Shri Balaji Bhavan
12 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Shri Balaji Bhavan, 5655 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX 77036
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Dosa, Chaat
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/HOUS2000IAN in r/HoustonFood · Jun 2026taste
Recommends its dosa and chaat options.
- Recommendsu/missuswhite in r/HoustonFood · May 2026
Lists Balaji among suggested Indian options for the request.
- Recommendsu/houstonlanding in r/houston · Feb 2024
Includes Shri Balaji Bhavan in a list of favorite desi restaurants.
- Recommendsu/ZListCelebrity in r/HoustonFood · Mar 2026consistency
Their go-to for consistently good dosa; says they regularly go there.
- Recommendsu/MisterDavidC in r/HoustonFood · Oct 2025
Calls Shri Balaji Bhavan a long-standing Houston staple.
- Recommendsu/CloudsandSunsets in r/houston · Dec 2023
Says they visit often and love it.
- Recommendsu/StCleveChronicle in r/houston · Dec 2023
Places it in their top three South Indian spots.
- Recommendsu/crimemastergogo3 in r/HoustonFood · Jun 2026taste
Suggests it for dahi puri and sev puri.
Show all 12 cited comments
- Recommendsu/EntranceGloomy571 in r/HoustonFood · Apr 2025
Names a Hillcroft spot as its answer to the chaat question.
- Recommendsu/Main-Ad3654 in r/houston · Oct 2025taste
Recalls enjoying their wedding catering, including dosa stations; suggests them if a South Indian menu works.
- Recommendsu/gr4z0r in r/houston · Jun 2025
Lists it among recommended spots for snacks.
- Recommendsu/PalandDrone in r/houston · Jan 2024
Calls it a really good South Indian place, better than Shiv Sagar.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.