FAQ — Biryani Bol

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
Of course. Our vegetable biryani is loaded with slow-roasted seasonal veggies and met with the same intention as its meaty counterparts.
Nationwide! We're available for pickup in multiple parts of NYC, but you can now find us on Goldbelly!
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)
'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.