Biriyani Kabob House

"Despite the name, Biriyani Kabob House actually specializes in biriyani, kabobs, and curries, a fact the owner will explain to you several times over the phone while you order. That said, the one dish that we never leave here without is the Hyderbadi lamb biriyani. This is a massive plate of spice-filled basmati rice, accompanied by a lamb shank that’s approximately the size of a landline telephone (photo reference, if you don’t know what that is). The gaminess of the tender lamb is balanced perfectly by the coriander, cumin, and other spices, making it not just our favorite thing at Biriyani Kabob House, but a dish we’ll drive across the city to eat." - brant cox

"Although you could do delivery from this Little Bangladesh restaurant, picking up your order is half the fun - because it gives you a chance to chat with the owner, who, when we called to see if they were still open during the shutdown, simply replied “We’re going to stay open as long as they let us stay open” (but with, like, a lot more UPPERCASE letters). But delivery/takeout/pick-up/contactless/etc. aside, it all becomes pretty immaterial once you start eating their fantastic Pakistani and Bangladeshi dishes, like their deeply aromatic basmati rice, tender lamb shank curry, and a rich, buttery chicken karahi that tastes like liquid gold, or Sonoya Mizuno’s bathwater. Available for takeout and delivery, call (213) 384-3570 or find them on most major apps." - kat hong

"For all you geography nerds out there, Biriyani Kabob House is technically part of Little Bangladesh, which is located within the borders of Koreatown. But what's most important here is that BKH is a true LA gem—a place to find incredible Pakistani and Bangladeshi food in a small, low-key dining room that always has an empty table waiting. You’ll want the Hyderabadi lamb biriyani, a plate of aromatic basmati rice laced with spices crowned with a lamb shank the size of a football. Beyond that, the best way to eat here is to ask the owner which curries and tandoori dishes he's excited about (we've never been steered wrong). " - brant cox, nikko duren, sylvio martins

"Nestled into a small area slightly north of Koreatown is Little Bangladesh’s small but mighty collection of restaurants. Biriyani Kabob House serves some of the best lamb biryani in town, made with fluffy basmati rice and tender chunks of lamb. The menu also has classics like chicken tikka masala, karahi, kebabs, and channa masala." - Virali_Dave, Eater Staff

"The term “blink and you might miss it” is grossly overused, but in the case of Little Bangladesh, that really could happen. Established in the early 1970s, this neighborhood takes up only four blocks, right in the middle of Koreatown. This tiny stretch is where you’ll find Biryani Kebab House: home to some of the best Pakistani and Bangladeshi food in Southern California. You’ll want the Hyderabadi lamb biryani, an aromatic plate of basmati rice laced with spices with a lamb shank the size of a football. Curries, filled with cardamom, turmeric, and ginger arrive with pillow-like, house-baked naan. A meal here is an excellent way to eat your way through South Asia, a healthy mix of saag paneer, chicken tikka, and the owner’s favorite biryanis. " - brant cox, nikko duren, arden shore, sylvio martins