If you're on the hunt for flavorful South Indian halal comfort food, we found a little gem that’s been quietly satisfying our pulao cravings: Severa Kitchen Restaurant. Heads up, the menu is displayed in the front, but it can be overwhelming as it is so long, but don’t worry, it’s well-organized and wonderfully descriptive. And the food? Let’s dig in. 🍽️ Biryani/Pulao Combo My first visit here was driven by a full-on biryani craving. But then the combo option caught my eye—curious, right? You get a tender piece of chicken nestled in pulao rice, served with raita, chicken kabobs, and biryani sauce. Here’s the fun part: without the sauce, it's pulao; add it, and voilà—biryani! It's a flavorful middle ground, though not a traditional "combo meal" by most standards. Still, it hits the spot if you're feeling indecisive. 🌶️ Palnadu Chicken Pulao This one quickly became a regular order. It arrives fresh, spicy, and generous with Thai green/red chilies. If you're spice-sensitive, set those aside—but if you’re up for the heat, dive in. It’s bold, warm, and deeply satisfying. 🧈 Chicken Ghee Pulao Another favorite. Think comfort food at its finest—rich, aromatic, and cooked with love. The ghee lends a beautiful depth to the dish, making it craveable every time. 🥗 Chicken Thali For the full-on South Indian experience, call ahead to see when thalis are being served. We went for the non-veg chicken thali, and it was a feast: lightly crispy fried chicken, two types of chicken curry, white rice, lemon rice (swapped in for curd rice), one poori (chapati optional), daal, and a mystery veg item that tasted like a mashed cilantro chutney—it looked earthy, brown, and surprisingly delicious. If anyone knows the name, drop it in the comments! 🍛 Special Vijayawada Biryani This one didn’t quite win us over. It was decent, but not remarkable enough to satisfy serious biryani cravings. If you're choosing between biryani or pulao here, go with the pulao every time—it’s been consistently excellent. 🌿 Final Thoughts Severa Kitchen has been a warm, flavorful, and comforting discovery. Every dish carries that home-cooked soul, and while the biryani may not be their strongest suit, the pulaos are the stars of the show.

I was really disappointed with my recent experience. While eating, I ordered chicken keema pulav and I found a piece of plastic in my food—something completely unacceptable and dangerous. It raised serious concerns about the hygiene and quality control in the kitchen. To their credit, the management responded quickly and replaced my order, which I appreciate. However, this kind of issue should never happen in the first place. I hope they take immediate steps to ensure this doesn’t happen to anyone else. Food safety is not something that can be taken lightly.

Absolutely Horrible Experience – Unsafe Food! I would give 0 stars if I could. We visited this restaurant and ordered a chicken puff. To our shock, the chicken inside was completely undercooked and had a foul, spoiled smell. It was disgusting and unsafe to eat. This is not just bad service, it’s a serious health risk. Serving raw or spoiled chicken is unacceptable and dangerous. It shows a complete lack of hygiene and food safety standards. We immediately stopped eating and left, completely disgusted. I hope the authorities take notice before someone gets seriously sick.

We tried the Palnadu chicken pulao and ghee roast chicken pulao—Palnadu had great flavor with the right amount of spice, while the ghee roast was delicious too. The non-veg thali was average, but the puri and chicken curry were excellent, with the puris being incredibly fresh. The punugulu were tasty but a bit oily. The orange juice was the best I’ve ever had—perfectly sweet. The okra fry was outstanding, unlike anything else!

One of my new favorites in Dallas. Was expecting little less cleanly, over stuffed menu but surprisingly it is clean, very good menu items and relatively fast service. You gotta try their ghee roast chef’s picks. Lunch times are not as overcrowded as dinner and evenings.