Pista House - Reviews

My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! We ordered 6 different biryanis, and all of them were really good. The Haleem and Boti kabab were absolutely amazing. Furthermore, the service was exceptional too.

My experience at the restaurant was knocked off my feet so good. We ordered the Lamb Fry, which was very tender and delicious. We also ordered the Andhra Fish Pulusu, which was more tomatoey but equally delicious. Awesome 😎

My experience at this restaurant was quite disappointing. I ordered the Chicken Biryani and Goat Curry, which were supposedly Halal. Unfortunately, both dishes were a letdown, rating a mere 2/10. The Goat Curry was described as 'ehh', and the Chicken Biryani was equally poor. We spent over $40, and ended up throwing all the food away. I cannot recommend this restaurant based on this experience.

My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I tried the Chiken kabab, malai chiken sheek kebab, and some vegetarian curries. The taste of all these dishes, along with many other varieties, was absolutely awesome. I love it!

My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! I had the amazing mutton biryani, and the staff kindly recommended their new bamboo chicken biriyani, which turned out even better. The service and atmosphere were top-notch, both rated 5/5, and the food was equally impressive with a 5/5 rating.

My experience with the Chettinad chicken was a mixed bag. While the dish itself is great, the execution has been inconsistent. Last time, it was mostly soup with very little chicken. Now, it feels like a scam paying $20 for a bowl of hot water. It's a SCAM and TERRIBLE.

My experience at this restaurant was quite positive, especially regarding the food. I had the mutton biryani family pack, which was absolutely finger licking good. It also came with two appetizers: chicken 65 and chicken tandoor kabab, both of which were delicious. The staff were friendly, contributing to a pleasant service experience. The atmosphere is described as pretty simple, being a small place with only 8 tables.

I purchased Haleem from this establishment for a party and asked for a tray for 10 people. Upon collection, I was surprised by the small size of the tray. It appears inadequate for even four individuals, let alone ten. I can't believe this cost $70!

As someone who moved to San Diego from the Midwest, I can confirm that the Indian restaurant scene here is truly awful. After extensive searching on Reddit and Google, this place seemed promising, but it turned out to be filled with fake reviews or opinions from people lacking authentic taste for good Indian food. The Chicken Lollipop was excessively spicy, even for those with a good Indian spice tolerance; it felt like the chefs were adding spice without any sense, and they likely haven't tasted their own cooking. The quality of the chicken lollipop itself was miserable. The Lamb Biriyani was a clumpy mess of rice, unprofessional and bland. It tasted as if the rice and masala prepared in the morning were simply microwaved and reheated with some lamb meat. Honestly, my first attempt at cooking lamb biriyani from a YouTube video was 100 times better. It's baffling what the chef is doing here, with almost zero quality control. It's incredibly sad that the Indian food in San Diego is absolutely pathetic.

My family and I absolutely love this place for lunch! We had a wonderful experience with a great variety of meals that were spiced and seasoned very tastefully. The food was a perfect 5, and the service was equally impressive at a 5. The atmosphere also scored a perfect 5. It's a great spot for all group sizes with plenty of parking and no wait time. We're always happy to grab a lunch here.