Biryani has eternally been a crowd puller. And for my colleagues and I, it has been that choice that unites us all as far as our food preferences go.
We recently organised a lunch party at work, where Biryani, per usual, was unanimously chosen for the meal, and Behrouz Biryani’s Colaba branch was where we placed our order.
We placed orders by the kilo, as there were a substantial number of people forming a part of the gathering. The vegetarians had Falafels for starters, Paneer Subz Biryani for mains with mint raita, and Gulab Jamun and Gulkand Mousse for dessert.
Of the above, I would recommend everything other than the Gulab Jamun.
The FALAFELS were like small nuggets which made it easy for us to simply pop them in and savour the bite sized pieces. They weren’t extremely dry and the texture was just the right balance of grainy and smooth. Loved them.
The BIRYANI was beautifully aromatic with the flavour of spices nicely incorporated within. The chunks of paneer were soft, well marinated, and oozing with flavour. The subzi part of the Biryani was slightly spicier, but that went well with the mildness of the rice. What I love about Behrouz’s biryani is the long grained Basmati rice that they use which is truly reflective of the emphasis they place on the quality of ingredients. The spices, Paneer, subzi, and rice cooked together on “dum” made for a beautiful preparation of biryani. Also, the RAITA was the right consistency (not very runny, not too thick) and provided from respite from the heat of the spices.
The star of the show for me was the GULKAND MOUSSE which had a base of Gulkand topped with rose flavoured mousse, and a dollop of whipped cream on top, and was served in a shot glass like container. The quantity is just enough for dessert and doesn’t leave you overwhelmed with sugary sweetness.
The GULAB JAMUNS weren’t as spongy, porous, and light as I would have liked them to be, which is probably why they didn’t impress me much.
As far as the packaging goes, we didn’t notice any kind of spillage or leakage, and the food was quite warm when it arrived. The dishes were neatly marked as veg and non veg using green and red tapes respectively, which ensured that no mix up happened between the two. Spoons were provided alongside as well. However, when ordering biryani by the kilo, please ensure that you have enough plates at hand as Behrouz doesn’t provide the same.
The delivery was delayed by 15 mins but we were intimated regarding the same via text message. So no complaints regarding that either. However, it would be advisable to have some buffer time if you’re placing huge orders, just to avoid any undue delays.
As far as price is concerned, the per person cost comes to about INR 400 roughly, which is fairly decent for an event where mid range budget is involved.
Overall my colleagues and I were supremely satisfied with the meal and the delivery. What I would recommend are a few more starter options on the menu for vegetarians, but as far as taste and quality are concerned, Behrouz left no stone unturned to make it a lovely experience for all of us. Lastly, I’d ask Behrouz to keep up the great work and continue serving their version of delicious,...
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