Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
| Monday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Houston: 7:56 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (832) 792-9146 to confirm.
Location & directions
12280 Westheimer RdHouston, TX 77077
About Rizwan Biryani
Rizwan Biryani is a biryani restaurant located at 12280 Westheimer Rd in Houston, Texas. It's part of our guide to 2,820 restaurants, cafes and bars in Houston. It sits in the affordable price range ($10–20 per person).
Rizwan Biryani is open daily, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Guests can choose from 13 menu items across 3 sections, including Rice, Currys, and Whole chicken grill. You will find options like Chicken Biryani, Chicken Korma, and Chicken Chargha Grill Style.
Service options include no-contact delivery, delivery, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, and it is a good fit for locals. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include comfort food, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park. Payment methods accepted: credit cards and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free parking lot and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (832) 792-9146 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Biryani Restaurant
- Address
- 12280 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77077
- Phone
- (832) 792-9146
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Menu
- 13 items
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for indian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Rizwan Biryani’s weekday schedule with 15 other indian restaurants in Houston. On a typical weekday it opens at 12:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 63 hours a week, 11 hours more than the local median of 53. 93% of indian restaurants in Houston open on Sundays, and Rizwan Biryani is one of them.
Compared with 15 other indian restaurants in Houston that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for indian restaurants in Texas
Based on 41 menus with 4,785 priced items from indian restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $12.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.00 and $16.00.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic Naan | 68% | $3.77 |
| Mango Lassi | 61% | $5.24 |
| Gulab Jamun | 61% | $4.99 |
| Chicken Biryani | 51% | $14.99 |
| Butter Chicken | 44% | $15.99 |
| Chicken Tikka Masala | 44% | $15.99 |
| Paneer Tikka Masala | 39% | $14.99 |
| Malai Kofta | 39% | $14.49 |
Calculated from 41 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Locals
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Rizwan Biryani there are 18 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 24 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (3), Latin American & Caribbean (2), Burgers & Fast Food (2), and Japanese & Sushi (2).
Rizwan Biryani is the only biryani restaurant within a mile (5 within three miles). The next closest is Ashiana Indian Restaruant, 1.3 mi away.
6 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeThe Alley< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsLady M Cake Boutique< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiKaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera Houston< 0.1 mi
- KoreanGen Korean BBQ< 0.1 mi
- Latin American & CaribbeanEmporio Inc.< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a biryani restaurant
Indian and South Asian restaurants serve curries, tandoori dishes, breads and rice from across the subcontinent, plus Nepali, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan specialties. North Indian dishes – butter chicken, tikka masala, naan – are the most familiar, while South Indian restaurants focus on dosas, idli and vegetarian thalis.
What to order
- Butter chicken or chicken tikka masala – the mildest and most popular curries
- Dal and chana masala – hearty vegetarian staples
- Biryani – spiced rice layered with meat or vegetables
- Garlic naan – baked in the tandoor
Good to know
- Spice levels are adjustable; “medium” varies widely between restaurants.
- Weekday lunch buffets offer the best value.
- Mango lassi helps cool things down if a dish turns out spicier than expected.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Rizwan Biryani's opening hours?
Open daily, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Is Rizwan Biryani open on Sunday?
Yes, Rizwan Biryani is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Rizwan Biryani located?
Rizwan Biryani is located at 12280 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77077.
What is the phone number of Rizwan Biryani?
You can call Rizwan Biryani at (832) 792-9146.
Does Rizwan Biryani offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Rizwan Biryani offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: no-contact delivery, delivery, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Rizwan Biryani?
The typical price range at Rizwan Biryani is $10–20 per person.
Does Rizwan Biryani take reservations?
Yes, Rizwan Biryani accepts reservations.
Is Rizwan Biryani wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park.
Is Rizwan Biryani open late?
No, Rizwan Biryani usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Rizwan Biryani?
There are 24 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Rizwan Biryani. Nearby options include The Alley (< 0.1 mi), Lady M Cake Boutique (< 0.1 mi), and Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera Houston (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other indian restaurants near Rizwan Biryani?
None within a mile. The closest is Ashiana Indian Restaruant, 1.3 mi away.
How much do indian restaurants in Texas cost?
Based on 41 menus with 4,785 priced items from indian restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $12.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.00 and $16.00.
