Biryani Tika Kabab

Dropped here for lunch. It was very quiet in the restaurant, but lots of pick ups. The staff was friendly and we got our order in very quickly. The food was delicious. We got a butter chicken, lamb tiki masala, veggie biryani and some naan. I would say that the highlight for me was the soft naan with lamb tiki masala. I would have gone without the meat in all honesty as the sauce was to die for. The veggie biryani was also very delicious. I was not sure when we ordered, but they did deliver. Will come again for sure.

4.5 stars. Excellent food, owner takes a little time warming up to you. We came here on a federal holiday evening so parking was quite easy to get (street parking only). Got seated immediately. This is our first time and we were visiting from out of the bay, so we asked what he recommended and he curtly said, "read the menu!" We ended up ordering the goat and the chicken biryanis and the prawn karahi with a garlic naan and some tea to end the meal with. They were nice enough to tell us that the food will take time. Turns out that preparation really helps as we were pleasantly surprised when the food came out quicker than anticipated. The biryanis were excellent! Good spice level, separated and colorful rice, well-cooked chicken and goat meat. Both biryanis had a homemade effect to them, which I absolutely adored!! The prawn karahi was more oily than I appreciate but the flavor and spice level was excellent! I would still recommend doing chicken or goat/lamb for the karahi, the prawns don't exactly fit with the karahi concept. With the garlic naan, the karahi was super yummy! The tea was ok but I like a certain kind of tea, which pretty much no one except my mother and I make, so I wasn't surprised. Quantities were decent. Definitely lasting the two of us for two meals. All in all, I was very happy with the food with the exception of the oil in the karahi. The owner did warm up to us through the course of our meal and we left on really good terms. Will definitely recommend them to whoever goes to Oakland.

I absolutely love the food here! The cheese naan,& biryani are the best in town. Whenever I am having a bad day, this food cheers me up. The flavor is consistent, seasoned properly and the meat is tender. I am glad I found them after they moved from the 13th st location. This is definitely a most try if you want a delicious meal in downtown Oakland!!!

The lamb biryani was so good it nearly made me cry. Today was my first time eating here and i now see myself doubling back and returning at least once a week to satiate my craving. The service was excellent and the food was prepared carefully and expeditiously! This spot is a must stop for fans of biryani.