Whilst in town for work I find myself rotating Indian restaurants in the area, there are plenty to pick from folks, and Pista House has become an enjoyable addition to the rotation. Counter service(ish) walk in and order at the counter. You'll receive a number/table tent, grab your needed plates/cutlery/et al and you can go have a seat. When your item(s) are ready they will bring them over to you. Whilst they have an pretty expansive menu, I find myself going to the same thing time and time again: Palak Paneer, Naan (of some kind), and samosas. The wait time is typically rather short and the food comes out H O T! Like numerous times I've burned my tongue diving in so patience will take you far in overall enjoyment of your meal and overall I've had consistency on quality and serving portions I've received. Now when it comes to service, don't expect much-no frills, short interaction with minimal service. This is not a complaint, just an observation to help temper your expectations. But if you're looking for a tasty Indian dinner you can rely on, look no further that Pista House. read more

Went here for dinner. The service is very poor and the staff also didn't communicate well. We waited 45 minutes after ordering, and they never mentioned why the food was delayed. After asking multiple times, they say it's a printer issue and the order was just sent inside. But almost 50 other people who came after us were given food. The taste of the food is also very average, but definitely overpriced. The ambiance is average too. Wouldn't recommend it! read more

We ordered Apollo Fish from Pista House on February 25, 2025. When I got home, I noticed it was drenched in a thick, yellow curry-like gravy. Having had Apollo Fish from Pista House before, I expected it to be dry. In Dallas, Apollo Fish (or Chicken) is typically served dry, as is the standard. When I called the restaurant, they told me I should have specified "dry" while ordering. If Pista House has changed its recipe or deviated from the standard, shouldn't they confirm with the customer whether they prefer dry or gravy? How is this a customer ordering issue? Additionally, the fish was mushy due to the excessive gravy, which was overloaded with coconut cream. It was difficult to digest and left me feeling bloated. Overall, the food was extremely disappointing, and the customer service was just as bad. I do not recommend this place. read more

Pista House - Apollo Fish - Indian Near Me - Irving, Texas

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ARE YOU MISSING HYDERABADI HALEEM?? YES, this is the place for everyone 365 days a. They serve the same authentic taste of haleem, which has the same Hyderabad essence! I loved it; Been here multiple times when feeling bored of cooking; I think this is the place next to home food and yummy snacks. Haleem is the best, and their biryanis are yummy. And not to mention their Meat Appetizers and Sweets. I loved the food and will be there next time !!Don't forget to have desserts and paan. The ambiance was good. The service was excellent. read more

Pista House - Chicken kebab and garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Irving, Texas

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best bariyni ever go here now food is the best! loved the spicy ness it taste really good! recommend bariyani!

Tried their haleem during Ramadan. Honestly I don't know what the hype is about. It was average and probably would not try it again. Not even close to how good pista house Haleem is in Hyderabad. But for US standards, it's average. read more

The place was crowded on a late Sunday night, and there weren't any tables available. We had to wait for at least 20 mins to find a table, and there wasn't any waiting area. We had to stand in the middle of the restaurant while waiting. The food was below average. We ordered mutton biryani and apollo fish. The taste of the fish was very bad. It was creamy instead of tangy. The biryani wasn't great either. read more

Pista House - Mutton dum biryani - Indian Near Me - Irving, Texas

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It's always biryani time - I mean breakfast, lunch and dinner are all suitable times. I always leave it to the masters to cook it for me though since I dare not attempt it at home myself and sacrifice precious ingredients. So when the craving hit me like a ton of bricks one fine day, I decided on biryani delivery. Didn't want to try the dum chicken biryani which is a staple and was intrigued by an offering they had titled "Vijayawada chicken biryani" - Vijayawada being the name of a city, When I took at look at it for the first time, it looked no different than a normal dum biryani in terms of color of the rice, the chopped onions and cilantro on top - I knew the goodies were on the inside. Dig a little deeper and you find a very generous amount of chicken - done without bones and with a spice blend quite more aggressive in terms of flavor, not heat, than a quintessential Hyderabadi offering. The chicken was moist and succulent, the rice being fragrant and delicious. I did miss a boiled egg, but I didn't dwell on it for too long because the rest of it was so good. Channa Masala - A gravy dish done with chickpeas and with a blend of spices and cilantro was tasty, but uneventful. As was the garlic naan which in this case didn't have a dabbing of garlic oil/sauce coated over it, but rather smaller pieces of garlic strewn through which I did not prefer. I also ordered a portion of a dessert (not pictured here) called Double-ka-meetha which is famous in the region this restaurant's food hails from. What this is is an Indian version of bread pudding - bread soaked in sugar and milk and usually sprinkled with nuts/dried fruit. As with any Indian dessert, it is usually too sweet for someone whose palate is either not accustomed to it / not their preference. But for someone with an extra sweet tooth, it was the perfect end to a meal. read more

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I tried the pan over here. It was nice fresh and tasty. 5/5 Also bough jalebi. It wasn't that great. 3/5. read more

Best mutton nalli biryani Best haleem Best Hyderabadi chicken dum biryani Guess they recently changed the chef the food here is just finger licking good and you just try Mutton nalli biryani it's the top notch you get in USA read more

Pista House - Hyderabadi Goat Shank Biryani / Hyderabadi Nalli Gosh Biryani - Indian Near Me - Irving, Texas

My friend, who is from Hyderabad, brought me here for dinner last week. Walking in, I got the impression that this was not your typical Americanized Indian buffet style establishment. You know, the ones I love and am familiar with. Like, this is the real deal. There's a big picture of the Charminar on one wall. Charminar translates to four towers and is a beautiful monument located in Hyderabad. Being my first time, I let my friend take the reins. So you order at the counter, they give you a number and bring out the food to you. You get your own paper plates, plastic ware, napkins, and water from a water cooler. You also clear your own table too. There were only a few tables and booths in the dining area, but I noticed a lot of people picking up to-go orders. My friend ordered haleem for us which is usually served during Ramadan. It is a stew made of grains, lentils, and meat that has been cooked practically all day and mixed to form a thick, paste-like consistency. It was brought out in a plastic container and topped with fried onions, mint, a wedge of lime, and a layer of ghee on top. Very rich dish. The appearance was quite unappealing and the texture took a couple of spoonfuls to get used to but the taste was delicious! The lime helps cut the richness and the mint provided a burst of freshness. You can definitely taste the labor involved in this filling dish. We also had chicken biryani, both boneless and bone-in, because well, I love biryani. It did not disappoint and just tasted really authentic and comforting. The chicken was tender and flavorful. After all the rich food, my friend got us paan, which I was told helps with digestion. There are many variations of paan but it essentially is a mixture of mukhwas, nuts, dried fruits wrapped up in betel leaves. I was I instructed to eat the whole thing and chew until I can swallow it. It took me a while to do that! The betel leaves tasted grassy and the filling was sweet with a minty note from the mukhwas. I can't say if it really help my digestive but it was quite interesting! I feel like a lot of people come here particularly for authentic Hyderabad style food. I don't pretend to be an expert on any Indian style food but I do enjoy eating new foods from different cultures. This was a great dining experience. I enjoyed the food and the history and I would definitely come back! read more

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Jesus. Christ. I know it's basic as fuck but this place had the best chicken tikka masala I have ever had. The wait was fairly long and everything came out in to-go dishes but the server was a nice dude. The food was so goddamn good I don't care about the weight or dishes. I will dream of this place until my return to the area read more

Pista House - Chicken, tikka masala, and garlic naan. - Indian Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Fake and not halal . Please do not lie about being the authentic when you are not . The food is not HALAL and not tasty

Very small amount of food for the money they are asking for Not going anymore One can have a better choice somewhere else read more

Pista House - the inside of a restaurant - Indian Near Me - Irving, Texas

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If you want food come here. Someone cares in the kitchen. No plates and everything is togo but i dont care. They put all their focus into good food. read more

Had jackfruit biryani and Paneer biryani here. Both of them tasted really good and apart from the food the service was nice. We took our 2 year old for dine-in and sweet of them to make yogurt rice upon request for him. I would definitely visit again if I visit Dallas. read more

I went there today for lunch with a colleague. We ordered mutton biryani and chicken pepper fry. Biryani was ok. Chicken pepper fry was delicious and chicken was very tender and soft. Place is too small for large groups and a better take out place. read more

The front lady was really unprofessional. She told us to we cannot sit inside after 1Am, but she let other customers to sit inside and eat there. I would even not give one star . read more

Pista House - Indian Near Me - Irving, Texas

I visited this place for a weekday lunch with office colleagues.The place specializes in Biryani but also serves other items from Indian cuisine . Here is my perspective about the place. Food (3.5/5) - I tried their Paneer Biryani. It was served with salan and raita. The biryani had good small chunks of paneer and the portion size was good for 2 persons. The taste was slightly better than average. I hated the fact that salan and raita was too watery and they didn't accompany the biryani well. Ambience (2.5/5) - The place has nothing special regarding the ambience. Service (2/5) - It is a self service restaurant. You place your order on the counter and then u get it at table. The cutlery and other items are placed separately. You are supposed to clean the table once u leave it. Since the people who had eaten before us, didn't clean it, we had to clean it by ourselves. Also I had to wait for my order for a good period of time. The overall experience was average. read more

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Amazing Haleem and biryani and sweets please open in Charlotte NC or South Carolina so many desi here you sell out every day!! Please consider! read more

Can't speak to quality food. But My food order to go was delayed two hours. After the dash driver told me they had been waiting that entire time I finally called it and cancelled. Unacceptable. read more

Very very long delay in orders. They say 10 mins and it looks like that's the default answer they have, but then it takes an hour for even a single small order. 1 order of Tandoori chicken took about Classic example of poor customer service because they don't set the right expectation. Unless you are in no hurry or you order well ahead don't venture For me First and last time ordering. read more

OMG! These people don't play around! The food is amazing here! Dum biryani one of best in town! Bhagara Baigan best I ever had! Fire kebab delicious!!! We went on thanksgiving day and they were super busy but the food was amazing! I cant wait to go back! read more

Probably the best tasting butter chicken I have ever had. Also, I like the fact they didn't charge extra for the naan. read more

Pista House - Indian Near Me - Irving, Texas

Quick service and a good hot meal. Not real sure what I ordered. I asked for their advice and wanted something with some spice to it. They delivered. They asked 1-10 how hot. I said 7 and the receipt said medium. Now I like spicy stuff. Their 7 is hot. Not sure I can do 9 or 10, it would be a man vs food type challenge. Chicken was good and their rice is also good. The large size is good for 2 lunches. Next time I'll get the small. read more

Apollo fish is the best thing here. The mutton biryani is not bad. The desserts are ok.

The food here is tasty but service needs a lot of attention. Food is served room temperature and the vibes suck. They have A LOT of work to do !!! read more

I love pista house the hyderbadi dum biryani is one of the most authentic I have eaten in DFW. They have a new competition that is as good but sometimes I still crave pista house. read more

We went there after a recommendation from a friend. I would rate this as a to go place. The ambience is okay and as with any Indian joint don't count on service. Now for the food. We ordered biryani - goat, biryani - chicken and butter chicken. The goat biryani was subpar with the rice over cooked and dry. For a biryani house, which apparently is their signature item this place was a flop show. The chicken vijayawada biryani. Let me say all the bad reviews on yelp are true. The biryani had too much salt. Again a surprise as the rice are pre made mixed with either goat or chicken. So I am not sure how they ended up with so much salt. Last but not least the butter chicken....it was good and hence the extra star in rating. Our friend said that their entrees sucked but it was the other way around for us. Would I go there a second time? Depends upon how drunk I am and if there is nothing open. This place is open late. read more

Every I come here I have got great food. I am not sure why their rating is so low. Their chicken dishes are usually good since the chicken is soft and properly cooked. I have had their chicken biryanis and tandoori chicken items as well as other chicken curries. No complaints read more

Tried their veg biryani and it was very flavorful. The paan here is awesome. Found the curries quite greasy though. The budget size portion is a welcoming idea. read more

I visited this place on its opening day and was so disappointed that I didnt go back since. My wife suggested we give it another shot and the experience was so good, it proved me 2 things - 1. Everyone deserves a second chance 2. WIFE is correct ALWAYS. So, in no particular order, listen to your wives and give this restaurant a try. Chicken biryani was delicious and lehsuni kabobs were taste bud friendly. Good job "team pista house" read more

I had a horrible experience today in pista house. I ordered food at 9:30PM and got the food at 11 PM. We atleast thought the food would taste good,but it turned to be disastrous food I ever had in my life. Please I don't recommend having food at this place.I gave one star rating just to make sure this post is posted. read more

had better experience today... biryani is just thebest in dallas Old review Service sucks now.. they take like hours for just platter --------- Old review new setup and management is good i love their lunch menu come here once a week staff is very welcoming.. love all their dishes recommended to everyone read more

I visited this restaurant for lunch today. It was by far the highlight of my week. The owner was friendly and eager to share his Indian culture and AMAZING Indian food with me(an African American lady)! Everything tasted GREAT. The customer service was 5-STAR, hence this review! I will definitely frequent this business! -Zee read more

This place is what I call a cafe with restaurant style delicious food. All of the items I've tried are finger-licking good. They just need to work a little bit on pricing for appetizers or give more quantity/volume. Also if you are there ask for the sweet paan too which is by far best in dfw area. read more

Ordered hydrebadi mutton dum briyani ... It tasted really delicious, mutton was perfectly cooked with good aroma .. They give you a gravy and raita on the side which makes it a complete entree. They serve you the best hydrebadi sweets. All this for a reasonable price. read more

Pista House - Hydrebadi mutton dum briyani - Indian Near Me - Irving, Texas

Drove 8 miles to have dinner here , reached at 10.55 pm and I was told there is no food although the closing time was specified 11.30 pm . So giving single star for laziness and trouble customers coming for late night dinner. read more

A must try place for biryani!! Mutton biryani and Vijayawada chicken biryani are the best here. Veg biryani tastes good too. Its open late night too. read more

Visited on sept 11th around 6.07pm ...this was the first time ever All tables literally inside and patio were so dirty! Spoons and knife on most of the table. Other tables full of left over food pieces !! If the restaurant itself was so dirty I wonder how clean the kitchen will be !! FYI Didn't see anyone coming to clean any table so I suppose we were expected to clean ourselves and sit ! read more