Bismillah Cafe
Bangladeshi restaurant · DeKalb County ·

Bismillah Cafe

Bangladeshi restaurant · DeKalb County ·

Comfort food eatery with biryani, shawarma, curries & more

biryani
samosas
shawarma biryani
green sauce
hole in the wall
chicken shawarma biryani
butter chicken
lamb shank
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4010 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30345 Get directions

$10–20

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Restroom
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for groups
Good for solo dining

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4010 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30345 Get directions

+1 404 634 5955
bismillahcafeatlanta.com
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$10–20 · Menu

Features

•Restroom
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Good for groups
•Good for solo dining
•Vegetarian options
•Comfort food
•Credit card accepted

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Jan 15, 2026

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The Best Indian Restaurants In Atlanta - Atlanta - The Infatuation

"The most impressive thing about this Buford Highway restaurant is how they successfully cram as many cuisines as possible onto their gigantic menu. When you’re craving fluffy pita bread but your partner wants a giant cheeseburger, Bismillah helps you avoid a hangry screaming match. But the Indian food (specifically their amazing curries and biryani) is their naan and butter. While there is seating inside the orange-hued restaurant, it operates primarily as a grab-and-go. Which is fine with us because we love diving into a heaping bowl of saucy butter chicken from the comfort of our couch." - juli horsford, jacinta howard, nina reeder

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Best Halal Restaurants in Atlanta | Eater Atlanta

"Located next to halal grocery Bismillah Super Market on Buford Highway, the adjoining cafe serves up comforting halal and Bangladeshi dishes on the menu. Expect everything from hot wings, gyros, and cheeseburgers to samosas, biriyani, curries, and fuchka soup served here. Try the shawarma and kebab wraps, too." - Eater Staff

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Bismillah Cafe

Nikki D

Google
Food is delicious..! We were 12 people and we tried all different things There lamb shank is good Fried rice is good and shwarma is great too..! Service is ok They get busy sometimes and have buzzer system..! Environment is good Area is small so seating arrangements are not that great..! Some of our friends couldn’t eat so we took parcel and came back..! Price wise its reasonable..!

Anna Laura M.

Google
Food and to-go service is AMAZING. I visited the old location a few times and was excited to see them in the new spot. Their rice is incredible and the butter chicken always hits the spot. They gave me a samosa while I was waiting for my to-go order and it was delicious. It’s worth a visit just for how good it smells when you walk in!

Shahid Nawaz K.

Google
Horrible please don’t go there. We were dining in and they gave us curry in this. How the hell am I gonna eat this? The tea is less than half cup and the naan is not actual nan it’s pita bread. Ruined my dinner

Omkar G.

Google
This place offers the best chicken wrap and fries combo on Buford Highway. Add a drink, and the combo comes to $15, which is a pretty good deal for lunch. The chicken is halal, and everything is fresh and made from scratch. It’s flame-grilled first and then pan-stirred, making it very well done. It’s the best option for students and immigrant working folks who love to eat quality food and skip the talk.

Zoya K.

Google
The food is delicious! we got the food in under 10 minutes! people are very nice and they have good clean hygiene. The employees are also very sweet and friendly. I would definitely come again!

Subangkar K.

Google
Took Chicken Roast with Polao. The taste of the food was average. However, the quantity was really good considering the price. The behavior of the staffs were good.

Vamsi

Google
I heard from my friends that the food would be good. I ordered lamb shanks that'd be available between Friday and Sundays. The place was not hygienic at all. Cockroaches literally welcomed us at the entrance. They need to better the hygiene, especially when you have some good reviews on your food taste. They have really good Dubai chocolates. That's the best. The lamb shanks with rice and egg, the lamb did not cook well. The restaurant manager was apologetic and gave us a refund. It was unfortunate that we did not get to eat tasty food. I would give it one more chance to finalize my opinion on this place.

Purav P.

Google
If you are seeing this people, then there are 2 Bismillah cafes beside each other and people seem to be confusing them both up. I am writing the review for the smaller 1 storied bismillah cafe. It looks deceiving as it is small and shabby and has a store on the other side of the wall. This small cafe is run by a Bangladeshi man and the guy is good. The food is even better. I ordered 2 lamb shanks and 2 chicken samosas and it came out to 37 dollars with tax. The lamb shank was mind blowing, it was just too good. I told him to make it extra spicy and the Indian in me just loved it. I am going back again once I have enough money and have worked out enough so that it would be like a reward for me.
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Karissa R.

Yelp
I love the flavors and it smells so good my coworker went and purchased next day! Lamb shank is my fave . But lamb and chicken shawarma plate is great too! Alway got polite service ordering on DD or calling in! Samosas are fab!!!
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Nicola L.

Yelp
Food was hot, spicy, flavorful I DID NOT want to leave. Several of the tasty treats and pastries are displayed right in front of you. Sooo tempting. I wanted one of each!!! Please note, there are three locations next door to each other. There's a market, street food - takeout only, and a sit down. I've been to the takeout, many moons ago. Decided to try the restaurant like spot. Now, it's not five star ambiance at all. But the food is phenomenal. I had a fish wrap and two veggie samosas. Best darn samosas I've ever had. And I've had my share. Homemade and not. The samosas were not just mashed potatoes, peas or chickpeas. It was the flavor and the right exterior. And it's served with a green sauce. Immaculate. Parking and driveway. Hey, it's a little rough. But again the food. Hope you like it as much as I did. Oh and the price, $13 for my food and drink. Hot and ready. Yeah I'll be back. Going back for the wings. There like a dollar each wing.
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Jeanelle W.

Yelp
If I could give more than five stars, I would! I specifically drove alllll the way from Smyrna to Bismillah Cafe strictly for their samosas based on reviews, and they did not disappoint! I needed a batch of 30 for a student meeting and requested half veggie and half chicken. It also came with their own special sauces. The location was easy to find and I was able to pay for my food over the phone. When I got there, my order was ready to go. I was interested in trying one of their desserts and they were kind enough to let me try one. Fast forward to the next day when I brought it to my students (6th-8th grade), they absolutely loved it! I warmed them up in the microwave as advised and you could still taste the rich spices and flavors used to create this dish. I'm glad I hid some for myself because they ate everything that I put out!
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A T.

Yelp
The new building is very nice. The original location is smelly but as the charm of a small startup business. Fantastic deal!!!! Get a sandwich/wrap for $7.00. The beef wrap - 5 stars. Big and tasty. The kabob wrap - 3 stars because it had little meat, hard and burnt, chicken kabobs inside it.
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Abir C.

Yelp
I have been all over the US and I have searched for Bengali/Bangladeshi biryani all over the country. I have only found 2 places in the country that make such great authentic biryani, one is Aladdin in LA, and the other one is this place. Aladdin is still #1 for me, it is just unbeaten when it comes to this cuisine. However, this place came the closest to give Aladdin a run for its money. There are 2 establishments, both named 'Bismillah Cafe', which is apparently a result of a brotherly feud. Go to the bigger building. The kachhi biryani was amazing, and they had fusion dishes like the shawarma biryani which was a sleeper hit. Don't miss out on this place!
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Kesha K.

Yelp
The food was very average. I got the butter chicken and the chicken samosas. It was not very flavorful and I would not return
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Briana N.

Yelp
This really hit the spot! I think this is probably the best biryani I've had and the green sauce just brings everything to the next level. They give you a lot of meat and it's well incorporated into the rice so practically every bite has some. The veggie samosas are pretty standard, standard being delicious, and they're so cheap. And the naan is super good too. One order gives you like four pieces. Not only are the prices pretty cheap, but the sizes are huge. We got the large biryani plate, ate our fill, and had leftovers for the next day. And the workers are so friendly too!
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Jeanne C.

Yelp
I love Indian food and when I say that i love this place haha!! Their food is chef's kiss! They renovated and looks so much better, everyone is very friendly too~ I have had good Indian food elsewhere but this is definitely in my top 3 places to go when I'm craving anything Indian! Love their tikka masala and their chicken biryani!

Andrew R.

Yelp
First time in....very pleasant counter service, very simple kitchen right in front of you, napkin holders out of napkins on all tables, tables not clean of crumbs, etc. a bit dirty run down like other parts of the world that are fun to travel in... I had a Lamb shank asked for extra gravy - the gravy and rice were tasty a bit rich and I gobbled it down. the Lamb shank was only $15.99 prob would not get again but pretty good. They were unloading halal meat next door at the market - huge pieces of an animal. The place was just a bit run down lots of litter in the parking lot.
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John B.

Yelp
Despite me patronizing numerous Indian, Pakistani, Nepali, Sri Lankan, Burmese, and other restaurants devoted to various neighboring regional cuisines, this was my first time trying a Bangladeshi restaurant. Apparently Atlanta's suburbs must host a decent community because there are several such businesses in a small stretch. I tried the most established one. I was pleased to discover that ordering online offered a robust 25% off the list price. My GPS took me to a market with a small takeout inside, but apparently online orders are sent to a separate restaurant next door. This would seem to be a common issue, but even they seemed a bit confused by the situation. I walked across the beat up parking lot to the other building and found my food waiting. While the cuisine of Bangladesh appears to be less vegetarian-friendly than most of the subcontinent, I thought it would be worth trying their take on biryani. I was right. A luxuriously spiced creation that reminds you that this is the part of the world where spices come from, this dish excites the tastebuds. I was a little miffed there was no chickpeas or other beans thrown in for more protein content, but it was delicious enough that I didn't care. A samosa was tasty as most of them are, but was notably enhanced by a complex hot sauce. My separate ordered of chickpeas was strongly flavored and spicy as well. I got a ton of food for my money, and despite the limitations of this place, it was an interesting experience. I may be inclined to try out its neighbors before I return to see what else the cuisine has to offer.
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Amy W.

Yelp
Delicious food, nice clean restaurant, friendly service, reasonable prices. What's not to love?!? Enjoyed the beef biryani, samosas, butter chicken (spicier than expected, fyi). We'll be back!
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Millie C.

Yelp
We ordered lots of different curry to share and I also got a fish wrap. The portions were pretty big and easy to share, all the curry dishes came with a rice. We also ordered an order rice with mixed meats. I enjoyed the fish wrap as it was pretty filling and flavorful.
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Rachel W.

Yelp
Amazing food and one of the most hospitable owners I've ever met! I got the chicken tikka curry and a samosa, and both were incredibly delicious. I will absolutely be getting more samosas next time, as they're only $1! The curry was $12.99 - the value at this place is off the charts. The owner would address customers as "brother" or "sister" and checked in on my friend and I to see if we needed anything. I felt so welcomed and got to chat with the owner briefly. He's been in business for 20+ years and lives locally in the Chamblee/Doraville area. Atmosphere is hole in the wall vibes and I love it. A local gem that has earned a spot in my favorites. To clarify some potential confusion - there's Bismillah Cafe, and then right next door is Bismillah Market that ALSO serves what I presume to be the same exact menu. We, not realizing the difference, went to Bismillah Market where it looked like most people were only taking out from. The market location is tiny and has very limited seating. It looked like the cafe had much more space and looked more like a restaurant than a hole in the wall. The owner said his brother runs the cafe, and he runs the market!
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Marni M.

Yelp
Got a beef and pork shwarma biryani plate which included a small salad. As someone who's not usually a fan of biryani plates, I did enjoy how thoroughly seasoned all the very red rice was. It was made even better with the green sauce served on the side. As for the chicken samosas, they were very dry but also almost cold by the time I got to eat them. Since this was all takeout, I can't attest for their service or ambiance but the food was good enough for me to check them out again!
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Brent W.

Yelp
Bismillah is a top on our fav's list! Flavors that leave you fantasizing about your next visit! Service is great and friendly like family! I first discovered Bismillah during the pandemic when working for DoorDash. I was picking up a delivery and at the time, they were in their original location in a small "closet space" on the end of Bismillah Market. It was clear they knew their customers and the customers were dedicated. After smelling the food in my car, there was no question I'd be returning for myself ASAP! We've tried many different menu items at this point and are so happy to see that they've rightfully moved next door into their own new separate building. If you haven't tried Bismillah Cafe, prepare yourself for the cravings! If I had three hands, they would get three thumbs up! ;)
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Christina P.

Yelp
Food was spectacular; one of my favorite hole-in-the-wall restaurants, it recently got its sign changed, so if you guys go again, it's labeled under a food mart but their kitchen still is open! I got the mutton korma which was very different from the korma I usually get, but it was still savory and delicious and the lamb was not at all gamey. The rice was fragrant and decadent. I also got their mango lassi and chai; the lassi was thick without overwhelming yogurt taste, I could have 3 in one sitting easily. The chai tasted a little watery or burnt from being steeped for so long, but still good. The veggie samosas were honestly better than the chicken ones--they were more juice and retained their moisture after frying, but my friend liked the seasoning of the chicken filling more. The service was fast and kind. I cannot wait to come here again.
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Jevons L.

Yelp
The mixed chicken and lamb biryani plus the AMAZING green sauce is a MUST EAT. A more casual restaurant but the biryani here is one of the few things that I find myself craving occasionally. Nice bed of rice with slow roasted lamb and chicken with a flavorful smothering of green sauce. Massive portion sizes as well!!
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Bryan L.

Yelp
My favorite restaurant in Buford highway now no cap. Everything is flavorful, cheap, and good eating. Lamb curry is succulent and spicy, basmati rice they make is so fluffy and out of this world. Also all the entertainment you need: Nigerian bro pulls up in his black Lambo orders tea and leaves, flocks of pigeons flying everywhere and sitting on telephone lines, Employees Asian squatting in the back rethinking their life while smoking Marlboros, Van filled with a bunch of LV bags, and the only seating is a strip of booths next to the parking lot. It's like I'm in Flushing Queens again
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Ishamar R.

Yelp
Woooo this spot is a must visit. So, they basically take orders out front and have some seating outside. It's a good spot to order to go. They are very friendly and the food comes out pretty quickly. We ordered the chicken samosa, 2 orders of nan(this was more like pita bread because of the thickness and flavor) , butter chicken(comes with rice), and mutton biryani. Everything was so yummy. The butter chicken was savory and had a kick of spice. The biryani was sooooo good. The naan here was not my fav since it really didn't taste like naan. Can't wait to order food here again. Enjoy ;) - IG: Travelfoodie_ishy
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Aj G.

Yelp
Food was really good, but we had to go back because they didn't include side items and two drinks. We ordered ahead, but the menu seemed wrong. I would order again, but the service wasn't great.
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Monica C.

Yelp
So far we have ordered here 3 times, on one of the delivery service apps, and each time has been excitingly tasteful. The veggie samosas are incredible with peas and potatoes, among other veggies, cushioned in a blend of spices, making them semi-spicy and delicious all while wrapped in a perfect crust. The meat samosas are also wonderful! -- the crust is different than the veggie samosas; it is crunchier and flakey. I don't find the meat samosas "spicy" at all. They are different samosas and are different experiences with trying. Our orders came with two kinds of sauces that were great if you like to dip. We also ordered chicken shawarma biryani (I unexpectedly fell in love with this plate! -and butter chicken (also amazing). Both are great with naan, and so flavorful in their own ways. the butter chicken being more saucy. My boyfriends loves the wings. The heat levels, I would say, is for a well-seasoned palate. You get so much food, too. For 2 people, it lasts us at least 2 nights of dinner. There are plenty of leftovers for us to continue the enjoyment. We reheat the samosas in the air fryer. In total, 3/3 times our order has been consistent, flavorful, and joyful to experience.
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Alaric D.

Yelp
This place has some dope food. If you're in the area, I'd definitely recommend. This year, they moved from a smaller walk-up establishment next door to a more legit building, it's bigger and there's tables and booths to dine inside. The parking is a bit limited though but seriously, you're gonna want to slide in as best you can. Usually I order the salmon curry with naan, veggie samosas, and the green sauce. They used to include a small container of the green sauce but you now have to order it separately just fyi. Don't want to get home and not have it! I don't know what their score is, but just like Waffle House, I don't care! Lol Lastly, if you are a DoorDash user, they go by Indian Flavour on there. The food is prepared very quickly so there isn't a long wait time and the packaging for to-go orders is thoughtfully wrapped with plastic wrap to avoid spills and stains. Try it and be prepared to be a frequent returner!
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Alyssa T.

Yelp
We ordered takeout from their website, and the estimated time was about 15-20 minutes. It is located next to a grocery store, and it does have seating outside. The restaurant itself does give the definition of hole in the wall haha. We ordered the hot wings, chicken shawarma biriyani, and butter chicken. The butter chicken was definitely our least favorite. I felt like it lacked flavor, and I personally wouldn't get it again. The biriyani was AMAZING though, and I am so glad I listened to the reviews and ordered extra green sauce for it. They were actually out of wings for the hot wings and gave us chicken shawarma in their hot sauce instead. This was not a disappointment honestly because their sauce is so good. We will definitely be coming back!
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Amin K.

Yelp
Love this place. I go here ALL THE TIME. All their food is amazing and the staff is friendly as well. My go-to order is: samosas and chai. Once you eat their you'd wanna visit their more and more and even more. Update 10/14/2023 We went to the new building they finally opened up. To our surprise, the quality has tremendously decreased. The cashier recommended us the chicken shawarma burger which was probably one of the worst things ever made. Their chicken shawarma biryani has gone down in quality yet it remains top notch. Chai was the best thing here - yes it's called chai, not chai tea. Changed the rating from 5 to 3.
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Chandrika R.

Yelp
A Buford highway gem! Came here for the first time after hearing all about the wings. I was really craving butter chicken though, and it def satisfied the craving! The version here is more buttery and spicy and less tomato-y than other places; it tastes like butter chicken in India. It's perfection! The rice is a little salty but just enough that it's tasty even by itself. The naan is actually pita bread, which annoyed me til I tasted it - perfectly flaky and soft. I got hot tea, which was very sugary, also more like in India. I ordered online for pickup, and when I got there, they had all kinds of fried foods at the counter. They said it's for Ramadan. I got potato and eggplant, which were delicious and not greasy; tasted very fresh. The jalebi they added was also extra crispy delicious; one of my favorite Indian sweets! The ginger juice is very concentrated and yummy. I didn't expect to love this place, but now I think it's my go to. The guys at the front were super friendly and just seemed happy to be there. The cafe is casual and clean. They give you a ton of food for great prices too! Will def be back very soon!
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Sean H.

Yelp
This is a certified hole in the wall restaurant in the Brookhaven/BuHi area. You can dine here but if you pull up you'll see why most folks carry out or do delivery. I ordered 3 disea the mixed shawarma biryani, lamb curry and the ruhu fish curry. I really enjoyed all three of them the mixed shawarma the most. The lamb curry flavor was great but there were lots of tough chewy pieces (what can you expect at the $12 price point) some pieces were great. I'll need to visit more to determine the baseline for their lamb and goat. The Ruhu fish curry flavor was bomb I really really enjoyed this one but I was having trouble with some of the fish bones. I grew up on the water and ate dishes 3x a week growing up that we caught so I'm quite skilled getting bones out but some of these were small and hard to detect with my tongue. It was good but I don't think it's worth the effort for me personally I'll have to try the salmon next time. If you order at the stand outside the restaurant they'll have it to you shortly for my 3 dishes I waited about 10 minutes. While I was waiting I thought it was funny a guy pulled up in a car and shouted his order and the workers rang it up. I'll have to try that method next visit!! Great spot for a cheap, flavorful meal
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Dolly M.

Yelp
I do recommend this place & they have opened up an actual restaurant now where you can dine in! My mom only eats Halal food so it's the reason i even came into this place & grabbed some samosas! We always get vegetable & chicken. I love the chicken!! Veggie is also good though! Service is usually quick & they're kind people. It is a Muslim community for the most part & the ambiance is very calm. I would suggest to stop by for some samosas if you have never tried them! We also like the naan bread, it is very good!
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Helena E.

Yelp
I daydream of Bismillah's hot wings. Omg! This hole in a wall store/restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside, but the magic that happens in that kitchen is something special. Our friends catered and hosted us one night and we couldn't stop talking about the wings. For months we talked about it. They had another event and again, ordered the wings. We decided to finally check out the restaurant for ourselves and boy oh boy! I'm glad we did...we ordered the vegetable biryani, shawarma biryani, hot wings, and samosas with another special hot sauce for the samosas. Lord!!! Bismillah. When I say everything was amazing, EVERYTHING was delicious! It was so good we went back a few days later. We also love 45 minutes away so it's not close to our house.... I heard they're moving into a different establishment (next door). It's bigger and it'll be better for business. I'm happy for them. And I will be joining them next door as well.
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Kyja W.

Yelp
On my way home from work, I decided I wanted to celebrate Friday by treating myself to dinner from somewhere I had never been. Through my Google searching when I pulled into a random parking lot, I found Bismillah Cafe nearby had great reviews on both Google and Yelp, as opposed to the restaurants in the plaza I parked in to search. I placed a pickup order through the restaurant's website, and waited for their confirmation of my order. My first impression of the exterior was that I was a little intimidated, as a girl alone at night. It seemed a little sketchy, to be perfectly honest--no offense intended. However, those feelings I had quickly eased up as I noticed the people outside the restaurant appeared happy and harmless. My order first said it would be ready in 15 minutes, but that kept extending. While my stomach was getting antsy, I decided that that was a positive sign of busyness, which probably meant good food! About 30 minutes later, I got my food! While in line, I realized that I probably would've gotten my food sooner had I immediately stepped in the actual physical line outside, rather than wait in my car. My food wasn't ready, and I could be wrong, but it seemed like they started gathering it once I approached them asking for my order. Next time, I'll immediately get in the physical line to get noticed. That seemed to be the key. On the way home, the scent of the food was making me drool! The moment I stepped in my apartment, I threw my keys on the counter and got to opening the containers. Everything looked great! The one thing I was disappointed about was that I guess I incorrectly assumed I'd be getting one of the green sauces since the website says you can order EXTRA for an extra charge. To me that implied that every order came with one green sauce. Either they don't or they forgot mine. Next time, I'll ask for it, because it sounded very popular! Anyway, onto the tastes-- -The veggie samosa was a great price and very flavorful! I should have definitely ordered more than one! It had a nice amount of spiciness to it, perfect crunch, and delicious flavor! -The Malay curry felt less a curry to me and more a marinated lamb. There was a LOT of oil in my container and not really the curry/sauce that I'm familiar with. I had intended to pour my curry on the rice as well as dip my pita bread in it, but with all that oil instead of sauce, that was a no-go. I also expected cubed meat rather than on-the-bone, which is more of a challenge to eat (of course that was my own incorrect assumption, no fault of the restaurant's). Regardless, the lamb itself was yummy minus some fatty pieces. It was so tender, and spicy. -The texture of the naan seemed more like a cross between naan and pita bread to me, but it still hit the spot. -Finally, the rice was nice and warm, and a huge portion! I loved how it tasted! Over all, I really enjoyed my experience with this place. It feels authentic. I am looking forward to trying more dishes and finding an entree that's more my speed.
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Erin S.

Yelp
We placed our order for takeout over the phone at 6:55 pm on a Monday night. It was ready in 15 minutes. Here's what we got: - Naan ($2): Not the best naan we've ever had. - Veggie and Meat Samosas ($1 each): We liked the meat samosa better than the veggie. The meat samosa was really good. - Chicken Tikka Masala Curry ($9): We were not fans of this. It didn't have very much flavor at all. We would not get this again. - Mixed Shawarma Biryani ($9): The mixed shawarma comes with chicken and lamb. It was amazing. The green sauce is the bomb. I'll probably order more next time for an extra 50¢. Overall, the food is VERY cheap. Big portions. Most of what we tried was good. We would definitely order takeout again!

Amy W.

Yelp
The Malay lamb curry was good but you know why you get two stars? Because I came specifically for butter chicken and you didn't have it. Fine let's try chicken tikka masala. No you don't have that today. OK then what curry do you have? Anything but chicken. Hmph. Two stars!!! I get when things run out but it's noon on Sunday. Essentially your service sucks. Cook looking at me pissed I asked for butter chicken. Good luck.
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Sankar N.

Yelp
Meh mediocre place Looks disgusting as I walked in Terrible biriyani too Surprised how this place is not shutdown for lack of hygiene

Jon H.

Yelp
The Chicken Swarma Biriyani and Meat Samosas cannot be beaten!! I would give them six stars for these two menu items if that were possible!

Ayesha S.

Yelp
BECAREFUL They will give you OLD and STALE food. Horrible. We got very sick after eating.
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Seema Z.

Yelp
This is a hole in the wall spot on Buford. It's open late and has outdoor seating. It reminds of street stalls in india. I am definitely not sure of the food handling methods and I tried to find the restaurant grade on the door but didn't see it. That said overall the food is just ok. We ordered a bunch of items and the best was shawarma. Lamb was better than chicken. The chicken tikka masala has a lot of food coloring and the puchka dough bowls weren't as crunchy as expected. Also differnt from other places, it doesn't serve the spicy mint water but the red spicy chutney was pretty good. The veg samosa was better than the meat version. Overall the prices are good but I wouldn't revisit as the overall options were mediocre at best
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Grace Mao W.

Yelp
Their new dine-in restaurant finally opened! With the same high quality and delicious food, I'm looking forward to continuing to support this wonderful business!
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Camille R.

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Same amazing biryani but a nice new interior! It's just to the left of the old location (the new building is operated by the same people as before).
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Elizabeth C.

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Sure, the setting is a barren parking lot next to a construction site right next to the speeding traffic on Buford Highway, but eating at Bismillah is like a warm hug. The first thing I noticed was that the kitchen was full of a bunch of guys cooking and palling around. When people are enjoying what they're doing, the food always tastes better. I could also tell that the guy who took our order was super passionate about what he does and exposing people to Bangladeshi food. On a friend's recommendation, I got the goat halim. Plus naan for scooping. I was in love by the second bite. Like most people, I usually eat while looking at my phone, or working, or watching something on my laptop. But while I was eating that goat halim, the only thing I wanted to think about was...eating that goat halim. It was warm, rich, and I felt real nourished afterward. The warm, soft naan was a perfect accompaniment. I'm already plotting how I can get back to Bismillah to try the curries and biryani. By the way...that construction site next door had a sign that said "Bismillah Cafe coming soon"...which could mean that they'll have an actual indoor sit down space??? Can't wait to see it.

Hina K.

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I loved their shawarma biryani. Would come again for it. Other things were just okay.
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Zoya A.

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Love this place and i always go here with my buddies!! I'd suggest the chicken shawarma plate and their samosa is good too
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Scott D.

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This place is the definition of a hole-in-the-wall but it looks like they are building out a new place next door. My first time here and so I had the Chicken shawarma biryani after reading all the rave reviews! I've never tasted anything like it! Such an incredible surprise! Some in our party got the butter chicken and another the gyro, but the biryani was in a class by itself. No indoor seating, mostly to-go but the food comes out fast and plentiful. I can't wait to come back!
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Uzma K.

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This place is really really good. I was traveling out of state and I really wanted to try some food that resembled what I have here in Jersey. This is a place with their Middle Eastern twist and it's very good. The staff is so nice, they work very efficiently and you can see them making the food right across the counter. It's a very small place kind of like a hole in the wall but those are my favorite because they're usually really good! We ordered samosas as appetizers and platters as our meal. It's a great amount of food for a great price. There isn't much place to sit down and eat I believe there were two booths, so I would suggest to get takeout. The staff gave us free rice pudding at the end which is so sweet it was really fresh because it was warm but it was a different and unique twist it reminded me of when my mom made homemade rice pudding. Great place to try out!!
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Tamara R.

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I really enjoy this place but the last time I ordered from here, they gave us stale chicken samosas...needless to say we haven't been back in a while.
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Grace L.

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love this place! i always go for the mixed biryani and vegetable samosas. their green sauce is super good and the chutney is delicious as well :)

Michael D.

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I love this place it's one of my favorite spots in Atlanta! Super good food and good service
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Anand D.

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When driving by this place, you would immediately to think to give this place one star and you wouldn't even consider trying it out. DON'T think that. The food at Bismillah Cafe is EXCELLENT. They are known for their biryani plates, and I always get the chicken shawarma biryani plate. Make sure to get the green sauce and pout it over the entire plate. It always tastes so good. And the taste is always consistent. I've also tried the vegetable samosas and the lamb biryani too...you need to do the same. The food always tastes so fresh and it's always so hot. No matter what time of the day you go, it's always so busy, so I recommend either calling your order in, or placing it online ahead of time. There are about 3 tables in front of the restaurant where you can eat, but it's not very comfortable and you're sitting where everyone else is waiting. It's definitely a take-out kind of place. You won't be disappointed with Bismillah Cafe at all!
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Catherine L.

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Best hole in the wall restaurant. You shout your order, get your food from uncle, and you dip. 9/10 uncle bellies

Micha S.

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Fantastic food & fast - what else can you ask for? We love the chicken / lamb Shawarma Biriyani! The meat Samosas and also goat & rice we tried is phenomenol! (Just be careful when following your gps; it might send you to the small neighbor shop next to it.)
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Kiran T.

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Bismillah Cafe is a compact, low-key eatery serving a halal menu of Indian / Bangladeshi / Pakistani food, wings, burgers, Biryanis, Shawarma and more. This place is literally a hole in the wall, if you blink you'll miss it but so delicious. Small place with huge taste, never judge a book by its cover. They have a great variety as long as you're open to trying new dishes. There is not one thing, I have had there that wasn't delicious. A must try for sure! Just don't expect to sit there, standing room only, so take out is best. Sitting is very limited with space for 6 or 8 people. This place is in the corner of Bismillah Super Market. Parking lot have only 10 to 15 car parking spaces, which is not enough for Grocery store and cafe. Excellent and friendly customer service, great taste in a very reasonable and affordable prices. Food is cooked pretty quickly and you won't wait long unless its busy and even then you don't wait super long. You can't go wrong with the veggie samosa's, Schwarma and Chicken Biryani over here. I asked about what is the most popular dish over here to one of the customers sitting next to me table and he helped me to choose Chicken and Lamb mix Biryani / Schwarma. He said he is eating there for about 12 years now. It took 8-10 minutes to make this dish for them and it was really delicious and yummy. Shawarma Grilled Chicken and Lamb was really tender and tasty. The flavors are good and the chutney in the rice is addictive. Quantity of the meal was big enough to fill my tummy. Do yourself a favor and pay this place a visit, you'll become a regular. I am definitely putting this on my list of places to return.