Biryani Bytes
Quick info
About Biryani Bytes
On St Albans Rd in Watford, Biryani Bytes is a restaurant serving Hyderabadi biryani alongside dishes like chilli paneer and Dumka chicken gravy with naan. The Zabarast Mandi stands out with a full lamb option for those wanting a larger sharing dish. Desserts run to haleem, double ka meetha, and gaajar ka halwa. There are no reservations, the restaurant takes walk-ins, and it opens daily. Vegetable biryani is available to order through Uber Eats, and a home delivery service covers those eating off site.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid street parking
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
46 dishes · mains £2–13- Chicken 65£8.50
- Chicken Majestic£8.50
- Tandoori Chicken£7.50
- Chilli Chicken£8.99
- Dragon Chicken£8.99
- Dum Ka Chicken£9.99
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb biryani, zabarast mandi, haleem and double ka meetha.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb biryani, zabarast mandi, haleem and double ka meetha.
Customer Review Summary
Biryani is what most reviewers come for, with several calling it true Hyderabadi in taste and one saying they finished everything and plan to return. Praise also reaches the haleem, the chicken, and the desserts double ka meetha and gaajar ka halwa. One reviewer describes a full lamb Zabarast Mandi as tender and smoky with fragrant rice, delivered fresh and hot to the home. Another found the food sumptuous, and one says the kids wanted to go back a second time in one day. The complaints are specific. One reviewer reports a burnt lamb biryani with only a few small pieces of meat, and says staff dismissed the complaint by phone without an apology. A second was let down by naan and dumka chicken gravy, and another raised a serious complaint about a vegetable biryani ordered through Uber Eats. One reviewer found the chilli paneer bland and unmarinated, just seared on a pan and served with watery sauced vegetables.
Customer Review Summary
Biryani is what most reviewers come for, with several calling it true Hyderabadi in taste and one saying they finished everything and plan to return. Praise also reaches the haleem, the chicken, and the desserts double ka meetha and gaajar ka halwa. One reviewer describes a full lamb Zabarast Mandi as tender and smoky with fragrant rice, delivered fresh and hot to the home. Another found the food sumptuous, and one says the kids wanted to go back a second time in one day. The complaints are specific. One reviewer reports a burnt lamb biryani with only a few small pieces of meat, and says staff dismissed the complaint by phone without an apology. A second was let down by naan and dumka chicken gravy, and another raised a serious complaint about a vegetable biryani ordered through Uber Eats. One reviewer found the chilli paneer bland and unmarinated, just seared on a pan and served with watery sauced vegetables.
Featured reviews
- As23akg Herts
“Not worth the hype…. We had a biriyani and naan with dumka chicken gravy …. Overall experience was bad . Not satisfied with food and taste . …”
- Ayesha Sirfraz
“Worse customer service, rude staff and burnt food. When I called to let them know they declined the fact the food was burnt and no apology. I told them I would come in and show them, they said so what we don't care everyone else likes it. People get no where with being horrible. If you want £10 burnt lamb biryani with only 4 small pieces of meat this is the place to come.”
- Muhammad
“We loved the true biryani Absolutely tasty We finished everything Will visit again”
- Ahmad Riaz
“I was looking for an authentic Indian in Watford and found this one. Much to our surprise we found the food absolutely sumptuous. Highly recommend this place for some great food!!”
- diksha narulker
“I am raising a serious complaint regarding my recent order of vegetable biryani through Uber Eats. …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Casual
- Offers kerbside pickup
Show more amenities
- Quick bite
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Good for solo dining
- Dining options· 5
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has counter service
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Service options· 1
- Has drive-through
- Parking· 1
- Paid street parking
Location
Restaurants near Biryani Bytes
- Pepe's4.42470 mi£1–10Vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
marinated chicken, chicken and rice box, paneer rice
- Tawa4.11730 mi£10–20Good for kidsReservations
tawa platter, seekh kabab, lamb tikka
- Toni's Greek Tavern4.92350 mi£20–30Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
chicken skewer pitta wrap, allergy knowledge, fresh greek food
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biryani Bytes | 4.4170 | — | £10–20 | lamb biryani, zabarast mandi, haleem |
| Pepe'sVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.4247 | 0 mi | £1–10 | marinated chicken, chicken and rice box, paneer rice |
| TawaGood for kids · Reservations | 4.1173 | 0 mi | £10–20 | tawa platter, seekh kabab, lamb tikka |
| Toni's Greek TavernOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.9235 | 0 mi | £20–30 | chicken skewer pitta wrap, allergy knowledge, fresh greek food |
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