The Biryaniwalla is a small but popular takeout shop specializing in the Royal desi delicacy: The…read moreBiryani.
This low-key counter service shop specializes in all types of Biryanis - from Veg Biryani, Chicken Biryani (bone-in and bone-less), Mutton Biryani (bone-in and bone-less), to Egg Biryani and Prawn Biryani.
I was in the area and stopped by to look at their menu, noticing they have a special combo offer: Irani Chai (Hyderabadi Dum Chai) with 2 Karachi (Osmania) Biscuits for $3.
Cookies and tea. Who can resist? I thought why not give into the chai and biscuit temptation. I would much rather do so supporting a local business.
Years ago Irani Chai was introduced to Hyderabad by Persians who ran cafes and tea houses inside bakeries. While not as rich and creamy as a typical masala chai, I found the Irani Chai to be sweet, milky and decently spiced, a perfect vessel for dipping the accompanying buttery, sweet and salty Karachi biscuit. To dip or not to dip, that is the question.
A quick look at their menu lists Vegetarian Starters which include Veg Manchuria/Gobi/Paneer, Dynamite Paneer, Dynamite Gobi, Paneer RR, Gobi Rr, Lemon Pepper Paneer/Gobi, Paneer 777, Gobi 777, Paneer Samosa (3 Pcs) or Veggie Samosa (3 Pcs). You can get 3 Pcs Veggie Samosa for $4.99 or 3 Pcs Paneer Samosa for $5.99.
They also offer popular Street Food items such as: Punugulu (12 Pcs) - crispy outside, yet soft inside, deep fried round sliced fritters made usually with urad dal, rice flour or rava - and Mirchi Bhajji - deep fried green chilli fritters coated in gram/besan flour (my personal favourite).
Also on the menu are a number of Vegetarian, Chicken or Mutton Hyderabad Curries, served with either white rice or Naan, priced under $15. All three categories offer versions of either Veg, Chicken or Mutton Entrees: Tikka Masala, Dum Ka, Butter Masala, Khorma, and Kachi Mirchi.
Chicken Kabobs like Chicken Tikka Kabob, Malai Tikka Kabob, Tandoori Chicken (Half or Full size) and Tangdi Kabob are sold here too.
Desserts of Gulab Jamun, Double ka Meeta (Bread Halwa or shahi tukra, a rich creamy sweet nutty bread pudding), Kurbani ka Meeta (a sweet rich and creamy apricot pudding), and Rasmalai (a sweet dessert rasgulla or paneer soaked in a flavoured sweet creamy milk).
The Biryaniwalla is open Mondays to Wednesdays from noon to midnight, and Thursday to Sunday from noon to 2:00 AM, and The Biryani Walla offers Catering Service, Take Away and Online Ordering, UberEats and SkipTheDishes.