Authentic Flavors
Every Celebration

Hyderabadi Dum Biryani & South Indian specialties cooked fresh for weddings, corporate events, and family celebrations across Austin. Get an instant quote โ€” no account needed.

โญ
4.6โ˜… Rated
415+ Yelp Reviews
๐Ÿ›
2,800+
Orders Fulfilled
๐Ÿ“ž
1,500+
Calls Handled
๐Ÿš—
1,300+
Deliveries Done
โ†“

What Makes Hyderabadi
Cuisine Extraordinary?

Hyderabadi cuisine is the royal food of the Nizams โ€” a 400-year-old tradition born from the fusion of Mughal and Telugu cooking. At its heart is the art of Dum cooking: sealing meat and rice in a heavy pot with dough and slow-cooking over wood fire for hours.

Unlike North Indian food that's heavily creamy, Hyderabadi cooking uses whole spices, tamarind, and fresh herbs to build deep, layered flavors. Every spice has a purpose โ€” nothing is generic.

Dum CookingWhole SpicesTamarind BaseTelugu HerbsSlow CookedNo Shortcuts
โœจ
Star Anise
Adds deep licorice warmth to the biryani
๐ŸŒฟ
Shah Jeera
Black cumin with a nutty, earthy depth
๐ŸŒธ
Whole Cloves
Intense floral spice โ€” used whole, never ground
๐Ÿ’š
Green Cardamom
Floral sweetness that defines Hyderabadi biryani
๐ŸŒผ
Saffron
Imported Kashmiri saffron for the golden hue
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
Guntur Chilies
Andhra's signature heat, direct from Telangana
Sitara Experience

Every Bite Tells
Our Story

From family thalis to catering 500+ guests โ€” authentic Hyderabadi flavors, fresh every time.

Bringing Hyderabad
to Your Table

Sitara Austin was built on one promise: to serve the food of Hyderabad's royal kitchens at Austin's celebrations. Our head chef trained in the old city of Hyderabad โ€” mastering Dum Biryani, Haleem, and Andhra curries from the masters who have been cooking these dishes for generations.

Every event we cater is personal to us. We don't batch-cook and freeze. Your biryani is sealed, dum-cooked, and opened at your venue โ€” the aroma filling the room the same way it would in a Hyderabadi home.

And now, we're bringing the same tradition of hospitality to the digital age โ€” with an AI assistant that gives you an instant, accurate catering quote in seconds, any time of day, in any language.

8+
Years in Business
2,800+
Orders Fulfilled
3,500+
Customers Served
๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿณ
Family Recipes
Recipes from Hyderabad's old city, never adapted for shortcuts
๐ŸŒฟ
Always Fresh
Cooked on your event day โ€” never frozen, never reheated
โšก
AI Quotes 24/7
Instant quotes without login, any time, any language
๐Ÿš—
Full Setup
Delivery, chafing dishes, and setup included for $150 flat
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
Custom Spice
Mild to Andhra-hot โ€” every dish adjusted to your guests
๐Ÿ†
2,800+ Orders
Trusted by Austin families and companies since 2018

Catering Made Effortless

No account. No forms. No waiting days for a quote. Just chat, confirm, and celebrate.

๐Ÿ’ฌ
01
Chat Freely
Talk to our AI in English, Telugu, or Hindi. No login required. Get a full menu with instant accurate pricing.
โœ…
02
Confirm & Sign In
Love the quote? Sign in with Google or OTP to save your order and get email confirmation.
๐ŸŽ‰
03
We Handle the Rest
Fresh delivery, setup, and chafing dishes โ€” all handled on your event day. You just celebrate.
๐Ÿ’ก No login needed to chat and get quotes. Sign in only when you're ready to confirm your order.

What Austin Is Saying

Gโ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…4.6Google
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…4.5Yelp ยท 415+ reviews
Read all reviews โ†’
โ–  Food itemโ–  Service
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Yelp

โ€œThe Mutton Dum Biryani is rich and perfectly cooked โ€” you can taste every layer of spice. Easily the best biryani in Austin. We order for every family gathering.โ€

S
Sravani R.
Yelp ยท Family Gathering
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Yelp

โ€œThe Paya Soup was incredibly comforting and the lamb chops were tender and flavorful. Tava Fish was spot-on. Authentic flavors that take you straight to Hyderabad.โ€

M
Meghana K.
Yelp ยท Dine-In
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Yelp

โ€œOrdered catering for my daughter's engagement party โ€” 120 guests. The goat curry and pesarattu were the talk of the night. Every dish was restaurant quality. Will use again.โ€

R
Rohit M.
Yelp ยท Private Event ยท 120 guests
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Yelp

โ€œReminded me of home โ€” the sambar, the rasam, the biryani. My mother visited from Hyderabad and said it tasted exactly like the food she grew up eating. High praise.โ€

V
Venkat R.
Yelp ยท Family Dinner
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Yelp

โ€œFirst time here on a friend's recommendation. The chicken tikka masala and naan were incredible โ€” better than places I've eaten in London. Already booked my next visit.โ€

M
Michael R.
Yelp ยท First Visit
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Yelp

โ€œTheir weekend brunch buffet is unreal. Pesarattu, idli, vada โ€” all made fresh. The haleem on Sundays is worth waking up early for. This place is a gem.โ€

A
Arun T.
Yelp ยท Weekend Brunch
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Yelp

โ€œThe Gongura Mutton here is the only place in Austin I've found it done right. Tangy, spicy, perfectly balanced. If you know Andhra food, you know how rare that is.โ€

K
Kiran B.
Yelp ยท Dine-In
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Yelp

โ€œHosted my birthday dinner here for 25 people. The staff set up a private section, food came out hot and beautifully presented. Best Indian catering experience I've had in Texas.โ€

C
Chris L.
Yelp ยท Birthday Dinner ยท 25 guests
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Yelp

โ€œOrdered a full tray of chicken biryani and lamb kebabs for our Diwali party. Delivery was on time, food was still hot, and the portion size was generous. Highly recommend.โ€

R
Ramesh P.
Yelp ยท Diwali Catering
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Yelp

โ€œThe mutton pepper fry and the goat biryani together is a combo I think about constantly. Service was fast, staff were warm. Every visit feels like being welcomed at someone's home.โ€

S
Suresh K.
Yelp ยท Regular Customer
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Yelp

โ€œThe Mutton Dum Biryani is rich and perfectly cooked โ€” you can taste every layer of spice. Easily the best biryani in Austin. We order for every family gathering.โ€

S
Sravani R.
Yelp ยท Family Gathering
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Yelp

โ€œThe Paya Soup was incredibly comforting and the lamb chops were tender and flavorful. Tava Fish was spot-on. Authentic flavors that take you straight to Hyderabad.โ€

M
Meghana K.
Yelp ยท Dine-In
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Yelp

โ€œOrdered catering for my daughter's engagement party โ€” 120 guests. The goat curry and pesarattu were the talk of the night. Every dish was restaurant quality. Will use again.โ€

R
Rohit M.
Yelp ยท Private Event ยท 120 guests
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Yelp

โ€œReminded me of home โ€” the sambar, the rasam, the biryani. My mother visited from Hyderabad and said it tasted exactly like the food she grew up eating. High praise.โ€

V
Venkat R.
Yelp ยท Family Dinner
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Yelp

โ€œFirst time here on a friend's recommendation. The chicken tikka masala and naan were incredible โ€” better than places I've eaten in London. Already booked my next visit.โ€

M
Michael R.
Yelp ยท First Visit
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Yelp

โ€œTheir weekend brunch buffet is unreal. Pesarattu, idli, vada โ€” all made fresh. The haleem on Sundays is worth waking up early for. This place is a gem.โ€

A
Arun T.
Yelp ยท Weekend Brunch
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Yelp

โ€œThe Gongura Mutton here is the only place in Austin I've found it done right. Tangy, spicy, perfectly balanced. If you know Andhra food, you know how rare that is.โ€

K
Kiran B.
Yelp ยท Dine-In
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Yelp

โ€œHosted my birthday dinner here for 25 people. The staff set up a private section, food came out hot and beautifully presented. Best Indian catering experience I've had in Texas.โ€

C
Chris L.
Yelp ยท Birthday Dinner ยท 25 guests
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Yelp

โ€œOrdered a full tray of chicken biryani and lamb kebabs for our Diwali party. Delivery was on time, food was still hot, and the portion size was generous. Highly recommend.โ€

R
Ramesh P.
Yelp ยท Diwali Catering
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Yelp

โ€œThe mutton pepper fry and the goat biryani together is a combo I think about constantly. Service was fast, staff were warm. Every visit feels like being welcomed at someone's home.โ€

S
Suresh K.
Yelp ยท Regular Customer
โ˜… 415+ Reviews on YelpG 4.6โ˜… on Google Maps
4.6โ˜…
Google
Maps Reviews
4.5โ˜…
Yelp
415+ Reviews
4.6โ˜…
Restaurant Guru
5,000+ Reviews
4.5โ˜…
TripAdvisor
Austin Restaurants
๐Ÿ›

Planning an Event?
Let's Build Your Menu.

From 20 to 500+ guests. Chat with our AI, get an instant quote โ€” no account needed. Only sign in when you're ready to confirm.

๐Ÿ’ฌ WhatsApp Us๐Ÿ“ž Call Toll-Free
WeddingsCorporate EventsBirthday PartiesPuja / ReligiousBaby ShowersGraduationDiwali / Eid

Live from Our Kitchen

Weekend buffet menus every Friday ยท Daily specials ยท Catering behind-the-scenes

Get a quote โ€” WhatsApp ยท SMS ยท Call ยท AI