The Biryani Corner — Restaurant in Richmond

I’d like to take this opportunity to comment on a few words about my experiences at The Biryani Corner 4821 Old Main St, Henrico, VA 23231

When we first arrived, we were greeted by the staff and were immediately seated at the bar. Will ran through multiple dishes to give us a full detail of what to expect, the flavor, spice levels, and or changes that the cook could do so that we were completely satisfied. Everything on the menu looked and sounded good, prior to getting our food order placed Will made sure to get our drink order and made several suggestions, depending on our interests, for example the Tamarind Mint Julep. My friend is a big margarita fan, so she got a Margarita Lychee which was crafted to perfection. I am normally a fan of drinks with Malibu rum, so Will prepared a Mango Boozey Lassi for myself. I don’t ever drink frozen drinks with a meal, and I didn’t know how it was going to react with the Indian food I was preparing to receive, but it was excellent and had a lot of flavors.

After receiving our drinks, in a quick fashion our order was placed. We started with the Pani Puri, which was incredibly good and had so much flavor. My friend and I split that dish as a starter and toward the end we had to break the last piece in half because it was that good. My friend ordered Butter Chicken and that was excellent as well. I ordered the Chicken 65 with I think the mild spice level, it couldn’t have been any better. The ingredients were fresh, the flavors were bold, and everything we had just the right amount of kick without being overpowered. Will and Marleni gave us a heads up to try and start with mild, it’s not overly spicy like some places that just kill a dish by making it intolerably spicy. Our meals came with Butter Naan and Garlic Naan, which were hot and fluffy, a nice size and cut nicely for serving. The cook Fernando did an absolutely tremendous job with our meals, and Biryani Corner is lucky to have him.

While we were at the bar eating, the staff was very nice, polite, friendly and helpful. After some time, the manager Rameez came in and greeted us very professionally and made us feel welcome, which made the experience even better. Rameez gave us a little background on the restaurant, telling us it hasn’t even been under this ownership for a year yet. From the beautiful decor, warm lighting, authentic music, and homestyle energy, we would not have known that. You feel at home and the food was at a whole other level. If we asked Rameez, Will or Marleni for anything, they were helpful, it’s very obvious that this restaurant focuses solely on perfecting their food, and making their guests feel special. The staff and kitchen must take the extra step not to fail, because their guests must love the food and atmosphere here. I say that because we notice the whole time we dined in, a lot of people came in for takeout orders, and if they dined in then the staff knew them as regulars.

The food was so good that I wanted to order more food to take later, but I was so full I didn’t even have space to finish our dessert, the Chocolate Samosa. The kitchen prepares everything so fresh that Will even told us that the vanilla cream that comes with the Chocolate Samosa is made to order. The good selection of items and variety on the menu is indescribable.

The staff was even extra helpful when a customer came in kind of late, near the time the bar and kitchen was closing. Will went to great lengths to satisfy the customer with what the restaurant could offer her at the time of the hour so that she could be completely satisfied.

To the individual or business owners that is listed as the verified owner for this business profile, please bring to Rameez, Will, Marleni, and Fernando’s attention that they were recognized in this review for their outstanding efforts. Keep satisfying us with the highest quality services and delivering value to your friends, family...

This was our second visit to Biryani Corner, and my husband and I absolutely love it. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between elegant and cozy, making it incredibly welcoming. The service is outstanding, and our server, Rasheed, was exceptional.

We started with Butter Chicken Loaded Fries—an absolute must-try—and pani puri. For the main course, we ordered lamb biryani and paneer curry. The presentation was charming, and every dish was perfectly flavored. For dessert, we had gulab jamun, which I highly recommend for anyone with a sweet tooth.

For drinks, we enjoyed mango lassi, a spicy mango mojito, chai, and a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. Everything was delightful.

Biryani Corner is quickly becoming our go-to spot for date nights. Last time, we visited with friends and it was just as enjoyable. The only thing we ordered different was beef sizzler. It's the perfect place for anyone who appreciates delicious food and a...

Just had my first experience at The Biryani Corner and LOVED IT! beautiful interior, phenomenal service, and excellent food! We had Becky as our server and she was on top of it, my water never once went empty. The manager, Ramez, stopped by and made sure that there was nothing we needed. He gave us recommendations and everything he recommended was delicious! For drinks we tried the lychee margarita and the mambai mule, both i could’ve inhaled in a matter of seconds. As someone who hates tequila i loved the margarita, not to sweet nor artificial, snap the mumbai mule had a house made ginger saffron syrup that was soooo good, you could taste the quality of the saffron! For food we had the butter chicken, the chicken 65, as well as a side of garlic naan and i would order it all again!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place to anyone...