Aloo Gobi Masala
$14.69
Potatoes and cauliflower simmer in spiced tomato gravy.

Fragrant rice and bold aromatic spices define South Asian food at Empire Biryani & Grille in Johnston, with pickup available.
Order onlineAloo Gobi Masala
$14.69
Potatoes and cauliflower simmer in spiced tomato gravy.
Chicken Saag
$16.79
Chicken cooked with fresh spinach and mild spices.
Jeera Rice
$8.39
Basmati rice seasoned with roasted cumin, ghee, and mild aromatics.
Kadai Paneer
$16.79
Paneer cubes cooked with bell peppers, tomatoes, and Indian spices.
Momo 65
$11.54
Crispy vegetable dumplings are tossed in fiery South Indian-style 65 sauce.
“Some of the best Indian food I’ve had in Rhode Island. I ordered takeout with butter chicken, Momo 65, and garlic naan, and everything was outstanding. The butter chicken was rich and flavorful, the Momo 65 was perfectly crispy and spicy, and the garlic naan was soft, buttery, and fresh. Even as takeout, the food was hot, well packaged, and clearly made with care. You can really taste the love that goes into it. Big thanks to Mahesh, the owner. This place is a true gem. I’ll definitely be ordering again soon”
Chicken 65
$15.74
Chicken bites are deep-fried with spices, curry leaves, and green chilies.
“We have been here twice since they opened, once for dine in and once for take out, and were pleased each time . The food is fresh, tasty, and the portions are good. There are a lot of different options. I recommend the samosas, chicken 65, and Navarathina Korma. My husband likes the Chicken Biryani. We just found out they have a weekend buffet for $19.99 between 12-3.”
Chilli Chicken
$15.74
Crispy chicken pieces are tossed in tangy chili sauce; choose a heat level.
“Tried the chili chicken and shrimp fried rice. Highly recommended if you are looking for indo-chinese foods.”
Chilli Baby Corn
$13.64
Golden-fried baby corn coated in a chili-garlic glaze.
Paneer Biryani
$16.79
Basmati rice layered with paneer, spices, herbs, and accompaniments.
Gongura Chicken Boneless Biryani
$18.89
Basmati rice layers with gongura chicken, herbs, and traditional sides.
“The biryani here is absolutely amazing full of flavor, perfectly spiced, and cooked to perfection. It’s bold, ambitious, and seriously one of the best I’ve ever had. Very, very good”
Fish Biryani
$18.89
Boneless fish layered with spiced basmati rice and herbs.
“Delicious and authentic biryani, just like they make it in Hyderabad.”
Goat Ghee Roast Biryani
$20.99
Basmati biryani layered with pan-fried goat ghee roast and spices.
“Had amazing goat Briyani !!! Mojito and margarita were on point !”
Chicken Tikka Masala
$17.84
Grilled chicken simmered in creamy tomato gravy with onions and capsicum.
Chana Saag
$15.74
Chickpeas and spinach simmered with aromatic spices in a hearty curry.
“Every dish was 10/10 from the shrimp with garlic sauce, to the grilled tandoori pomfret, and lastly the garlic naan with shrimp tikka masala and channa saag. The mint mojito was also delicious. Will definitely recommend to friends and will be back again!”
Empire Special Chicken Curry
$17.84
Chicken curry made with Empire's chef-special blend of aromatic spices.
“I had a great experience at this new restaurant. The service was excellent and our server was very polite, and the entire staff was warm and welcoming. We started with the Momo 65 and Gobi Manchurian and both were flavorful, especially the Gobi Manchurian, which is hard to find done well. For entrées, we tried the Empire Special Chicken Curry, Malai Kofta, and Chicken Dum Biryani and all three dishes were delicious and full of rich, authentic flavors. I will definitely be coming back and would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food and great service.”
Mango Shrimp Curry
$18.89
Shrimp and mango chunks simmer in a sweet-tangy, mildly spiced sauce.
“We went around noon. It’s cute and rustic inside. The workers were kind, patient, and helpful. The food was very flavorful! I had the tomato dal (spicy), butter naan, mango lassi, and tikka skewers. I tried my dad’s mango shrimp dish and that was delicious as well. I highly recommend trying this restaurant. Apparently they do buffets on Sundays. Will definitely be back with my family :)”
Paneer Tikka
$17.84
Clay-oven-grilled paneer cubes are marinated and lightly charred.
Chicken Tikka
$17.84
Clay-oven-grilled chicken breast pieces after a spiced marinade.
Lamb Chops
$26.24
Herb-marinated lamb chops grilled in a clay oven with chef's sauces.
Malai Chicken Tikka
$17.84
Cream-marinated chicken pieces are grilled in a clay-pot oven.
Honey Garlic Naan
$5.24
Naan topped with minced garlic and finished with raw honey.
“I had just seen a review on Tik Tok and they loved it. I didn't know the place was on the opposite side of town. I went there that day to give it a try. It was fantastic. My dish was loaded with flavor and spices and the Honey Naan was fantastic. The service was great. I highly recommend this place”
Plain Naan
$3.66
Leavened wheat flatbread baked in a clay oven.
“I had the pleasure of trying this spot for date night, and it did not disappoint. The food was incredible, especially the butter chicken and naan. What truly made the experience a 10/10, though, was our server, she was so kind, attentive, and continually checked in to make sure everything exceeded our expectations. I’ve always loved Indian food, but it was my boyfriend’s first time trying it, and he genuinely enjoyed it. We’ll definitely be back!”
Garlic Naan
$4.71
Clay-oven-baked naan topped with minced garlic and fresh cilantro.
Butter Naan
$4.19
Leavened wheat flatbread baked in a clay oven and finished with butter.
Chicken Fried Rice
$17.84
Wok-tossed long-grain rice with chicken, vegetables, garlic, and ginger.
Egg Fried Rice
$15.74
Wok-seared long-grain rice with scrambled eggs, garlic, ginger, and sauces.
Paneer Garlic Fried Rice
$16.79
Wok-seared rice with paneer, garlic, ginger, vegetables, and sauces.
Shrimp Fried Rice
$18.89
Wok-tossed rice with shrimp, garlic, ginger, and crisp vegetables.
Gajar Ka Halwa
$6.29
Slow-cooked grated carrots with milk, ghee, cardamom, and nuts.
Gulab Jamun
$5.24
Fried milk dumplings soaked in fragrant rose-sugar syrup.
Gulab Jamun with Ice Cream
$8.39
Warm gulab jamuns come with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.
Rasmalai
$5.24
Soft cheese patties soaked in saffron-cardamom milk.
At Empire Biryani & Grille, your South Asian food choices include fragrant basmati rice layered with herbs and spices, clay-oven-grilled chicken and lamb, and vegetables simmered in creamy korma sauces.
Cut Mirchi packs stuffed green chilies into a crunchy, spicy coating. Chana masala features chickpeas in tangy tomato gravy, while Onion Kulcha is baked naan stuffed with chopped raw onions.
Visit us in Johnston for dine-in, or order pickup or delivery. Finish your meal with Rasmalai, whose spongy cheese patties are soaked in fragrant milk infused with saffron and cardamom.
Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.