Chicken Biryani
Tender boneless chicken infused with aromatic basmati rice and Indian spices. Garnished with fresh lemon, Thai chili pepper, fried and pickled onions.
Slow-cooked in San Francisco
Where Every Grain Tells a Story
Slow-cooked biryanis of San Francisco - fragrant basmati, tender spice-marinated meats, and generous portions worth the name.
Order OnlineWelcome to Biryani Best
Where we are dedicated to bringing you flavors and ingredients from the Indian subcontinent, with a focus on the aromatic and flavorful biryani.
We feature a range of the ultimate in comfort food 'biryani'.
Each biryani is made with the freshest ingredients, including meat, vegetables, and rice cooked to perfection. Whether you prefer a vegetarian option or one with succulent meat, we have you covered.
Straight From the Pot
Straight From the Pot
Samosa Chaat
Vegetarian. Our signature twist on the classic Indian appetizer. This dish features crispy vegetable samosas topped with a medley of flavorful ingredients, such as chickpeas, onions, yogurt, and chutney.
Paneer Biryani
Cubes of Indian cottage cheese simmered in a mixture of spices, green bell peppers and aromatics until tender. Cooked with long grain basmati spiced rice. Garnished with fresh lemon, Thai chili pepper, fried and pickled onions. Vegetarian.
Shrimp Biryani
Basmati rice with shrimp and Indian spices. Served with lemon and pickled onions.
Curry Masala 12oz
A rich and flavorful velvety curry sauce to pour over your Biryani. Vegetarian and Gluten-Free.
Garlic Naan
Our Naan Bread with garlic and butter.
Word on the Street
Word on the Street
4.4
Rated by 293 hungry guests
The flavors are so rich and aromatic, with tender pieces of meat perfectly infused with spices. The rice is fluffy and fragrant, and the portion sizes are generous. A must-visit for any biryani enthusiast!
Precious Cayle UTried Biryani Best for a small dinner party I was hosting recently - frankly because it was reasonably priced and I'm obsessed enough with biryani to try basically any new biryani spot. Biryani Best lived up to its name - really tasty, tender chicken, satisfying, great value for the price. Also tried the aloo tikki chaat - nice crisp aloo patties and delicious tangy chutney and dhai. I hope they stick around, I'm a fan!
Suresh KEvery dish we had was excellent. The lamb biryani was delicious; the lamb were in large tender chunks. The chicken kofta biryani was equally good. So were the samosa and chicken tikka masala which they let me try for free (so kind of them!) We will definitely be returning soon!!
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We cater corporate and private events. Whether it's a team lunch or dinner or a family celebration, our adaptable menus and attentive catering team ensure that everything runs smoothly and is hassle-free.
We understand the importance of punctuality and precision, especially when it comes to food for events. With quality food at great value, we're committed to making every event memorable and affordable.
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Two Kitchens, One City
Two Kitchens, One City
18th Street
4001 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
Delivery available
Mon–Sun: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Good to Know
Good to Know
What meals do you serve?
Biryani Best serves authentic Indian cuisine centered around flavorful, aromatic biryanis perfect for lunch, dinner, or catering occasions. Our signature Chicken Biryani features tender boneless chicken infused with aromatic basmati rice and Indian spices, garnished with fresh lemon, Thai chili pepper, and fried and pickled onions. For halal options, our Lamb Biryani offers boneless marinated lamb simmered in rich spices alongside long grain basmati rice. Vegetarians will love our Paneer Biryani and Shrimp Biryani rounds out our seafood selection. Complete your meal with our velvety vegetarian and gluten-free Curry Masala sauce.
Do you offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, we offer both delivery and pickup. Order conveniently online or by phone.
Where are you located?
Biryani Best is located at 4001 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114.
What areas do you serve?
Biryani Best proudly serves the Castro, Mission District, Noe Valley, Dolores Heights, Corona Heights, Twin Peaks, Eureka Valley, Duboce Triangle, Upper Market, and Potrero Hill neighborhoods throughout San Francisco, CA.
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