Mirch Masala - Strathfield

This place was highly recommended by a total stranger I was stucked with on my delayed train trip home. I am not sure whether I should curse or thank Transport NSW for this. He has been in Sydney for 10 years and can be considered Biryani addict. During note comparison discussion with him, I noticed this is the only place that I have overlooked. Despite his claim that this is the best Biryani experience I can expect in Sydney, I decided to make fact finding trip asap. And the verdict is..... {drum rolls}... He is absolutely right. This Biryani ticks all my boxes. It wasdefinitely slow cooked to perfection. The cook did not miss any dots on the i s and the crosses on the t s. Chicken is juicy and tender. The heat level is perfect for me. I wouldn't enjoy it if it was any hotter. Will definitely make this place my preferred Biryani supplier.  May even come back to try their Haleem. BTW, do not throw away the Raita and or the Salan. First of all it would be Cardinal sin to waste something this good. Secondly they both actually enhance the experience just like when you watch 3D or 4K movies. P.S. the picture actually doesn't do any justice so please do not give this place a miss. In fact it should be on any Biryani lovers' bucket list.

Awesome authentic Indian food! Sambar rice is a must try! One Of the very few Indian spots in Sydney which serve solid good food at affordable price.

Tried this place at two different locations, but both of them were disappointed. this is the only Indian restaurant in the opposite to strathfield railway station. eating is too oily and spicy and does not taste authentic Indian.

We have ordered very often eating from here .. very reasonable and taste is also better than many other close to options. paneer preparation is very nice and recomend.

Ordered the chicken biriyani, which came along with raita and salan. The chicken was tender and flavorsome. The drawback was when we asked for another raita and salan, the waitress insisted that she could refill only by taking the same dishware which was on our tables, rather than getting new ones. Quite puzzled there. Also, when we asked for a take away container, the waitress said each container would be charged 50 cents. Why would you want to force feed customers who can't finish their meal and don't want to waste the food, in the restaurant?