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Shrimp Biryani at SPICE ROOM

Coastal Biryani with Succulent Shrimp

Spice Level:
GF
Halal
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SPICE ROOM's Shrimp Biryani features jumbo shrimp tossed with saffron basmati rice and aromatic spices tawa-style on a flat iron griddle. Gluten-free and naturally flavorful at three Denver locations.

Shrimp Biryani — Quick Facts

Dish
Shrimp Biryani
Origin
Coastal India
Spice level
Medium (2/5) — customer-adjustable
Diet tags
Gluten-free, Halal
Price
$21
Best paired with
Raita, Mango Lassi, Cucumber Salad
Available at
All 3 SPICE ROOM locations (Highlands, East Colfax, Olde Town Arvada)

About This Dish

Shrimp Biryani brings coastal India to Denver. Succulent shrimp tossed with saffron basmati rice, fried onions, and aromatic spices on a blazing-hot tawa (flat iron griddle), so every grain absorbs the sweet, briny essence.

Carefully timed so shrimp stay plump and tender — never overcooked. Saffron, cardamom, and cinnamon complement the shrimp's natural sweetness perfectly.

Key Ingredients

Basmati Rice
Shrimp
Saffron
Fried Onions
Cardamom
Cinnamon
Ghee

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the shrimp overcooked?

Never! We carefully time the addition so shrimp stay plump and tender.

How is it different from chicken biryani?

Lighter with briny sweetness compared to chicken biryani's deeper, meatier flavors.

Quick Facts

Price$21
Prep Time35-40 minutes
OriginCoastal India
Spice Level

Pairs Well With

Raita
Mango Lassi
Cucumber Salad

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Available at all 3 Denver locations

Why Choose SPICE ROOM

SPICE ROOM is Denver's only halal, scratch-made Indian restaurant with three locations, a 4.9-star rating from 3,400+ reviews, and catering for up to 500 guests. Every dish is prepared fresh daily with house-ground spices imported from India.

Scratch-Made, Never Pre-Made

Every dish is prepared from scratch using spices hand-ground daily in-house — not from pre-made sauces or mixes.

Halal

All meat is halal from trusted suppliers — one of the only Indian restaurants in Denver with this guarantee.

3 Denver Locations

Highlands, Bluebird District, and Olde Town Arvada — always a SPICE ROOM nearby, each with full bar and dine-in.

4.9★ Across 3,400+ Reviews

The highest-rated Indian restaurant in the Denver metro across Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor.

Catering Up to 500 Guests

Full-service catering for corporate events, weddings, and private parties — from 20 to 500+ guests metro-wide.

30+ Vegetarian Dishes

Extensive vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options — plus Indian and Himalayan specialties under one roof.

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Order Shrimp Biryani at Our Locations

West 38th Ave

38th Ave, Denver, Denver, CO 80211
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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East Colfax Ave

3100 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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Ralston Rd

7355 Ralston Rd Unit H, Arvada, CO 80002
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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