Am S..o..o Glad that Canada Dry Ginger Ale Can was a Beverage Option dat " Paired Well " with my All Time Favorite " Freshly Crafted Chicken Biryani Entree from here for Late Lunch Yesterday !!! It is Appreciated that they do not close after lunch, but stay open Str8 through into Dinner Shift. I had them via Doordash, but have Dined in their Clean, Family Friendly Dining Room before. Looks like ' It's a Small, Family Friendly Outfit near Downtown Oakland !!!!! ENJOY their Fantastic Menu. The Fone is usually answered for Questions & Special Requests. Homestyle Indo-Pakistani Cuisine !!!!!! read more

Overall, would not recommend this place. I encountered very racist and bigoted treatment here. I placed an online order last night and went by for the pick up. When I approached the front counter, the lady present was very standoffish with me. I informed her of why I was there and she asked my name for the order. Upon giving her my name she then glared at me and literally asked me to recite my entire order lol! I showed her my online receipt in which she then insisted I still tell her my order. She brushed away my receipt and let another customer cut in front of me. Interestingly, the customer told her his name and she retrieved his order with no issue and was very friendly with him. To note, I was the only Black person present at that time. When I inquired as to why that customer wasn't asked to recite his entire order, she grinned and said that he's a "regular" and that I was "new." She went on to let a few other customers cut in front of me. I then asked for my money back in which she refused to return. Even when I asked for the manager, she said he was very busy. I made several requests for this resulting in her saying no and refusing to return my money. I then noted to her I'm calling the authorities in which I did. Furthermore, while servicing some of the other patrons, she would speak in another language with them while they looked at me and start laughing and staring me down. Eventually, the manager came out. He presented himself professionally and upon explaining what occurred he apologized and said it was unacceptable. He even offered me a drink with my meal and asked that I please accept the order instead and wanted to make things right. I took him at face value and said fine. While the situation was remedied, I definitely will not be returning to this restaurant. I researched some of the other reviews and came across several where other Black patrons have had similar racially motivated experiences here. That tells me there's a common practice of racism here. I refuse to support a business where this kind of behavior is tolerated. I have zero tolerance for bigots of any kind. Overall, the experience was a waste of my time and very dehumanizing. To hate someone you don't even know simply because of their skin pigmentation and ethnicity is irrational at best and bad for business especially in a place like Oakland where it's multicultural. My advice would be to not support this establishment. I especially advise any Black patrons not to come here as they clearly have issue with anyone who is simply Black, despite not knowing them as a person. Don't give your money, nor your valuable time, to hateful individuals who dehumanize others. All in all, this place gets a thumbs down. read more

This place holds a special place in my heart for reasons I won't entirely get into here, but basically I came here during one of the hardest times of my life and this food was always delicious and the restaurant was always calm and clean. I like that it was relatively not busy although there were always a lot of orders being picked up. I highly recommend checking them out today. read more

Lovely little Indian restaurant in the heart of downtown Oakland. It came highly recommended by my boss and it did not disappoint. We ordered off the lunch specials menu. I got the chicken tikka Marsala. So delish and the service was good. read more

Biryani Tika Kabab - Chicken Tikka Masala - Pakistani Near Me - Oakland, California

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Omgggg the Best Goat Biryani in East Bay, so so good, delicious, authentic taste with quick service even for 12 guest. Don't miss their best biryani and other dishes too. Owner really good and nice too. read more

Had the best ever Goat Biryani in my Life ! And other Tandoori Roti, Chicken Bindi and Chicken Tika Masala are super delicious ! Recommending this to everyone ! Clean and fast service for a big group of 12 served within 15 -20 minutes to all ! Thank you. Will come back again read more

I am a baby when it comes to spicy which does not ever bode well for me at south Asian restaurants but my husband is Pakistani so I'm also not a stranger to it. We got the chicken biryani and though it took about 30 minutes, it as a huge hit. We also got Chicken tikka masala 3.5/5 flavor wise it's good but not amazing the main issue is that it really only comes with like 3 small pieces of chicken so if you get this, you're better off getting another chicken dish for more protein Lamb curry 5/5 surprisingly AMAZING? It was tender and not gamey and so flavorful. It was less a curry and more like a lamb CTM. My husband and I ate it with naan. Plain Naan 5/5 fluffy and warm and delicious Garlic naan 4.5/5 yummy but we actually preferred the plain naan Chicken bqq (forgetting the official name) 3/5 this was good but TERRIBLY spicy for me and even my husband said it has quite the punch. It was also on the drier side TLDR: I would say don't come here already *super* hungry but if you can be patient the food is worth the price & wait overall. Vibes are def not fancy but it fits larger groups and casual dinners. read more

Biryani Tika Kabab - 16. Chicken Biryani - Pakistani Near Me - Oakland, California

Always delicious five star the food is so fresh and the owner and the staff are all family and well worth the money. Everything is made Fresh to order. read more

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OK, excuse me what? Why did no one tell me that there's Pakistani food this good at a restaurant in the Bay? With VEGAN options?! I consider myself an official authority on Pakistani food, VIP card holding and wow I'm impressed! we've never even seen Naan this fluffy and full of good ingredients! Of course I ordered aloo and garlic naan. I just need to ask them what ingredients are in the naans because they are unreal! The veg biryani is full of my favorite potatoes. Finally, someone makes biryani with potatoes and long cut chili peppers and my fam says the flavor composition is just right. I didn't get to eat much of it because I also have to ask them if there is yogurt or dairy in it, but I did taste the potatoes and they were just perfect. Honestly, don't like options like broccoli in my biryani, but I was taught to never complain about food. hopefully they will make this correction and not throw a veggie frozen bag in the biryani ( unless people in that area want broccoli in their biryani) Still great use of real Cardamom and spices! Def a vegetarian sure pick! I also ordered daal, pakoras and samosas. I was so surprised because the samosas taste so fresh and homemade! they come with a side of channa. I love the filling inside of the Samosas and the batter but also the chutney they give you is like homemade Pakistani chutney with mint green chili, cilantro lemon ( I'm guessing that that's what the mixture here) . Very delicious. I'll have the daal soon and report back What an unsuspected surprise this spot is! MA! please open more locations, even in Contra Costa because the food pickings out here for Pakistani Food with vegan options are very slim to none! Definitely order from this spot when you're in The Town. Like I always say, #Oakland has the best food options, especially for vegans! read more

Biryani Tika Kabab - Aloo naan - Pakistani Near Me - Oakland, California

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The food was delicious! Everything was made fresh. My Pakistani husband fell in love with their chicken biryani. Badhur waited on us and he was great. The space is large enough to accomodate large groups. We will definitely be back. read more

Service - the staff were nice, but the entrees took a long time to come out; there were little girls running around screaming the whole meal and I think they were the owners' kids? Ambiance - the restaurant is pretty dirty--bathrooms were missing toilet paper and the hand soap was SO watered down that there weren't really any suds Food - there are some really standout items here, and some that I would pass on next time Items ordered: - butter chicken - they are very skimpy with the chicken; the sauce was fine in flavor and the color of the dish made it seem radioactive - garlic naan - nice texture, very fluffy, wish it had more garlic flavor - aloo naan - GET THIS ONE; it's like a Detroit-style pizza crust and the potatoes are nicely spiced - dal makhani - ehhh this one was all right. I'd skip next time - paneer tikka masala - they were also skimpy on the paneer, but I will say the tikka masala sauce here is VERY GOOD; take leftovers home and add more protein - aloo palak - tasty, creamy, my sister said it needed salt but I thought it was fine read more

Biryani Tika Kabab - paneer tikka masala, aloo palak, dal makhani, aloo naan, garlic naan, butter chicken - Pakistani Near Me - Oakland, California

best authentic Biryani, very good service, very clean, very nice bathroom, owner is very friendly.

Tried Biryani Tika Kabab with some family friends recently. We sampled a variety of dishes including the eggplant, lamb vindaloo, biryani, and roti amongst others. The food was excellent, honestly some of the best I've had recently. Great flavors, well spiced, and good textures. The restaurant is basically run by the owner who wanders around and brings the food. The vibe of this place is a low key family run joint. I really enjoyed the food here and will probably be back before the end of the month! read more

Biryani Tika Kabab - Eggplant, chicken karahi, chicken biryani, roti. - Pakistani Near Me - Oakland, California

Fake advertising on the lunch meal drove 15 minutes to get here and 3 pay bucks-to park !!!! Came here for lunch ask about it and paid everything for full price on dinner menu .. but portion here is nice read more

Great service delicious food. Great service delicious food. Great service delicious food. read more

The old guy is a very rude person. Never coming back! I ordered to go and I came inside the restaurant and tried to check in he rudely said 'do you see any food on the table' and I walked out. read more

This review comprises three different visits for takeout. Lamb tikka masala, cheese naan: these were both very good. Plain naan: Decent, nothing particularly memorable about it. Shahi paneer: Maybe I got it on a bad day but it was definitely underseasoned and very plain-tasting. It was also quite red so I wondered if it was very tomato heavy in how they made it. This was the only dish I was rather disappointed by in the recent visits and I hope it was only a one-off. Malai kofta: It was really good flavorful and salty, a little spicy, quite nutty and firm. I've had more consistently good experiences with this, more so than the paneer tikka masala and shahi paneer. read more

One of my favorite inexpensive places to eat. Absolutely adore the honey cheese naan and the lamb curry. Does take a bit of time but there's no problem waiting inside. Food comes out piping hot and while i wish they offer rice it's good otherwise. Looks busy but there is always places to sit. read more

Maybe I haven't had genuine Pakistani cuisine, or it was just an off day, but my experience was so disappointing. I ordered a Karahi with rice on the side, and both dishes were greasy. I likely consumed about a cup of oil while eating (literally). I won't be returning, sorry. read more

Good food, generous meat portion size. Flavorful. Decent ambience. Parking was a tad difficult on a Friday evening.

The best Indian food in Oakland - and it aint even close! Its hard to put into words how delicious the food is at Biryani Tika Kabab. I love Indian food and have tried just about every Indian restaurant in Oakland and San Francisco. Ive been impressed with many of the options but none have made me feel the way Biryani Tika Kabab has. The curry and sauces they make are filled with complex notes that make my mouth water. Heck, I just finished my dinner and Im already fantasizing about left overs. You get two pieces of naan per order, also, which is a good amount. We've tried traditional, onion and sesame and all have been incredible, chewy and crisp. We have tried many dishes but our favorites are the Vege Korma, and Bhindi Gosht. The chicken tika masala is standout as well. You cannot go wrong with your order. The restaurant is spacious and service is very kind and very quick - wonderful staff. I feel so blessed to have this restaurant in walking distance! read more

Biryani Tika Kabab - 64. Lamb Karahi, 39. Chicken Vindaloo, 34. Baingan Bhartha, 33. Vege Korma - Pakistani Near Me - Oakland, California

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Great spot for Indian food in Oakland. It's very much a family run restaurant and that adds to the ambiance. The portions are really big and lots of options. I got the chicken tikka masala, the aloo naan and a mango lassi to wash it down. Also we got a chicken Briyani for the table. The mango lassi was delicious, i could taste the real mango in it. The chicken tikka came out pipping hot and it stayed super hot the entire time I was eating. The aloo naan which is naan stuffed with potato was really delicious and not something I've seen offered before so I needed to try it as I love aloo tikki which I'm surprised they did have. The only thing is you get 4 giant pieces and after one you're pretty stuffed because of how heavy it is with the potato. The chicken briyani had whole pieces of chicken in it and I was expecting there to be shredded pieces mixed in so that was different but the chicken fell off the bone from being so tender so definitely delicious! read more

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Absolutely amazing spot! Chicken Biryani with Garlic Naan. Good service. We did takeout and it is nice to see affordable prices nowadays. read more

Ummm mixed review I ordered this via door dash! Out of 5 items 1 was spectacular the chicken tikka masala! Every piece of chicken in the chicken Briyani was raw ! Raw chicken in the chicken curry which lacked flavor! Hair on my garlic naan ! Service was slow. I hate that I didn't take pictures! Bone in chicken thighs in briyani nope read more

Biryani Tika Kabab - 16. Chicken Biryani - Pakistani Near Me - Oakland, California

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The food and service are great. I have never tasted a chicken tikka masala as delicious as the one they made. The owner and employees are super nice. They checked on us if we needed anything. I recommend this place for anyone who is looking for delicious and flavored food. read more

We always order from Biryani Tika Kabab and really love the food. Chicken Tikka Masala, Aloo Palak, and Lamb Biryani are flavorful. But this is the second time I've gotten Keema Naan and it was made with chicken and not lamb. It has a different color, texture, and flavor than real Keema naan. This is disappointing. read more

Biryani Tika Kabab - "Keema" Naan made with another meat that isn't lamb - Pakistani Near Me - Oakland, California

Got a takeout order of chicken biryani and aloo naan. The customer service was excellent, and I have to say there aren't many places that get biryani right, but this place absolutely nails it. The biryani was perfectly spiced just the way I like it, and the chicken was tender and flavorful. I really enjoyed it and would definitely come back for more. read more

Biryani Tika Kabab - Chicken biryani - Pakistani Near Me - Oakland, California

Excellent food. No frills, incredible flavors and very fair prices on their dishes. The chicken biryani, lamb vindaloo were great. The butter chicken was one of the best I've had, absolutely delicious. read more

Excellent food, excellent service, great ambiance, great excellent prices. I highly recommend!

Fluffiest naan EVER. There is a few biryani places in downtown oakland, and hands down the best naan in the area. We also ordered a prawn curry and tikka masala with the naan. The curries was good, it's on the lighter side, so if you like your curries less thick, this would be perfect. read more

The best biryani of all time in all of East Bay.. I have tried everything else in their menu as well but their biryani is divine.

Everything was amazing! If I ever comeback to Oakland I will definitely eat here. The server suggested the goat curry and it was like the one a tried at a friend's from Figi years ago. Highly recommend this place. read more

I came to Biryani Tika Kabab recently and I gotta say the food was super solid. What I got: lamb curry, keema naan, aloo naan, fish tandoori, and chicken biryani. In particular I really loved the keema naan which came with a good amount of of meat on it. And I also really really enjoyed the chicken biryani. The lamb curry was solid and the fish tandoori was so tender and juicy. Keep in mind though I think the fish they use is catfish and it does have a muddy taste to it as catfish usually does. Also the green sauce was pretty herbaceous and spicy and complimented the food really well! The servers were nice and I love that the restaurant kept the previous place's decoration which gives Biryani Tika kabab a cute charm. read more

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The foods are good and the service is good too. I think it was the owner serving. The foods are hot and fresh. We waited for only 20 minutes for 5 orders and 6 drinks. I will definitely go back here. read more

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Oh boy! It's oily, greasy, fatty and full of carbs, but you bet I enjoyed every flavorful hot bite I took, and it's not like I want to have the incredible biryani and lamb curry everyday. The biryani is full of spice and flavor, I could take it home and even combine it with some extra boiled rice. The lamb similarly, extremely rich and meant for multiple meals easily. In moderation, this meal is a delight to your visual, gustatory and olfactory senses (tactile too if you opt to eat the biryani with your hands in true fashion), take it home and enjoy it over the next couple days as the taste simmers into the meat too. Excited to be back and try some of their paneer and vegetarian dishes. read more

This place is fire! The host is hilarious and he's very knowledgeable of the clientele and the various background that come into the restaurant and try their food. Being from West Africa flavor is very important to me and texture is too! Anytime I go to any restaurant I order the most popular dish and then I also ordered a vegetarian dish right after that And I also at some point asked to try their spicy as Hot sauce. I have done all three at this restaurant and they have passed every single step! How do I arrive at a Pakistani restaurant and feel like I just left a Guinean restaurant/home. Wild. The host said a lot of West African come to eat there and I can tell why. My first order was there special vegetable biryani, my second order was Bhindi masala extra spicy. Part of my first order the host insisted that I tried their spiciest Hot Sauce and it tasted like I said just like home. I don't know how they do it. I don't know who is stepping it up in the kitchen, but bless you and your talent! This place is the best in town. I come for the aroma and I stay for the ambience and good conversation and finally I always come back because there's always something new and delicious to taste. read more

Ordered 3 items via Grubhub. Didn't even come with rice. I requested silverware and it came with one fork and one spoon. Seems cheap affffffffff. Oh the order was $58. read more

Amazing food. If you enjoy authentic Pakistani cuisine, I highly recommend trying BTK Restaurant.

Food was really good. Lassi I've had better but I didn't come for the lassi. Definitely a spot that gave me "I'm craving " vibes

Stumbled upon this place, went with no expectations and glad that we went. The biryani and chicken tandoori was our favorite, everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Planning to go again soon. A must try if you like Indian-pakistani food! read more