Biryani House Ethnic Restaurant

At 4 bucks for rice and chickpeas this is the best deal in the city. The last few time we got take-​out we had: chickpea curry, tandoori chicken, samosa, chicken curry, chicken biryani, and butter chicken. They were all good. This place rocks. The service is very friendly. IThere were a couple of tables there so I guess you can eat there. We always got take out. I recommend this place

Located on Portage Ave, across the street from the Juniors, Biryani House Ethnic Restaurant opened in early October 2011. I have to say the name is a mouthful! This place serves up a small menu of predominantly Indian dishes in a very small and clean space. I don’t know if they plan on making this a sit-​down restaurant but it’s take out only at this point. The menu serves up biryani and curry rice dishes with lots of protein choices, there’s also lots of vegetarian options all under $ 10. Side options include samosas, naan, Caribbean roti and even chicken wings. I don’t get the chicken wings as that one seemed a little random with the rest of the menu.
Picked up a chicken biryani ($ 5.99) for a massive portion of rice with chunks of chicken breast mixed in. Seriously, you can easily share this one order between two people and you’ll be full. I don’t often eat biryani so I can’t comment on much other than it was an interesting mix of flavours. No discernible heat (or spiciness), but lots of flavours that seemed like nutmeg, cloves, cardamon… etc and of course onion, garlic and coriander. The chicken had good flavour and wasn’t dry at all and the rice was mixture was good though it did have raisins in it (not my fave thing) but it added an interesting contrast to the rest of the spices. While, I liked the chicken biryani, some of the spices didn’t appeal to my palate but I’d definitely go back and try some of the curries and korma dishes.
Service was really friendly and super fast as the food as the food was prepared already. Generous portions at a really good price here. Also, it’s Halal here.