Student Biryani

The man at the counter is so friendly. I went here and I was pleasantly surprised. This might not be true for everybody but for me the food was almost as good as Aga's. If you like flavor and a little bit of spice or a lot of spice this place is the best. I particularly like the fast service.

Horrible experience, ordered and paid for one boneless chicken briyani, whole chargha (which is not listed on the menu) and mint lemonade. After sitting down and waiting for our food, 15 mins later Priya (cashier) comes up to us and says they don’t have chargha anymore. So I ended up ordering chicken tikka instead. The waitress brings us the boneless briyani and mint lemonade. After taking one bite of the chicken I noticed it had pieces that were still raw and uncooked. Went to go tell Priya that the chicken is uncooked, she goes in the back and comes back telling me that oh maybe they were in a rush back there 🤯😳. At that point I told her you can go ahead and cancel the chicken tikka also and refund me my whole amount. Ridiculous place, temperature was at 78°, and food was horrible! 0/10! TX DSHS or HCHD need to contacted.

Very disappointing experience at Student Biryani. The place is not clean at all and clearly lacks proper management attention. The biryani was extremely poor — more like khichdi than actual biryani, mushy and flavorless. Our Beef biryani had pieces of chicken in it. Honestly, Ashar Kitchen serves much better biryani in both taste and quality. The biggest red flag was that the restaurant was completely empty on a Sunday while nearby places were packed. That says everything about the current condition of this place. Needs serious improvement, deep cleaning, and better management.

I would say for food at 3am it is very good. The portion were huge. Meat and potatoes were tender. The only drawback was the dish was a little bit to spicy. If you never had Pakistan. food before this is the place to go.. I definitely will be back. I am giving it a 4rating only because the rice was a little to spicy

I ordered Student Biryani through Postmates and found a fried roach in my food. This is completely unacceptable and a serious hygiene issue. The meal was ruined, and it raises major concerns about cleanliness and food safety. I will not be ordering again and strongly warn others.

We ordered charga with fries, chicken briyani, tangy spicy chicken bites, and dragon chicken, every dish was delicious, simply love the food.

I visited Student Biryani with high expectations, especially because I was expecting the authentic Karachi-style biryani taste. Last year, I tried Student Biryani in Sydney, Australia, and it was excellent. It had that real Karachi flavor, and after a long time, I felt like I had eaten a proper, flavorful biryani. Unfortunately, my experience here was very disappointing. The biryani did not taste like Karachi biryani at all, and honestly, it did not even feel like Student Biryani. The rice was dry, the spices were missing that rich biryani flavor, and some of the plain rice served on the side was cold and without masala. Overall, the taste was very bland and not enjoyable. I usually don’t like to speak negatively about food, but I want to be honest about my experience. I was really looking forward to a good biryani, but I left unsatisfied. I hope they can improve the flavor, freshness, and consistency because the name Student Biryani carries a lot of expectations.

I got the Chicken Tikka Biryani with a glass of mint lemonade, which is about twenty bucks altogether. They serve "family style" portions. That means there is plenty in one order of Chicken Tikka Biryani for two people. I'm a grown man, and i was really hungry, and i finished almost half of it. Anyway, really good, not dry (!), and mint lemonade is the bomb. Cheers~

Ughhh I had Student biryani in Pakistan and I fell in love with it. When I heard Texas has student biryani restaurant, I went crazy and wanted to try badly and bring back my Pakistani memories. I flew from California to Austin then drove 3 hours to Houston to try. I was disappointed and heartbroken with the food that I really wished I didn't waste my time and money to come and try. The biryani was so dry and tasteless 😭 I also got haleem but that also was so watery and tasted like boiled daal. OMG I was so sadddddd!!! The waiter convinced me to try the fried chicken burger (that will taste like KFC) but godddangg that was so tasteless like it was dipped in water and fried. Idk if I went on a bad day but I was so disappointed and heartbroken how horrible the food tasted. I really wish it was like Pakistan 😔💔

This place specializes in chicken, biryani, lamb, biryani, and various other kinds. We stopped by because we were shopping and my mother was hungry. Usually, she does not have an appetite for such restaurant food. However, on this occasion, she ate her fill and was quite happy. She stated that the spices were just right. The place is clean and the service is quick. The interior decor is tasteful and the staff polite and professional. Place smells wonderful and the food is appetizing.

The food was good, and the biryani had great flavor. It was a little spicier than I expected, but overall I enjoyed the meal. If you like spicy food, it's a great choice. I'd definitely consider ordering again.

Ordered here last night, food was great, no qualms on the food, but please look into your uber eats relationship because they are making the experience extremely difficult. They charged me 2 times and refuse a refund for the second charge because it goes to the merchant and " it isn't fair to refund money from the merchant" even though they charged twice. Its fair to charge me double and get half the food I payed for though apparently. But food 10/10 delicious. Would be a better experience in person rather than on an app. If you want food from here steer clear of the apps and just try it in person

At first glance, the place looked clean, but that didn’t hold up on closer inspection. The seating area, while offering plenty of space, had dirty seats that just needed a simple wipe down, something that should be basic restaurant upkeep. I ordered the biryani, and it was a big letdown. The presentation was poor, the potatoes were hard and undercooked, and the chicken had an old smell and was overcooked. Not enjoyable at all. On the flip side, the Original Zinger Burger was actually pretty good. Crispy and flavorful, just like the staff said. It could have been even better with some pickles or extra sauce, but overall, it was a solid choice. I also tried the Dahi Puri, which was decent. Definitely mid-tier. Not bad, but nothing memorable either. One major issue was that the bathroom door was extremely dirty, and that really brings down the whole impression of cleanliness. They do offer great deals, but customers should check carefully. The staff member who took my order wasn’t very helpful, and I ended up buying items individually when a bundle would have saved me money. Plenty of seating, decent prices, but the place needs serious attention to cleanliness, food quality, and customer service.

We came here today for biryaniii omg the biryani was fresh i love it everytimee but todayy it was superb i like the service specially the boy at the front was super nice totally satisfied ❤️

Please, for your own good, stay away from this place. I ordered multiple items from this restaurant and I came down with food poisoning. I ate the food shortly after it arrived. Given that I didn’t eat anything else that day from any other source, I am fairly certain that the culprit is the food from Student Briyani. I do wish I had looked at the Google reviews prior to getting food from this place—other reviewers have also highlighted the food safety / hygiene issues. Lesson learned.

Very poor service. The burger initially had very little sauce, and when I asked for a bit more, it came back looking like this—completely drenched in sauce. The service was also very slow. A simple request was handled poorly, and the food presentation was ruined. Disappointing experience.

Update 7/6/2025 8:30 PM Great service from Ali who even gave me complimentary items and even apologized for the inconvenience. Update 6/18/2025 2:45 PM Really disappointed with lunch employee who interrupted my meal and asked me to vacate my parking spot for a delivery truck. Who does that?! Not to mention that they had plenty of space. Then the guy had the audacity to tell me to hurry up! If it wasn't for Ali and the food, I would give this place a 1 star!

Don’t listen to the complainers. This is a great Pakistani restaurant with great quality biryanis, just like they have in Karachi. The restaurant was super clean, food flavor was great, portions were appropriate, and the “spicy” level was actually spicy. I would definitely recommend checking this out.

Extremely disappointed with the chicken tikka biryani. The chicken was clearly not fresh, it felt tough and old, as if it had been sitting for days and then reheated. It was completely dry on the inside and had no flavor from the spices. The chef clearly doesn't understand the dum chicken. Definitely not worth the price.

The ambiance at the restaurant was pleasant, and the staff were friendly. We ordered chicken tikka biryani, butter chicken, and beef nihari. While the restaurant name suggests a focus on biryani, we found it otherwise. The rice lacked the authentic flavor and spice we expected. Similarly, the butter chicken was far from the traditional Indian recipe. However, the beef nihari was flavorful and enjoyable. I believe the restaurant could benefit from limiting their menu items to focus on a smaller selection of dishes while prioritizing authentic flavors. Given its location, the restaurant has significant potential for growth.

not as per karachi original taste, u can say it punjabi biryani not same as karachi taste

Honestly, really disappointed with Student Biryani. We ordered a zinger burger and it was so oily, plus the buns were stale. We even complained to the manager but he didn’t do anything about it. The worst part was the bathrooms, super dirty and even cockroaches around. Definitely not the kind of place I’d want to visit again.

“Great food, friendly staff, and a cozy atmosphere! Everything we ordered was fresh and flavorful. Definitely coming back!” Must try - Mutton Briyani and chicken tandoori. Even though it was very busy, and the wait time was long the food made up for it! definitely coming back again.

Great food across the board. The garlic naan was soft, fresh, and full of flavor. The chicken sandwich was crispy and well-seasoned without being overdone, i was informed that the chicken sandwich was not made until the order is placed, guaranteeing freshness. The butter chicken had the right amount of depth and was really satisfying. The chicken was very tender. Everything tasted like it was made with care. I’ll definitely be back.

Came from Canada to try their food and definitely enjoyed, I highly recommend

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! If I could give it even less then one star i would it was so bad. I had placed an order for nihari and biryani and ordered paapri chaat while i waited. First the papri chaat tasted like i was eating daal had no flavor. Second the biryani i got nothing but bone and rice no meat on the chicken bones and the flavor again was terrible. Last the nihari im not sure what was in the bowl but it was not nihari it looked like clumps of curry in oil and it tasted like korma and mix of other curries so nasty. I really recommend not going you can probably make eggs at home that would be better than all their disgusting food what a waste of money I am so disappointed. On top of that they had us waiting for the food and didn’t even tell us it was ready we waited for an hour and half and when we went to ask they said oh yeah it’s ready. Horrible food and horrible customer service!

One of the worst worst restaurant I never seen in my entire life. The restaurant is completely empty, but even though when you order, no one will come and they receive good things and the friend that’s good. She was horrible and order. Takes like more than 30 minutes if you order if you make an order in online that then then oh my goodness this is not. This is not at all a good restaurant. I can suggest these people who are watching my review? Just ignore this restaurant and go some other. I’m telling you it’s worth waiting in the other restaurant rather than this one go go

From the moment I walked in, it was clear that cleanliness and customer service are foreign concepts to the owners of this sorry excuse for a restaurant. The seats were stained beyond belief, like they hadn’t been cleaned in years. I asked twice for them to be wiped down, but apparently, that was too much effort for the lazy and indifferent staff. Instead of cleaning the filth, they just relocated us to a spot where the AC barely worked, leaving us sweating in a loud, unbearable corner of the restaurant. With no other choice, I ended up cleaning the seats myself because the staff couldn’t be bothered. When I told the guy what I had to do, he looked at me and walked away—not even the bare minimum effort to clean it properly after my complaint. It was clear that hygiene is the absolute last priority here. And let’s talk about the clientele because apparently, basic human etiquette doesn’t exist here. People eating like animals, rubbing their greasy, oily hands all over the seats, treating the place like a dumpster. It reaffirms a sad reality: some people bring their disgusting habits with them no matter where they go. Just because you left Karachi doesn’t mean you left behind the filth. And after all this? The food was just as bad. At that point, I wouldn’t have been surprised if they were serving meals straight off those stained, bacteria infested seats. Absolutely nothing about this place deserves more than 1 star not the atmosphere, not the service, and definitely not the food. To the pathetic excuse of an owner: If you’re going to run a restaurant, at least pretend to care. But clearly, you don’t. And with this level of carelessness and incompetence, I can only hope your business fails as spectacularly as your ability to provide basic service. Avoid this place like the plague.

UPDATE Nov,2023: We recently went here to try out the chicken biryani again, but this time, the chicken was very small (in size ) and very dry. It didn't look like biryani chicken at all, rather tandoori chicken was served as biryani chicken. Was disappointed with the food. So reducing the stars. Serves some excellent mutton and chicken biryani in the Hillcroft area. We went here to try out their signature Biryanis (it was my wife's treat to me) , and were not disappointed with the food. Their Biryanis have potatoes in them which is great, however the boiled eggs are missing. Also the mutton pieces were very well cooked and melted in my mouth. We also tried the kheer / firni, and it tasted awesome as well. Overall a fantastic restaurant if you are looking for a quick but fulfilling bite.

We went here last Wednesday for late night cravings and ordered two beef Bihari rolls and fries they took almost 30 to 40 minutes to serve it . One roll was cooked and the other was completely uncooked it was a bad experience for my husband we asked for the refund for that uncooked roll. Besides that there was a big rat roaming around in the dining area came out of nowhere I couldn’t imagine it was there overall our experience was bad this time lately there biryani is not tasty as it was before.

We bought one haleem, the quantity is very low, they give no complimentary onions and other things with haleem without asking them. This was second by the way. Taste is good.

There chicken biryani is good rest of the items I tried were below average specially the beef nihari, dahi puri and Bihari kebab. I will go only for biryani.

Student Biryani is one of the most disgusting Restaurant you can go to I found a [(Dead fried Cockroach 🪳🪳)] in my chicken biryani that i order today. The roach is deep cooked in the biryani it's actually very disappointing that this keeps happening and there are not fixing their hygiene standards who ever is in charge of the management need to take care of this issue asap.

Drove from San Antonio to try student biryani as I was craving Pakistani style biryani. Chicken Biryani was extremely spicy and was not close to authentic student biryani. Chicken mayo roll was tooo greasy that couldn’t continue eating it after one bite. Chai was really good. Overall was disappointed on the biryani taste.

Biryani is decent and tastes like “degh” biryani. Asking for the spiciest version significantly improved the taste experience Staff is helpful and friendly. Restaurant was clean for the most part however dirty dishes from customers that had left long ago were sitting in tables. Restaurant has good vibes but is missing some elements of service and taste that is preventing it from elevating into a great place to visit regularly. For example, the garlic Mayo fries were bland when it could’ve been combined with some masala to make it a better, but that didn’t seem an option nor was it offered.

The best place to get diarrhea. No cleanliness and cockroaches here and there. Food is never fresh and always microwaved. Wonder how clean the kitchen is. Forget the price, it's not worth your health.

We tried the chicken biryani and the mutton biryani. The portions were HUGE. It was spiced perfectly, the meat was so tender. The best part was the naan - perfect texture. And delicious. Can’t wait to go back!

plz find attached pictures and saw the quality of food ...it is worse and completely old food and its very poor customer service and even we pay the money ...food quality very poor unhealthy...my advice plz keep away those kind of food ...they call the signature food ..plz take note and action about the type of food ...very poor quality

The first concern was that there was no visible halal certification displayed at the establishment. When I asked, I was told that the chicken is sourced from Crescent, but no invoices or documentation were available to verify this. Additionally, the men’s restroom door was broken and could not be closed properly. If you are representing your establishment as halal, it would be appropriate to have a clearly visible halal certification, as seen at other establishments.

I recently went to Student Biryani in Houston, TX, and it was even better than I expected. Growing up in Karachi, I loved Student Biryani, so I was curious to see if it would taste the same here—and I’m happy to say it did! I ordered the boneless chicken biryani, and from the first bite, I felt like I was back in Karachi. The spices were just right, the chicken was tender, and the basmati rice was perfect. The portion was big, and the biryani was served hot, just how I like it. The restaurant had a nice and welcoming atmosphere, and the staff were friendly. It’s hard to find such authentic Pakistani flavors in the U.S., but Student Biryani in Houston delivers the same quality and taste that made it famous in Karachi. If you’re craving a taste of home or want to try real Pakistani biryani, I highly recommend Student Biryani in Houston. You should definitely visit!

It was a very smelly area.. too much smell.. the rice were not fresh. Taste were just okay not so good..

Student Biryani is a well-known brand of Karachi, and it certainly lives up to its reputation. The taste was as excellent as ever, maintaining its signature flavor, and it was evident that the biryani was freshly cooked on the day. Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic biryani!

Very flavorful and aromatic biryani! True to the Student Biryani name from Karachi! Once you start eating, you keep yearning for more! I came for the biryani and did not realize that I would enjoy the whole chicken charghah so much! It was perfectly steamed, deep fried to lock the moisture inside a delicious soft leathery outer layer, and flavored with the right amount of spices.

Took me back to Pakistan - one of the best chicken biryani I ate at Student Biryani in a long time. Their chicken biryani is a hit. Along with this their beef biryani, chicken boti roll - the mayo garlic one and the chicken boti roll - the chatni one are also good. Must have these items when you visit Student Biryani. The staff is good but the service is okay!! Can’t complain. It was overall a good experience

Student Biryani is an excellent place for budget-friendly and tasty biryani. The flavor is rich, the rice is perfectly cooked, and the portion size is very satisfying—especially for students. The spices are well balanced, not too oily, and the aroma is mouth-watering. Service is quick, prices are affordable, and quality is consistent. A great spot for anyone looking for good biryani at a reasonable price. Highly recommended! If you want it short, more casual, or in Gujarati/Hindi, tell me and I’ll rewrite it 👍

Presentation is great but very average taste. Ordered a family pack for $60 that had 6pcs of chicken. For the money definitely not worth it. My suggestion to the owner is: if you can't improve the taste and quality, lower you price. My 2nd try: worst than the first one. Ordered chicken biryani and got mixed, beef and chicken with no taste. Also tried the chicken Tikka burger which was horrible, I felt like I was eating bun with mayo with 3 tiny pcs of chicken. Paid extra for masala fries and got plain fries. I WON'T GIVE THEM A SINGLE PENNY, SAVE YOUR MONEY AND TRY SOMETHING ELSE. I suggest for Biryani: try Aga's or GnB For burgers: Bismillah or OMG

🚩🚩🚩 Pathetic Customer Service🚩🚩🚩 Save time ⏱ and Money 💵 They said bbq takes 30 minutes to make. It takes more than 1 hour. We upgraded to a breast tikka ( they Charge us ) $5 and that one was not even fully cooked.👍 The Beef Biryani was ok but the meat was So DRY. 👎🏻. ☕️ Chai 2.99. After first sip I threw away. The paratha was so hard 👎🏻 and the halwa as shown in photo with tikka was in a small Raita container. 4 teaspoons worth. My opinion was I would not return. In my presence 2 other families came in and walked away. Score of 1 out of 10. Don’t waste your money and time.

Just ordered the sandwich from this waste of a restaurant- see picture of their sandwich. Instead of naan and pita, they gave it in a fried poori and inside there is no onion or veggies just meat. Absolutely worthless!

They are okay. The first time I tried them it was good. The following two times it was not good at all. I’m not sure what changed but the inconsistency of the food is what changed my mind about continuing to go here.

Service guy suggested go with chicken biryani which served with 3 piece of chicken and super dry rice.

Amazing Flavor Full Biriyani. Their Burgers are really Zinger burgers. And their service is so good. But not sure why they get negative reviews. I heard from other restaurants as well that now a days delivery drivers are writing reviews bad if orders are delayed. I am writing this review because I had been there many times never experienced such issues. Best 🥘 food Best Service

Biryani was Spicy and Awesome. Boneless chicken tikka is very good. I am very happy when I learned that they import majority of their spices back from pakistan. Shaazad the owner of the branch was such a friendly and interactive person

Excellent Biryani! Mango lassi was delicious as well. Enjoyed every bite of Biryani, and felt like we were back in Pakistan .

I was super excited to give this restaurant a try while flying to Houston from DC as I remember going to main student biryani in Karachi many times in the past, they are using their name but the quality is not even close, I ordered a massive meal for myself through DoorDash and I specifically added raita and salad with goat biryani and they didn’t send raita and salad which isn’t that of a big deal but the goat was tasteless, I added chargha to my order and it tasted like a plain tasteless fried chargha, eveyone knows that chaat masala is the real thing that makes chargha delicious and it tastes as if my chargha was prepared in hurry with no effort, I will be in Houston for next 3 weeks and no way I am ordering from these scammers again.

After nearly 20 years since leaving Pakistan, this was my first time trying Student Biryani. The chicken biryani was enjoyable with a well-balanced and perfect spice level. The bun kebab was outstanding — easily a 5-star item. Unfortunately, the zarda was very disappointing. It was heavily overloaded with khoya and gulab jamun, had very little rice, and lacked authentic flavor — 0 stars.

Decent Biryani and great haleem. Other stuff are good too. The wait time sucks but, other than that overall a good experience.

Student Biryani has consistently delivered on its promise of authentic and delicious biryani. The last time I visited, I was once again captivated by the aroma of freshly cooked rice and the vibrant colors of the spices. The biryani was perfectly cooked, with the rice tender but not mushy, and the flavors were balanced and harmonious. The accompanying raita was a refreshing complement to the rich biryani, helping to cut through the spices and enhance the overall taste. If you're a biryani lover from south east Asia , Student Biryani is a must-try. Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, you're sure to be impressed by the quality and taste of their biryani.

My close friend recommended to come and try the crispy chicken burger here. I tried and don’t recommend it to anyone and noticed the chicken wasn’t cooked well. I am not fan of biryani and not sure about its taste but, don’t recommend the burger one.

They will lie about timing, they always ask 10 minutes for wait patiently, and they took more than half hour. I ordered nihari but Meat was black in colour, naan was cold, You barely can see there attention on customers. My first and last worst experience at this place. Terrible

Treated my husband here. I had chicken biriyani , he had goat biriyani and Firni. I loved biriyani with potatoes .kolkata style. Although chicken could be little more soft.

Good food, could be great food so missing that Woow fact. Neat clean restaurant / lobby. Rest room could get some attention , cleaning soap and legible signs of male and female etc. service was not that fast given we were only 3 customers present in the lobby.

I am surprised how they got bad ratings but my experience was positive, I am not fan of Chicken Biryani but I enjoyed. I never give bad ratings to any business or seller because of just my experience. If I am unhappy with something I will address the matter to concerned person not to the public. We should not heart the restaurant business because we spend money but we should care and should be thankful that they feed us.

Some platforms also frequently offer "Buy 1 Get 1 Free" deals on their Signature Chicken Biryani and Signature Goat Biryani dishes, which are one of the best options to order as a group.

(Thier Staff is nice and respectful) If you order two biryani they give you one stale biryani and second fresh so they are using stale old biryani from how many days you never know and making money out of it (desi style) . And i tried two times and they did the same thing stealing people's money never going back.(whoever looking for good Biryani i suggest "do darya restaurant")

**Rating: 0/5 (If I could give zero, I would)** Absolutely DISGUSTED! I ordered biryani to-go and found a COCKROACH right in the food. I can’t believe a restaurant could be this filthy. This isn’t just about bad service or cold food—this is a complete violation of basic hygiene. How are they even allowed to serve food to the public? It’s clear they don’t care about cleanliness or their customers' health. I’m appalled and will never step foot in this place again. I strongly advise everyone to AVOID this restaurant unless you want to risk getting sick. They should be reported to the health authorities immediately.

Taste do not match to Karachi student Biryani. taste Indian dam pulao. Only good in burgers and sandwiches.

Ordered their Karachi dum biryani and it was d worst biryani we ever had !Rice were dry,chicken wasn’t properly cooked and biryani lacked spices.We had high expectations from this place but food was just below average

Their spicy chicken biryani, special zarda & masala fries are unmatchable. Authentic Pakistani Biryani taste!

Student Biryani is a staple overseas, but here in Houston it does feel like it's missing something. We ordered the chicken and goat biryani's. I love that they add in potatoes too. The price to portion ratio was fair when compared to some other places. I wish I could say it was flavorful, but perhaps asking for extra spicy might have changed that. Ample space for dine-in and decent parking as well. Overall, I would consider it a decent meal that was fairly convenient to pick up on short notice.

Every time I come here, the experience get worse and worse today I saw a mouse in the restaurant and the food was not cooked. Well, it was not tasty. The chicken had no spice no green peppers no spices at all they just dumped a lot of tomatoes making it extra sweet which is opposite of ehat a chicken karahi is. I come here. All the time I used to order chicken biryani now there’s nothing in it. It taste very bad. I asked I people working here. They didn’t care. They did not serve right we had to keep waiting and asking, but we didn’t get anything.

The guy there was very rude I called to ask if the order was being worked on because it was a pickup order and it's like 1:00 in the morning the he clearly said yes it's ready now . Then I got there and the food was not ready he said 2 minutes and I was like why did you say it was ready if it wasn't ready and he just ignored me and he was on the phone on his phone talking a different language not English. I still went to the restroom and then I came back and the order was not ready. Do not recommend no customer service!

All of a sudden Student biryani has started adding Grat 10% without customers knowledge. It’s not a full service restaurant it’s more or less fast food place. I would not be going again.

If you guys are from karachi and missing the karachi's biryani, this place is good for that . Love it .biryani was the same as i used to eat in karachi, which tastes exactly the same . There fried chicken is also great

Ordered over the phone. Was told it would only take 20 minutes, when in fact it took way longer. Went to pick up food, and got home to find one of my Zinger Burgers was completely raw. I called and informed them about this, and they told me to make the 20 minute drive all the way back to Hillcroft for a refund. I’m shocked that they refuse to help me in any other way. I would end up spending more on gas by driving back. I’ve been trying to get ahold of someone to help me, but they keep shutting the phone saying we will call you back. It’s almost 9:30 pm, and I have to throw away my food because I will literally get salmonella if I attempt to eat this raw burger. Please save yourself from getting sick, and take your business elsewhere.

This place serves a lot of dishes other than biryani too like charga, bbq etc. Their goat biryani is definitely better than their chicken biryani. I’d say when you order, try spicy Biryani because normal one is extremely bland. Serving size is okay; like one tray of biryani is good for 2 people. You can order their masala fries if you are 3 people and obviously not heavy eaters. Their fries are really good. Bathroom was clean too and service was good too.

Extremely disgusting experience. I saw a roach right next to our table roaming around, so we had to move. After we moved, our food came and while we were eating, again a roach appeared on the table. It was going on top of the riata, under the plates just all over our food. They are literally feeding us posion, My family and I are absolutely disgusted and furious. We literally ate the food with a roach on it. When my dad asked for the owner apparently he couldnt make it even though the man that works there said hes coming. He was just stalling with us. They ruined our day. I would not recommend anyone going here whatsoever.

DONT ORDER PICK UP. OR READY TO TASRE LEFT OVER BIRYANI. I called for a 2 family buckets. They recommended me to order a night before I suppose to pick up. I picked up and took that buckets to Dallas. When we served it came out old bad smell left over biryani. When I complained they asked me to bring it back, I was in Dallas half of food already served to guests. Instead of accepting the fact they were just arguing me and didn't offer any replacement or refund. Ridiculous customer service.

Excellent quality and value! Always a treat I look forward to after a busy day on Harwin

I wish I can give 0 star for the employee on the counter as you can see in the picture it is empty but they are saying they are busy and not taking order employee is really disrespectful it’s a request to the owner to please put a new employee and make your service good

I recently had the pleasure of ordering biryani from Student Biryani on Hillcroft, and I have to say, it was an incredible experience. The biryani was bursting with flavor, perfectly capturing the authentic, original taste that’s both refreshing and satisfying. Every bite was a reminder of how well they preserve the traditional recipe, delivering a dish that’s truly comforting and delicious. Beyond the food, the restaurant has made significant improvements. The smell issue has been fully addressed, and the service has been elevated to a whole new level. The staff are attentive, friendly, and genuinely concerned about the customer’s experience, always ready to help with a smile. Their dedication to ensuring top-quality food and service shows how much they value their customers. It’s a must-visit for anyone craving authentic, flavorful biryani.

Food was pretty great. Ordered the boneless beef briyani, chicken briyani, and a burger. Both of the briyani dishes tasted exactly the same aside from the difference of chicken/beef, the beef was slightly overcooked. Would definitely come here if I'm around the area but it isn't anything super special.

Come here all time and also order online and the taste stay the same that what make people come back for more true authentic Karachi taste

So delicious from karachi. Reminds of college days and relax life no worries only food and free time. Chicken with rice and mild spice is great selection at this spot and its their signature, and orange rice(zarda) is awesome and most healthy desert after main course. This rice and chicken is their main specialty so rely and try only that, other stuff are just so so.....

This place is a 8 out of 10 for me, if you’re looking for delicious food; with great portion sizes. Their cuisines are infused with delicious flavors at a great price point “This Is The Place” I love their customer service, I felt they were very welcoming to all cultures for me thats “impressive” in this climate; I watched thoroughly as the cashier greeted and served each customer with great enthusiasm, for that reason alone; I would recommend this place to my family, so please do go and take time out to look at their menu, because they also have great family and party variety packages, I was highly impressed. Oh yes, I will be frequenting this establishment from “here on out” because “authenticity is everything”.

Excellent customer service and really good biryani. They also give $5 off on your birthday month.

Since I just got back from Pakistan few days ago, I feel very disappointed at my experience at student Biryani houston. Lots of work needs to be done from greeting customers, to using less oil, to adding more chicken only “two pieces of chicken” come on that won’t work in H-Town. Definitely won’t be coming back.

I appreciate their service and food. Even though it was too busy yesterday new year’s night it was a bit waiting time but they served us fresh and excellent food.

Cashier is very rude while giving offers set by the owner. Anyone coming to this restaurant be prepared for bad service and impolite behaviour by the employees.

Good service .. my family love the food .. there were so many people but we got our food on time .. manager was polite and kind

I came to Student Biryani on Hillcroft a couple of months ago, and the place smelled like a gutter. I complained, and they told me there was some maintenance work going on. I thought I’d give them a break and came back today, almost three months later — but wow, the smell is still just as bad. As soon as you walk in, it hits you. It’s like standing next to an open sewer. It’s honestly hard to stay in there for more than a minute. I don’t know what’s going on, but this needs to be fixed ASAP. Until then, I can’t recommend eating here, no matter how good the food might be.

Food is ok.. wait time was long. Not friendly staff. I asked go give fries first for kids (while we waited for 30 min) which they didnot.

Everyone would assume student biryani has great biryani..but trust me when i say this, they have THE BEST ZINGER BURGER in Houston! From quality to taste, everything is spot on about this burger! A must have @ Student Biryani!

the burger was not as good as i expected to be. but the garlic nan was delicious. over all it was good experience.

Very nice experience with family...something for everyone...Biryani is almost as good as Dubai’s...Charga was fresh and juicy..

Food was excellent, although could not ignore the fact that meat is overcooked. Ordered the spicy boneless beef biryani and chicken charga to go. Bother were flavorful, but also a little dry and hard due to meat being overcooked.

Ordered spicy chicken briyani and couldn't be more happy. Sooo much better than all other briyani options in Houston. Tasted just like Karachi's. I plate had plenty of rice for 2 people.

The quality of the food was excellent, with great taste and presentation. Overall, a very satisfying Experience.

They had a deal for biryani and haleem , biryani had one piece of chicken and the haleem was super oily and not Edible. They charged my card twice then said they would cancel it. Terrible.

This Place has only cons: ❌ Stale chicken ❌ Dry, tasteless meat ❌ No juiciness at all ❌ Bland rice ❌ Zero biryani flavor ❌ Not worth the money

Highly recommended to everyone, their taste service delivery and specially the menu is awesome. I enjoyed the meal!!

The food was tasty and fresh.Service was quick and friendly.Overall, a good experience.

Iftaar Buffet is good value for money. Big variety, haleem, Nihari? Chana, chicken, dahi bhhalla and lots more. I paid only $22

Ali at the front counter was very nice and professional. He explained menu items in detail and he was very patient since I was about to order some desi dishes for my Arab and our Pakistani friends who can't handle spices. My friends loved Butter Chicken and Beef Biryani was legit. We ordered 5-6 different items from the menu as per Ali's recommendation. We waited for +20 minutes but the food came out hot & fresh all together.

Authentic taste of student biryani from Karachi Pakistan. Good service and taste of food.

The food was about 25.00 a person The goat was average with a bitter taste The rice with meat good but not great The bread tasted not fresh I would not come back

Today I get the 2 chicken Byrani special for $17 dlls. The portion was good for the price. Has a good flavor but the chicken was dried. I like it no to bad.

Love the food ! Biryani and burgers are the best.. tried their chikoo shake for the first time and i absolutely love it ! The best part is they open late and i usually get off work late.

During my week stay at Houston, i tried most of the Indian restaurants at Hillcroft, the chicken briyani here taste authentic and delicious same taste as in India

Today On September 14th, I visited Student Biryani. I have been a frequent customer in the past, but unfortunately, over the last few months, the quality and taste have declined noticeably. During this visit, I ordered a chicken malai boti roll, which took 35 minutes to be served. Despite the long wait, the dish was extremely disappointing — the flavor was so poor that I was unable to finish it and had to discard it. Even the biryani, once their signature dish, no longer tastes as it used to. Regrettably, I will not be returning to this restaurant.

Had a good experience. It's definitely better than the biryani they serve in karachi, lol. I had chicken biryani. Also tried zarda. Zarda is excellent. Over all good experience but they can improve the taste a bit. I heard the goat and beef biryani use the same rice as chicken. If that's the case they need to make those separately. I still like Rizwan's biryani (inside Adam's halal meet) better but this is definitely a good and welcome addition. Some folks are not happy about the price. I think they have not tried it. The serving size more or less justifies the price. 2 people can easily eat in one serving. Thank you guys for opening in houston.

PATHETIC: I have been having biryani since years now here and in Karachi. Last night it was the worst student biryani I have ever had. It was not biryani but just some badly cooked rice. Seems like their chef has disappeared and the new one has no idea how to cook. Their chicken burger was disgustingly oily. We told them to make a new ones for a party of 4, they were even worse. The bathroom had roaches! Everything in there was so dirty. The cashier / manager was least interested in what we told him about the pathetic food and cleanliness of the restaurant. We took guests from NYK to make them try student biryani but unfortunately we were so disappointed. This is the last time we have been to this place. Would not recommend any one there. Just awful food they make and serve!

The food was really awesome and there wow meal deal is very deal every time I order that deal with my family and food is excellent

Really nice food just like Karachi good quantity and taste clean quick service

We regularly used to go to student biryani and order biryani and the zinger burger. This time, the biryani was tasteless and did not taste like student biryani - the zinger was oily and chicken was flavorless. We asked them to re do it but the second time around was worst than the first time! The bathrooms were infested with roaches and it was disgusting! I will never go here again!!! It was not worth the money

They used to be good at starting last 2 time i visited and order biryani they took 40 min to serve the order very slow service and still missing the order

I had ordered a to go chicken biriyani, it tasted like lemon rice with a bunch of boiled chicken pieces, really really awful biriyani, never ever again

Bad food bad service and they take over 30-40 minutes for even fry’s and they try to charge you for additional items you do not order

Awesome food. Thank you for the authentic biriyani, chikoo shake and carrot halwa.

Such authentic taste. Totally loved it. Tried bryani and kheer and both were absolutely amazing!

Biryani is just okay. Not exactly like Karachi’s Student Biryani. Management need to spend more money to hire Pakistani cashier instead of South Indians students because they don’t understand Karatachites style of communication and can’t even speak our beautiful Urdu language.

Best Biryani with reasonable price in town. Love their kheer also.

Rice is not Good & very hard to eat Very bad. he says you want spicy I say yes it's not spicy also I waste my gas money & time I drove all too long And my order was already ready he doesn't call me I am sitting at the waiting table I waited for 20 minutes it was ready within 5-10 minutes when I say where is my order then he checked and gave me NOT RECOMMENDED! And also I don't have time to come over there that's why I didn't come to your store I am living too far I came only for biryani he gave me old biryani NOT FRESH🥹

Worst naan experience. Please improve the quality of your plain naans as you are selling them for a price higher than anyone else in your surroundings. So if you are selling them costly, at least make them worth the price. Thank you! 🙏

Last night, I visited this place. I ordered on DoorDash and went in to pick up my order. I ordered at 11:40pm. The app said my order would be ready at 12:01am. I headed to the restaurant ON TIME and received a text that my order was ready so I headed inside to pickup. The cashier tells me, it will be a ten minute wait. I’m confused because I got a text saying my order is ready, but whatever… I sit down. Twenty minutes later… I ask for the status of my order. I’m told it will be another 5-10 minutes. There were literally only 3 people there dining and they already had their food. I can’t imagine what would take so long. I couldn’t cancel it with DoorDash since it was a pick up order and according to them, my order was ready at midnight but it really wasn’t. I didn’t get my food until 12:35am. No apology… or anything. THEIR SERVICE SUCKS. The food is good but I don’t know that the service makes it worth it. Go at the risk of your own time.

Biriani was yummy and their prices are very student friendly

Ordered food through Uber Eats and was missing half my order. Called Student Biryani and was told that you can request a refund from Uber Eats. Left with part order for dinner for the family. This is unacceptable and not sure why a complete order can be packed! It’s not rocket science!

The food was really good, tasty, and satisfying. I’ll be coming back again.

First time I ordered beef biryani n it was nothing like Pakistani student biryani, too much oil, it was brown in color the rice n beef was black n like roast soft but black beef, like curry put into rice. N beef Nihari was too oily like the Nihari was put into biryani it was salty, butter chicken was okay not Pakistani but sweet like Indian butter chicken. I don’t think I’ll go back there again. Sorry nothing like student biryani in Karachi. No potato in the biryani they forgot to add. I called them n they said sorry, next time we will add just let us know. Waste of $$

This place used to have a delicious beef biryani. Throughout the last couple of years, the quality has gone down quite a bit. The rice used to be fresh, and my last 2 To-Go orders have been mushy rice and dry beef. I don't know if they got a new cook but it has changed. Or maybe they are giving out leftovers from the afternoon. Either way, it hasn't been the high quality I remember and that is why I have changed my 5 star to a 2 star 😔 It was SO good before when I first started coming here a few years ago.

Service was good. I was greeted right away and food was fresh and

The chicken briyani was pretty good, but the dahi puri was the worst I've ever had. It was soggy, the yogurt was weird, and the flavor just wasn't there. Skip the chaats, get the briyani. Think next time we will go back to Briyani Pot.

I had a very disappointing experience at Student Biryani Restaurant. The place had a strong, unpleasant smell that made the environment uncomfortable. My order was significantly delayed, with no explanation or apology for the long wait. Hygiene seemed to be a major issue, with the overall cleanliness of the restaurant being subpar. To top it off, the food itself was a letdown. The taste was far below expectations, and the entire experience left me unimpressed. Unfortunately, this visit was far from enjoyable, and I wouldn’t recommend this place.

Big portion, one order can fill 2 people easily. Taste was ok. Good customer service.

We tried fried chicken, biryani & chargha. Fried chicken was so good & highly recommended. Biryani was just ok, nothing taste like other places in Sugarland. Chargha was a big disappointment.. they really need to know the difference between Chargha & Tandoori chicken. It was tasteless & a waste of money. Food using takes 30 minutes

Good, but bit expensive and service is not up to mark, most of the time they ignore the customer's special requests.

The fried chicken and fries are the best in this area, you to wait a long time but you have hot fresh delicious fried chicken, it's worth the wait

I recently tried Student Biryani, and I have to say I was thoroughly impressed! The biryani had the perfect balance of spices and flavors, with tender chicken and fragrant rice that tasted fresh and authentic. The portion size was generous, making it a great value for the price. The best part? It still had that classic homemade feel, which is hard to find in fast food. The service was quick, and the staff was friendly, which made the whole experience even better. Whether you’re craving a quick meal or planning a gathering, Student Biryani is a fantastic choice! Highly recommended for all biryani lovers. This review highlights both the quality of the food and service, creating a positive impression.

Dear Brother and sisters in Houston, Texas. I humble request of you to do not visit Student Biryani on Hillcroft Avenue. It’s not worth it to drive a mile. There are unprofessional people behind the counter. I will never come here and requesting all dear Houston followers to not come here as well. Please forward to others to avoid coming here. I am working on it to find out. I think the meat and chicken is Haram. When I asked them about Halal, they did not answer me.

Biryani is totally waste here. Chicken tikka is also not good, literally I got stomach ache for some hours after eating here. Health is important than biryani.

Food tasted great, but service was not so great. They brought food in steps, even we were done eating our order was still pending. So we ended up taking food in go boxes. All food should have been served at the same time so we can eat which ever we wanted rather than not in the order it was being served

Love this legendary Student Biryani. I go there very often. Their portions are great. Its the only biryani place that I know where I can find actual white chicken meat in the biryani. Not sure why other restaurants dont include white chicken breast meat. I highly recommend Student Biryani to everyone.

Loved the food!! Loved the atmosphere!! Came to the restaurant tonight and ordered a beef behari kebab!! Malai tikka!! And wow meal! The food was surreal. The experience was absolutely amazing. The cashier provided us with the best service. Will be definitely visiting soon!

Their food is very tasty especially their tea is highly recommended. I tried their crispy chicken fry, beef biriani, samosa and tea. All of them were very tasty and fresh. Their service was excellent and welcoming. I will highly recommend these place for students as the price range is very reasonable. If I visit Houston again I will definitely have my meals from Student Biriani.

Each visit reveals something new to appreciate. A must-try for anyone seeking authentic cuisine!” “The atmosphere buzzes with energy and charm. It’s a delightful experience from start to finish!” “Perfect for both casual dining and special occasions. You’ll love the inviting vibe!” “A spot that feels like a celebration of culture. Every detail enhances the dining experience!”

Another incident of roach infestation there. Felt disgusted and disappointed how they are running business. I’m complaining to Houston food and Health department. If you student biryani have issue they can reply me

Biryani is always good from here. I have tried both beef and chicken.

After a long time when I ate their biryani, I remembered Pakistan, I was very happy and I will also tell people to try their biryani here.

Food is good but service is slow. They charge a mandatory gratuity for dining even if you are alone so don't rely on the prices on their menu. Also, the menu prices are outdated, as the same items are listed differently on the screen and the printed menu. The ambiance is lacking, with an echo in the hall and a loud TV, making conversation difficult. There is a really bad smell in the restaurant that makes the dining experience unpleasant.

I ate Pakistani fried chicken for the first time from a Pakistani restaurant which was recommended to me by one of my new Pakistani best friends, so I went with her and it was amazing 🤷‍♀️❤️ …

Ali, what a swell guy honestly, took care of us!! My family and I went for a family dinner. Got the Beef Biryani, curry and their roll paratha which was super delicious. Thank You Ali for taking care of us so much and making sure everything goes smoothly and easy!!

Very very disappointed. First of all, the taste of biryani is not good ( never like student biryani in Karachi and that one was worse than Karachi one). We order kheer too, which was more like a pudding (someone needs to tell them how kheer is made..otherwise they will keep selling pudding in the name of kheer). The picture and real kheer was totally different. We order chicken burger too which was acceptable.. but I would say you can eat that if every other restaurant is closed.. moreover we had to wait for 45 minutes for our food and they did not know who to serve first.. they were randomly serving customer and there was no queue. Of note, they will charge you service charges even with their pathetic service.. so beware and don’t waste you money..

Their biryani is okay, they always have BOGO on doordash.

Romali roti with butter chicken has great taste here, great service and hospitality

Service is terrible, everyone just stares at you when you enter no hello or greeting would never return.

Anyone who has had Student Biriyani in Karachi knows that this is the real deal!

share my feedback regarding the portion size of the burger I ordered. the portion size felt considerably smaller, than expected, especially considering the price. The value simply wasn't there.

Food wasn’t fresh , tasteless haleem and biryani was microwaved. Food was over priced. Service was bad. Disappointing experience. Wouldn’t recommend .

Goat Biriyani so gross and not fresh, kebob was not juicy and soft. Not recommend.

Initially the service was really good but since this new year started they ruined the goat biryani ,happened thrice I was completely disappointed with their biryani people used to come from very far just to enjoy their biryani. Now they ruined all the joy of biryani lovers!!

Worst experience on costumer service and food will take 30 mins cold and on top of that the sign about the attitude on the door is for there staff

Opens till late just like the name goes Student biryani lol . I like this place because it serves people like us who get lazy cook and doesnt wanna put in the effort of cooking . I like my food with spices which is why i never eat out in restaurants other than the background of South Asian food . And this is one of the very few restaurants that offer people who are still a student by heart no matter in which phase of life they are in at hours that are serving in. Before 9pm i prefer other places to eat but after 9pm this place offers decent food which you wouldnt feel you wasted your money . Love their garlic naan with cheese spread on top with thats chopped cilantro i guess . Nice work guys . 😄

Poor customer service. Paid for the order waited 30 minutes and biryani finished. Interesting asking me they going to make new badge biryani will take 20 minutes more. So disappointed.

Updated review: So the owners have fallen to the usual cost cutting tactic of serving biryani that's clearly a day old and not fresh. Refrigerated biryani has a distinct scent that is not necessarily unpleasant, but not very appealing either. The last two times I ordered biryani, I was extremely disappointed. In Houston, if you are not top of the game in the food business, you won't survive. The owners can either go back to serving fresh (and arguably the best biryani in town), or they can cost cut themselves out of a business. Original review: This might be the top 3 biryani in Houston

Got 2 spicy biryanis and they were so bad. It had no taste and was just awful. After eating I got an upset stomach. Also the place looks clean but I saw a cockroach wandering around the tables which I showed the cashier.

U dare ask for extra raita.. tikki pack size raita u will get from angry old aunty at the counter and make sure don't you dare ask for silverware or napkins too🤣 …

Lovely authentic pakistani food. Delicious.

Food was really good and the staff was friendly..

I am from karachi pakistan and always like student biryani, same taste like karachi student biryani, great customer service, Date : 04.09.2021

Certainly! Here’s a positive I recently dined at Student Biryani and had an exceptional experience. The biryani was flavorful and cooked to perfection, with just the right amount of spices. The portions were generous, and the staff was friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was welcoming, making it a great spot for both casual meals and late-night cravings. If you’re looking for authentic biryani Highly recommend trying their signature chicken biryani! --- Feel free to use this review as is or tweak it to better fit your experience!

Tho goat biryani is not cheap and that is fine. But putting less and less every time you order is not acceptable. Buy the chicken don't buy the 17$ goat.

The food here is undeniably good, but the atmosphere leaves much to be desired. There's always an unpleasant odor inside the restaurant, making it difficult to sit and enjoy a meal. Because of this, I always opt for takeout, and this issue has persisted for over three months or more now.

Overall good . Kids food was spicy even though it was informed with no spice . Buffalo wings is really tasty biriyani was good . But definitely need improvement in restroom as doors cannot be locked and restroom needs to be presentable and cleaned. We feel someone needs to check or have someone assigned to take care of it .

We ordered bunch of items of course Biryani was good as always. I would have given 5 stars but the Bun Kabab's buns were soaked (too much sauce) it felt like eating a water soaked bread. It just spoils the whole bun kabab.. DO NOT RECOMMEND GETTING THOSE, WORST BUN KABAB IN HOUSTON.

Very bad bad food and very bad attitude that’s why they have 3.1 star for reasons never give my business here

So let’s talk about student biryani. I am from Karachi and I used to take bus 2K to go eat student biryani with friends with minimum money in the pocket. I think at that time other places used to sell beef biryani for 35 rupees and student biryani used to sell it for 25 rupees. Few years back I visited Karachi and went to student biryani. It was really good taste there still and the price was I think 250 rupees which was much less than others. After this student biryani opened in Houston it didn’t had a chance to come until today. One word describe it all. And that word is pathetic. The taste was ok. Other places makes better biryani then them in Houston. The price was lol. Biryani doesn’t even cost $2 to make a plate. They wrote since 1969 without even knowing what student biryani stood for at that time. The concept of student biryani was cheap good biryani. The price you guys are charging and the food you guys are giving is pathetic. You should drop the price and increase some taste and your shop will be full of biryani lovers.

Always a pleasant experience! The food is always spot-on tasty, plus, the staff is really helpful and considerate. Reasonable prices as well! Their garlic mayo & malai boti rolls are a must-have!

Very good Pakistani test biryani

I had a very good experience with the front desk person Hamza. I ordered ChickenCharga and it was very tasty up to my expectations. Over all I am satisfied. Hamza keep up your fantastic Customer service. 👏 …

I ordered Biryani through Uber. I requested to make it as mild as possible and they made it as spicy as possible. I don't know what language they understand as i wrote my request in English. I feel they cannot make a good taste for their Buryani and trying to hide it by using chillies. Anyway I throw all the biryani in the Bin...

This is below average biryani and big blow to actual Restaurant in karachi

I ordered beef boneless biryani for 10 to 12 people cost me 120 $ approximately place an order and said that I will pick it 7:30 PM and specially requested them not to cook before, give me fresh food. I was at the restaurant 7:15 PM and the staff asked me to wait for 15 to 20 minutes to get the food ready when I got the food and got home. The food was cold. My house is 10 minutes away from the restaurant and still, the food was so cold that I had to reheat in the microwave before eating. Next day in the morning, I open the food and all the biryani expired. It smelled really bad. To my understanding Biryani wouldn’t get expired for at least 24 to 36 hours and biryani was at my home for less than 12 to 14 hours. It was really bad experience and an expected biryani to arrive and get spoiled next morning. I called the restaurant I complained to them, they asked me to bring the remaining of the biryani to them, I did what they ask. The manager called me and he said he is giving me a store credit which I can use next time. I don’t know people don’t understand it’s not about the food or money.

I have ordered a goat biriyani but it turns out be white rice rather than biriyani. After all giving multiple instructions it turns out to be same as usual. Please do follow the customer instructions. Over all it’s better not to order the food here.

Best Biryani place and I swear by Allah, best customer service this Guy Ali!! Is so kind and courteous thank yall so much!! I went to the restaurant and tried their biryani and chaat. My experience was absolutely amazing. The server named Ali provided me so many recommendations. He was very professional and helpful! 10/10 Biryani

Good spot for some good Indian/Pakistani food. Quality of food is good, a little on the spicier and oily side but tastes good. They have a large selection on the menu with non-vegetarian options. Instead of biryani’s they also have burgers, rolls and more…they also mentioned they have tea but did not personally try that out. We ordered goat biryani, charga, butter naans with chicken khorma and gulab jamun which is my kids favourite and we also ordered haleem but the guy in the front desk said politely that they are out of it. But, we enjoyed a lot😋😋 The interiors are spaced out nicely but this place can get crowded. Some of the tables are too small in size to accommodate more than one person with a plate. There are some cushion type seats available as well. The ambience inside can be made better, needs improvement - The restroom was clean!

It’s been a month to me in America and I’ve been missing desi food like crazy! Finally when I got time to try student biryani here I was immediately reminded of my home. The chatkharey, the taste, the spices everything was just so on point!! How can I miss the hospitality and warmth that workers showed me there. Everything and everyone made me feel at home.

I've been your customer from the day 1 and was really excited when you opened that I never hesitated to drive an hour for your food. In the beginning the quality of food and customer service was superb and according to the expectations. Unfortunately quality and service both deteriorated over time. Last Sunday was the worst of all. First you messed up my order multiple times and then the cashier was so rude and arrogant that I decided to never come again. I can tolerate the error in the order but I cannot tolerate when you treat me with disrespect. Really disappointed that another of my favorite restaurant is going downhill like that.

My first and last visit for this place I tried their chicken karahi I swear I never ate that kind of bad karahi in my life ever the tomatoes and chkn was not cooked well and i think chef forgot to cut the tomatoes there were super big raw pieces of tomatoes and they don’t have any sense of spices Very poor service wait time was 40 minutes for that karahi Please if anyone knows the owner please share his contact number because I want the owner to eat that karahi and give his honest review

Delicious chicken with tasty sauce I had ever.,good ambience and customer service

Beside biryani food is good, not too spicy.

Extremely bad customer service. A person behind the counter ( probably) franchise owner or manager has no idea about customer service at all and probably he doesn’t know that how much it’s important is a good customer service for a successful restaurant. His attitude is like a Government officer in Pakistan in any Government department. Sorry to say that with this attitude your restaurant has no bright future in Houston market. There is no complaints about food quality, no doubt their Biryani is best in town but with this type of customer services there is no good future for this restaurant

We ordered chicken biryani and zarda. Once we got home and started eating, both items were stale, and the zarda was watery. We will never go there again highly disappointed

I recently had the pleasure of trying Tasty Biryani, and it truly lives up to its name. The first thing that struck me was the enticing aroma, which instantly whetted my appetite. The rice was perfectly cooked, with each grain distinct and infused with rich spices. The balance of flavors was spot on—spicy, but not overwhelming, with a subtle hint of sweetness that complemented the savory elements. The meat was tender and juicy, clearly marinated well to absorb the full depth of flavors. The accompanying raita was refreshing and provided a nice contrast to the spiciness of the biryani. Portions were generous, making it a great value for the price. Overall, Tasty Biryani is a must-try for any biryani lover. Whether you're looking for a satisfying meal or craving a taste of authentic Indian cuisine, this biryani hits all the right notes. Highly recommended!

Quick service. Great food. Clean and inviting.

Visited them with Family on Sunday. They are in soft-opening phase and no dine-in. Ordered Mutton and Chicken bucket. 1. Taste was authentic Karachi-style 2. Medium spicy was really medium spices (I am desperate to try their High spicy one) 3. Very finely cooked rice 4. Too much chicken and mutton. Their chicken pieces were giant size, that remind me of Karachi where they give big chicken piece though the standard of karachi one is little down now but here I can taste the same great original Student biryani taste 5. Perfectly cooked with balanced spices, you won't see too much garam masalas 6. I ordered single serving of their 11.99 chicken biryani and it was enough for 2 average eating people. 7. I ordered crispy chicken burger as well, with first bite i can taste authentic zinger burger, although it was very salty but if you don't consider salt then it was truly zinger burger which is rare in Houston Overall they are off to good soft opening start. They are still learning i am sure but the aroma and everything is perfect. Later I tried them on chandraat and ordered family tray and they did not disappoint even this time. Their zarda was also amazing. 12/16/2025: They are still best specially their zinger is really a zinger. Their biryani is still good with good portion. Their paratha roll is good. Not sure why they are getting low rating still. Not good if someone doing it purposely.

Definitely not the Student Biryani that I remember from Karachi. It wasn't bad but definitely not worth me coming down to this restaurant to eat. I felt like I can cook better Biryani at home. I want to give it another chance, but for me to keep coming again, they will really have to step up their game.

People who are not Pakistani and especially non native to Karachi will never figure out the difference. Besides the quantity of food at a whopping $15 for a plate, there was nothing special about this place. The taste is not even close to what it is in Pakistan. If they are really associated with Student Biryani in Pakistan than it seems to me that they forgot to share the original recipe ! The key to brand building is to consistently have the same quality and taste regardless of the location. Unfortunately it is a cultural trait that no one ever shares their original recipe unless it's a close family member and that's why we see that besides carrying a name of any famous restaurant from Pakistan, the food is not even close to the same taste or standard. There is a reason why the international brands such as McDonalds are successful. You can be in any part of the world and you will get the exact same taste as if you were here in the US. I hope some day they will learn to adapt !! Wish you all the luck !

Food isn’t necessarily bad, it just takes way too long for it to be dished out. Restaurant is incredibly uncoordinated, needs better management.

The staff there is really helpful and soft spoken. They immediately helped me out when I accidentally received the wrong order and were very apologetic about it. Not to forget that the food was amazing. Can’t wait to have that Chicken biryani again 💯 …

I rarely ever give places 5-star reviews. But when I do it's because of exceptional service, attention to detail and a fantastic product. This place delivers all three in spades. The food is delicious, the staff is observant and dutiful. My spouse and I have already returned since our first visit and will do so. Just a warning if you have a low tolerance for spice I recommend the mild or their fried chicken. The medium, which I love, is a challe ge but tastes amazing.

The most worst biryani I have ever eaten! The price is way too high and food is below zero! Extremely spicy NO TASTE OF BIRYANI at all!!! They’re using name of Karachi Student Biryani… well, I’m from Karachi, born & brought up there… eaten that biryani since 80s… and know how does it still taste… but here I brought my whole family from North Houston driving 1 hour and… very very disappointed! NEVER COMING BACK AGAIN!!!!

Don’t know what’s worse the customer service or food. The food is simply not even cooked fully. After waiting a complete thirty five minutes, 15 minutes after getting my biryani the chicken I got served was uncooked with blood coming out of it. Upon sharing this with the owner he proceeded to tell me to wait two more minutes so he could cook the chicken some more, yet it was still uncooked. The owner than proceeded to charge me for the soda that I didn’t even drink with the chicken before returning me the remainder of the cash for the fried chicken combo. If you’re looking for other good food locations there are tons of them nearby.

Good biryani. But they don’t take covid precautions at all. All the females behind the counter mask was off.

Sunday afternoon I pass through student Biryani thought give a shot, it was actually not bad! I would give 8 out 10. Forgot to take some pictures. But definitely recommend.

Not worth the money. We ordered food thinking it would be good. Oh my goodness, it was so mediocre. Chicken and Mutton Karahi was full of tomatoes... What? Really? Biryani is so mediocre... we are not going to step into this place again. We literally left food and left... we ate only 20%. It was not good at all... Save money, go somewhere else.

They have lost their old great taste. I don’t know where the old chefs went, but their biryani tastes completely different and ordinary now. They have lost their unique special taste of biryani. We get their special deal of biryani on every Wednesday but since last four or five weeks their biryani has a very weird, almost bad taste.