“The samosa filling lacked seasoning. The saag sauce was pretty delicious, though the lamb was almost inedibly tough. The biryani was some seasoned rice with chicken joints, gristle, teeny bones, and tendons, but no meat whatsoever.”
H3
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“The samosa filling lacked seasoning. The saag sauce was pretty delicious, though the lamb was almost inedibly tough. The biryani was some seasoned rice with chicken joints, gristle, teeny bones, and tendons, but no meat whatsoever.”
H3
“Goat Biryani at Hyderbadi Zaiqa”
H2
“This is the second and much larger location of this excellent spot. Their original is in Hell's Kitchen and is an absolute hole in the wall. Would recommend their biryani and haleem in particular, with my favorite biryani here being the goat fry or HZ chicken boneless.”
H2
“As someone born and raised in Hyderabad, I was personally let down by Hyderabadi Zaiqa but as someone else also mentioned, the Gongura Chicken Biryani is hands down the most flavorful of the chicken biryanis. I understand the options in Manhattan are limited for good Biryani so HZ gets a pass.”
H2
“HZ biryanis are legit and chef’s kiss”
H2
“Zaiqa is good for biryani (get the HZ special)”
H2
“Hyderabadi at hyderabadi zaiqa or biryani pot or bawarchi.”
H2
“hyderabadi zaiqa goat biryani.”
H2
“Newest best contender is Hyderabadi Zaiqa in Hell's Kitchen. Beautiful flavors, perfectly cooked rice.”
H2
“Hyderabadi Zaiqa is phenomenal, definitely try their biryanis but their butter chicken was very good as well”
H2
“Finally tried Hyderabadi Zaiqa. Did not disappoint. The goat biriyani was so flavorful with tender chunks of meat. The garlic naan and shrimp curry were delicious as well all at a decent price point. Overall an amazing cheat meal.”
H2
“goat biryani at Hyderabadi Zaiqa”
H2
“Hyderabadi Zaiqa - the best Biryani I've had in the city at that price point.”
H2
“There are some new ones which are good, but are more suited for carry out than dining in - Hyderabadi Zaiqa and Taste from Everest (though Nepali)”
H2
“Hyderabadi Zaiqa has solid biryani.”
H2
“The only Indian I’ve been actually impressed by so far as an Indian myself is Hyderabadi Zaiqa. Only had their biryani so far but it was delicious.”
H2
“Hyderabadi Zaiqa for biryani”
H2
“as an indian i think HZ’s food is some of the best in the city and don’t think its meh at all. the biryanis are all amazing and i don’t think their food options get much credit but they’re all extremely authentic. highly recommend the kadhai murgh”
H2
“Their biryani is top notch and equivalent to what you would get in Hyderabad. Their other "typical" indian food (like Naan and curries) is decent but nothing special”
H2
“Hyderabadi Zaiqa is delicious and reasonably priced. I get the goat korma from them occasionally.”
H2
“There definitely was much more nuance and difference between the flavors in each dish compared to Indian restaurants elsewhere.”
H2
“Love this place. I was skeptical at first but really enjoyed their fish biryani too”
H2
“Palak paneer is out of this world. This is my favorite Indian joint .”
H2
“a real hole in the wall with some amazing Biryani.”
H2
“Hyderabadi Zaiqa has a bunch of excellent biryani styles, not sure about Kacchi but I was always impressed”
H2
“Hyderabadi Zaiqa and go have yourself some biryani!”
H2
“Chicken 65 biryani at Hyderabadi zaiqa.”
H2
“I liked the goat biryani at hyderabadi zaiqa”
H2
“I approve of this place! The biryani is fireeeee!”
H2
“It is delicious..personal favorite is the lamb fry, but the gongurra is also excellent”
H2
“Veg dum Biryani at Hyderabadi Zaiqa (Hell's kitchen)”
H2
“Get the Chicken 65: spicy, tangy, flavorful; it's what buffalo chicken wishes it was.”
H2
“tried this place last week after hearing lot of good things about their biryani and it was awful.”
H2
“Second that, especially their goat biryani though they are most famous for their chicken 65 biryani”
H2
“but that doesn't help me find passable biryani for under $20 in Midtown.”
H2
“They fully deserve all the success they're getting, the biryani is fantastic (and massive)”
H2
“hyderabadi zaiqa is the closest to authentic food from New Delhi that i’ve come across in NYC.”
H2
“I'm addicted to their Chicken 65 Biryani”
H2
“Hyderabadi Zaiqa finally brought amazing Hyderabad style biryani to nyc”
H2
“Hyderabad zaiqa in HK is really solid. I liked their goat dum biryani and tandoori chicken when I went.”
H2
“I found this to be the best/most close to home food. Pretty reasonable, good portions, very authentic.”
H2
“the biryani at Hyderabadi Zaiqa. Delicious and massive portions.”
H2
“The goat biryani. It's a big portion, you'll find yourself saying you'll save half for another meal, and then you end up eating the entire thing in one sitting cause it's legit that amazing.”
H2
“Prices range from $13.99 to $18.99 for their excellent biryanis.”
H2
“Hyderabadi Zaiqa or Bengal Tiger (have a lunch buffet that people unfamiliar with the cuisine IME have liked) which are fine.”
H2
“was also my choice, but Korma is not a curry FYI. however their special HZ goat curry is bomb”
H2
“Hyderabadi Zaiqa- Tiny but excellent Indian spot. Biryani specialist.”
H2
“definitely worth making the trip over to the new one next time i need that goat fry fix.”
H2
“They have good samosas”
H2
“Hyderabadi Zaiqa in Hell's Kitchen has a solid version.”
H2