Indian restaurants in Houston

68 people recommend, 12 warn against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Most commenters who mention Aga's recommend it, an Indian-Pakistani restaurant on Wilcrest Drive, and several name it a top pick. Commenters single out the biryani and butter chicken, one rates the Peshawari karahi very highly, and one points to the chops as a crowd favorite. Not everyone agrees: it is also called overrated and said to have slipped over time, and one found it bad when looking for chicken tikka masala. In one diner's blind biryani test it came last, though the other tasters put it second.

35 people recommend, 18 warn against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

More people recommend Himalaya, a Pakistani-Indian restaurant on Southwest Freeway, than warn against it, and many praise the food. The biryani gets repeated praise, and one calls it their top Indian pick in the city. Service is the common complaint: many diners describe it as rude, poor or inconsistent, and the rule that each person order their own dish also draws an objection. One diner calls it the most disappointing restaurant they have tried.

25 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Most people who weigh in recommend Musaafer, and many say the food is good. Some praise the decor, setting or presentation, and two describe it as Michelin-starred. Many call it expensive, though one judges it fair value. Two commenters think the food is only average, and one feels it caters to influencers and big-spending diners. An Uptown resident likes that it sits inside the mall.

Uptown Galleria

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Most commenters recommend Pondicheri, and one diner who dined in rates the food highly. One suggests it for a fusion take on dosa and another calls the ghee masala dosa excellent. A commenter notes it serves both meat and vegetarian thalis, and one recommends it for people new to Indian food. Another calls it modern and Americanized but still very good. Less favorable views: a couple of commenters find it overrated, one finds it pricey compared with Hillcroft, and one points out it serves pork, which they say many South Asian diners frown on. Another diner who loves it doubts it suits a first Indian takeout order.

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Most commenters who mention Kiran's recommend it, and many describe it as an upscale Indian restaurant. Some point to the tea service, which one calls a fun experience. One diner praises the service and elegant feel, and another calls it phenomenal. Several say it is pricey, and a few doubt the hype or call it overrated, while one diner found the food served cold and an appetizer tasting reheated.

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Most commenters recommend Shiv Sagar, and several point to it for snacks and street food. A couple name its chaat, with one calling it the best in the state, and another praises the pav bhaji. One commenter calls it clearly better than another named place and singles out the chole bhature, and one recommends it for dosa. Not everyone agrees: another commenter says the dosas here are not good.

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Commenters recommend India's Restaurant on Richmond Avenue, and some describe it as a long-time favorite or say it has stayed good over the years. Two diners praise the lunch buffet, and one calls it old-school but good. One commenter says the one near the Galleria is better than Aga's.

Richmond

12 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Many people recommend Shri Balaji Bhavan, and some point to its dosas. Some mention its chaat and chaat-style snacks, with one suggesting the dahi puri and sev puri, and another calls it a long-standing Houston staple. One commenter ranks it above Shiv Sagar. Another recalls enjoying its catering, including dosa stations, at a wedding.

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Most people recommend Khyber, and several call the food good. A couple describe it as long-established or old-school, one calls it an Indo-Pak restaurant, and one praises its reasonable prices. At the Richmond location, one diner says the grill-focused cooking is really good, and some suggest it for the buffet, with one regular calling the lunch buffet good. Not everyone agrees: one diner had a disappointing meal and won't go back, and another says it was once good but they haven't been in a long time.

Richmond

11 people recommend, 1 warns against itcounted across its outletsvia r/HoustonFood

Monk's has several Houston outlets and commenters mostly don't say which; one names the plaza on Westheimer, which is the one on the map. Many recommend it, and a few call it solid, good or great. One diner who had the chicken korma thinks it may be the city's best, and another calls it underrated while doubting it is the very best. Several name it in answer to a request for Indian-style Chinese food, though another found its Indo-Chinese food disappointing on past visits, during the pandemic.

Westheimer

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Many commenters recommend London Sizzler. One calls it unfussy and another calls it excellent, one says it is underrated, and another calls it their usual pick that reliably satisfies. One praises the vindaloo, one suggests it for biryani and another for samosas. One commenter thinks it has declined over the years, though they admit they may be wrong.

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Most commenters recommend Bombay Brasserie, and several list it among their picks for Indian food. A couple call it underrated, with one saying its buffet deserves a top ranking. One diner found it pretty good and another found it not bad, though they had only tried the lunch buffet. One commenter advises against it for catering, calling results hit or miss, while another says it still holds its own as the local scene has changed.

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Many commenters recommend Govinda's, a vegetarian Indian restaurant, and some praise its buffet. One diner calls the food delicious and a couple call it fantastic. Two hold back: one says it isn't traditional South Indian food, and another lists it among overrated picks.

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Most people recommend Maharaja Bhog, and several praise its thali, which a couple describe as all-you-can-eat. One commenter thinks it appeals even to people who eat meat, and one finds it a bit pricey. One says the food tastes good but the serving style on the buffet line hurts the presentation.

Off of 59

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Many commenters recommend Da Gama, which serves Goan-style food that several describe as a mix of Portuguese and Indian cooking. One says their family visited recently and calls it an all-time favorite, and another suggests it for a Father's Day outing. One commenter says it leans more Portuguese than Indian, though it still serves some standard Indian dishes, and another likes the Goan food but finds it fusion-leaning.

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Many people recommend Ruchi's, and several name the Clay Road location. One commenter calls it excellent, another says it has quickly become their favorite, and one diner who visited says it met their expectations. Another says their group really likes it, and one thinks it may beat Aga's.

Clay Rd

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Many people recommend Savoy, which commenters point to for Pakistani food, and a few prefer it to Aga's. One calls it the top pick for tikka masala in town, one recommends the goat biryani as a family favorite, and one thinks it is overlooked, especially for halwa puri.

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Many people recommend Biryani Pot, and several name it for its biryani, with a couple pointing to the Hyderabadi style. One says they can't find a better biryani, and another calls it pretty good. A couple name the Westheimer location, and two offer it as an alternative to Aga's.

Westheimer

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Many commenters recommend Saravana Bhavan for South Indian food, and one rates its Westheimer outlet the top pick in town. One calls it a favorite and praises the sambar. Two commenters say its quality has slipped, and one of them calls it the one they would least want to revisit. One commenter notes the brand has two Houston outlets, and the one commenter who names an outlet means Westheimer.

Westheimer

8 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood

Many diners recommend Naga's South Indian Cuisine, and several praise its buffet, with one who ate the lunch buffet finding it tasty, fresh and varied. One says its seafood dishes are uncommon at South Indian restaurants. Others list it among their South Indian picks, one of them for saag paneer.

Phoenicia

8 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Udipi Cafe has more than one Houston outlet: one commenter names the Hillcroft one, which is the one on the map, and one names the Shepherd Plaza one. Many people recommend it, and a few name it specifically for South Indian food. One calls the food glorious at the Shepherd Plaza weekend buffet, another is enthusiastic about it, and one says the cafe serves Madras-style coffee.

Hillcroft

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Most people recommend Bombay Sweets, a sweets shop on Hillcroft, and several simply name it as a suggestion. Some praise the chaat: one also likes the dosas and the crunchy snack mix but cannot speak for the sweets, and the other praises the samosa and calls the desserts excellent. One says the food is still good though the buffet has ended, and another says it used to be good but has declined since a management change. One calls it fine but finds the chaat sweetened for American palates.

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Many commenters recommend Kumar's, and several list it among their South Indian picks. One singles out the ghee dosa and also points to the masala dosa. Several name it only in lists, without describing the food.

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Many Houston diners recommend Verandah, one suggests it for anyone wanting something more upscale, and a couple describe its style as fusion. One commenter who mentions the Kirby location praises the old-school baked biryani. Two diners were less impressed: one who visited the Kirby location found it underwhelming and very expensive, and another who tried it once found the chicken tikka masala flavorless.

Kirby

6 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Commenters recommend Nirvana, an Indian restaurant on Memorial near Dairy Ashford. Some point to its buffet, and one diner who recalls a past visit praised the meat as well. Several mentions are short name-drops that give no food detail.

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Many commenters recommend Flying Idlis as a South Indian spot to try, and two of them point to the idli. One diner praises the peanut chutney, saying it makes the dosa especially good. Two diners have reservations: one finds the dosas good but inconsistent and likes the sambar, while another finds them thick, cold and unappealing.

5 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood

Most people recommend Bismillah Cafe, a Pakistani cafe, and a couple of diners enjoy the chaat. One recommends the halwa puri breakfast, which they suggest having on a Sunday. One diner's blind biryani test ranked it first, yet the other tasters in that test ranked it last. One person calls the cafe authentic but says quite a few of its Pakistani items feel Americanized.

5 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood

Kitchen Rumors is an Indian restaurant that several people suggest. One calls it very tasty with a highly creative menu, and another says it serves several strong dishes. Others name it as an answer to the Indian food request or list it among their picks.

5 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/HoustonFood

Several people recommend Tarka, and a couple say it works well for quick Indian food. Two diners like the samosas, and one says the spice and flavors hit the mark. Two see it as a fast-food chain for Indian food, and one describes it as Americanized and modern, though still good. Most commenters don't say which Tarka outlet they mean; one names the one on Shepherd, which is the one on the map.

Shepherd