Biryani is bountiful in NYC. Here are 12 places to enjoy the South Asian dish.

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New York's South Asian Food Scene: A Bountiful Biryani Experience

If you're a foodie who loves trying new flavors and cuisines, New York City has plenty to offer. Among the many international eateries in the city, South Asian cuisine stands out for its rich diversity and aromatic flavors. One of the key dishes that defines this cuisine is biryani – a flavorful rice dish mixed with meat, chicken, seafood or vegetables. Originating from the Mughal Empire in Central Asia, it has roots in Middle Eastern and Persian pilafs as well.

Lucknow, in northern India, and Hyderabad, in southern India, are the places where biryani originated and took shape, each having its own unique style. The Lucknow version is known for being simpler yet sweeter, scented with saffron and spices, while the Hyderabadi version is spicier, often adding flavors at the last minute.

To savor this iconic dish in New York City, you can try one of these 12 places:

1. Kabab King - offers a flavorful goat biryani with miniature dried apricots that will leave you wanting more.
2. Halal Diner - serves a delicious chicken biryani with spices and caramelized onions.
3. Kuttanadan - brings you a beef biryani inspired by the Kerala region, known for its use of black pepper, cloves, and cardamom.
4. Indika House - features an egg biryani that combines hard-boiled eggs with jackfruit and potatoes in a delightful vegetarian variety.
5. Masala Times - offers a spicy vegetable biryani made with onions, cardamom, and nuts.
6. Fresh Curry - serves a saucy Bangladeshi-style biryani with plenty of meat and gravy.
7. Javitra - recreates the Lucknowi style in its biryanis, including a unique jackfruit version.
8. Kebabwala - brings back the original Adda restaurant's crust-topped Lucknowi biryani in Union Square.
9. Kanyakumari - offers a special banana-leaf wrapped baby goat biryani with yogurt and peanut salan.
10. Hyderabadi Zaiqa - boasts 15 varieties of biryani, including the famous gongura chicken biryani from Andhra Pradesh.
11. Spice Up - serves beef tehari – a casserole dish that evolved from Lucknowi biryani.
12. Hyderabad House - presents a special chef's chicken biryani with fried and glazed chicken 65 on the side.

A Bountiful Biryani Experience Awaits in New York City

Embark on a culinary journey through South Asia by trying these mouth-watering biryanis, showcasing the diversity of flavors and spices that define this iconic dish. Whether you're looking for traditional Lucknowi or Hyderabadi styles, there's something for everyone at one of these 12 NYC restaurants serving up delicious South Asian cuisine
 
so NY is finally figuring out its south asian food scene 🤷‍♀️ i mean it's about time, right? all these places serving biryani... kudos to the people who actually cook this stuff. kabab king's goat biryani sounds pretty interesting tho 👌
 
omg yaaas i've been to like half of these places already they all serve the most amazing biryani 🍚😋 my fave is still kabab king their goat biryani is soooo good i love how they add those dried apricots to give it this extra flavor and texture 👌
 
omg i just tried kabab king's goat biryani and it's literally the best thing since sliced bread 🍞😋 i mean i've had my fair share of indian food in nyc but this place is on a whole different level, the flavors are so rich and the portion is huge!!! 🤯 i'm definitely adding this to my list of fave spots in the city
 
I gotta say, trying all these different types of biryani sounds like a dream come true! 🤤 The fact that you can get both traditional Lucknowi and Hyderabadi styles in New York City is amazing. I'm definitely gonna have to try out some of these spots, especially Kabab King's goat biryani with apricots - that sounds like a flavor explosion! 😍 But what really gets me excited is the variety of options, from egg biryani to gongura chicken biryani... there's something for every kind of foodie. I just wish some of these places had online menus or reviews so we can plan our biryani crawl before heading out. And omg, have you tried any of these dishes? 🤔
 
I'm soooo down for this! Biryani in NY is giving me LIFE 💖🍚 I've been trying to get my hands on some authentic Lucknowi biryani and now I have a whole list of spots to hit up 📝 Kabab King, Javitra, Kebabwala... need to try them all ASAP 🤯 And that Hyderabadi Zaiqa spot with 15 varieties of biryani? Obsessed 🔥🍴 Can't wait to embark on this culinary journey and taste the diversity of South Asian flavors!
 
I gotta say 🤔, I'm not sure about all these biryani places popping up in New York City. Like, is this just another example of the foodie scene getting too commercialized? Everyone's just trying to make a quick buck off of people's love for food, you know? 🤑

I mean, don't get me wrong, I love trying new flavors and all that, but have we really lost touch with what biryani is actually about? It's not just some fancy, overpriced dish served in a fancy restaurant. Biryani is supposed to be comfort food, you know? It's supposed to be made with love and care, not some mass-produced, factory-style thing.

And what's with all these variations? Like, I get it, different regions have their own styles, but can't we just stick to the classics for once? 🙄

I'm still gonna check out some of these places, I guess. Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised 😊, but I'm not holding my breath.
 
OMG 🤩 I just saw a vid on TikTok about biryani and now Im craving it so bad!! 👅👌 Did you know that my aunt went to India last year and she said the food there was AMAZING 🤯!!! She brought back this yummy spice blend from the market and I've been using it in my cooking since 😂. What's your fave type of biryani? 🤔 Should I try going to one of these 12 places in NYC, or can someone make a decent biryani at home? 🤷‍♀️
 
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