Biryani Garden — Restaurant in Austin

Biryani Garden was a disappointment in terms of food quality, taste, service, and overall dining experience. We arrived at 5pm sharp (which is when they are listed as open for dinner on Google and Yelp). Upon entering, the lights were all off and I was met with blank stares from the staff. I asked if they were open and they said they open at 5:30. When I pointed out that their online info is inaccurate, they said they'd accommodate and seat us, after which it took another 5 mins for them to turn the lights on.

They asked us to use the QR code to access their menu, but the QR code was completely disintegrated and didn't work. When we requested physical menus, the waitress asked us to give her our phone so she could "try" scanning the QR Code (which didn't work of course), and then walked around with our phone to other tables to scan their QR codes for us. It's quite ridiculous that they didn't have a single physical menu in the entire restaurant for us to look at.

We ordered papdi chaat for appetizer, chicken malai kabab, malai kofta, naan and goat biryani for dinner. The chaat was not worth the $9 - completely lacking in spice and flavor, and didn't taste fresh at all. The malai kofta was not at all authentic and it is evident that they're catering to a non-Indian palette. It was completely lacking flavor and was severely under salted. The naan and goat biryani were decent but nothing to write home about.

Our meal was served on ceramic plates, but we were given plastic forks + napkins to eat with, and Kirkland water bottles to drink out of. For a restaurant charging $15 average per dish, I expect more than that. This is cheapness at a whole new level.

Finally- the ambiance. I've seen other reviews speaking to how the owners of this restaurant made an effort to decorate it nicely. Sadly this is also NOT true. The prior establishment in this location - Cafe Eden - had the same floral decor. You can see this for yourself if you google "Cafe Eden Austin".

Avoid this place - all you will get is under-spiced, flavorless Indian food coupled with an underwhelming dining experience. The fact that it has such good reviews speaks volumes to the need for decent indian...

I really don’t like to leave 1-Star Reviews, but I have to be truthful. Went here based on 4.6 Reviews and Recent Excellent Reviews. Got there at approximately 8pm, the place was empty and took a seat. 1st Red Flag: No Chai whatsoever, closing time was 10pm. 2nd Red Flag: Ordered a Majestic Chicken & Lasooni Gobi, the server came back and said the Chicken Majestic wasn’t available. Upon requesting another Chicken Appetizer, she informed us that there was NO Chicken available, except Chicken Dum Biryani! It’s midway through the week & no chicken inventory?! In the restaurant industry that’s an irregularity that has to correlate with the markets. Anyway, the Lasooni Gobi (a type of Garlic-Fried Cauliflower that supposed to be finished in a Savory, Spicy Gravy) was brought out and it was DRY in appearance. We were hungry, so we started eating it, but it was extremely oily and over-fried, not even a semi-gravy. We asked for some type of Dipping Sauce, one which was Ketchup, but the other two smelled & tasted spoiled—an absolute no, no for a restaurant. It shouts, “cutting corners” & no consideration for the customer’s health & safety. Majestic Paneer (in place of the Chicken): Majestic Sauce or Semi-Gravy is Typically a Yellow-Orange Sauce that coats Chicken, Paneer, Vegetables, etc and renders a Creamy Semisweet, Tangy, Mustardy and Spicy Taste (almost umami-like), but although the sauce was almost there with taste, it was gritty and tasted like it was mixed with raw cornstarch, along with missing the finishing flavors. The other issue was that the Paneer’s textures were inconsistent—some pieces were like stone, some chewy and others perfectly cooked. Butter Naans were saturated in some type of butter, ghee and/or oil. We paid the bill in full after we expressed our issues. At this time, I would not recommend...

First time went there to take out food . 1)Punjabi samosa n veg spring crispy n good but need both sauce. 2)Andhra curry is good n uncommen. 3)Plan Nan is large and good.4)Tandoori chicken is moist teste is there. 5) Friend rice is excellent 6) Gulab jamon warm n good. 7) Now chicken Dum Briyani is not moist n dry need to improve. Bryani is my favourite dish. Total price $73.08. I think this is a family business they try to improve think . Very good customer service . Chef I heard from Hyderabad n they are also. I go back again try out something different food. Owner/ manager offer me chai on the house while I waiting. it is tasty n good. I wish them good luck. This is my honest review. Chef Nasir Happy chef happy cooking RETURN *After two month I went back for chicken Dum Briyani. Quality went down . Worst then first time. Also service not good . Place was almost empty . I think first chef is not working there . This is problem with most indian restaurant when first opening any restaurant food is wow then go down the hill. BCS of cut corner and change the chef. Try save money n add too many items. My Briyani was medium spices but bloody so hot even next day my toung is burning for spices. Dry n horrible .I want to try otherdish too but I change my mind. BCS of the quality This is my honest review. First review it is good but not now. Plus price is...