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Charminar Biryani House

4.3 (48 reviews)
ModerateIndian
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Tim T.

Excellent Indian restaurant with nice fish curries, naan (which they have in cheese & garlic), mango lassi, ice cream desserts and assorted beverages. Service is exceptional and prompt (they even bring the food out to you). Interior environment also very cool with an awesome mural of Bollywood movies and another one with a cool art design. Highly recommended and check it out in downtown Detroit!

Carolina C.

as the only Indian spot downtown, this is definitely a go to for me. I had their butter, chicken, their lamb vindaloo, and obviously their biryani. they let you pick the spice level, but are very true to what the spice is. So definitely don't be afraid to go for a little spice which definitely enhances the flavor of the dish. I thought everything was quite great, they were really fast with it, and there are some tables inside to sit at and enjoy. I thought the biryani was definitely their best dish, with a lot of added flavors, very tender chicken and the sauce that they give you to put on top definitely do that because it helps with a bit of the dryness of the dish.

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Stanley B.

i had the Tandoori Chicken, it was amazing and seasoned extremely well the restaurant was very clean and the service was expedient

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Carolyn E.

Solid Indian food. Smells amazing, everything just needed a bit of salt, which is easily fixed, and better than being too salty. We ordered samosas, the Tandoori mixed grill with garlic cheese naan and lamb vidaloo. The samosas were quite good and the sauces that go with are yummy - one sweet red sauce and one savory green cilantro sauce. I really liked the green one and dipped my naan in it too. Fried well, seasoned inside, and not greasy. The garlic cheese naan was perfect - cheesy, herby, charred, soft and chewy. Highly recommend. The lamb vindaloo was saucy and smelled so good; lots of tender savory lamb, and it comes with a side of white rice, perfectly cooked and fresh. The medium spice level was definitely spicy, but not too much. I really enjoyed the Tandoori mixed grill, especially the sausage-like pieces and shrimp. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and had this delicious char on them. Yum. The chicken was tender and moist with that signature bright red color. And there was definitely enough meat to eat for 2 meals, maybe 3 for me. And for $18 downtown, that's a good price. A nice man who appeared to maybe be the owner was chatting with a table of folks when we walked in; we were greeted right away and our food was ready right on time, as we ordered ahead online. They didn't miss anything in our order - it was perfect, hot and fresh. I will say this: their menu is huge, and I've seen some hit or miss reviews. Maybe stick with the basics the first time you go - butter chicken, chicken tikka, biryani, tandoori, etc. Or maybe try one of the dishes that are prepared and waiting, as those are probably the most popular and made most often. I love that they have ready-to-go options for people who don't have a lot of time to grab lunch. As a suggestion for this small downtown location, they may want to consider shortening the menu. I did find it interesting that they had so many goat dishes, and one of the most glowing reviews was about their goat. Since I've never really tried it, maybe I will be adventurous next time. All in all, fair prices downtown with decent portion sizes and excellent samosas, naan and shrimp. We will definitely come back again.

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Drew T.

The food was AMAZING!!!!!! The staff were super nice and informative. Will be back again for sure. The owner is really helpful and knowledgeable. He does a great job of explaining planning things so if you haven't had Indian food before it's easy to order here.

62. Chicken Tikka Biryani
Shae N.

The first thing I'll say is that I will come back and give Charminar Biryani House a second chance. The restaurant is very small, and they do have a few tables to dine in. Since there wasn't a lot of space, I opted to take my food back to the office. I'm not sure if I ordered the wrong thing. The flavors of the biryani were traditional, but I don't like that it seems they have hidden all the dry chicken under the rice. There were even pieces I spit out due to it having a warmed-over flavor and being so dry. I am thinking next time I will just try the tikka masala or butter chicken.

They charge $1 more on some items compared to their menu online
Lindsay M.

I was excited to have an Indian restaurant nearby my workplace, but with many restaurants downtown you pay the high price. I couldn't believe when I picked up my lunch the total was $34.99 (that's including my tip). I could eat lunch at the fancy steakhouse around the corner for cheaper. Also, we realized that some of the items were $1 more than what the price was online so be aware.

36. Chicken Tikka Masala, 76. Garlic Naan, 38. Butter Chicken
Ian M.

Our server was so nice and attentive. She made sure we felt right at home. Food was outstanding and came out timely. The restaurant overall was very pleasant to be in. We will be back for sure!!

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This is not a bad place to come for a meal. The buffet is average. The workers are friendly.

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Food was good but they shouldnt ask for tips during purchase if they have dirty tables that you have to bus yourself.

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Amazing, delicious, authentic cuisine! The customer service was friendly and classy. I recommend the Biryani and chai tea.

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Very good food, good portion sizes. I enjoyed the goat curry and the mango lassi. Thank you also for the great service as well!

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2 years ago

The chili chicken was great!! The staff was also very nice and it was a nice chill atmosphere.

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Amazing service and amazing food. I went with my family and they had a lot of great options. Definitely recommend.

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