Our Charismatic Biryani is the dish to order when you want one plate to carry the whole meal. Long-grain basmati is layered with house biryani masala, saffron and whole spices, then slow-steamed with your choice of seasonal vegetables, marinated chicken or bone-in goat. Every order comes with cooling raita on the side.
Biryani is a celebration dish, and it is the specialty Winnipeg guests come to Charisma Of India to try. Rather than stirring rice into a curry, the rice and the filling are cooked separately and then layered so each grain stays distinct and picks up saffron, cardamom, clove and bay.
You can choose your version. Veg Biryani is built on seasonal vegetables and is a favourite with our large vegetarian following. Chicken Biryani uses halal chicken marinated in yogurt and spices. Goat Biryani — the richest of the three — uses bone-in halal goat slow-cooked until it falls off the bone. All three arrive with raita to cool the spice and are generous enough to share.
Medium and aromatic rather than hot. The raita on the side keeps it comfortable.
The raita contains dairy. Vegetable Biryani is vegetarian; chicken and goat versions use halal meat. No beef or pork is used in our kitchen.
Winnipeg Guest
“The lunch buffet had a great variety of dishes, all hot and freshly replenished. Butter chicken, goat curry and several vegetarian options were outstanding, and the price was very reasonable for the amount of food.”
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Winnipeg Guest
“Amazing value for the buffet—so many vegetarian choices and everything full of flavor. Goat vindaloo and palak paneer are standouts, and the mango lassi is a perfect finish.”
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Winnipeg Guest
“We ordered two vegetarian dishes and one meat dish and all were amazing. The palak paneer was some of the best I’ve ever had, and the service was friendly and attentive throughout the meal.”
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Common questions about our Charismatic Biryani, from spice level and dietary notes to ordering takeout in Winnipeg.
Veg Biryani is the lightest and the most popular with vegetarian guests. Chicken Biryani is the crowd-pleaser. Goat Biryani is the richest, made with bone-in halal goat slow-cooked with saffron rice — order that one if you want the full celebration version.
Yes. The chicken and goat used in our biryani are halal, as is all chicken, goat and lamb at Charisma Of India. We never cook with beef or pork.
We are on Sherbrook Street, minutes from Downtown Winnipeg, the Exchange District, Wolseley, the West End, Osborne Village and the University of Winnipeg campus. That makes Charismatic Biryani an easy lunch or dinner stop whether you are working downtown or heading home through central Winnipeg.
Yes. Charismatic Biryani is available for dine-in and takeout at 83 Sherbrook Street in Winnipeg’s West Broadway neighbourhood. Order through our online ordering page or call (204) 222-7878 to arrange pickup. We are open Monday to Saturday from 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM and Sunday from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Order online for pickup, call (204) 222-7878, or visit us at 83 Sherbrook Street in Winnipeg’s West Broadway.
Address
83 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg, MB R3G 1C3, Canada
Phone
Hours
Mon–Sat: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Service Options
Dine-in · Takeout · Lunch & dinner buffet · Catering trays