Biryaniwala in Leicester

Ordered paneer biryani. Big portion, friendly staff, but average taste. (I think they cook then just reheat the biryanis🤔). Their chicken pieces looked good but I have not tried it. Only take cash payment

This is our go to place for takeaway biryani when visiting Leicester. Very reasonably priced and good quality. I therefore decided to order for my wife's birthday party - chicken biryani and chicken wings. I am pleased to say they managed to exceed their usual very good quality and service! They brought out a fresh steaming pot of biryani for my order. Our party guests were really impressed with both the biryani and wings. The wings were pretty spicy but also very addictive! The biryani had nice chunky pieces of chicken which were tender and easily fell off the bone. It was full of flavour! Only slight negative is that they don't take card payment.

During my recent visit to Biryaniwala, I indulged in their Lamb Biryani paired with Chicken 65, and it was a delightful culinary experience. Lamb Biryani: The biryani was aromatic, with each grain of rice perfectly cooked and infused with spices. The lamb pieces were tender and flavorful, complementing the rice beautifully. Chicken 65: This dish stood out with its crispy texture and spicy kick. The chicken was succulent, and the seasoning was spot-on, making it a perfect accompaniment to the biryani. Ambience & Service: The restaurant maintained a clean environment, and the staff were courteous and attentive, enhancing the overall dining experience. Overall, Biryaniwala offers a satisfying meal for those craving authentic flavors. I look forward to returning and exploring more of their menu.

No customer service cold and overly salted boiled kind of biryani very overrated

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I’ve been to this biryani shop in Leicester a few times now, and it never disappoints! Every visit has been a great experience — the biryani is always flavorful, aromatic, and cooked to perfection. Whether it’s the chicken, lamb, the quality and taste are consistent.

Very lovely and tasty food, cannot complain about anything.

I from india, and believe me I had not eat this type of biryani in all over India but here In biryaniwala I had my best biryani ever and the staff here is so kind and good

The staff were incredibly kind to let me dine in even after closing hours when I mentioned I had driven all the way from Nottingham. The Chicken Biryani and Chicken 65 were absolutely delicious — I’ll definitely be coming back!

Yesterday I took a parcel of mutton biryani and chicken biryani and mutton curry. But the food was extremely bad, mutton curry was too sour and stale, mutton biryani was stale, smelly and bad in taste. Extremely disappointed and wasted a lot of money.

Do not eat food from this place ... I had the lollipop chicken and it had gone off and tasted sour .. Also the chicken in the biryani is like over a month old ...you can tell by the colour of the chicken bone it's really dark ...they keep the yogurt out in the heat too ...

The food was great the staff was great too had a wonderful experience saba and komal served us with a warm smile

I'm very disappointed with biryanivala's service today! Absolute disaster from them. I'm a regular customer and I have ordered this medium chicken biryani many times till now, this month alone (15 days) more than 6 times. But today they have given such a bad quality food that I would never have expected. They have just given me white rice and tasteless chicken pieces, and the only hint of masala was some red oil that was fallen to the bottom. When I called the shop to explain the situation i was met with disregard and they were saying that is the way they always serve medium, which is simply NOT TRUE. They were not ready to accept their fault! This is not fair. I know very well how the chicken biryani medium from this shop tastes. I specifically commute over 1hr to get this biryani, but today was a total let down. I feel very cheated by this shop today. No compensation offered. Dinner is ruined

I visited Biryaniwala with my brother today at lunchtime and ordered two chicken biryani dishes for dine-in. Unfortunately, the biryani was disappointing - it was watery and the chicken wasn't cooked properly. We both ended up with stomach upset. Although the food was served hot, the lack of proper cooking was noticeable. Overall, we were very disappointed with our experience.

Had worst biryani ever. The biryani was very watery and chicken was not cooked. Had to through them. Just had few spoons and got bad feelings. Not recommended.

Yesterday i visited there and ordered 2 biryani staff was so rude and ignored me serving people came after me and lamb biryani so bland in teast just white rice. Is used be good before. Never ever go back there

As soon as you walk in, the aroma of spices instantly hits you—warm, rich, and inviting. We were initially undecided with a variety of biryani options available, but finally settled on one chicken and one meat biryani. With just one spoonful, the flavors begin dancing in your mouth—a perfect blend of spices, with the chicken and meat both cooked to perfection. It was slightly spicier than I usually prefer, but the juiciness of the meat balanced it out beautifully. They also serve a small pot of watery yogurt on the side, which helps cool things down if needed. The portions are extremely generous—the plate could easily serve two people. Staff behind the counter were friendly and helpful, adding to the overall positive experience. Do note that they only accept cash or bank transfer, but the prices are very reasonable. Although they had run out of Desi tea, a lovely lady who had bought two cups before us kindly offered one—such a heartwarming gesture. May Allah bless her with our sincerest prayers. All in all, a great experience and definitely worth a visit.

One of the girl is who’s teeth was outside she’s not behaving good with customers ,we ask for wet wipes she saying wet wipes was finish and she don’t know how to talk with customers over all the Biryani is good and I’ll request to the manager or boss to teach your staff how to talk with customers

2pm walk in for a falooda. I was told it was busy and falooda was finished. While shop is empty. Poor service .

Biryaniwala’s chicken biryani hits the spot! Juicy chicken, flavorful rice, and just the right amount of spice. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal. Definitely coming back for more!!!

Food is above average and the ambience is ok but the staff need to be more attentive the menu and prices are good

Best Authentic Hyderabadi Biryani in Leicester.

I recently visited biryaniwala melton road, and I must say, everything was absolutely up to the mark. The biryani was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and served fresh. The portion size was generous, and the price was surprisingly affordable for the quality offered. What stood out just as much as the food was the staff. They were polite, attentive, and made sure we were comfortable throughout our visit. The service was quick and efficient, without feeling rushed. Overall, it’s a great spot if you’re looking for delicious biryani that doesn’t break the bank. Highly recommended!

Best service and food ever and very humble staff

Gave plain rice when we ordered 3 tubs Of zafrani a few days ago absolutely disgusted since we are regular customers Also they use msg CANCER causing chemicals monosodium glutamate That’s why people feel addicted ro go back Just saying after research !! Test it in ur labs Don’t bother contacting that head of marketing all she sees is £££ not health!

Update 2025 April 24 ! Ordered 3 biriyani and they gave my driver containers plastic !! not the usual with logo n full of just rice at melton Road branch My poor driver had to go back to elaborate How dare you treat people who look a certain way with such disgrace !!

selling cheap cola as real coca cola lamb curry was nearly freezing cold

Taste tooo good ,customer service very very bad 👎

Me and my family were so excited so try the Biriyani here as we have heard good things but we will never return or ever recommend this to anyone else. We ordered a lamb Biriyani and paneer Biriyani (with a falooda and karak chai) and they were both disappointing. We waited in line and were continuously ignored by the 3 women at the front eventhough we were first in line. We waited 30 minutes for both biriyanis to be made. The food: - the lamb biriyani was extremely flavourless and dry, you can see it in the pictures it was just such a waste of money. The lamb was so dry and there was little to no flavour in the rice or meat. Had to mix some of the paneer rice to add ANYTHING to it whether that was flavour or colour. - the paneer Biriyani had some good flavours but it was just full of oil and spice mostly. It is the next day and my stomach is still in pain, it was not good quality. - the falooda was so extremely concentrated and sweet it was undrinkable until we got home and had to dilute it with 2 cups of milk. - the Karak chai was fine but did taste as though it was sitting out all day. Overall not a good experience and will not return, not worth it at all.

I don't recommend anyone and felt very bad disappointed when we see bare bone as if eaten. No word to express how we felt bad God only knows what is going on internally how hygiene they are preparing food and how old those chickens. Very bad experience, called and reported ready to give one more free briyani but decided never go again that shop.

I usually drive past this restaurant on a regular basis, but today I was feeling biryani for lunch, I must say I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered one portion of lamb biryani and one portion of chicken biryani, the masala in both was spot on, very nice and tasty, the portions were much more than what I thought I would get. Very good value for money. The lady that served me was very polite and courteous. I'm afraid this shop will be a regular food spot for me going forward 🤣

“LThe chicken biriyani was flavorful and aromatic, with tender, well-marinated chicken pieces. The rice was perfectly cooked, each grain separate and infused with spices. Balanced heat, great portion, and a satisfying, authentic taste—highly recommended!

We ordered for a small work event, food was nice, organised well and staff were polite and accommodating to our needs

“Delicious and flavorful! The Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani had perfectly cooked rice with tender chicken, infused with rich spices and a wonderful aroma. Every bite was satisfying, and the balance of flavors was spot on. Highly recommended!” Customer service was also great, Saba served us with warmth and professionalism , making the dining experience even better..

The biryani at this establishment is an unparalleled gastronomic masterpiece, exuding an ambrosial aroma that ensnares the senses. Each grain of rice is meticulously imbued with a symphony of piquant spices, rendering an ineffable depth of flavor. The succulent meat, marinated to perfection, dissolves effortlessly, epitomizing culinary finesse. An unequivocal epicurean delight, this biryani shop is an apotheosis of South Asian gastronomy.

(Sahelaz and munnaza) we been travelling from wales to Leicester to only have the biriyani from biriyani wala, the service team Polite and respectful we faced some problems with the payment but they helped very well … any way thankyou for your services and keep going well

There is no lamb in our lamb keema and it’s sweet I would not recommend it also there is so many potatoes

Staff are really good and service is nice

Good tasty food, worth for its price as well.

An order placed around 20:30 and delivered at 22:35, I can understand its a weekend but 2 hours ?? Its not justified

I will never ever go to this shop anymore. Bryani was smelly and very bad . No more .

So much disappointed after ordering the Haleem worth £9 from ub3r Not even a single garnish Too mich spices (garam masala) Not fresh just they preheated the box clealry seen Hyd haleem ka naaam kharab karray

The worst place in leicester service wise, I’d eat concrete off the floor before ever coming here again!! I order for collection, they tell me to be there in 40 mins, I get there and they tell me they sold it to someone else because they wanted it and I wasn’t there yet when I got there on time and actually pre-ordered it ?????? honestly so stupid and so jarring.

Saba served a fantastic Biryani and chicken 65.

Saba customer service was really good

Saba was really great with customer service

Ordered Lamb Dum Biryani take away for 15 people. Food was delicious, generous portion of rice and meat. Tasted similar to Biryani I used to have in Hyderabad. Everyone enjoyed the food and loved the authentic Hyderbadi taste. Exceeded my expectation. I definitely recommend if someone is looking for authentic Hyderabadi Biryani.

Staff are polite and biryani is amazing. Thank you and keep up the good work 👏

The staff are very kind and the chicken biryani is delicious!! It’s also very affordable and the portion size is large, which I appreciate a lot! :)

Ordered a takeaway chicken biriani for the first time. Very generous portion at a very reasonable price point. The biriani was beautifully spiced with a generous amount of meat. Very tasty with a lovely warmth to the taste. Definitely the best I have tasted in a while. Will sure be trying their other range. Highly recommend 👌

very good deal komal and saba both are very good

The biryani taste is very good when we get it via take away. Especially their mutton biryani. However, the quality is compromised when you order it in large quantities for parties which is a pity.

We absolutely loved this place to bits, we were recommended this to try it out by friends and we came from Birmingham. We bought a variety of different items to try and we're impressed with the quality of the food and taste. This will now be one of my favourite places to go to.

I bought 10 biriyani.saba and komal serive is good.

I am not a local to Leicester but visit the city at least once a month to shop for Indian and Pakistani groceries. Every time I am there, I make sure to visit Biryaniwala to enjoy their delicious food, especially their Biryani. They consistently serve fresh and authentic Hyderabadi Biryani, which is truly a delight. While Biryani is their specialty, they also offer a variety of other dishes, at least a dozen options, including Chicken and Lamb Korma, Chicken Manchurian, Samosas, and Chicken and Lamb Sheekh Kebabs, all freshly prepared and full of flavor. We have always found their food to be of excellent quality, with a taste that stands out. In fact, we have never come across such authentic Hyderabadi Biryani at any other restaurant in the UK. Their Hyderabadi Biryani, served with two generous pieces of chicken on a large plate, is priced at just £4.00, making it both delicious and incredibly affordable. The service is exceptional; the staff treat customers with great politeness and professionalism. I will definitely continue visiting Biryaniwala whenever I travel to Leicester. Their authentic Hyderabadi Biryani and Kebabs are a must-try for anyone looking for high-quality, flavorful food at an unbeatable price!

The food was very tasty had order of 10 chicken biryani it was made on time the staff was very friendly Saba and komal assisted us very well thank you

Saba and komal are very good staff and foid was also good

The staff of baryani wala very nice especially saba very kind and help full

Hospitality of the staff @saba and even the food was nice!!

saba very good nice staff and food was very tasty

Yoghurt sauce accompanying the biriany is just awful. White water with no flavour or substance. They really should improve the quality of the sauce and not give white water.

Good one. One of the best hyderabad biryani spot in Leicester.

Food at biryaniwala is the best but also the staff is very kind and polite.

I had chicken biryani. Which tasted so bad it had no taste. Not jus that the staff wasn't nice at all she didn't even ask at all.

Didn’t handed over, neither asked code. Left it on the gates without informing or contacting on no.

Recently I ordered Chicken Biryani from Biryaniwala for a family get-together, and I couldn’t be more impressed! I requested that they pack the Biryani together instead of individually, as we’re trying to be more sustainable, and they happily accommodated my request. The Biryani was ready on time, freshly made, and absolutely delicious. I had asked for it to be less spicy since kids were eating too, and they nailed the instructions perfectly. The Biryani was full of flavor without being overpowering, and both the chicken and rice were cooked to perfection. The aroma and taste were heavenly, and my guests couldn’t stop praising the food. A big thank you to the staff and the owner for their attention to detail and for making such a flavorful Biryani. It truly made my event memorable! Highly recommend Biryaniwala to anyone looking for authentic, tasty food with excellent service.

There was food left. It smelled bad and was inedible. We will definitely report it to the Health Department and Leicester City Council.

Good if you like Indian Hayderabadi style biryani.

Ordered chicken gravy and chicken Manchurian, absolute disaster. Not what it says to be. Avoid ordering.

Sabha is polite and good in service, tasty biryani and starters

This Bryani 🍚 place on Melton Road 🛣️ is now changed & it’s probably the best place to eat there or takeaway! Absolutely superb quality Bryani! Most of them are now ladies who serve, cook look after! Very hygienic! I saw two ladies with headscarves 🧕🏼🧕🏽were wearing gloves 🧤which indicates, it’s now going to be my favourite place to get takeaways! I tried the Chicken Bryani & two pieces of chicken, I cannot wait to try other food 🍲 on their menu. The ladies are taking hygiene quite seriously.

I just can't believe how affordable it is.

Excellent Chicken/lamb Biryani and the staff are lovely.

If I had a choice I would give this place ZERO. Ordered 2 Chicken Biryani's due to the poor packaging the bag split and the food dropped onto the floor with in the shop. I kindly asked the lady to replace it for me. She clearly identified it's not her problem as I dropped it, clearly the bag handles split. But it was still my fault for no apparent reason. She wanted me to pick the food from the floor which was scattered everywhere and eat it as it's OK to do so. I asked for a refund or the product to be replaced. Which was a NO. The lady called other people who started to gang up on me. Swearing and shouting infront of other customers, very unprofessional behaviour. Disappointed with this service. Mannerisms do not exist with in the people at this place. For one moment I felt the lady was ready to attack as she was so aggressive, stepped to me from behind the counter with a man. Invading my personal space. As I walked away she pushed me infront of customers. How professional.

Service is getting worse each visit, one staff from last week was behaving without any respect to the customers. She was rolling eyes to one of the customers, throwing balance on the counter. Health and safety issue: wearing the same gloves, serving food, packing food and receiving money from customers and giving balance back touching everywhere including her hair. Hygienic rating should be a zero and service should be a minus 3 if there was an option.

The Girl At Reception Very Punctual. I want more staff there, because she does too many jobs at one time.

ridiculous breakfast for £5.00! what a complete utter rip off!!! charging people five pounds for a omlette or should I say half a scrambled omlette!!!in 1 measly paratha !!! complete rip off!!!!do not order the omlette breakfast NOT WORTH IT!!! YOU COULD ADD CHANNA HALWA CHARGE a little extra and that's how u do a proper breakfast 🤭 plus the Tandoori chicken was half raw and chicken biryani rather sloppy and watery and also quite literally lacking completely in that authentic biryani taste !Dont waste your money here visit elsewhere!!!! IF YOU ARE AFTER A BREAKFAST ASLI ZAIKA DO THE BEST BREAKFAST !!

Food was really very spicy, waiters don’t ask your spice level . Literally there are thick pieces of green chillies in every thing like biryanis n butter chicken. Waiters are very inconsiderate, if u request them to lower the music as it is loud they will not care.

Always order biryani from this place , used to love it .... till 4 days ago.... had a food poison with that lamb biryani.... being sick in bed for 3 days.... i will recomend thiS place to double check health and safety procedures on their food... as ive been struggling alot... WONT COME BACK AGAIN.

Absolutely love this place! Best biryani in leicester! And their chai is just perfect! I've been here numerous times and the staff are always so sweet and friendly. Restaurant is clean and cozy! Keep up the great work...you guys are amazing!!

Best lamb biryani in leicester..

Guys good for mutton or lamb buriyani

Biryani from here it's just awesome 👍 can not recommend anywhere else just go to this place for Chicken Biryani ,,, it's sooo good in taste and 1 portion is enough for 2 times or 2 person if they eat like me example quarter plate

Fantastic experience! The biryani was full of flavor, and the service was quick and friendly. This place is a must-visit for all biryani lovers!

Lamb and chicken biryani are very tasty and filling.

The nan which I received today.They are charging 1 pond for each Nan ,but in the big screen plain nan only 50 pence .U need to update it in the screen as well.

Flavoured and tasty biryani. Would also recommend the chilli chicken, Lamb Nihari and Haleem

I am a regular customer here...as always best food,best customer service and staff...recommended to everyone.

Super service by Romana, all staff wonderful

The briyani is top notch and customer service by the beautiful ladies behind the counter Bhumi, Shaista and Romana is excellent 👍👏

Great place to eat and food prices are very reasonable

Super service and absolutely delicious biryaniwala, a gorgeous little place 😍 😋

Hey I bought food Saturday afternoon date 12/10/24 Food was worst Service was worst No taste feels like I eat 2days leftover I bought leg piece and it was like worst and worst thing is I didn’t even finish the food and had throw in bin ( no staff discipline ) Note to owner - please teach your staff discipline and teach about food safety as well) WORST PLACE TO EAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Desserts had Fungus on it. Won’t recommend

Brilliant food.fresh made biryani.take away food.

The food is not good at all, i ordered four box of biriyanis and it was just rice with lots of of oil with three pieces of meat

Top quality biryani! Highly recommended!

Loved the chicken zaffrani biriani

food was cold on arrival, called to ask why this was and was told it was made in the morning and microwaved to heat up. lamb curry was watery like soup with only 4 pieces inside. do not buy

I have not received my order yet!