something they give a smart ass answer instead of being customer/service oriented. Will definitely not recommend. Friends found worms in food and reported to management couple of times but no improvements. read more

Biryani Pot - One of the friend reported finding worms in food. They reported to owner couple of times but no improvements. - Indian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

All the food was delicious I'm sure whatever I may have tried here I would have loved. Service was great. And place was clean and quite . Enjoyed my meal and will definitely be back. read more

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Food is good, but service can be much better. No communication. We sat down and informed them we are ready to order. They just kept signaling wait. They only had one other customer. There was a guy standing around, one on his phone, and another just walking back and forth. It would be a full 5 if the service was good. read more

Always quick service and delicious, try anything on the menu. Been coming here for years and it's the best Indian in San Antonio read more

Biryani Pot - Chicken 65 and Navratan Korma - Indian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Biryani's food is simply EXCEPTIONAL! The medley of spices could make a sinner repent after tasting one bite! It's a must try for everyone! read more

Biryani Pot - Butter chicken, Chicken Biryani, Fried Pepper Corn - Indian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Absolutely delicious! I've been to Biryani Pot 3 times now and each time has been exceptional. Everything we've tried has had so much flavor and depth. The service is also quick and friendly! Cannot recommend this place enough. May I even suggest the paneer tikka masala and punjabi samosas ;) 5 stars!!! read more

Biryani Pot - Paneer Tikka Masala, basil and Garlic Basil Naan, Wok Fried Chilly Potatoes - Indian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The moment you walk in, you smell a world of delicious spices. I haven't seen Indian food featured on Iron Chef yet, but this is what I'd expect the judges would be eating if it were. Every bite was flavorful and hit the spot! I had the Korma curry and the buttered and regular naan. My husband who is one of the pickiest eaters I've ever known took me here as a treat because I love Indian food, he does not and he LOVED his food (Kadai Chicken). The mango lassi is a MUST by the way! Mengstab is the name of the wizard who made them. I asked for his name to put him on the review because they were THAT good. 10/10 recommend this place! Excellent service, prices, vibes, and FOOD! read more

Place is always clean, service is always fast. The food portions are very good for the pricing and the food is very authentic, delicious and perfect every time! They do to-go overs perfectly every time and it's packed very efficiently! read more

It was my birthday, and we had about 13 guests I ordered chicken biryani, butter chicken, chicken 65, and fried spiced corn. We are Hispanic, and this isn't the food that was expected. It was a hit! Everyone loved the spice, and flavor. The portions are huge and everyone took a plate for lunch the next day. A lot of my family text me asking the name and address for take out. When I called. The man was very polite, and helpful. The restaurant isn't extravagant, but it's clean. read more

Biryani Pot - Chicken 65- $45 Butter chicken-$45 - Indian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Went in during a time where the restaurant workers all looked super busy but they were all friendly and let me know that my order was coming soon. Got a variety of chicken, rice, and paneer dishes. All were very good with strong flavors. If you are not good with spicy foods, I would recommend you ask for no spice. read more

Food was amazing!!! We had the naan, garlic naan, samosa, chicken vindaloo and chicken biryani. The meal was flavorful and they will even adjust the spice levels of you ask! The service was quick and very straight to the point. They were able to explain dishes if we had questions and didn't seem bothered. The atmosphere is nothing super special but if you are looking for good food, good service then this is the place to go!! Will definitely be back!! read more

Wanted to try this place after multiple people recommended it to me. We tried the paneer tikka masala and Malai Kofta. Both were quite delicious and spicier than I expected. Best Indian food we've tried in SA. read more

The chicken 65 is phenomenal and sooo spicy. Loved it! Also the butter chicken was up there with the best and packed with flavor. I can't wait to return! read more

Biryani Pot - Naan, butter chicken, basmati rice, and chicken 65 - Indian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I'm sure this is an unpopular opinion, but we went to Biryani Pot for the first time, dined in, and really weren't that impressed. We weren't familiar with the portion sizes (huge) so we ended up with a lot (!!) of food. However, it allowed us to try several different things. We tried the chicken tikka masala and butter chicken that are frequently mentioned on Yelp, hoping to be blown away like so many others, but we weren't. Both dishes were too tomato-forward and tasted very similar to each other when they shouldn't be that similar. Chicken chunks are very large, but you won't have a knife unless you ask for one (and when we did, we got one that was slightly dirty and the blade was covered in fingerprints). We also ordered the dum boneless chicken biryani that was on special. We thought the waiter had forgotten to place the order but we had so much food that we didn't mention it. It arrived when we thought we were pretty much full and finished. We gave it a shot since it was freshly delivered, and it was pretty tasty! The Chicken 65 appetizer was big, tasty, and spicy without being too spicy. The lamb sambusa appetizer was delicious. Garlic naan was perfect. Communication was all over the place, and it was difficult to determine with whom we were supposed to communicate. We walked in and a gentleman pointed us to a large table along the wall before redirecting us to a 4-top table on the other side. Just before we sat down, a gentleman bussing tables directed us to a booth he just cleared. The busser asked for our drink order and we asked for two sodas. Another gentleman came and asked for our drink order so we repeated it. We received one canned drink from each, not because they split the task that way, but because neither one realized we wanted two. No ice was offered or provided. We asked the second one for straws and he said no problem. When the sambusas were delivered 5 minutes later by the busser, we asked him for straws and he came back with "sambusa sauce." So, nearly 10 minutes for a straw and the delivery of a main dish when we were almost finished. Really glad we didn't accept the offer for water since I could see the busser repeatedly filling a pitcher at the hand washing sink and filling customer glasses. This might be allowed and OK, but I would rather not know that my water came from a hand washing sink. Maybe it's just me. The place isn't very large. TV centrally hung playing modern Indian pop videos. Beneath it is a pastry/dessert case that isn't refrigerated. Not sure that it's supposed to be, but it's a wooden cabinet with glass doors and a strip light hung inside. Not sure I want my desserts sitting behind lights. We seemed to be sat next to the booth reserved for screaming toddlers since two such families were seated there during our visit. Children don't bother us at all, not even crying children, but parents who don't know how to de-escalate a tantrum do. They seem to do a lot of takeout orders. One central table was dedicated to stacking takeout with no shortage of customers picking up. The menu could be improved. It's huge in selection but the organization of it is awkward. The only menu more awkward is the incomplete one on the website. Overall favorites in order: garlic naan, sambusa, chicken 65, biryani, with the tikka masala and butter chicken tied for last. Each dish could easily feed 3 or 4 people. I would suggest sharing unless you want to bring a lot of food home. This place is clearly popular. We would maybe consider a future visit if we were nearby. Would we go out of our way to drive there? No. read more

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We ordered to-go, so take that with what you will. The butter chicken and it was okay, I'm a fan of that dish but it was a little disappointing, was too heavy on tomato flavor, not for me. The chicken 65 is VERY good, flavorful and verrrrryyy spicy. The chicken biryani is good but probably it's probably better dining in. The garlic naan is good if you love garlic but the butter and regular naan is soooooo good, even the next day warmed up! read more

This place is located in a more run down location so it's not the nicest place to dine, but very yummy nonetheless. Everything I tried was yum so I would recommend it if you're in the area and craving Indian. Mushroom 65: delicious with a perfect kick. Could not stop eating this. Mango lassi: solid. Chicken biriyani: chicken is so tender. The 2 sauces are great pairing to mix in and so so much Food you'll have leftovers for days. read more

Biryani Pot - Chicken biriyani - Indian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Indian food is one of my favorite cuisines and I have tried a handful here in San Antonio. This has to be one of the best Indian food I have tried in all of Texas. The portions are also huge. I could share one entree with a friend and still be full! (The picture posted is after I finished eating). My go-to is the chicken biryani. It has chicken that is on bone. The chicken is so tender that it falls right off the bone and it is so soft. I will have to say that the rice on top is less flavorful than the rice on the bottom (which seems to have more spices where the chicken is) so I would try to mix it before eating. It also comes with a yogurt sauce and a spicer sauce, which also adds amazing flavor to the biryani. I have also tried the butter chicken and tikka misala as well. Both are good with a little bit of spice kick to it, but it is a lot more tomateo-y than what I am used to. They also taste kind of similar. But if you love tomatoes, go for it!!! read more

Biryani Pot - Biryani Chicken - Indian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Good food, great service, pleasant ambiance. Today was our first visit, but it won't be our last -- we're VERY likely to visit again! We had butter chicken and tikka masala. GOAT tikka masala wasn't on the menu, but we requested lamb & the server offered goat. Impressive. We're eager to try more items on the menu, to be adventurous -- it's a very promising place. read more

This is my favorite place I've found in San Antonio for Indian food so far. I like their butter chicken and the onion naan bread.

The rumors are true!!! Full of flavor and delicious. I got four things. Only liked 2/4 dishes but the ones that I liked were so good it deserves 4 stars. Butter chicken - tasted like chicken tikka masala at other places. The flavors were strong and delicious. This is my favorite! My other favorite was the chicken biryani. It was so good!!! . For once they didn't downplay the spice for the Texan palate. I don't know why but the smell of star abuse in this dish reminds me of pho. Which is maybe why I think this is so delicious. Or just love Indian food in general. Chicken vindaloo - not my favorite. It's a tomato base but a bit too tangy for my liking. Very tangy and sour. Very dissimilar to India palace. To solve this issue I added yogurt and some cream and that did the trick!! Bagara Baingan - this is my least favorite. I like baingan baharta. This is not the same thing. It's a sesame peanut base sauce. The eggplants were small and few. I think next time I see these ingredients for an eggplant dish I'm going to steer clear. There are similar dish like this at other Indian restaurants and they all taste similar and I usually don't like it. So I think this is the last time I will order something like this. Would definitely be coming back to try other dishes! read more

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