Ashoka Biryani - Labhandi — Restaurant in Chhattisgarh

One of famous restaurants chain in Raipur

📍🏬 Prime Location just 5 mins walk from Magneto mall & 36 City mall in Labhandi. Place had two big dining halls, one normal one and another one is family dining hall they also had a banquet hall for private parties and small functions. They had enough parking space for bikes as well as Cars.

📝 We just get here for a Biryani so we ordered one Chicken dum Biryani but just before jumping to main course we had chicken chilli for the starters.

🍗 Starting with starter, Chicken chilli is quite good in both taste (we told them to make it medium spicy) and quantity (enough for two people)

🍲 Their Biryani is okay (had better Biryani at other places in Raipur) not too spicy and oily as I like but one think I don't like is that there was not a single leg piece in full plate of Biryani, personally it's quite disappointing as I'm fond of leg piece, you know Biryani seems incomplete without leg piece.. 🙁🙁

🆗 Overall food is just okay for us

✅ Place can accommodate a lot of people at a time and its ambience is quite impressive (having your food while enjoying live songs performed by local artists)

❌ Their service needs a lot of improvement very slow (they're coming 10 min after placing food in table for serving) even though place wasn't that much crowded

👉 Considering all things Place is average not much like it is hyped up (Best Biryani restaurant) You can give it a try with your family or friends if you're looking for a buget friendly restaurant for...

Ashoka Biryani is a well-known spot in Labhandi, Raipur, especially for biryani lovers. Here's my take after visiting:

Food: The biryani is flavorful and aromatic, with a generous portion of both rice and meat. The spice levels are just right, providing a rich taste without being overwhelming. The meat (chicken/mutton) is tender and cooked well, blending nicely with the spices. Alongside biryani, they also serve other North Indian dishes which are decent but not extraordinary. The raita and salan served with the biryani add a nice balance to the meal.

Ambience: The place has a simple and comfortable setup, but nothing too fancy. It’s clean, and the seating is spacious, which makes it suitable for both families and friends. However, if you’re looking for a lavish dine-in experience, this may not be the best option.

Service: The service is prompt, and the staff is friendly and courteous. Even during peak hours, they manage to serve customers without long waiting times, which is a plus.

Price: In terms of pricing, it offers good value for money. The portion sizes are generous for the price charged, making it a great option for those looking for a fulfilling yet budget-friendly meal.

Final Thoughts: If you're craving biryani in Raipur, Ashoka Biryani in Labhandi is definitely worth a visit. The food quality, service, and price make it a solid choice for a casual dining experience. However, don't expect a premium ambience or an extensive menu...

The scale of the restaurant leaves you awestruck, I haven't seen a larger restaurant yet. The staff is plenty and friendly. The decor is functional, nothing to write about, The menu is exhaustive with plenty for both vegetarian & non vegs.Now coming to the food, ordered a tandoori chicken, it was well done, had the smokiness of the tandoor, it was juicy inside, but the flavour could be better (they should get a chef from Delhi😄to get it right) Followed this with a matka mutton biryani, the serving was large, full of boneless mutton pieces, the biryani was nicely flavoured, slightly spicy and somewhat crossed between a delhi and hydrabad biryani. The mutton pieces were succulent, well cooked and in good quantity. The serving size of this would cost nothing less than 1500 bucks on biryani by kilo or behroz, but here it was 500 bucks which really made this a value meal. Followed up with a tootie fruity ice cream for dessert, this was nice vintage style icecream, the size was good, they skimped a bit on the fruit cocktail & did more of fruit crush & missed the customary wafer. On the whole paid approx 1k for a starter , biryani, cold drink and dessert for two, this indeed was...