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South Asian Food in Johnston

Fragrant rice and bold aromatic spices define South Asian food at Empire Biryani & Grille in Johnston, with pickup available.

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Indian Food

Indian Appetizers

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.”

Biryani

Curry

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 :)”

Tandoori Grilled Dishes

Indian Breads

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!”

Indo-Chinese Fried Rice

Desserts

From the Kitchen at Empire Biryani & Grille

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular South Asian food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

  • Butter Chicken — Grilled white-meat chicken is simmered in tomato-and-butter gravy with mild, sweet, tangy flavor; choose mild, medium, or spicy.
  • Chicken Tikka Masala — White-meat chicken is grilled, then simmered with onions, capsicum, aromatic spices, and creamy tomato gravy; choose mild, medium, or spicy.
  • Momo 65 — Vegetable dumplings are fried crisp, then coated in fiery South Indian-style 65 sauce; choose your preferred spice level.
  • Empire Spl Boneless Chicken Biryani — Layered basmati rice and boneless chicken are slow-cooked with spices and herbs, served with yogurt sauce, salaan, onion, and lemon.
  • Chicken 65 — Chicken bites are marinated with spices, curry leaves, and green chilies, then deep-fried; choose mild, medium, or spicy.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for south asian food throughout the Johnston area. Order your south asian food online for convenient pickup or delivery.