A little about this place
About Charcoal Biryani
Charcoal Biryani is an Indian food-court counter on the first floor of Commerce Court West, 199 Bay Street, in the Financial District's PATH network, listed as a halal restaurant on its map profile. Biryani is the focus, finished with a smoky charcoal treatment and served with raita and papad, in chicken, spicy lamb, paneer tikka and vegan jackfruit versions. The rest of the menu covers ginger chicken and lamb kebabs, butter chicken, dal makhni, chole kulche, dosas, kathi rolls, vada pav, aloo tikki burgers and mango lassi. It serves the weekday office lunch crowd, with food-court seating, takeout and online ordering.
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
What people enjoy
- The biryani is fragrant and well spiced, with the chicken and spicy lamb biryani singled out.
Things to keep in mind
- Recent orders have often disappointed, with hard rice, bland or lukewarm curries and dry or stale kebabs.
- Portions are small for the price, with little meat in the biryani and wraps.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
What is on the Charcoal Biryani menu?
The Charcoal Biryani menu on this page lists 57 items across 7 sections, including Traditional Chicken Biryani, Butter Chicken Masala Dosa and 2 Chicken Curries, checked September 2026. Prices shown come from the restaurant's own menu or direct-order channel as observed on that date; delivery-platform prices are labelled separately. Menus change, so confirm current dishes with Charcoal Biryani.
How much does food at Charcoal Biryani cost?
Charcoal Biryani's own menu or direct-order prices observed in September 2026 ranged from $2.00 to $16.00 CAD. This range covers the captured items and variants; larger platters or catering packs may be included. Prices are set by the restaurant and can change; the observed date is shown beside each price on this page.
Does Charcoal Biryani have lunch-only hours?
The recorded service hours are during the day, with no evening interval listed. See the daily hours for the exact lunch schedule; dinner availability is not established by these hours.
Are any vegan items labelled on Charcoal Biryani's menu?
The captured menu labels Vegan Masala Dosa, Vegan Ghost Pepper Masala Dosa, 2 Vegan Samosa & Chutney as vegan. These are source labels, not a guarantee about ingredients or cross-contact; confirm directly with the restaurant.
