Food was so so so good. 10/10. I love the naan & butter chicken! One of the best Indian spots in SA.read more

I really like Biryani Pot. I always get an authentic experience. I went on Friday with my Indian…read morefriend and this time around she approved that everything served is up to standard comparing it to authentic Indian cooking. However the service was ok simply because I had to ask the server to clean the booth it had water and drinks spilled all over it. He cleaned my side and didn't clean the other side. Until my friend came and got gum stuck to her pants. I get it this is unusual and very disrespectful from the previous diners but still I think it is the waiter responsibility to clean the table and booth after each customer. They were very apologetic and honestly didn't know how to make up for it It is always a fun experience going to this restaurant. Specially they have the cane sugar juicing machine. We ordered it and half of the restaurant was standing there watching them make it Also I tried a new style of biryani Gongura biryani it was delicious. Overall this restaurant is still getting my five stars except of this incident which I

Best samosas and naan in San Antonio! Every single dish you Oder is fantastic! There is a surprise…read morein waiting for you on their hot and ready buffet menu. You just have to try this place, come and treat yourself, now!!!

This is hands-down, one of my favorite Indian restaurants. They have maintained the quality of food…read morethroughout the years, and they have been opened a long time. This is a buffet style restaurant, with a good selection of choices, but a small enough buffet to where it doesn't become overwhelming. I have frequented this place for many years, and it just remains one of the best. Service is excellent the decor and feel of the place is very welcoming. The price for their buffet is also not bad at $14. This is one place that I will continue to go to throughout the years.

Highest quality Indian restaurant I've eaten at in all my time eating at Indian restaurants across…read morethe country. Dosa 10/10 tangy, thin and crisp Mango lassi 10/10 Palak paneer 10/10 Lamb tikka masala 10/10 Chutneys are all 10/10 Punjabi samosa 10/10 Chicken 65 10/10 Garlic naan 10/10 flaky and packed with flavor, superb texture - I don't love when naan is too thick and slick with oil so this was excellent Everything hit, no misses. If they had aloo chana chaat with yogurt this would be the only Indian restaurant I go to locally. We were originally going to go to Mare e Monte but the line was too long and we all were simultaneously craving Indian cuisine. This happened to be right next door. Ambiance is more like a family restaurant so definitely expect kids and multiple family affairs but the noise levels didn't take us away from how excellent the food was !! If it matters to you they do serve water with water bottles. I personally love a nice iced cup of water esp to help refresh my mouth from the spices. that would be my only ding and that's nitpicking. Service was very good to us!

I ca came here with a friend and we dined inside. There is not much to say about the interior, it…read moreseemed to still be in the process of being set up. The service was nice, they were pretty attentive and kind. I only ordered the Lamb Biryani, and it was delicious! It comes with two sauces, one is like a creamy yogurt and the other is very flavorful and spicy. The lamb and rice were seasoned well and cooked to perfection. Additionally, the meal was big enough to take home. Overall, I liked this place and I'm interested in trying more of the menu.

I've driven past Himalayan Kitchen for years and finally decided to stop in after wondering what…read morekind of food they served. The outside of the building shows its age with some faded menu advertisements, but once inside the restaurant opens up more than I expected. At first it feels small, but past the bar there's a comfortable-sized dining room. Every TV was tuned to the World Cup, which gave the restaurant a fun, energetic atmosphere during my visit. Service was prompt and friendly. My waiter recommended the pork for the momo dumplings and also suggested pairing the meal with one of their Himalayan beers. After reading several Yelp reviews, I ordered the sizzling pork momo, naan, and chicken vindaloo. I also took the beer recommendation, which ended up being a good decision considering I ordered the vindaloo at a 4 out of 5 spice level. The sizzling momo was the standout of the meal. The dumplings were excellent, and the accompanying sauce was flavorful enough that I found myself dipping almost everything into it. The basmati rice was perfectly cooked, and the chicken vindaloo had a nice level of heat without overwhelming the other flavors. The chicken itself was tender and cooked well. Portions were generous, and I ended up with more food than I could comfortably finish by myself. Overall, this was a great first visit. Next time I'll bring my wife so we can share a few different dishes and explore more of the menu.

Service was great and server was top notch. We got butter chicken and chicken tikka masala. I must…read moresay it was the strangest I've ever had. Butter chicken tasted like sloppy Joe's. Just a weird spiced thick tomato paste. The tikka masala was like a thick spiced tomato soup. Neither was terrible but wasn't exactly great. Just very strange in comparison to the 100s of other times we have had these dishes elsewhere.

I've been coming here since 2013 since I moved to San Antonio and this is my favorite Indian food…read moreever. The chicken tikki masala is so creamy and buttery it's truly one of one. I'm also a spicy food savant and their lamb vindaloo is my favorite dish. Food is always made to order here and fresh as can be. The two owners here are lovely and very welcoming!

Flavorful, well spiced, homemade Indian food. Excellent variety of menu options. Everything fresh…read moreand made to order. There is a reason this place has been around this long!

Had a Saturday night craving for Indian cuisine and Lion Indian was our choice. It has been a few…read moreyears back when we visited India, but the food is usually not a distant memory. The dinner options were either a buffet, or order straight from the menu. Since the buffet was only $15 per person and included some items we wanted to have anyways, we chose the buffet. The choices were limited in number, but enough for us. Buffet included some traditional entrees like Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Masala and several different kinds of Curry dishes. The rice and nan complimented the dish. Wifey enjoyed her meal and felt like the spice level was good enough, but I wanted something a bit more spicy. If my taste buds don't burn a little, then I feel like it is too Americanized. I understand that a buffet is prepared for the average person, but since San Antonio is already known for spicy foods, then a dish or two of a higher heat level would suffice for me. The restaurant is tucked away in a shopping center and it not real visible from the street so luckily Yelp got us here. It is however, close to Loop 1604, so it is an easy drive after exiting. Waitstaff is friendly and on point so it made the small, but comfortable indoor dining a pleasant experience. We will most likely return and fill our craving here and don't forget to have the Mango Lassi, as it was a nice way of finishing your dinner.

Let me begin by saying that I am not somebody who usually orders food to be delivered. But, today I…read morefound myself home alone, hungry for Indian food, and feeling way too wiped out from a rough day to head out and get something. I decided to use DoorDash. The wait for the delivery was only about an hour. That was fine with me, as I had plenty of things I needed to get done before I sat down to dine. When I lifted the bundle that was left at my door, I was shocked by the weight! I don't feel like I ordered all that much, but they sure sent a lot of food. I ordered lamb vindaloo, garlic, naan, rice, and samosas. All of it was truly delicious. The large pieces of lamb meat in the vindaloo were tender and soaked with the delicious flavor of the spicy sauce. There were not as many potato chunks as meat chunks, which I consider a good thing in vindaloo. The garlic naan was some of the best I have ever had. I ordered two of them, but really didn't need the second one. They were huge. By themselves, they tasted delicious, but when you dipped it into the vindaloo sauce, it was absolutely amazing. The very first Indian food I ever had was at a dinner party in 1973 when my family was living in Taiwan. The most memorable item for me was the samosas. The ones from this restaurant we're almost exactly like I remembered. I have to also comment on how well everything was packaged. All of the containers were shrink wrapped for extra precaution. I don't think anything could've leaked even if the driver put it upside down. I am anxious to go and try eating at the actual restaurant. Somehow it was off my radar. Supposedly, it's only 4.5 miles from my home who knew?

Bay Biriyani is, without exaggeration, one of the most exceptional Indian dining experiences I have…read morehad in Texas. What truly sets this restaurant apart is its seamless blend of Northern and Southern Indian cuisine, offering both depth and authenticity across the menu. The dosa alone is worth the visit. It was crisp, perfectly fermented, and incredibly flavorful, bringing me right back to the experience of eating in India. That level of authenticity is rare, and Bay Biriyani delivers it with confidence and care. Beyond the dosa, every dish reflects thoughtful preparation, balanced spices, and a clear respect for traditional cooking methods. You can taste the intention behind each bite.also, Sre, I believe hr may be the owner. He was so warm and kind, and made me feel like family in such a short amount of Time. At this point, I would confidently say this is the best Indian food in San Antonio and arguably among the best in all of Texas. If you are looking for authentic, high-quality Indian cuisine that captures both regional diversity and bold flavor, Bay Biriyani is a must-visit. I will definitely be back!

This was our second visit to the restaurant. On our previous trip, we tried the Pachi Mirchi Pulav,…read morewhich was quite good, so we came back to explore their biryanis. We started with the Tomato Shorba soup (3.5/5). It was slightly bland but came in a generous portion that can easily be shared among 3 to 4 people. We also ordered idly for my son and requested ghee and podi, which they kindly accommodated. The podi and ghee combination was excellent. However, the chutney was not very impressive, and the sambar was just average. On the owner's recommendation, we tried the Jackfruit Biryani, my first time having it. It was decent and flavorful enough to enjoy. For my wife, the owner suggested the Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani. It tasted fine, but she noted that it was entirely dum rice. Typically, biryani has layers of masala rice, white rice, and meat, but the white rice portion seemed to be missing. For dessert, we had the Shahi Tukda (today's special), which was delicious and not overly sweet, just right. The Irani chai was okay this time; we found it better during our last visit. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience, and we would consider visiting again. The place was neat and clean.

My favorite Indian restaurant. The food is very abundant and delicious. Although I am not a…read morevegetarian, some of my favorite dishes are their vegetable dishes. I don't know if they have a magic wand they put around their vegetables, but their vegetables are the best I've ever had. It may be a little hard to find because even though it's in a strip shopping center off of Hurbnar you really have to look to find it. The old saying says if you have Chinese food you're hungry about an hour later. This is not true about their food. I go home after stuffed and usually take a nap after. And the stereotype I'm trying to share with my friends is that it's not all curry. There's a variety of dishes with all kinds of spices from very mild to spicy. There desserts are more unusual in a great way.

We walked in and were greeted warmly, asked to sit anywhere we wanted…read more The ambience felt calm and friendly. Our server was so sweet! The food was great, I had a little bit of everything and was not disappointed. The naan was so good!