Q: Do you have an allergen list?
A: Yes, you can view our allergen list here. Please note our kitchen prepares dishes containing all major allergens including tree nuts, peanuts, gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, sesame, shellfish, and fish. While we take precautions, we cannot guarantee that any menu item is completely free from allergens or cross-contact, and do not recommend that customers with severe allergies order with us.

Q: What makes Biryani Bol different from all the other biryanis out there?
A: Most takeout biryanis cut corners, but at Biryani Bol, we don’t believe in fakeouts. Our biryani is dum-cooked, layered by hand, sealed with dough, and slow-fired in a clay pot, just the way it is meant to be. This is not just food, this is tradition, technique, and a whole lot of heart. 

Q: What is ‘dum-cooking,’ and why does it matter?
A: 'Dum' is an ancient technique where the biryani is sealed and slow-cooked in its own steam. It’s essentially what makes biryani biryani. With dum-cooking, the flavors deepen, the aromas bloom, and the biryani truly becomes. 

Q: Why is the biryani delivered partially cooked?
A: Great biryani doesn’t travel well. That’s why we cook 90% in our kitchen, and you finish the last 10% at home in your oven. This ensures that the dum-cooking process happens fresh, right before you eat, and the first bite tastes exactly the way it should be. 

Q: How do I finish cooking it at home? Is it hard?
A: Not at all. Clear step-by-step instructions are provided here and with your order. All you need is an oven and about 45 minutes. No pots, no pans, no stirring. Just heat, serve, and enjoy.

Q: Do you accommodate allergies?
A: We take care in our kitchens, but we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment. For guests with severe allergies, we unfortunately cannot recommend ordering. Please note the dough seal is essential to the dum-cooking process and cannot be removed.

Q: Aside from the biryani, are your other menu items ready to eat?
A: Yes. Our kebabs and sides arrive fully cooked and ready to go. No oven, no wait — just open and eat. Only the biryani needs that final finishing step at home, and we promise it's worth the wait.

Q: Is the claypot real? Can I reuse it?
A: Yes and yes. We use authentic clay pots fired just for us. They’re oven-safe and sturdy enough to reuse so don’t toss it. Give it a rinse, and use it to reheat leftovers or show off on your shelf. Our clay pots are about 8 inches in diameter and 6 inches in height.

Q: Do you offer vegetarian options?
A: Of course. Our vegetable biryani is loaded with slow-roasted seasonal veggies and met with the same intention as its meaty counterparts.

Q: Is the biryani spicy?
A: It’s flavorful, and a bit fiery. We build heat through layered aromatics, not chili dumps. That said, if you’re extremely spice-sensitive, use your side of raita, maybe order some paratha to help cool things down. 

Q: How long will it stay good?
A: Your biryani is best going through the finishing process and eaten the day it arrives, but it will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. Cooking Instructions are here. 

Q: Can I order for a party or large group?
A: Absolutely. Our biryani was made to be shared. Email us at events@uafoods.nycfor catering or bulk inquiries, and we’ll help you layer up for your next gathering.

Q: Where do you deliver?
A: Nationwide! We're available for pickup in multiple parts of NYC, but you can now find us on Goldbelly!

Q: What are your days of operation?
A: Our days of operation vary by location: Midtown (Wed - Sun), Lower East Side (Thurs - Sun), West Village (Thurs - Sat), Long Island City (Wed - Sun), Park Slope (Wed and Sat)