Biryani Pot - Jersey City

Came here recently (June) for the first time. I'm not Indian nor Pakistani but am no stranger to this block or Indian food. I worked corporate for many years two blocks away on JFK Blvd and in Manhattan by Lexington and the 30's. I eat Indian often and not just what's popular with the masses of non Indians. However, this time, did order a popular dish Chicken Tikka (not Masala) with cabbage and Onion Naan.The Good: (a) chicken portions were very generous with large chunks of boneless meat, a good lemon wedge (b) this may have been the most tender, most buttery textured chicken I've ever had (c) the onion Naan was steaming hot, flavorful and falling apart with little effort as it should be. This was the best part of my lunch (d) prices were reasonable compared to the many surrounding restaurantsm (e) the counter man and chef who brought me my takeout were both well mannered and wore friendly smiles.The Bad: (a) this place claimed that their air conditioner was broken. It was probably 95 100 degrees inside and the air plenty stale unbearable. Not a single fan in sight for temporary relief. The man behind the counter was drenched in sweat and constantly wiping his head. The tables were empty (at peak lunch hour) save for one couple and their two kids. I can't imagine they were comfortable whilst dining (b) I love curry and I like moderate heat/spice. But this was the most firey dish I've ever eaten. My mouth was in pain from so many scovilles. I could barely finish it and had to sooth my tongue with Naan between every bite of chicken. The green chutney sauce on the side was tasty and had a good thick consistency but also was way too fire (not a good fire) (c) shredded cabbage was also included but barely enough to register as a side. It couldn't even be tasted over the burning hellish fire that was the chicken.Unless they make some improvements, I'd recommend trying one of the many other places next ddor.

PLEASE BRING THE OLD CHEF/RECIPE BACK. Biryani Pot has been my go to place to order biryani in Jersey City. For the 3rd time in a row their biryani has has a lot of gravy; less rice compared to the right balance of gravy rice. Also the spice level has gone SIGNIFICANTLY UP and the taste levels have GONE DOWN. Even after instructing them to make it less spicy; they've been ruining the biryani and I now need to find another good place for Biryani. Thank you for serving for the past 6 years. Time to move on!

First impression first, used restroom, and it was dirty and shockingly there was no handsome or handwash. Informed the management about it, but they ignored it. I was skeptical about eating there. Imagined if employees never washed their hands and served food. Anyway, I was hungry as it was night and dinner time. My folks ordered food, and we ate after using hand sanitizer. Ordered spl chicken biryani, paneer biryani, and cut mirchi bajji. They were ok. Rice and chicken cooked separately and mixed, which felt clearly as rice had no flavor being basmati and chicken was tasty. Coming to paneer biryani, it was more of vegetable biryani than paneer as there were 2 pieces of paneer only. See pictures.

Worst Service.I visited store to order food. Guy at the front desk was good and answered all the questions about the items available and helped with suggestions. I ordered Briyani and Appetizer and waited for 20 mins walking around. When I came back to pickup my food owner was at the counter. I asked for the receipt for my purchase. He was checking the trash can for the receipts instead of printing the new one. From there he handed me receipt from trash can of someone else.This is the worst behavior being a owner. Biryani that I bought home was of worst taste. I would never come there again to get food. I would not suggest anyone too.

We had Apollo fish fry, boneless chicken biryani, jeera rice, the taste of the food is good but some changes in food preparation are needed to enhance the taste of the food. #Biryani Pot is one of the restaurants in New Jersey USA.Food: 4/5