Hyderabadi Biryani & Chat

I’ve had biryani and kebabs at this place I don’t know how many times when I visited NY but every time it has been delicious. Not sure why some of the reviews where folks have complimented everything give it 3 stars. Writing an honest review based on your experience should be all that matters. For me personally being a hyderabadi to find great hyderabadi joint in this part of the world was just a blessing. Great staff, very polite, well priced, well portioned.
Don’t forget to try: Chicken/​Goat Biryani, Malai Kebabs, Chicken Sheekh Kebab, Ras Malai, Double ka meetha among other things.

Best place ever to go for Indian food in Flushing. Personally walked half an hour just to get food from its place. Prices are very reasonable and the people at the place are very courteous and kind. The paneer, samosa, and mango lassi are a must get.

Did a delivery order.
Pretty good… but there were just chunks of peppercorns and spices in the biriyani that I bit into, and they weren’t pleasant.
Maybe i’ll try the other items next time.

My friend found this in Eater so we all decided to make the trek over here for dinner tonight. I’m writing this as we’re in the car back to the city and all of us are feeling like pure gluttony.
You could classify this place as a hole in the wall type of restaurant, which is essentially a takeout place with a few tables (think of your local Chinese spot). I believe it’s a family owned restaurant and in some of the dishes, you can smell and taste the tlc of a home cooked meal.
The four of us definitely over-​ordered, hence why we are in food comas, because we finished it all.
Bhel — not gonna lie, excellent! Some of the best bhel I’ve ever had, and trust me, I’ve had a lot. It was flavorful, had a lot of spice and sauce, and still had a nice crunch to it… the worst is when it’s soggy. The peanuts are a pleasant addition.
Papdi chat — eh, underwhelming. Not memorable and a bit dry.
Egg Biryani — the egg was tasty but the biryani itself was lackluster. There wasn’t anything in the dish except colorful rice, egg, raw onions, and this spicy sauce that was really good. The rice itself wasn’t tasty and had no flavor.
Vegetable Biryani — this was a bit more tasty, as it had other veggies and nuts mixed in the with rice. Again, not a big flavor profile, but better than the egg biryani. However, when you take the egg and mix it with this, it’s good.
Paneer butter masala — this was good… wasn’t how I normally think of paneer butter masala, as it had onions and peppers in it. The paneer was cut into smaller cubes which was nice. It was spicy, but not to the level we would’ve liked.
Jalapeño naan — this was fantastic! I don’t know why more Indian restaurants don’t do this, but it’s a great concept and tastes delicious. It was definitely spicy as there are finely diced jalapeños all over the naan. Tasted really good with the paneer butter masala — nice combo.
Lamb Biryani — my friend who got this said it was delicious and the lamb was tender. He added a lot of hot sauce and had peppers to make it better.
Overall it’s not bad. Glad we made the trek out there as I definitely had a satisfying meal and am full, but wished there were more flavors.

The food was just… ok. Spices were there, but it was largely undersalted and was missing heat. The aloo tikki chaat wasn’t spicy and more watery that I expected.
The mango lassi and chole bhature wasn’t bad. There’s not a lot of seating and service was a little slow.
I would give it 2.5 stars. An average experience.

The food here is pretty cheap. We got the chicken tikka masala, the malai kebab, & an order of spinach /​cheese naan. Everything that we ordered was just average. Nothing special about it. Actually the chicken tikka masala was a bit of a disappointment. It’s more like a chicken curry. It’s not that bad but it’s not that good either. It’s a bit bland for us.
The chicken tikka masala came with a side order of white rice. We ordered an extra naan, a bottle of water, & a can of soda. All total, we spent about $ 25. We were full but not satisfied with out meal.
The service was good. The people behind the counter were very polite.
It’s worth stopping by if you just want a quick cheap meal.

Ordered delivery through grub hub with a friend. Took an hour and half to get the food (friend lives like 2 – 3 blocks away from the shop but figured to order because of the heavy rain). We got the vegetable samosas (1.99 for 3 pieces), chicken tikka masala (8.99), & grilled shrimp (12.99)
All of the food was really cold and shrimp was overcooked. Guessing this was because the food seems to be pre-​made in the morning and left buffet-​style behind the counter throughout the day (Judging from pictures).
Also expected the shrimp dish to be a lot bigger. Completely underwhelming (came with lettuce, cilantro, onions, & lime). Looked more like an appetizer and my friend agreed that the best part of the dish was the onions.
Overall was a bit disappointing but I guess it’s edible and tasted ok. Wouldn’t recommend or order again personally.

Crappy food period. I’ve gotten sick twice eating at this restaurant. Other than lunchbox, everything is over priced. $ 13 biryani lol.
Horrible service, they are rude taking orders and in person. Someone needs to remind the owner THAT IT IS ILLEGAL TO DENY TAP WATER TO RESTAURANT PATRONS IN NEW YORK! I felt like my money was being snatched away from me when I was forced to buy bottled water.

Authentic Indian food at reasonable prices. Very easy to place orders on-​line for those winter nights when I’m craving some goat curry, lamb biryani, and aloo gobi. Everything is delicious there.

This is probably the worse Indian restaurant ever.
I just ordered a takeout after couple of years when I had the bad experience and it appears nothing has changed. I ordered a chicken tikka Biryani and chicken tikka masala. You would think the restaurant with the name Biryani would make it good, not this place. Biryani was not fresh and it appears they just warmed it up. the tandoori chicken tikka pieces were dry and the biryani was stale. Chicken tikka masala was also average. Oh and I specifically repeated few times to make my dishes extra spicy. These idiots sprayed few green chilies on top on chicken tikka and on Biryani, they didn’t even do that. So much for paying attention to detail. I wouldn’t go back to this place if they paid me.
If you are thinking of ordering from this shit-​hole, do yourself a favor and don’t!

Had high expectations ordering from this place with all the good reviews. Ordered chicken biriyani. Smelled great. Tasted OK. Lack of flavor. 10minutes after was sooo sick and in the bathroom. And sick for 2 days. Won’t be ordering from here ever again.

Yay! I’m so excited I found a delicious Indian spot a little closer to home so I don’t have to trek all the way to Seva in Astoria. This is a take-​out kind of restaurant, however there are a few tables and chairs that can sit up to about 16 – 18 people for those who choose to dine-​in.
I came in during lunch hours and ordered the chicken lunch combo. That combo comes with a choice of chicken curry, a vegetarian side, rice, and naan. I got the chicken tikka masala over yellow rice with an eggplant side. I noticed on my receipt it said it was $ 7.99, despite a chalkboard advertising chicken lunch combos to be $ 6.99 which was a little strange. Perhaps it was because I ordered yellow rice versus plain rice? Nonetheless I was not feeling particularly confrontational today so I didn’t bother asking but that is something to take note of.
The older lady who took our order was very motherly and cute. I could see why some reviewers may think she is rude since she does not smile at all. She let us sample some chicken to decide which we wanted and was sure to give us recommendations as well as warn us as to which are spicy. Friendly staff.
The chicken tikka masala was flavored very well and the chicken was actually very moist! The eggplant had a nice kick to it, I recommend it. The yellow rice, superb. I actually do not think the portions are that huge like some Unilocalers say, you just get a lot of rice… or maybe I’m just a beast. The garlic naan was made to order and was probably the best garlic naan I’ve had to date. It was plenty garlicky, just the way I like it. When you eat the naan immediately after it’s made, the naan has an ever so slight crunch like a perfectly baked thin-​crust pizza. Garlic naan for $ 1.99, what… I’ll take it!
You know this place is legit when all the customers coming in are Indians. I know where I’ll be going the next time I’m craving Indian cuisine.

Another very very solid 3 stars!!!
This is one of my drive to destinations for home cooked Indian food. Décor has no meaning for me. It’s all about the preparation. Quality of ingredients, etc.
It’s not a first date place. Or maybe it is? Though I have no problems driving or biking to this restaurant. It’s in no way a I.C.E. Restaurant
I have only tried their vegetarian entrees so far and I have no complaints. All was fresh .
Friendly staff, and clean environment. Great food for great prices. This place is beyond better than the majority of Indian restaurants in Jackson Heights/​Roosevelt.
If you are in the area. Do not hesitate.

With recommendations from a friend, i visited this place few weeks ago. This place had actually pretty good food for very great price. Their garlic naan were on top of their game with their unbeatable price if $ 2. I been to few other Indian restaurants and found it to be lot more pricey. The taste of the food was pretty good but this place is definitely more of a take out place. There’s not a lot of parking as it is located on kissena blvd, the wait for the food wasn’t too bad. I had chicken tikka masla, my usual for an indian cuisine. For the price you pay, this place is really good. It left me full, and i savored every bite of it. I have my other preferred dine-​in Indian restaurant, but I will definitely come back for to-​go lunch or dinner.

Some of the best curry in the entire USA. Get here and try it. But if you are an evil crime lord in a movie, and you’re in need of a henchmen, you should go to «Hire-​a-​baddie.» They’ll provide you with some randomly evil, superficially menacing guys that nobody will miss when the clichéd hero shoots them or does whatever the hero does. However if you want a delicious curry that will absolutely rock your world, come to Hyderabadi Biryani instead.
What to get: the Chicken Tikka Masala lunch special
What else: Adam Sandler is the Donkey Kong world champion
What does that have to do with the price of bacon: there’s no bacon in these dishes
How can you be sure: No pigs were harmed in the making of this curry
By the way, if you do get a henchman, make sure you give the henchman water. You must always remember to «Hydrate-​your-​baddie.» Anyway back to the review.
I’ve tried a lot of Indian food in NYC, and I have a clear «fave five» which are Seva, Biryani Cart, Ganesh Temple Canteen (which I’ll review soon), Kati Roll, and of course, Hyderabadi. Of the five, these owners are the sweetest. It’s a little family making their delicious home-​made dishes each day and serving them up to you at very fair, competitive prices with large portions that will fill you up. It’s always a pleasure to come in here, and sadly (unlike the other four places) it always seems to be quiet, which just makes me want to come here more. Easily one of the best curries in the country, and some of the nicest service too. Although I may be biased by the fact that I was shamelessly flirting with the daughter of the owner. I have a thing for Indian girls, what can I say. They taste like Frooti.
So I have a friend named Patrick from Ireland who constantly acts like he’s on methamphetamines or something. He never shuts the f*** up. He bounces off the walls ²⁴⁄₇. He must be manic, seriously. But anyway, his nickname is «Hyper-​paddy» and this restaurant is named after him.
I compare this place very directly to Seva in Astoria, which is fancier, better for dine-​in, and far more «restauranty» whereas Hyderabadi is just a hole in the wall (that one’s for you, Garland). However, decore aside, much like Seva, this is some of the best British-​Indian food anywhere in the USA. It’s one of the most delicious Chicken Tikka Masalas I have ever eaten, including all the ones in England. It’s a dish that was invented by immigrants to England from India and Pakistan, which were regrettably colonized by the bastards, I mean the British. I apologize. But thanks for the amazing food and I hope you’re at least enjoying the cricket, the Vimto, and the Queen’s version of English (ew).
So did you know that Natalie Portman can read Egyptian cave paintings? That’s how she got the nickname «Hieroglyphic-​natty» which is what this restaurant is named after. She’s also super smart in general and very attractive. Especially in «Closer.» Speaking of Closer, if you come any closer while I’m reading this review to you, I’ll pour curry paste on your head. No, not that head. Jeez.
Easily some of the best Indian food I’ve *ever* eaten in the US. Bear in mind that if you’re familiar with *real* Indian food (such as in Jackson Heights, or if you’re actually Indian), this might not be your cup of tea. It’s the kind of British Indian food that the UK is famous for, which was invented by Indians but aimed at the Brits. For some reason most of the USA has «americanized Indian food» which I find to be incredibly bland and awful and lacking in flavour. British Indian on the other hand rocks my world and drives me crazy and may actually be my favourite cuisine *in the world* maybe, possibly. It’s that good.
So me and my Dad used to share this really hot girl from across the street. I guess she liked the generation gap fetish or something, idk. One time, my mother came home early from the pub, right when we were in the middle of, well, sharing her. He had the idea of throwing her out the window (my Dad is a jerk), and the girl was like, why can’t you just hide me in the closet moron. And I was like, yes, yes, «hide-​her-​daddy.»
And this restaurant is named after those famous words of mine. (Btw he didn’t hide her, Mum walked in, a divorce ensued. Probably for the best. If the girl who we failed to hide is reading, hi! I’m single! I have the same email! Get in touch!)
I’m not sure why people say I had an unusual and mentally-​scarring upbringing, seriously.
Oh and then, not long after that, my Mum was stabbed with a knife (surface wound only, she’s fine). It was kind of my fault. I had a friend named Cal from India. I told him that my Mum had said some nasty things about India, and he took it very personally. So one night when he was visiting me and I was in the bathroom, Calcutta.

I stumbled here on a late night and ordered my favorite chicken tikka masala. I was a bit skeptical because I usually dont eat indian food from everywhere however the food was very tasty and flavorful and enough for me to eat off of for two days! Cant wait to go back.

Pretty good Indian fast food spot. Cheap prices and yummy food.
Hot table has plenty to choose from and you definitely get your bucks worth! If your craving Indian food, stop by here!
What we ordered:
Pain puri: not the best. Wouldn’t recommend it here.
Chaat: small portion and it was ok, not the best.
I had 2 meats for the entrée. Chicken tikka masala and goat curry. Both were good, just lacked the spicy-​ness I was craving. Came with rice, naan and papadam. Large quantities and good price!
I’d come back here again!

My roommate and I went here this morning. She ordered a chicken tikka biryani and I ordered palak paneer with onion naan bread. She said her biryani was very good. My onion naan bread was the best one I’ve eaten till date but palak paneer was OKAY.
It is a self service place and was clean and good enough. Not too impressive though. Menu is interesting. I may visit again.

HORRIBLE SERVICE!!! The lady who works here has a nasty attitude, as if she is giving free food!!!
First, the pani puri is good but the puri’s are stale! When we told the lady they were stale she said «oh okay, we got them fresh this morning, so i dont know»!!! So we thought maybe that day was a bad day. We decided to go there again, and the puri’s were stale again!!!
Second, the dahi puri is good, you dont notice the stale puri’s there cause of the yogurts… but still yummy!
Third, when asked the lady for sweet chutney she rudely said that she has already given one, which is a tiny packet hardly enough for one person! When we told her we will pay extra for extra sweet chutney, she gave us 4 chutney’s for about 6 orders of chat!!! Not only that but also charged 50 cents for each!!! We dont mind paying at least give us more quantity!!!
The 2 stars are for the dahi puri only even though the puri’s were stale!!! Bad customer service!!! Very bad customer service! The biryani is edible and the chicken 65 was made very sour!!!
If they have better people working here, this place would be soo much better!!’

I haven’t written a review yet…
I was pretty happy when HBC opened because I’ve been hoping for a good nearby Indian option as the restaurants a block away on Main Street never really did it for me.
I’ve been here several times, but only to pick up Seamless orders (yay seamless) so I can’t tell you anything about the dining in experience. The space is quite small with only a handful of tables, and the décor is very minimalist, yet functional. It seems to cater more to the «pick up your order and go» option, which is fine because I always love sitting in front of my tv with some awesome food.
I’ve had the goat, lamb, and chicken in a variety of curries and biryani, and I was never disappointed. Last night, I ordered the coconut chicken with an order of their samosas, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The chicken is always juicy and hearty, and the curry is spiced just perfectly with the proper consistency. The samosas are a favorite of mine as they’re just packed to the brim with yummies (and if you use the mild green sauce, whoaaaa).
The naan seems to always be a little too oily but still quite fresh and delicious.
All in all, the quality and quantity of food is great especially since you do get your money’s worth.