I'm not exaggerating when I say this was the best Indian food I've ever had! I've eaten my fair share of Indian food in several states and Canada and this was the best, most authentic food I've had. We arrived around 8pm and were seated immediately. The restaurant wasn't completely full but that soon changed with several families coming in right after us. The restaurant is on the smaller side, clean and decorated well. We went on a Saturday night and ordered off of their special weekend menu. We definitely over ordered. There were 3 of us and we had enough leftovers for a full meal the next day. We ordered the masala cheese dosai, butter chicken, nalli gosht biryani and malai lamb chops. The nalli gosht is the goat shank biryani, we got the order for 2 people, it comes with 2 goat shanks on a mountain of fluffy fragrant basmati rice. The goat was tender falling off the bone, seasoned to perfection in a spicy masala paste/sauce. We got it at level one spice but it tasted spicer. We didn't mind because the spice just added to the flavor. It was so good! We also got the usual butter chicken which turned out to be not so usual because like everything else we tried, the spice combo and depth of flavor just turned it up several notches. The masala cheese dosai was a great start to the meal and was fun to eat with our hands. The lamb chops were a last minute addition and so worth it. The chops were cooked perfectly in a flavorful sauce and served with a veggie slaw. Overall, we LOVED everything we tried and would definitely recommend Biryani Hub. The only suggestion we have would be to serve cold water or offer ice. Our waiter brought a bottle of water to the table with glasses but the water was more room temp. Other than that, it was a great experience. read more

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Biryani Hub Delivers a Flavorful Introduction to Authentic Indian Cuisine I finally made my way to Biryani Hub for lunch, conveniently located at 5745 Virginia Beach Boulevard, tucked just behind the Waffle House. For weekday diners, the restaurant offers a smart selection of combination platters--an ideal entry point for anyone looking to explore a range of traditional Indian dishes in a single sitting. I chose the Chicken Platter ($15), which features three distinct preparations, two generously sized pieces of naan, and a dessert to round out the meal. It's a well-structured offering that balances variety with portion size. The standout was the Chicken Dum (bone-in), prepared in the traditional dum style--slow-cooked and sealed to lock in flavor. The result is deeply aromatic, rich, and layered in a way that feels unmistakably royal. This is not rushed food; it's deliberate, composed, and worthy of the word "luxury." Equally impressive was the Special Chicken (boneless)--tender pieces marinated in a proprietary blend of spices, then cooked with fragrant basmati rice in layered fashion. Each bite carried trapped aromas that unfolded gradually, delivering both depth and balance without overwhelming the palate. One detail worth noting: the clearly defined spice scale (1-7). I selected level 4, labeled "Indian Mild." While approachable, it still carried a noticeable heat--enough to remind you that you're experiencing authentic seasoning rather than a toned-down version. Too often, restaurants rely on heat for its own sake--spice without structure. That's not the case here. At Biryani Hub, the heat is deliberate, built into layered flavor profiles that are difficult to fully describe and far better experienced firsthand. What stood out most was the depth of flavor across the board. Each dish brought its own identity, with spices working in harmony rather than competing for attention. For those already familiar with Indian cuisine--or anyone curious to step into it--Biryani Hub is a worthwhile stop. It's the kind of place that rewards exploration while supporting a local business doing things the right way. read more

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I visited yesterday, and when I walked in, there was a sign that said, "Please wait to be seated." I waited until a staff member signaled for me to go ahead. I then chose a table for four, even though I was dining alone, because I wanted a little more space. It was clear that the staff member was not happy with my choice. If that was an issue, it would have been helpful if I had been guided to a different table instead of being signaled to seat myself. The food was okay, but during my visit, I noticed the same staff member making comments about me to another server, which did not seem polite or professional. The other server also appeared disengaged and unhappy to be there -- no smile and little warmth while serving customers. Unfortunately, this was my first and last visit. read more

Biryani Hub was a 5/5 experience with authentic flavors. The egg biryani was excellent and our top recommendation over the malai kofta. We appreciated that peanut curry and raita were included, and our server, Harish, was friendly and accommodating. The spice level is authentic, so expect some heat. Bring cash for a 10% discount. read more

Biryani Hub - Egg Biryani - Indian Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Came here for dinner a little after 6pm. The food was good however we were disappointed with the service and especially our server. We ordered appetizers and then we wanted to wait to order dinner. The waiter was taken aback and said usually our people eat dinner later, because we are Indian he was making a bit of a racist remark and an assumption. It was inappropriate and rude. Then he basically forced us to order dinner right then and there. Then when we had barely touched the appetizers all of the food came out. When this happened we told the waiter we didn't want all of the food right away and that we were disappointed. He just looked at us and smirked. It's not even like the restaurant was very busy, there were plenty of open tables as you can see in my photos. When we left all of the waiters were standing in the front talking. I think they just didn't want us to stay for that long I don't know. Even though the food was good I'd rather go somewhere else where we aren't treated so badly. Based on glancing at other reviews the waiters are just rude so I guess it's nothing abnormal here read more

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Great service and great food! First off, definitely do not judge this restaurant by its cover! The outside and location of this place was a little sketchy but once you step in, it's completely different! Service was simple and easy, food came out fresh and hot! By hot, I mean real spice! Definitely watch their spice levels, we ordered the "American Medium" and we were sweating! read more

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This place sent my taste buds on a spiritual journey -- they haven't come back. Walked into The Biryani Hub expecting a solid meal. Walked out questioning every bland food choice I've ever made. The biryani here isn't just food--it's an emotional experience. I took one bite and swear I heard a Bollywood soundtrack start playing in the distance. Somewhere, a slow-motion hair flip happened. The chicken biryani was so good I almost proposed to it. Perfectly spiced, tender chicken, and rice so fluffy it could be used as a pillow in a luxury spa. I cried a little. Not sure if it was from the spice or the overwhelming sense of joy. If you're not eating here, what are you doing with your life? This place is like therapy, but cheaper and with more saffron. Will 100% be back--probably wearing stretchier pants. read more

This place is a hidden gem! Doesn't look like much on the outside, but the food is top notch! We've been a few times now and I have loved it every time. Might seem like a small thing, but their masala chai is amazing! The biryani is so something you must try if you've never had it. The curries are also really great. I had the matar paneer tonight and loved every bite--so much so that I ate a little too much. Oh well... it was worth it! In addition to the excellent food, service is always great! Very friendly staff and food delivery is timely. Biryani Hub is a staple for us! read more

The food is the best and most authentic Indian food I have had in the area. There is a lot of variety on the menu and all the dishes were delicious. Plus, they have some dishes there like Kerala parotta, some dosas, capsicum masala, etc. that you don't usually see on the menu elsewhere. I would most definitely recommend. read more

I come here every single weekend or pick up food from here every single weekend. Without a doubt the best place for Indian food in all the near by cities. The service is good, I've never had a bad experience. The food is absolutely amazing and not expensive. The ambiance is okay it's your normal restaurant. If you want to eat good Indian food, this is the place to go. Just make sure you verify whether you want it American spicy or Indian spicy. read more

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I read Jeremy D.'s review from a month agoand am about to give it a try, Ok just had the same meal and it was delicious. Will try it again read more

In Norfolk for a work trip and had to find somewhere to eat at 9pm on a Sunday night. Thankfully this place was open so decided to give it a try. Chicken Tikka masala curry was nice and creamy with lots of meat. Worker convinced me try the Chettinad curry with lamb. It was really tasty! A darker curry like Rogan Josh curry but with more herbs and flavor. Lots of meat as well. The best part is that they can make it actually very spicy! A lot of Indian restaurants don't make it spicy enough. Got me sweating! (They can also make it non spicy of course). I travel frequently for work and this is the first time a worker asked me if I wanted paper plates (Styrofoam) to go which was super considerate and convenient for me since I was eating in a hotel. They're like half bowl/plates so it keeps the curry in. My only complaint is that the garlic Naan didn't have enough garlic taste to it, and the Naan was a little thicker than I like. But not a bid deal. Oh, and you also get 15% off if you use cash! read more

Biryani Hub - Perfect for takeout to eat in a hotel because they offered takeout plates! Very good Chettinad Lamb Curry and Chicken Masala - Indian Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Delicious well seasoned food, fish curry is my favorite! Chef special naan is also a must. This is my favorite Indian place here.

Found this place on yelp and thought I'd try. So glad I did! Cute small place and food was delicious! The service was fast and attentive. I'll be sure to stop by next time I'm in the area read more

Had a late dinner here two nights ago while visiting Norfolk. We ordered the biryani boneless chicken and the chicken tikka masala. Both with Indian medium spicy level. Also ordered a side of garlic nann. It's my first time trying the biryani. I liked it. It was tasty with a nice fragrance. It had chunks of chicken. Came with yogurt and what looks like sesame sauce. It was light brown but didn't tase sesame. The biryani was pretty spicy but I liked that. The tikka masala was ok. I've had better it back home in SoCal where it was creamier and with more spices. The garlic nann was more buttery than what I'm used to but still tasty. Overall it was a delicious meal for $46. read more

Didn't Expect Much, but ended Up Loving the Biryani! Dropped by a small-town spot near VA Beach with low hopes of finding good biryani but walked out seriously impressed. Place looked average from outside. Appetizers were tasty, chicken curry was just ok, but the biryani stole the show. Both boneless and bone-in versions were flavorful and really well done. read more

I used the butter naan as toilet paper for my tushie and it felt awesome! Man I turned into sh!t chunks after eating the butter chicken fr fr read more

Boy talk about indian food this place is on point but be mindful of the spice levels, they have indian spicy level and the American spicy level I ordered the indian mild and a few second i started sniffing like watching a sad movie, it's authentic. The service is outstanding the service is fast and the servers are polite and actually Indians from India with the head shake, the manager is very engaged with the customers makes you feel very welcome. Ambience is on point as soon as you walk in you know you're in India, the smell, the design and majority of the people including the customers. read more

Biryani Hub - Goat Biryani, Samosas (4pcs) - Indian Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Wish I could give more stars since the service was great - we were greeted as soon as we entered, we indicated we wanted to sit in the back area and they accommodated us wanting a booth so we can seat comfortably on their cushioned bench and have elbow room to spread out. Tap Water bottle was already filled with 4 wine glasses on the table. They removed the extra place settings. The white plates slightly dusty seemingly due to being set on the table for some time and stainless steel spoon and fork wrapped in paper napkin secured by paper stickies were available. The onion pakora was slightly over-fried, dark brown with burnt edges. The mint chutney dip and tamarind dip were of good consistency, not watered down. The chicken tikka masala came with 5 bite sized chunks of (where's the) chicken? The broth was enough for dipping with naan. Speaking of naan, we ordered 2 portions, both of which were undercooked on the side where the garlic butter is smeared. Dal Makhani was okay, nothing memorable. The rice was dry and didn't taste fresh. The parking lot isn't well lit, maybe would get better turnout if it doesn't seem closed all the time. read more

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They are open for dining services as of this week Sept 2023, that's 3+ years of only take out. The food isn't back to its pre-Covid era but they are trending in that direction. We ordered chicken korma, goat kadai and goat butter Marsala. All dishes were good, the kadai had a sweetness to the sauce. The korma was very good. read more

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Food was authentic and good. Service was friendly and fast for takeout. It's now my go to Indian restaurant.

Our new favorite Indian takeout spot in the area. We ordered through Door Dash. It came hot, fresh and super flavorful. We ordered samosas, garlic naan, butter chicken, and goat saag. The only reasons I wouldn't give 5 stars is that the chicken was just a tad bit tough and dry, which is weird since it's coated in so much sauce. The goat also had quite a few small bones, which made it just a little less enjoyable since they were hard to find. Garlic naan and samosas were both incredible! read more

A lot of sauce and not the greatest portion of chicken in my butter chicken masala....however, dip that garlic naan in the sauce and mmmmm perfect! I was a bit confused by the spice and picked American spicy...which wasn't very spicy to me. Where I'm from it is a scale of 1 to whatever and it makes a bit more sense in my mind. Like does this mean I'm an American so I can't handle the spice and they mellow it? Lol! Cuz I'm from AZ and friend, I like it with a bit more! Either way, 5 stars! I would def order again. But maybe Indian med or spicy. read more

Spot on flavor!! One of the most authentic Indian flavors I've had in the US. And if you are feeling adventurous, go for the 'Indian very spicy' version. We went for the special chicken biryani and mutton gosht biryani...rice was moist with all the marination and extremely flavorful. The mutton was juicy and tender, almost falling off the bones. It totally felt like the biryani I would order and get had I been in India. read more

Biryani Hub - You get Thumps Up The Indian Soda!!! Felt good to 'taste the thunder' after years - Indian Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

The food is excellent with different levels of spice. The Biryani is excellent and quantity is also good. Worth the money. Staff very cordial friendly. The sweet dishes was tasty. Especially the sweet bread. We have been there 4 times in the past 3 days. My kids loved the Dosa and chilli chicken. We also took parcel and the quantity was good. read more

My fav insurance restaurant. Always friendly. Staff has no problem answering questions. I usually order tikka masala or curry shrimp. I haven't had a bad here once. Will always return! read more

Great place to eat before beach trip. Ate there with 8 friends, great experience. Definitely try the goat biryani

Good service,great food,and clean. Come here best biryani I recommend the chicken biryani (dum) read more

Yum yum yummy yum. If your looking for good Indian food in Hampton Roads area, you've found it here. Nice little spot, small cozy eat in dining area, but I always take my food to go so no one has to watch me pig out on this tasty food. That staff is friendly and helpful. The food is delicious so they get busy, be patient and call ahead. read more

Biryani Hub - Chicken 65 and Gobi Manchurian - Indian Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Outstanding level of spice and flavor, with superb control of goat meat "earthy" taste and tenderness(My apples-to-apples measurement for chef's excellence in meat dish)! Chicken Biryani was also outstanding! Those choices made me very curious with their other dishes! Want something exotic? This place won't disappoint ! Sorry! No pictures! read more

Food is absolutely delicious! And I've received amazing service every time I've been. And I go a lot! So that's saying something!

The chicken biryani was excellent and I highly recommend it. It is a big portion and can probably feed two. Channa Masala was also very good. It came with white rice and was a good portion too. Highly recommend both. I ordered the garlic naan and the chefs specialty naan. Both were soggy and not very flavorful. The naan was also burnt on top and had many black burnt areas. I did have a friend also order garlic naan and she liked it. I do not plan on ordering naan from here again. Maxine from Grub Hub delivered my food and thankfully she is one of the few to add utensils to my delivery. I also had part of my order delivered by Door Dash and there was no utensils given. Grub Hub seemed faster but I did order much less from them. read more

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The place is a little... sketch. The food was delicious. I asked for Indian spicy but it wasn't very spicy. Maybe because I'm not Indian they went easy on me... but If I say Indian spicy I want Indian spicy! We got biryani and a curry. Both tasted great. My friend from Pakistan said it tasted like home. read more

My husband and I went for the first time tonight. Amazing food. Great service. Very authentic IMHO. Prices were very reasonable. Thanks for the great meal, Biryani Hub read more

On work travel and wanted to see if any Indian restaurants nearby. I decided to have early dinner due to positive reviews I read here in Yelp. No regrets! Staff was warming and super friendly upon entering restaurant. Ordered the Paneer Butter Masala , Dosai, and veggie samosas. Absolutely delicious . Shout out to Basha for superb service overall. Highly highly recommend! read more

Biryani Hub - Veggie samosas and Dosai - Indian Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Veggie Biryani was great shrimp Curry was even better. And dum ka paneer was great. Must try bullet naan. Anyone who is craving Biryani or traditional Indian food should definitely visit it's like Gem read more

We ordered this for take out tonight, which it's my first time trying their food. I've seen them on the food delivery apps for awhile, I love Indian food! I usually go to my regular place in Norfolk and at the last minute decide to try this place. We ordered three entrees and some Garlic Naan. Where do I start... upon opening my food I could tell the smell was very different than what I'm used to when eating Indian food, and not a good smell. I started plating and noticed the paneer saag and Butter Chicken masala were both very soupy consistency. I'm used to a thicker sauce. The butter chicken was drenched in this soupy sauce and some of the driest chicken I have ever tasted. It didn't make sense how dry this chicken tasted. The sauce was also sweet, which I did not like, I ordered it "Indian medium spicy" and it did not taste spicy to me. My daughter's boneless chicken biryani looked and smelt better than the other two dishes. The rice in her dish was good, the egg was over boiled, the chicken was a cheap cut of meat. One of the bite was all cartilage or a knuckle, it was super gross because I was not expecting it. The garlic naan did not taste fresh, it was flat , falling apart and hard (not like crispy hard, like stale hard). I don't like just mentioning only the negative, the positives are that the rice for both dishes were cooked perfectly, fluffy and delicious. Overall my experience was very unsatisfactory. I wouldn't be willing to try eating there again, but I hope that this feedback helps them make positive change. *Update* the owner reached out to me personally to make this situation better. It showed how much they do care and take pride in their business, food and customers. I appreciate the effort in making not the best experience much better. read more

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Delicious! My man and I have the Shrimp Tika Masala and Aloo Gobi with Garlic Naan at least once a week. SOOO worth it... especially if you pay in cash. read more

Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest Amir Dine in | Dinner | $100+ This is my second time around that I have gone to this place on our Virginia Beach vacation. We were party of 7 with one special needs child so we wanted to sit on the side booths and not in main sitting area infront of the counter. ... More Sarah Bell Local Guide·21 reviews·51 photos a month ago Dine in | Dinner | $20-30 They have great service, and the staff was happy to explain anything from the menu I was confused about since this was my first time trying Indian food. Some of the most amazing flavorful food I have ever had. I loved the Shrimp Biryani, I ... More Biryani Hub (Owner) a month ago Hello Sarah Bell, thankyou so so much for sharing the amazing review. We feel blossom to know that you have loved and satisfied with our food. We always strive to satisfy our customers requirement with our tastes and we are glad that you are one among them. It's always been our pleasure to serve the customers like you. Kindly keep supporting us. Looking forward to your next visit. Mel E. 5 reviews·7 photos 4 months ago My husband and I love this place! Probably one of the best Indian food in Hampton Roads. Everything we've tried has been delicious! Highly recommend if you want to try authentic Indian cuisine. ... More +4 2 Biryani Hub (Owner) 4 months ago Hello Mel, thankyou so so much for sharing the amazing review. We feel blossom to know that you have loved and satisfied with our food. We always strive to satisfy our customers requirement with our tastes and we are glad that you are one among them. It's always been our pleasure to serve the customers like you. Kindly keep supporting us. Looking forward to your next visit. John Walker Local Guide·177 reviews·1152 photos a week ago NEW The food here is excellent. They have upgraded the dining room since my last visit. ... More RESERVE A TABLEORDER ONLINE Amir Dine in | Dinner | $100+ This is my second time around that I have gone to this place on our Virginia Beach vacation. We were party of 7 with one special needs child so we wanted to sit on the side booths and not in main sitting area infront of the counter. Our server was Mr. Basha (I doubt this is his real name but I will post his picture as well) was extremely rude and did not want us to sit there and insisted on us sitting in main area only. Than we wanted to charge our phones so my sons and I went to that booth area to plug our phones since that's where the outlets were, he followed us and now he had an issue with us charging phones while there are no customers, he made every excuse he could so we don't charge our phones and unplug.....from we are not responsible to what if customers come and I am like when someone comes we will unplug so no issue but he was not having it. I am talking about extremely rude and very confrontational attitude. He single handedly ruined our vacation by his attitude. Three people from our party had to eat in the van with special need child since he refused us to sit on the side. They have the audacity to add 18% tip ($17.95) mandatory while giving us extremely bad behavior, this place adds tips from the get go so that's why they can give crappy service and get away with it. Restaurant does have tons of flies everywhere, he made excuse of rain and there is a drain in back someone left the door open. Needless to say I would never ever go back, I suggest u do the same. read more

Biryani Hub - Indian Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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First visit here and everything was delish! The fish was fresh and flaky. I had Indian medium for my spice level which is perfect if you want it just spicy enough for your nose to run. Mango lassi is a love it or hate it item. I loved it. It reminded me of drinking a gogurt and not in a bad way. Definitely brings the spice down. My guest had the samosas, lentils, and butter chicken. None of us were disappointed. Will definitely return! read more

Biryani Hub - Curry Fish, Mango Lassi, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia