Al-Mani Grill & Biryani

First of all, most of their 5-star reviews in Google are rigged. We went to try their food after seeing a 4.2 average rating and was shocked the moment we entered! It's not that no other customer was there, but the guy at the front desk was scrolling through his phone and didn't even notice us! Anyway, we ordered food and the server was cordial, but I could see he was struggling with English. He managed anyway. The food took about 15 mins but at first glance, we knew something was off. The biriyani looked pale and super dry, the shish kebab had a yellow glow, and naan was dying! Super thin and super dry! That would be the worst naan I've ever had in any restaurant. The biriyani had no taste, no fragrance, and felt like pre-cooked, they just heated it up. Kebab lacked any other spices, only turmeric, and was hard to swallow. Who puts so much turmeric in kebab!! Even the mango lassi tasted weird. When we notified the server about the mango lassi, he went to the manager and came back saying it's all good, just got from the fridge! I won't blame the server because clearly he was being underpaid, but the manager didn't even bother to come to our table and talk!! STAY dafaq AWAY from this place called restaurant. There are way better biriyani and kebab places on Danforth road. (Their regular tea is okay, you may try once).

September 19, 2024 on Google

Worst Food ever!! We had a lunch there with chicken tikka masala, plain naan, matar panner and biryani. The main thing is naan is extremely raw and thick from inside and totally burnt from outside. And the matar panner is without matar(peas) there is just lots of chickpeas with 2,3 panner. Just waste of money and time. we couldn't even finish half of it. We had a really bad experience out there and i recommended all of you guys please don't waste of your money.!!

July 2, 2024 on Google

Today, I ordered for the first time at Al-Mani Grill & Biryani, Alhamdulillah food was great. Shrimp biryani, chicken wings and lamb curry. After long time, we had a good meal. Loved the shrimp biryani 😋😋

March 10, 2024 on Google

I ordered the Bhuna Lamb and a Plain Naan. The naan was raw - just barely cooked, rolled out dough which made me feel sick after I had forced myself to eat it. The Bhuna Lamb turned out to be Karahi Lamb - I confirmed this fact with the server and from the receipt that they had substituted what I ordered with another similar dish. Whatever it was comprised of bones and fatty blobs with barely any meat. I am glad that I was alone while I attempted to finish the sickening concoction of tomato paste and salt filled with capsicum. It would be cruel to make someone else eat this disgusting food with me. It was honestly one of the worst places at which I have ever eaten. The restaurant's ambience was quite depressing, and I was the only customer there. I was not even offered a glass of water and had to ask the cashier for water after I finished my meal. I would not recommend this restaurant to my worst enemy. Their chef does not know how to cook, and they cheat people by feeding them bones instead of the meat that they ordered.

August 20, 2023 on Google

It is a good restaurant. The food is good so is their service. They offer Indian and Bangladeshi foods only. The restaurant environment is nice and clean. It’s a good place for spending time with friends and family. Overall, a good experience and I'd recommend them. About food, I would like to add my latest experience. I have ordered a Chicken Biryani from there recently. Rice was well cooked and mixture of spices was perfect. There were only two pieces of chicken which some might think as less than their expectation as I did. Unfortunately, they do not provide any boiled egg or any drinks with the Biryani. Yes, they do provide some green chutneys which I don’t eat, so can't say much about that. Their pricing for the foods is moderate and competitive with the market.

July 6, 2021 on Google

I’ve eaten here seven times in two weeks. The food is easily among the best Indian food I’ve ever had - tandoori chicken wings are especially delicious and the saag paneer is complex and full of flavor. The staff is very friendly and the restaurant is a brand new renovation. Give Al-Mani Grill a try, you won’t regret it!

August 22, 2019 on Google

We ordered the Chicken Biryani and the Chicken Seekh Kabab. They were both delicious, very flavorful. Even their sauces were tasty. Service was good as well. Will definitely visit again. Update: Visited a second time but the food wasn’t that great. Had the Chicken Biryani again and the Karahi Chicken Curry with the Garlic Naan. This time we visited in the evening so I’m not sure if it’s a different chef.

August 22, 2019 on Google

Friday, September 30, 2022 Had to kill the craving! Tonight I had plain biryani rice, butter chicken, bihari kabab and naan 😋😋😋 Thursday, April 21, 2022 Vegetable biryani with chicken tikka masala...so good. 😋😋😋 Wednesday, April 13, 2022 First of all, let me explain that all of the other dates in my review start from the OLDEST review and then run chronologically to most recent. Today was the first time since COVID hit us in March 2020 that I actually had the chance to dine in, and oooh, I missed this place. (I did, however, manage a Skip the Dishes delivery a few months back, but that doesn't count.) The food is still as good as I remember, and the aroma coming from the kitchen is almost intoxicating. I had the Al-Mani Classic combo from the menu: chicken tikka, beef kebab, plain biryani and naan. Sooo good! Why did I wait so long? Wednesday, August 7, 2019: Now THIS is the kind of restaurant we've been waiting for in the Main and Danforth area! The menu is filled with a large variety of South Asian foods which should appeal to everyone! I had the lamb biryani - succulent pieces of lamb in a mountain of deliciously spiced basmati rice, topped with green chilies (at my request), cilantro and red onions, and a wonderfully cool raita on the side. I saw the outside sign go up a few weeks ago and just couldn't wait! Friendly service with a smile, clean and inviting atmosphere; some traditional music in the background is a much needed accent. Get in and try something! You'll know what I mean! Wednesday, August 14, 2019: Today is the second time I've visited this restaurant (happens to be my birthday), and again, not disappointed! Ordered the beef biryani - a treasure of tender, melt-in-your-mouth chunks of beef buried under light and fluffy, aromatic and well seasoned basmati rice cooked to perfection, accompanied by raita and tamarind sauces. And a sweet mouthful of gulab jaman to follow.....looking forward to my next visit! Saturday, August 24, 2019 Took my Bangladeshi friend (his first time at this restaurant). We shared naan, lamb karahi and 12 incredible wings served on a sizzling skillet (that's steam you see rising in the photo!). An order of plain rice followed 3 seconds after I took the photo. Every time I go, I'm more impressed than the time before. Never tried Bangladeshi/Indian style food? Then here is the place to start! Clean restaurant, table service on real plates and a 100% professional kitchen! Hats off to Iqbal, who does most of the cooking. A-one! Friday, October 4, 2019 Stopped in on my way home from visiting a friend and wanted to try something different. I chose the spicy karahi chicken and plain biryani rice. It was a feast for the senses: the beauty in the simplicity of the presentation, the fragrance of the spices, the succulence of the chicken - I was in Heaven! What are you waiting for? Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Couldn't stop myself - just HAD to go back! This time, lamb rogan josh - tender chunks of lamb smothered in a rich tomato/peppers/yogurt sauce, plain biryani, and a beef seekh kabab (which arrived on a sizzling platter with red onion and lemon). AND some garlic naan to make sure I got every bit of everything from my plate. Mmm-mmm-mmm😋! Friday, November 1, 2019 Was craving some good local food and came in after work. Good choice, Thom! Chicken seekh kabab, beef seekh kabab and chili chicken tikka over plain biryani rice just hit the spot perfectly!

August 8, 2019 on Google