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Pot Biriyani Dehiwala

Restaurant Meal takeaway Catering service Delivery service Halal restaurant Rice restaurant Food producer

One of the Most Revieweds in Nedimala


Address

91 D Pepiliyana Rd, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia 10350, Sri Lanka

Website

www.potbiriyani.net

Contact

+94 77 733 0938

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (499 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 8:30 am to 7 pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30 am to 7 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30 am to 7 pm
  • Thursday: 8:30 am to 7 pm
  • Friday: 2:30 to 7 pm
  • Saturday: 8:30 am to 7 pm
  • Sunday: 8:30 am to 7 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 1/5 Arashad M. 2 years ago on Google
    I order two portions through uber eats each portion contains only onion sambol and Greenpeas and a chicken piece which looks big but contains no meat but bones. This is extreme disappointment because the rice which contained was only colouring and no biriyani masala it's just yellow coloured rice no taste of biriyani... please do not market the product with the biriyani tag line as this is not biriyani, however I would never try out this place again and moreover will never reccomend this to any colleagues.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jaliya M. 5 years ago on Google
    Biriyani was ok. Worth the money you pay. Unlike other biriyani places they give the meat and other curries well. But the rice taste should be checked and improved. Seems like the quality going down. Freindly staff. Parking available.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 fathima n. 4 months ago on Google
    I ordered pot briyani from uber eats , its really bad . Chicken was disgusting. Really disappointed. Chicken seemed spoiled nd its black in color I ordered for my kids and they didn’t eat even a morsel due to too much salt. Threw the food at last. People buy food to eat not to throw. Waste of money . No response from them for complaining. Many people have put bad reviews Please read the reviews before trying to a new place
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vachintha P. 3 years ago on Google
    If you're looking for that perfect Biriyani, this is the place for it. They are flavorful and cooked to perfection. All main dishes are given in clay pots with foil wrapping that preserves the heat and flavor for a long period of time. Staff is friendly and provides an efficient service. Prices seems moderate, however its definitely justifiable based on the overall quality of food.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Zakir N. 1 year ago on Google
    Really bad food. Ordered for Eid. Really bad food. Just colored rice with very basic rice grains. Not the usual basmati grains as well. Couldn’t eat the food.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Asela R. 1 year ago on Google
    Dont ever order from this place. Brownies were full of mold. I was about to feed my 2 year old when i noticed. Biriyani came with no gravy. Ordered for 8 pax and it wasn't even enough for 5. Worst take out ever.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Prashan R. 5 months ago on Google
    I recently tried the biryani at Pot Biriyani, and it was absolutely delicious! The rice was perfectly cooked, the spices were well-balanced, and the tender pieces of chicken added a delightful flavor. I highly recommend it for all biryani lovers.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tyronne K. 7 months ago on Google
    The worst biriyani I had. They don't even give a egg for biriyani . Rice was dry and they didn't give any gravy. So please consider when buy biriyani from this shop. I ordered via Uber eats.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Saniru M. 2 years ago on Google
    I'm crazy of their tandoori chicken 😋 thats really yummy.. Just visit and enjoy.. Also the biriyani is awesome. Worth the money 👌
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Krish S. 2 years ago on Google
    Worsted briyani don't trust them uncooked chicken and rice I had worst briyani in srilanka They spoild my day😢😢😢 beware
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Shehan S. 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered 1 chicken biryani 4 person potion recently It was too spicy. Taste also not like before. I would have expected more than that by paying 5000/= for four person meal without the delivery charge. Happy with the size of the position but I am not going to order again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Zain M. 1 year ago on Google
    I understand the need to increase the prices due to the prevailing situation in the country, but kindly consider increasing the quality of your food with it, as the Quality of the food we received yesterday for Eid (4th May, 2022) was outrageous. For starters, the rice was extremely extremely dry and Flavorless. As if it had been made 2 days before. The pieces of chicken in the rice had a higher bone to meat ratio and was no satisfying. Furthermore, the portions of the condiments accompanying the Biriyani was definitely not sufficient for (5 people portion) & (7 people portion). There was no spice, no flavor, no kick. Definitely not the average or traditional Biriyani, this was just a solid 2/10. This is by far the worst biryani I have ever had. Disgustingly horrible. I would not recommend this place to anyone at all. All that excitement and impatiently waiting to devour the food was killed after seeing and tasting (even though it literally had no taste) the poor quality food. We are utterly disgraced with the quality of food we were served for a total price of 12,600/- (small -5,000/-) (large - 7,000/-) (delivery 600/-). Paying this rate is totally justifiable due to the situation as previously mentioned, but please provide us with a satisfactory level of quality. I am not not posting this review to put the restaurant down, but merely to help the establishment understand that the quality they provided was horrible, and they should totally consider providing the customer with good food, fresh food, full of flavor. This review is also to help customers who would consider ordering from this place and don’t know what the quality is like, to get an idea. I have seen other bad reviews of this place, but still decided to give this place a change as I thought they’d value providing the customers with quality food at the price they charge but clearly not, would love to see how the restaurant handles customer complaints. Hopefully not the way I mentioned below, rude and “what do you want me to do” attitude. My only praise would be the masala roast chicken, which was a definite 10/10. Full of flavor and taste. It’s sad to see everything else not live up to the same quality. Please improve the quality of your food. Ps: there was a condiment that was delivered but had leaked all over in the bag, when we spoke to the employee they were really rude and after much discussion they agreed to replace it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Gayan F. 5 months ago on Google
    We visited the BAMABA outlet and ordered one chicken dum parota and one beef dum parota which costed Rs.3600 for both ( Chicken 1700 & Beef 1900) expecting a mouthwatering food experience. However, everything including the preparation time was absolutely poor. 1. They took over 30 mins to arrange food eventhough promised time was 15 mins 2. The chicken was all CURRY CHICKEN which was full of BONES than MEAT. 3. The portion of BEEF was very small and tiny pieces. 4. No different taste at all Ultimately, this is a very poor category of food that they offer. I have not tried their Biriyani but have no trust on it as well due to this horrible experience. NOT VALUE FOR MONEY. NOT RECOMMENDED.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Raj A. 2 years ago on Google
    The worst biriyani we have ever had.... Ordered this for my staff and all complained. Very important we ordered Dum biriyani but what was sent is not Dum Biriyani. Very very poor quality. Please do not order from these guys. Try Banana leaf or other places
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Madusanka R. 3 years ago on Google
    We have ordered large chicken pot buriyani on sunday,,but it was not good,not tasty,,rice is not good,,they have put chicken mix with rice which is not good,,it"s like a watery not like a photo they have showed in a their page.so disappointed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Dilip N. 4 years ago on Google
    The worst food we have ever had. On 29th January I bought a pot biriyani from Dehiwala branch. Non of us could eat it as it was full of oily, extremely spicy, no salt and didn't even have at least the taste of biriyani. The chicken had the worst taste ever. I bought this for a family gathering and on top of everything I had find other alternative as no one could eat it. Not recommending to anyone who loves biriyani.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 buddhima g. 3 years ago on Google
    The pot Biriyani was really upto my expectations ♥️ the taste was authentic. The balance of flavor was really nice. There were 2 full portions of chicken with oa nice raita & 2 other sides. & it wasn't oily like the other ones. Really worth the price. If you want to treat your friends & family try them. The lady over the phone was friendly & Thank you aunty for that wonderful meal
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Hemasiri P. 3 years ago on Google
    Hi, today I ordered biriyani for 4 people. Quantity was very reasonable and delivery was on time. However the biriyani was not the biriyani which we usually know as it is very spicy and the masala chicken is also very bland as well. Generally chicken you cook with rice in the same pot. However it seems the chicken was cooked seperatly. My intention is not to discourage but to improve the quality of the biriyani which all your customers could enjoy as a quality and testy meal. Also just a suggestion ; masala chicken could replace with Thandoori chicken may be.Regards
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Piyadasa J. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered prawn biriyani for lunch today, 13th November. Really disappointed with the prawn you used. They are so small that I am not sure they are really prawns. It's hard to peel off the shell and not possible to eat with the the shell. This is not what we expect from Pot biriyani. On the other hand, just yesterday, I bought a kilo of prawns nearly 2-3 times larger, from Keells for Rs 800 a kilo. I do not know for how much you buy this tiny shrimps!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mohammed A. 4 years ago on Google
    The food was absolutely wonderful, from preparation to presentation, very pleasing. We especially enjoyed the biriyani. Great food at a great simple price! Whole staff were extremely friendly and helpful. No delays everything happened on time as they said. Keep it up the good work! CHEERS :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sanjaya De S. 2 years ago on Google
    The quality, quantity and the taste has gone down from good to worst. I have been ordering pot biriyani from them since last two years. However, the pot biriyani which I ordered last night was horrible. No taste at all. Apart from the food, the attitude of the staff's have gone from bad to worst. They behave like shareholders of the restaurant now. I will never order from them again and you will regret of ordering from them and witness the way they have changed the quality, quantity and the taste due to greediness.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Anton 4 months ago on Google
    Pot Biriyani in Dehiwala is a biriyani haven. The food is delicious, and delivery is prompt. However, it leans towards spiciness, making it less suitable for kids. Overall, a tasty choice for biriyani enthusiasts
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Rohan L. 2 years ago on Google
    Highly Disappointed! We ordered a pot biryani today and to be very honest, I have never tasted a worse biryani than this in my life and pretty sure I won't ever. Biryani was tasteless despite of it's high price. They charge Rs. 4000/- per pot and what you get is a spoiled biryani. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Such a waste.

  • 5/5 Praga A. 3 years ago on Google
    First of all, Thank you so much for providing standardized and keen meals to the customers. Specially they exactly know the meal combination about customers special fare needs. The food at the Pot Biriyani was always delicious! Specially Mutton Biriyani. Eat dish is seasoned with spices and flavored which come out smelling savory and appetizing, unlike other places that use the same seasoning for all dishes. The prices are extremely reasonable compared to similar places in Colombo and just as good, if not better!

  • 1/5 sahan r. 2 years ago on Google
    I take a couple pot from this place (Aug 16th 2020) and it was the most disgusting biriyani I ever got. it was separately cooked and they just using the pot as a package. by the time we got it rice was very cold, sticky and almost going to spoiled. unfortunately we had to throw away entire biriyani because chicken piece also having a bad smell. never recommend this place to anyone. also still someone buying from this place open every package and see it before you taking it out.

  • 5/5 Sandanee R. 2 years ago on Google
    We had biryani...take away.for 4 persons, it is only 2900.00.Natural Flavoured.

  • 5/5 Dinu W. 2 years ago on Google
    Thank you! Made him very happy. I expected a small note but you thoughtfully extended it to a nicely printed wish. Couldn't taste it but I'm sure it was as good as it was few years ago.

  • 4/5 Piyaruwan P. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food. But the location is not visible at nights since there is no any light boards. And delivery charges are quite high.

  • 5/5 Shaun D. 3 months ago on Google New
    I had the NASUGORENG for 8. The Rice was made with delicious traditional Indonesian and Balinese specials & the Chicken was cooked perfectly & authentic. Pot Biriyani served their tastebuds of nasi goreng as a favourite dish among our family members. The food was perfectly delicious & the large portion can serves more than 8. Come and experience the authentic taste today I Highly Recommended 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • 1/5 Oshani J. 2 years ago on Google
    Worst biriyani I can see so many negative reviews should have checked this before ordering from Uber eats! Food was spoiled! Please do not order anyone see these reviews!

  • 3/5 MLB A. 2 years ago on Google
    Food excellent but arrogant service staff and change money problems as you would face at a Kade or Small shop. It is really ashame as the food is good.

  • 1/5 Adviik P. 2 years ago on Google
    I took the briyani today.. this is the waste briyani that I ever tasted… not recommended. The chicken and rice were very overcooked and there weren’t enough sides like pickle and wattalapam. Overall the biriyani was tasteless despite of it’s high price.

  • 1/5 madusanka p. 2 years ago on Google
    PLZ DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY with these pot biriyani guys. They delivered lunch at almost 4.00 pm and food was like garbage. I never expected to write a comment like this and it's very hard to having such a bad experience with these pot biriyani.

  • 1/5 J N. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered Large sawan for Christmas Lunch. Eventhough they said it is enough for 8 people and it was enough for only 6 adults. Then the rice was overcooked. The food is not recommended if you are getting for an occasion.

  • 1/5 Manjula B. 2 months ago on Google New
    Had a chicken biriyani special pack via Uber eats and it was so bad I had to throw away the entire thing after taking a few bites. Biriyani rice was just fine but the fried chicken piece (two were there, one masala and a fried chicken) was definitely fried more than once and it is definitely a few days old stock. It was so rubbery that I couldn't even chew. Rest is also the same and not appetising at all. Please guys do not try to find shortcuts for the sake of profit. Someone's eating your food in hunger and if that's not edible and if the person cannot afford another meal, what'll happen next? Ethical business will take you to places. Cheers!

  • 1/5 Sheyanka S. 1 year ago on Google
    Worst biriyani I’ve ever had, it tasted like cheap merely colored rice with absolutely no flavor. Literally ruined EID Lunch. Wish I read the reviews before hand. The owner seems to be replying to only the good reviews, that’s great way to improve!

  • 1/5 Umasha L. 1 year ago on Google
    DO NOT recommend this place to anyone. Chicken was spoiled and the biriyani too was smelling bad. Seems like they are selling left overs for Dinner. Highly disappointed.

  • 5/5 Sam B. 3 months ago on Google New
    Food was really delicious, clean. We bought 8 people pack and it was fit enough for entire family. Would love to definitely recommend.

  • 4/5 Nazeeha N. 1 year ago on Google
    Quantity and quality of the rice was good. But green peas was charred. It's a little concerning when serving for guests. They should include watalappan too. No string hopper biriyani is available these days.

  • 2/5 Marlon S. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered the chicken dum biriyani for 2 which costs 1900 with delivery from this place. The food was utterly disgusting with no gravy and the food tastes awful. Their quality of standard has ridiculously come down and I would never order from this place again.

  • 1/5 Samantha W. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered buriyani for a surprise party for the first time from this place, When taking the order they were really considered to our request early delivery 6pm And delivery was only done after 7.30 pm Unreliable customer service, Food was rotten too Very disappointed , When I complained they were not bothered at all , Reading the reviews I was shocked , Our bad luck for not checking the reviews, Pot buriyani your still not too late to apologise to your customers for your bad customer service and food you could fix the problem, Rather giving attitude to your customers, We cannot recommend you at all and only can give you zero stars Sorry to show our feelings this way You should have not given us attitude, Good luck hope you improve

  • 5/5 ERANGA K. 4 months ago on Google
    Really good tasty biriyani. Will come back again for sure.

  • 5/5 kelum k. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent pot biriyani in town price reasonable taste is good

  • 5/5 Prageeth A. 3 years ago on Google
    👍

  • 1/5 Sudharshana G. 3 years ago on Google
    Poor quality of food and service. Didn't deliver what we ordered and was asking us to come back again at the lunchtime when some visitors were waiting at home to change the food. Very disappointed with their customer service and food quality. Such a wast of money.

  • 5/5 usha451 3 years ago on Google
    I have been ordering Buriyani from this place for the last somany years.Their quality of the food is great and delicious.Very good customer service.Keep up the good work.

  • 5/5 Thusantha B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good quality foods

  • 5/5 mohammad h. 3 years ago on Google
    Awsome place to order a Biriyani,friendly service and prompt response upon all on top the buriyani is awsome than the rest

  • 5/5 Shalana T. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food good value for money.

  • 1/5 Ranjith N. 3 years ago on Google
    When the customer calls they didn't inform that you have to order before you go there.It happened to me yesterday after reaching there loosing my time and they told that all foods finished.Time was 1.30.pm and the local is only for takeaway.

  • 5/5 Ravindu Sudeep K. 3 years ago on Google
    Good portions

  • 3/5 Ganesh W. 3 years ago on Google
    Shabby place

  • 3/5 Mohamed N. 3 years ago on Google
    Special biriyani in Colombo 😋

  • 5/5 Kashmi De M. 3 years ago on Google
    Arrived on time. They said it's for 8 people but I'd say it's enough for 16 people or more! Reasonable pricing and yummy food! Everyone liked it and got the contact number down. I like to suggest to include eggs too for the combo. Shall definitely order again. Wish you all the best!

  • 4/5 Sahana S. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered stringhoppers biriyani and wattalapan. The food was really good except that it lacked a bit of hotness/ spiciness otherwise we all enjoyed the food. Keep up the work!

  • 5/5 Siddharth G. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered the large pot for a house party and everyone loved it. And I am currently enjoying the leftovers. Highly recommended!

  • 4/5 S. M. Thushara L. 3 years ago on Google
    Good taste. It is better if you can use something else instead of plastic boxes.

  • 4/5 Ravindu J. 3 years ago on Google
    You get the portions more than enough just like they claim. Good side dishes and they are delicious. Taste of the "keeri samba" biryani is little bit below the expectations. But overall it is a good place to taste Biryani here in Colombo

  • 1/5 Deepthi S. 3 years ago on Google
    I ordered a mutton biriyani on 6th,it’s not upto expected standard & not tasty. Not recommending .

  • 4/5 Lakshan S. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent taste.. had the both the mutton and chicken biriyani. Even the side dishes that came with it were tasty but may not be enough for 6 people.The rice used is the "keeri Samba" rice and its different to the conventional biriyani but we love it.. highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Yashika De A. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was very tasty & worthy. All the best and keep it up.

  • 5/5 javid j. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent !!! Biriyani was greatttte pot is enough for more than 8 people. Filling and yummy Delivered on time

  • 5/5 Isuru Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food, Decent prices, home delivery....excellent service...

  • 5/5 Ometh G. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good food , value for money

  • 5/5 SANDARUWAN J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to buy Biriyani. So delicious, portion size is good, highly value for the money paid....

  • 5/5 jenomie r. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved the food 😍 and very convenient customer service! Keep it up

  • 5/5 keshitha s. 3 years ago on Google
    Trustworthy... Great customer service with reliable service

  • 5/5 Akila L. 3 years ago on Google
    The biriyani was really good with generous portion. When we opened it there was a nice aroma came.

  • 5/5 Hirantha D. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was excellent. I have tried their food for the third time and amazed with the consistency they are maintaining. Very tasty and even the quantity wise also very good. Food from Pot Biriyani never disappointed me.

  • 5/5 Randana G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food.

  • 5/5 Akila P. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good taste and good service.

  • 5/5 Samadhi S. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was amazing

  • 5/5 theekshana j. 3 years ago on Google
    There is no words to say its supper. ........biriyani ..

  • 5/5 N R. 3 years ago on Google
    The chicken Biriyani which we have ordered many times over is excellent. Tastes delicious , quantity is large and adequate for more than 8 people. Might need an extra set of side dishes if serving more than 8. The delivery service is also very convinient and courteous.

  • 5/5 Mohamed R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place, Great Taste. I recommend to everyone and Great pack for an affordable price.

  • 1/5 Evangaline J. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered the 8 piece chicken Biriyani. It was far too spicy we couldn't eat it. The cooked chicken in the biriyani was old and the fried chicken was very hard. Have a bad stomach. Won't recommend this to anyone.

  • 5/5 vikum c. 3 years ago on Google
    Tasty and Good value for the price

  • 1/5 Asanka I B. 3 years ago on Google
    We went to eat here by searching google.but theres no dine in facility , If u haven't dine in please mention it in google.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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