Astoria Biryani House

There are only a very few marked GF entrees, no apps, or even dosas. There was ONLY ONE Item on the menu I could eat, that was both vegan and gluten free. Tadka Dal with Basmati Rice. The Aloo Gobi, Veg Tikka Masala, Chana Masala and others that are generally vegan and gluten free are not GF nor Vegan at this restaurant. The prices on the menu are not what they tried to charge either. A woman in line in front of me tried to order a single serving of Chicken Biryani (not gf) and they told her it was over $40. Smartly, she declined to order, that's ridiculous for a single entree. We will not be back, there are better, and more gf vegan options and even non vegan gf options at Kinaara. Which is where I told the other customer to go get Chicken Biryani, and the Pakora. I would not recommend this place at all for GF options. Too many other Indian restaurants in Omaha. Go to Kinaara.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

Southern Indian food doesn’t involve a lot of gluten in the first place. Celiac in our household never reacts. Just know the food is spicy and while the staff are friendly, they can’t answer many questions about the food. We risk it because this is the best Indian food in town, hands-down. Biryanis, tikka masala, and butter chicken all seem to be gluten free. We always get dosa when they have it, which is made with fermented lentil/rice batter and should be gluten free by definition. I’d avoid anything fried. Of course there could be cross contamination but we never react. Love this place and highly recommend. They don’t have the best service but we’re there for the food and to support a family-run establishment.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers online ordering