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Biryani Pot

Indian Restaurant$$$$
Houston
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    Alex S.
    "Great biryani at very reasonable price."(25 Tips)
    Allen A.
    "Yummy and spicy."(2 Tips)
    Princy M.
    "really good chilly chicken and goat biryani!"(22 Tips)
    Jennifer Y.
    "10.99 veg (or 11.99 chicken) lunch special"(2 Tips)
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  • Houston Press
    Houston PressAugust 20, 2014
    Vibrant curries and dum biryanis wow at Indian restaurant Biryani Pot, located just east of Hillcroft on Westheimer. The menu is Mughlai, Turkish and Arabic fare known as Hyderabadi cuisine. Read more
  • Ellie Ellizaheart icon on user image
    Ellie EllizaSeptember 11, 2014
    We had Gobi Manchurian, Chix 65 & Chix Briyani. It was authentically GOOD!! It was soo authentic tht you can even smell it before you even enter the rest. You will nvr believe tht you are in Houston!
  • Allen A.heart icon on user image
    Allen ArcadeDecember 24, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    They changed the spicy chili fries to use steak fries instead. It's not nearly as good now that there's less surface area for sauce and spices. Get the chicken 65 for your appetizer instead.
  • Allen A.heart icon on user image
    Allen ArcadeApril 29, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The house special chicken curry sounds plain but is solid. Spicier than most places, this is the Indian "chicken and sauce" dish fine right!
  • elisha a.
    elisha amosApril 4, 2016
    try the egg biryani its the best and also try the chicken 65.. every dish here is awesome and yummy and spicy too. I m to in love with it.
  • Allen A.heart icon on user image
    Allen ArcadeJuly 20, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Always get the dish with its name in the restaurant's. The chicken Biryani is the default dish everyone should get!
  • Gus S.
    Gus ShamDecember 28, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Missed red light Luckily hit the brakes on time and the food went flying from the passenger seat but was undisturbed I swear Food packed well Try the stuffed onion Naan Great with Beer
  • Allen A.heart icon on user image
    Allen ArcadeMay 3, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    OMG the "Chicken 65" is amazing. What did they do? It's like spicy Indian chicken with some Chinese influences.
  • Andres N.
    Andres NovoaNovember 9, 2015
    The biryani is pretty good but also on the spicier side! They also use a lot of cardamom in their dishes.
  • Allen A.heart icon on user image
    Allen ArcadeApril 29, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The egg and chicken fried rice has ton of chicken thighs beneath the rice. Yummy and not what you'd expect for "fried" rice.
  • Allen A.heart icon on user image
    Allen ArcadeApril 28, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Packed with little parking. Though... There are lots of people of the same ethnicity as the food. Must be authentic!
  • Sibz P.
    Sibz PetrDecember 16, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Beware of parking in the next lot. Tow truckers are waiting to tow. There is extra parking towards the rear of the building heading towards the apartment. Almost got towed on a Saturday nite
  • Allen A.heart icon on user image
    Allen ArcadeApril 29, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The saag paneer has a kick to it too! One if the best versions around!
  • Amrit P.heart icon on user image
    Amrit Plaha ChavadaFebruary 8, 2015
    Ordered chicken 65 and chicken biryani - very very spicy! Gave me a runny nose but couldn't stop eating. Thank god for Thums Up.
  • Kiran V.heart icon on user image
    Kiran VemuriJuly 10, 2013
    Best biryani in Houston .. And try paneer Manchuria too.. Yumm!
  • Allen A.heart icon on user image
    Allen ArcadeApril 29, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The chicken tikka has a kick to it and served sizzling with onions and lettuce.
  • Allen A.heart icon on user image
    Allen ArcadeApril 29, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Th bread and rice situation is no bueno got this Indian restaurant. Unlike other sit down places, all bread and rice is a la carte. :(
  • Reginald W.
    Reginald WFebruary 1, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't park in my apt complex parking lot you will get towed. (the watermill) there is parking in the back of the restaurant .
  • Reginald W.
    Reginald WMay 25, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    I live near and always here. Great food and a lot of people. Ear their twice a week. A must try .🍜🍜🍜
  • Kas M.heart icon on user image
    Kas ModiyaOctober 7, 2015
    This is best Indian Hyderabadi Biryani Place. Make sure that you eat Biryani here without fail. Other items are okay but other items are not their speciality.
  • Srujan S.
    Srujan SJuly 14, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Best biryani, ask to make it spicy so you can feel the real biryani.....
  • Ranjith K.
    Ranjith KoppuJanuary 12, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Chicken biryani with chicken 65, mouth watering combination ;) Don't miss that !!!
  • Mohit B.
    Mohit BangiaApril 20, 2014
    House biryani is a must have. The kebab and butter chicken not so much
  • Batiste K.
    Batiste KevinNovember 15, 2013
    Tandoori chicken was good. The goat chops app was tough and the indo-Indian shrimp fry was good. Not impressed for a 30 dollars take out and a 30 min wait.
  • Bijay K.
    Bijay KarkiSeptember 19, 2013
    The best biryani house in town . Specially goat biryani .
  • Allen A.heart icon on user image
    Allen ArcadeJuly 20, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    House curry fish. Yummy and spicy.
  • Lisa K.
    Lisa KMay 30, 2014
    Lunch time can be packed but worth it! $8.99 lunch special
  • Deebeeheart icon on user image
    DeebeeDecember 22, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    I really like this place! The food is really good!
  • super p.
    super personJanuary 13, 2013
    Food is great....place is cold...put the forks and spoons down and enjoy the biriyani with fingers.
  • Alex S.heart icon on user image
    Alex S.March 19, 2015
    Great biryani at very reasonable price.
  • Gus S.
    Gus ShamDecember 22, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Restroom is too small and fits only one Also no place to sit if ur take out client Other than that the food is fresh Cannot hurry must wait
  • Reginald W.
    Reginald WFebruary 1, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Love this place the food is great and I recommend it to everyone .
  • Vineeth M.heart icon on user image
    Vineeth MuraliNovember 21, 2013
    Best biriyani you will ever get outside of india
  • Jennifer Y.
    Jennifer YuNovember 30, 2021
    10.99 veg (or 11.99 chicken) lunch special
  • Princy M.
    Princy MohanFebruary 2, 2013
    really good chilly chicken and goat biryani!
  • Shruthi K.
    Shruthi KancharkuntlaJune 29, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Awesome & the best Hyderbadi Biryani in Houston!!
  • Ryan R.heart icon on user image
    Ryan RogersMay 12, 2015
    Nothing seemed fresh except for the naan. I had their signature biryani with goat, but most of it was bones. Subpar indian fare in my opinion.
  • Allen A.heart icon on user image
    Allen ArcadeMay 3, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    This place is full even at 1pm on a weekday!
  • Allen A.heart icon on user image
    Allen ArcadeJune 15, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Indo-Chinese fried rice rocks!
  • Kevin D.
    Kevin D'SouzaApril 15, 2013
    Definitely leave room for the double ka meetha!
  • Allen A.heart icon on user image
    Allen ArcadeSeptember 27, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Chili fries... Indian style!
  • Wael B.
    Wael BanjarJanuary 23, 2014
    They've best Chicken Tika Masla Ever😍🙏💙
  • Lakhan S.
    Lakhan SwamyMay 28, 2014
    Best biryani till date in USA
  • Avinash K.
    Avinash KollaApril 22, 2013
    Lamb biryani is one of the best!
  • Kevin D.
    Kevin D'SouzaApril 15, 2013
    Goat biryani + chicken 65 = winning.
  • John J.heart icon on user image
    John JosephFebruary 19, 2015
    Biryani and Chicken 65 :)
  • Njoud A.
    Njoud AjMay 4, 2019
    It’s soooo spicy 🥵 and tasteless 😩
  • Vamshi G.
    Vamshi GAugust 8, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    People are awesome here , midnight bday
  • Srujan S.
    Srujan SMay 19, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Biryani + chicken 65 = awesome
  • Manoj K.heart icon on user image
    Manoj KarnatiAugust 16, 2014
    Serves best biryani in town ..
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