We really, really wanted Biryani Pot to be good because we are severely lacking in Indian cuisine in LA. But we get there and we order water, they bring us Luke warm bottles of the cheapest water you can buy. Okay, this is not a good beginning. We take a look at the buffet and it looks pretty decent, but I like lamb or goat vindaloo which wasn't on the buffet. Additionally, my wife likes to order a meal so she can have leftovers. Top that off with the fat that the buffet is 20 bucks which is more than most of the meal offerings. Now, we have a plan. Order off the menu. So we did. The lamb vindaloo was okay. Not real spicy, and it was odd that they didn't ask us a spice level. My wife had the butter chicken. I know, I know. The garlic Naan, 8 bucks worth, was good but no garlic taste or aroma. The rice they serve I hate to say looked, felt, and tasted like minute rice. If we can cook basmati or jasmine rice at home, then step up if you run a restaurant. Finally, we pay and my wife goes to the restroom on the way out. She gets in the car and says, "Roaches". I looked at her and said "What?!?" Yep, when she turned on the bathroom light, roaches ran everywhere. Enough said! read more

Wonderful place for a good Indian meal. Could have been spicier, but flavors were still delicious. The menu was so extensive, and that made us so happy! We've been Indian food fans for years, and even so, this is the first time we ever see that peppercorn appetizer on a menu. Had to have it, and it was a total winner. The whole family (owners) was coming by, helping us, chit chatting, trying to get my hubby drunk, and it was a good time. The art on the walls is stunning, the restrooms are gorgeous, and the Indian music videos playing were so enjoyable. Thank you all for a pleasant experience! read more

Was in town for a couple days. Tried there curried goat which was good but wish they gave a little more. The okra was great. Wanted to try the goat chops but too expensive. Good service read more

I actually ordered takeout and I was not terribly impressed by both the quality of the food and the presentation. The curry that I ordered had big chunks of onion in it and I was unpleasantly surprised. The nun was very good and the biryani was fairly decent, but it was very clear that the food was being cooked to cater to a demographic rather than to remain authentic to its roots. read more

We visited Biryani's for the first time and the staff were exceptional in explaining different foods and making suggestions. The Chicken Tikka, Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan bread and Veg Samosa were excellent! We will definitely be back to visit regularly!! It's a must try! Looking forward to going during the buffet for to try different items on the menu!! read more

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We used to love having lunch here, but today was huge disappointment. The selections were very limited vs precious visits. The buffet was very low the whole meal. We just wanted a little more chicken Korma and Chicken TM and mentioned it was out to employees. 15 minutes later still not replenished. Maybe it's the economy and they're trying to sabe money ? I'll pass next time I'm in Mobile read more

Excellent, authentic Indian food. Service was great. I had a Masala Dosa and chicken Korma and was not disappointed. The basmati rice was flaky and not stuck together. There were six of us and we all agreed it was tasty and authentic. read more

Delicious food. Good service. Love the buffet at lunch. Butter chicken is one of my favs here.

Great Indian food and service. Butter chicken with the garlic naan was amazing and I will be back for more. Excited to try the lunch buffet next time! read more

First impression wasn't very good the smell inside is horrible... i went in for a buffet and there was very limited items comparing to other buffets ... butter chicken was very runny and not a lot of flavor .. nun was dry .. tandoori chicken was pretty decent kind of spicy .. prob best thing on there ... would not come back read more

Excellent food and service. Clean restraunt and they have a buffet 11:00-3:00 everyday. We will definitely be returning customers.

We had seen billboards advertising Biriyani Pot but could never track the place down. We looked several times over the last year and could never find it. That's because I kept going to Downtowner Loop not Downtowner Boulevard. Boy am I glad I found the place tonight because it was a HECK of a great meal. While there's not much to the outside of the building, the parking lot is nice, with the majority of the parking behind the building. The inside is plain, but absolutely spotless. And what it lacks in decor is more than made up with the wonderful aromas that greet your nose when you walk in. We were seated immediately at a nice, wide, comfortable booth. Menus are brochure style and don't always give a great explanation for the food, but their website does it justice with photos of everything you can expect to find on the menu. Drink orders were taken immediately upon seating. I had a mango lassi and it was deliciously tart and sweet. We had trouble deciding what to get as there were so many delicious options. For appetizers we chose the Bhel Puri and the Paneer Masala Dosa. I love Bhel Puri and this did not disappoint. It was a great mix of puffed rice, crunchies, tomatoes, onions and cilantro with a bit of heat. Absolutely the best Bhel puri I have had. We had never had Dosa and were surprised at how large it was. It was a meal in itself. The Dosa was filled with paneer and the most delicious potato (aloo) mix I have ever had. I will get the aloo by itself next time as a meal. The Dosa was served with three sauces: a peanut sauce we didn't care for; a spicy ginger sauce that was just delicious; and some sort of chutney that was oh so good. We should have known we would over order, but I ordered Baingan Bharta and my wife the Shrimp Curry for entrees; along with some garlic naan that we just have to get any time we can. My dish had a deep, smoky flavor and the baby eggplant was tender and elegant. The Curry that my wife had was extra spicy (as requested) and mouth watering good. I'm not vegetarian (yet) but enjoy a good vegetarian meal. This is the place to do that with an expansive list of vegetarian options. Service was good. Again, I just wish folks would clear plates from tables. It's becoming a lost art. Price was around $50 for more food than 4 adults could eat. Should you try it? Don't ask silly questions and just go. And don't forget to visit the Indian grocery in the back when you are done eating. read more

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Awesome buffet, lots of choices and fantastic food. My favorite was the butter chicken, but my wife refused to pick a favorite between the bhuna chicken and saag bahji. They were very clean and served from the buffet. Servers with glove handed out dishes and utensils, very sanitary. This was a great way to keep proving wonderful food in a safe way. Stop by and support this great business. read more

My friend and I stumbled upon this new spot purely because it's on Yelp and we were looking for something new. I've eaten Indian food before but not so much in Mobile. We were very pleased with the meal and left with tight belts. We chose the chicken tandoori half chicken, chicken Biryani, veg kadai masala and a couple of papadoms. He also got a mango lassi drink which was very fresh and thick and delicious. (I stole a sip while he washed up). The flavor on the tandoori was excellent. The biryani rice had 3-4 different rice colors, saffron yellow but some others which gave nice mild but complex flavor. The chicken inside was whole pieces on the bone which was a bit of a surprise, probably next time I will order boneless but we tore into it anyway. The veg curry was different than I expected, I anticipated tomato base chunky and it was yellow smooth glossy but my friend was crazy about it. The food came with dipping side sauces so I requested a couple of papadom although I didn't find them on the menu. The texture was more like a giant potato chip and those disappeared quickly as well. Next time I'll order two per person. The dining room is new and sparkling clean although probably next time I'll get delivery since I live downtown. I took a menu home with the leftovers and I'm already scoping options for my next meal. This is a locally run small business that dared to open during the covid pandemic so I encourage all of you readers to check them out because I want them to stay in business. If you don't do it for them, do it for yourself. Amazing Indian food is in your future. read more

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I drove by this place a while back and made a mental note that I wanted to try it. But then I forgot all about it. I don't visit the Downtowner area often so it's easy to forget. We walked in and right away I was struck by the cleanliness, particularly now during the pandemic with everyone being short staffed it seems most restaurants aren't putting much emphasis on dining room cleanliness, ironic during a rampant virus, I know, but it is true. This place, on the other hand, was immaculate! We were met at the door by a soft spoken and very polite man who showed us to our table. The dining room was very bright, open and the seating was clean, comfortable and in great condition but not what you'd consider luxurious by any means. There was a huge TV over our table playing Indian music videos that we found fascinating. The glamour, the dancing, the lyrics (subtitled at the bottom) I couldn't pull my eyes and ears away. It was similar to pop music and dancing here in the States but somehow the music was a lot less annoying, almost soothing for a lack of a better description. I was already in a good mood because of the cleanliness, the friendliness, the attentiveness and the music and then to my delight he handed me a drink menu! Yes, they serve alcohol! The food is incredible and the service was great. They serve alcohol but not cocktails, however, they will serve shots with a delicious Indian soft drink chaser that you can mix at the table. Each of the ladies at the table had one of these and the men chose beers. They have quite a few Indian imports, other imports as well as domestics. They also serve wine and Prosecco. I absolutely love spicy things and for me the hotter the better so their "spicy" heat level was perfect for me, but others who ordered spicy at the table found it to be a little too hot, especially the soup. The good news here is that you can order to your heat level preference, just know "spicy" is very, very hot. The Tandoori Chicken was really flavorful, something I think everyone should try. It is served with a thin mint sauce on the side which was a pleasant surprise, like a breath of fresh air amongst all the spices. We also ordered the Wok Fried Chili Potatoes, spicy. They were like a home style version of hot fries and we loved them! The Chicken Vindaloo was delicious, the Goat Curry was spectacular but by far my favorite dish of the night was the Butter Chicken! If you love garlic like I do, do not miss the garlic Naan--it is to die for! Thinking over last night's dinner, I honestly can't wait to go back. I want to try all of their menu items under "street foods" next. I am pretty sure this is going to be one of my staple restaurants now. If I had one wish for a change to this restaurant I would wish that they could make, at least, a portion of the dining area a little more opulent and better suited for an intimate date night, business meeting or adult get together. The somewhat plain, very open, bright, dining room is the only reason I held off a star, but if that's the only thing I'd wish to change at this restaurant (and I'm admittedly picky) you should definitely go check it out, you won't be dissatisfied with food, service, quantity, quality or cost. read more

Biryani Pot - Garlic Butter Naan - Indian Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

First, food was fantastic. We came in with a large group of 11 with no advanced warning. Service was a bit slow but everything was fresh and came out quickly. The servers were courteous and ensured everything was to our liking!! Can't wait to go again. read more

Best Indian in mobile . Buffet was clean and hot. I don't even like buffets but it was amazing. Counting down days until I can go back. Lamb curry and hyperbad are extremely hot though. Fair warning, the best kind of spice. read more

Food was sooooo delicious! We ordered butter chicken and naan. This is my favorite Indian food restaurant in Mobile. Lovely staff and very clean setting. read more

Bland... more of a fast food version or Indian food. So sad. Will choose a dif place next time I am in town.

Loved this place! The food was awesome and the service was just as good! It was so beautiful as well!

First time here with my husband! I wanted the lamb curry and the nice gentleman suggested the lamb Korma. I can handle some spice but not much. My husband got the chicken curry and we shared the naan bread basket. Mine was delicious as well as his! I'm hoping next time I can find a spice level between the curry and Korma because that would be perfect for me! We will definitely be back. Everything was great, service was fantastic as well as the suggestions. Everything was clean and fast. read more

Biryani Pot - Lamb Korma - Indian Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

I didn't love it the food was kind of weird to me! Probably just because it was new but I felt the food needed more seasoning and salt! The tika marsala chicken was the best the chicken 65 tasted like meatballs it was weird read more

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Some of the most delicious Indian food we have ever had! Our server was super helpful in deciding which dishes to order and everything was amazing. After such an amazing dinner, we walked to the attached market to purchase the spices needed to recreate some of our favorite dishes. We ordered Chicken curry, Chicken Tikki Masala, Panang With fenugreek leaves, and the crowd favorite- Butter Chicken! Thank you for a wonderful, memorable evening! read more

Biryani Pot - Chicken curry, Chicken Tikki Masala, Panang With fenugreek leaves, and the crowd favorite- Butter Chicken! - Indian Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Everything was absolutely delicious!! Wonderful, kind and helpful service. It was a fantastic experience. I will definitely be back!

Ok, I just left the Biryani Pot and have been transported back to Alabama. I just spent the last hour and a half in Bollywood. That's not a bad thing, I actually like Bollywood movies. The Tandoori Chicken Tikka was amazing and Aloo Gobi has a flavor that wheeled me strait to India. One word: Delicious. read more

I decided to give Biryani pot another try. Actually, my mom decided to bring me home food. Idli is supposed to be fluffy, soft, and easily breakable. When I opened the to go container, I was immediately confused. Idli is supposed to be WHITE. My Idli, as seen in the photo, is brown and crusty. When I touched it, it wasn't soft at all. I tried to break the Idli into pieces and it was very dry. The edges were super rough. I took a bite and frowned. I was brought back to the memory of finding OLD Idli in fridge. They either burned the idli or gave me a few days old idli. Both are unacceptable. When we called, we were told "if you take it home, it'll be dry." This isn't dry. It's crusty and brown and disgusting. read more

Biryani Pot - Dry, crusty, old Idli - Indian Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

This place is such a hidden gem! The service was amazing and the food was great. So many great menu options-- we wanted to try everything! All our food came out hot and it was sooo good! They have a daily buffet from 11am-3pm which unfortunately we missed, but we'll definitely be back! read more

It's my first time trying Indian food and the US. I really like the food here and the service's also great! read more

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The food here was bad. We order two curries and biryani and it was all salty to the point of being inedible. I love spicy food too but this was just awful. I will never return to this establishment bad even if the food was free. Service was fine. read more

Chicken Tikka Masala, chicken lollipops, lamb appetizer, lamb Josh Rogan, naan, pistachio kulfi! Then mango lassi and lime soda. Completely amazing!!! read more

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The good is amazing, hospitality is top notch . The manager and owners always come by personally to check on every table.

We were shocked at how bad the food was tonight. We've eaten here before and it was not bad but whomever was cooking tonight has no business being in a kitchen. The chicken tikka masala had no flavor and was not the right color. Same for the korma and the palak paneer was thinner than baby food. So disappointed. read more

Biryani Pot - Disgusting. - Indian Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

Er mer gerd Er mer gerd!!! My (finally!) first patronage to Biryani Pot. This is legit south Indian food! Too much flavor and spices to pick out in a post but I LOVE this place now. Prep yourself though because if you're local...it's spicier than Yak, as rich as Cuisine of India, but more robust use of cardamon pods and coriander etc. Flavors are phenomenal w/just the right heat. read more

Biryani Pot - Tandoori chicken, pakora, veggie biryani, raita, chicken Tikka masala, cauliflower dish etc. - Indian Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

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Excellent food. Ambiance is okay. Had the spicy vindaloo with some raiti and garlic naan. Vindaloo was spicy. I'm always so disappointed when I go to Indian or Thai restaurants and they'll say the dish is spicy and it never is. This dish definitely had a punch. The garlic naan was thin and crispy and absolutely delicious. read more

The food was soo delicious as always and it came out pretty quick! The servers were friendly and super helpful! I definitely recommend the veggie samosas, the mango lassi, and the butter chicken with the garlic naan!! read more

Just Tried Briyani Pot first time having Indian food it was incredible. The waiters will talk you through the menu and will give you suggestions! I will definitely be back and try more items! Recommend coming for lunch to try many things at the buffet. Freaking Tika Awesome! read more

Best butter chicken in all Alabama! The service was amazing and didn't take long at all! 10 out of 10 must try again! The ambiance was very Indian culture was a very nice experience. Super clean restaurant as well. read more

Pretty sparsely decorated and Bollywood playing on the TV'S....but don't let that sway you away from here, because the food is absolutely amazing. We had samosas, Rogan Josh (goat), lamb vindaloo, butter chicken and chicken Tikka. All of them were 5 stars, I would actually give the butter chicken 6 if I could! We had both butter and garlic naan, both were perfect. Service was good and the guy who took our order knew the menu, which is always a plus on your first visit. I have driven past their advertising sign on 3 notch for over a year, why did I wait so long!! read more

Really good dosas and lunch buffet! Authentic hyderabadi cuisine and friendly service.

First time visiting this establishment. Love the food. The ambiance of everything made the Indian very authentic which I loved. The service was great as well didn't know I was a first time customer and treated me well read more