I'm not exaggerating when I say this was the best Indian food I've ever had! I've eaten my fair…read moreshare 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.

Biryani Hub Delivers a Flavorful Introduction to Authentic Indian Cuisine…read more 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.

Ordered delivery to our hotel from here last night, and found the food to be outstanding. Huge…read morechunks of moist and flavorful Tandoori chicken, soothing and flavorful saag paneer, a fresh order of naan, and a vast quantity of well-prepared rice to accompany everything. Would absolutely order from here again. But must remember to ask for utensils next time!

Another great experience at Nawab! Neat and clean environment, good food and prices with excellent…read morecustomer service ! Owner makes the customer feel at home !

Punjabi Rasoi is a great place to try new flavors. They have an extensive menu that offers a huge…read morevariety of indian dishes to try, with vegetarian options to match. They are situated close to ODU and the parking space consists of metered parking spots, but these spots should be free on the weekends (though I would double check just to be sure). The portions were plenty to where we had leftovers to take home. Even the sampler appetizer we ordered was massive but I will say once you get through half of the sampler, the fried items start tasting about the same. The other thing was we had to wait for our food for a really long time even though there weren't a lot of people in the restaurant at the time. People who sat after us ended up getting served first. And since we didn't get an explanation, we can only assume that it might have had to do with the dishes we ordered that maybe needed to cook for longer. Either way, a great place to get some spice-filled food

Very bland soup and the fried veggies/Punjabi platter did not have much flavor as well. The place…read morewas not very clean and not very inviting. Overall just not that good. I was disappointed because I love a good Indian restaurant. This was not one of them. The server was a nice guy but the food needs some elevating.

They didn't have the Lunch Buffet when I went there and I forgot to ask them if they are still…read moredoing it Very helpful and willing to help and will tell you if the Item(s) you're ordering are spicy or not I got Vijayawada Boneless Chicken Biryani that comes with Raita and Salan for $19.99 pre-tax/tip It was delicious, there was more Chicken underneath the left-side of the rice platter and it was the non-spicy part while the right side was the spicy part. It wasn't too spicy if you can handle the heat and it had a tangy taste to it too.

We tried the lunch buffet!…read more The set up in here is a bit cramped. Accessing the buffet is very difficult. I wish the set up was a bit different so it would be easy to access everything. You are constantly lifting lids not knowing where to place them, on top of figuring out where to place your plate. The food was decent. Their naan bread was good and that's always something I enjoy. Wish they had more vegetable options. It's bit pricey for the quality and amount of options. Service was okay, they constantly removed plates and gave us refills on water.

So so yummy. We like spicey stuff and a 4 was a tad too much. Overall so so so good. Cauliflower…read morewas amazing and they took care of us very well. They gave us free rice pudding at the end! Yum. We are definitely coming back here!!!

Tried to order online, but there were too many extra, unnecessary charges that would've went with…read moreit, that it was better to just go there instead. (Thanks, extra-tax laws!) Service was pretty good. The booth and table were very small. The full tables looked better. There was a plastic/rubber mat over the tablecloth that all of the glasses stuck to, due to the texture. I appreciated that they serve ice water without any question as you sit down. That was nice. The food was really good. I enjoyed all of it. Butter chicken was good. Punjabi Bread Basket was great, especially with the sauce that was included. Rice was good, not crunchy. The gulab jamun was amazing. Vegetables were tasty. I really liked the Cucumber Gimlet Mocktail I had, very good stuff. Portion sizes were HUGE! Plenty of food! Spice level was left at 1, and still had plenty of heat! Only complaint, were the prices. Extremely overpriced. I would recommend if you are with a group, order one thing and split it. It's enough food for a lower price. I definitely plan on returning.

I finally got the opportunity to try this place and I was not disappointed. I tried the chicken…read moretikka masala with rice and it was the perfect blend of spicy, savory, and filling for a night out. The service was quick and I was able to take home leftovers. I need to come back and try more of the menu

If you're looking for traditional Indian Cuisine Saffron is the place to go! The servers were very…read morewelcoming! The atmosphere is dim and quiet, ideal for a date night. I tried the Tikka Masala medium spice and it was delicious. The rice it is served with is fluffy and light. The veggie samosas are flavorful and served with a cool, refreshing green sauce. For dessert I tried Kheer, rice pudding. This was my favorite! It is served cold and has a slight vanilla flavor. They also serve drinks such as the tequila sunrise which was fruity and enjoyable! I'll definitely go back for more!

Good food, good portion sizes!…read more The naan bread & butter chicken are very good. Highly recommend! The restaurant is very pretty and cozy!

My daughter has been telling me she wanted to go out for Indian food, so we decided to give Saffron…read morea try. She and I were immediately seated, but our server took a while to come over despite it not being very busy. After leaving us with menus, it was a while before he returned. By the time he came to ask us what we wanted to drink, we had already decided on our appetizers and meals. Our food came out in a timely manner. It was hot...both in temp and spice! For an appetizer, we ordered the Grand Sampler (nothing on it was spicy). It came with fried fish, chicken bites, and 2 jumbo shrimp with a small serving of tamarind sauce and mint chutney sauce. The fish with the tamarind was % on point! That sauce actually went well with everything. The mint chutney lacked flavor. For dinner, we ordered tikka masala and butter chicken, both which came with basmati rice. When ordering, we were asked about our preferred spice level, 1-5. We said 3, thinking it would be a safe choice...but we were mistaken. Our mouths were on fire ! Don't get me wrong, the flavor was poppin', especially the butter chicken, but both dishes were very spicy. The one thing our server did do well was keep our glasses filled with water. We definitely needed it! For dessert, we shared the Gulab Jamun, 2 donut holes soaked in a light syrup. It wasn't our favorite, but it was cool to try something new. My daughter and I will definitely be back to check out some other menu items...but we will not be ordering level 3 spice! Overall it was a good experience. Great vibe, soft lighting, window seating, and friendly staff...my only real complaint would be our server's attention (outside of refilling our water). We were done with our food and sitting for some time before we asked another server for to-go containers, which she brought over immediately. I had to ask for the check.

Good buffet and lots of menu items to choose from. Definitely fresh and quality too. Employees were…read morenice and helpful too :)

Yesterday, I had a great service. The owner's son is very pleasant. He's engaging. He takes time to…read moreapproach everyone and make sure everyone had a phenomenal time. I've been coming here pre-Covid, and I will always come here because he gives great service, and the food is phenomenal. He makes sure you're very comfortable, and everything is clean. It's just one of my favorite restaurants in the world.

I love mesob!! The restaurant is a little small but I don't care because the food makes up for it…read more Everything is amazing and I'm surprised more people don't know about this place. The coffee is also amazing too. Staff is super kind and the food is always fresh. I leave super full and happy.

I was craving Ethiopian food, so Mesob is my spot. I called in an order for shrimp, gomen, and…read morespicy lentils with injera. I don't know the owners name but she's so sweet. We always chat when I go pick up my food and she makes me feel welcomed. Ethiopian food is one of those things I think anyone looking for flavorful food should try. The different spices and seasonings they use are so good. Some dishes are spicy, so definitely ask for mild if you can't take the heat. The restaurant is small with some tables to dine in. There's parking out front. It's across from Dollar general in a small business strip. My food hit the spot. The shrimp were cooked just right and were tasty. The gomen and lentils were good as well, and my fav is the sour tasting injera bread that compliments everything. I especially love when is saucy and the injera soaks up all the juices... Mmmm. There are no forks, so come prepared to eat with your hands!! I recommend this place! Check them out!!