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    Biryani Pot

    4.1 (431 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Halal
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    I have been looking for the best South Indian restaurant and this is it! The food was comparable to the region. Highly recommended!

    FULL TANDOORI CHK (8pcs)
    Robert S.

    Great food and great service. Portions are very reasonable and very flavorful. If you like Indian food then look no further!

    Samosas
    Sonia H.

    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.

    Sara-Grace C.

    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.

    Tomato soup with bread crumbs
    Nanda K.

    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.

    Lunch special
    Darian C.

    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).

    This is a dark brown/black human hair in our food.
    Review Y.

    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!

    Chicken tikka masala
    Katya C.

    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 !

    Onion samosa.
    Terri N.

    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!

    Sapna S.

    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.

    Biryani chicken and garlic naan
    Ashley W.

    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!

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    Love the food and service every time we come! We come at least once a month and have been coming for years!

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    Service was great!!! Food was excellent and good portion sizes. Fair prices for everything. Ambiance is lively, but not too loud.

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    My favorite place everrr, I've yet to find better. Was so impressed the first time I tried and it's continued to prove consistently amazing.

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    Food was amazing! Flavors were great - i had garlic naan and chicken curry. Service was quick and restaurant was clean. Highly recommend!

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    Best Indian food I've found in San Antonio! Their chili chicken is so flavorful and so is the paneer butter masala

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    Food is Fantastic. The butter chicken is probably the best I've ever had. Goat meat biryani was phenomenal.

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    Great Indian food! Love their spices. Great for takeout. Love the Butter Chicken and Lamb curry

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    Ask the Community - Biryani Pot

    Is it open for dine in?

    Yes, we are open for Dine In

    Anything for kids and/or people who can't handle spicy food? Want to take the while family there but not sure there is something for everyone.

    We can specify

    Is it Kosher/Halal?

    Chicken and goat, yes. Also their menu indicates which items are Halal. Hope this helps!

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