Biryani Pot impresses with authentic Indian cuisine
A hot dish from Biryani Pot, an authentic Indian restaurant on Westheimer. Favorite dishes include the House Special “Biryani” dish and various types of paneer.
When your mind goes blank and the sensations kick in, you realize that a piece of heaven has been brought down for your taste buds to enjoy. The sweet tingle felt on the side of your tongue along with the spicy zest makes Biryani Pot’s butter chicken, with a dash of raita (spicy yogurt), a dish for the gods.
When your mind goes blank and the sensations kick in, you realize that a piece of heaven has been brought down for your taste buds to enjoy. The sweet tingle felt on the side of your tongue along with the spicy zest makes Biryani Pot’s butter chicken, with a dash of raita (spicy yogurt), a dish for the gods. The butter chicken is merely a single dish among many others that are made with authenticity and perfection. Saag paneer, samosa, tandoori chicken and shrimp curry are a few of the most popular dishes prepared by Biryani Pot.
Biryani Pot is a traditional Hyderabadi food house located on Westheimer Road. The continuous foot traffic, relaxed atmosphere and spice-filled cooking style makes Biryani Pot a place where many South Asians go for a good home-cooked meal. The expansive menu, which includes over 95 dishes, satisfies the desires of all types of individuals, including meat-lovers, vegetarians and dessert-cravers. Biryani Pot’s all-inclusive philosophy makes it a place where Indians and others alike can go for real Indian food. Many restaurants make mild versions of the same dishes prepared at Biryani Pot, but Biryani Pot makes it a point to leave customers’ taste buds on fire.
The chefs at Biryani Pot say they are trained to cook with “ithmenaan,” which means patience, and they believe “the key to excellent cuisine lies in the perfect balance of spices, taste and aroma.” The Hyderabadi style of cooking makes the dishes served at Biryani Pot like no other, and the natural propensity to order seconds is merely a testimony of the high level of satisfaction produced by the small but wonderfully delightful
restaurant.
While Hillcroft, also dubbed “little India,” has a large variety of Indian restaurants, Biryani Pot remains at the top of the food chain because of its unmatched signature dish known as biryani. The rice is cooked to a firm but delicate state, the meat is soaked with special herbs and spices and the biryani is slowly cooked to a state of excellence. Biryani is a dish that can be made to each individual’s request, while keeping the fundamentals intact.
The savory dishes at Biryani Pot are one of a kind, but the friendly and fast service makes this restaurant one of the best food hubs in Houston. While there may be a wait during the lunchtime rush, the employees at Biryani Pot make it a point to ensure each customer is satisfied with his or her final dish. The welcoming environment and kind treatment by the employees is reason enough to keep coming back, and the affordable prices at Biryani Pot allow individuals of all backgrounds to enjoy the delicacies.
Biryani Pot is a gem located in the heart of Houston, and every food lover should have the chance to experience the world of sensations it provides. An individual’s first time at the restaurant will definitely not be the last.
Recommended Dishes
Biryani: House special rice dish made with aromatic basmati rice and chef’s secret ingredients, slow cooked over a low flame to perfection. Served with mirchi ka salan and raita
Butter Chicken: Clay oven baked chicken, cooked in rich tomato butter cream sauce
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