Amazing place for your Indian cravings. First time visiting Houston, and we got the paneer butter…read moremasala, side of rice, garlic naan, and crispy manchurian. Everything was wonderful. We went home and ate the leftovers for dinner. Inside the service is also pretty good. Nice people, warm and welcoming atmosphere. The tables were pretty clean and we didn't need a ressy to dine in. Would definitely try other items on their menu next time we visit.

This place had some highs and lows. It took a while for someone to acknowledge us and take our…read moreorder at the front, which wasn't the best first impression. The food had good flavor, but it was much greasier than I'm used to for this cuisine. I also felt the portions could have been a bit larger considering the price, as it seemed expensive for what was served.

Ordered takeout and it was so delish! I ordered the saag paneer, garlic naan, and fried veggie…read morerolls. Only con was I ordered medium spice and it seemed to be more on the mild side but I overall enjoyed it and will be coming back!

Where spices, spice…read more Service: 5/5 Quick and friendly. Ambiance: 4/5 When I looked up the restaurant, I didn't realize it was only for takeout. I walked in and the spices were spicing so much so that I started sneezing. I asked if maybe the dining area was through some door, but no there is no dine in. It's a small space with a register and seats to wait for your order or you can wait in your car. Food: 4/5 Chicken Tikka Masala it was creamy and velvety, I'm not a big fan of tomato but know is a core part of it, which I did distinguish the taste in this order that I haven't usually tasted in others. The garlic naan had good flavor however it was a bit tough and crunchy when biting into it. Which wasn't my favorite, but got the job done to dip into the sauce.

Info-Pak cuisine of high caliber in the greater Heights…read more The music is loud, obnoxious, annoying. Please don't think I'm "that guy". I'm a huge fan of Indian movies and Bollywood soundtracks. Kal Ho Naa Ho is one of my favorite soundtracks and my love of the music dates back to the Lata Mangeshkar 70's. Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, darn fine food. Five of us splurged on the family style $75 per person plus tax and tip sampler. An elegant sufficiency. Delicious. Beautiful presentation. Great flavor and diversity. Lotsa desserts as a finish, to have us leaving happy. Loved the food, hated the sound system noise. Service was great. Here are some photos for you.

This is a FANTASTIC restaurant!! J and I were so excited to check it out for a Friday happy hour…read moreafter hearing about it from some friends. I was particularly interested by the Indian fusion concept. We arrived right at the start of Happy Hour on a Friday evening. We were surprised to be the only diners there - though I will say, this is a difficult spot to access! Driving here involved quite a few u-turns. There's some parking available right next to the restaurant, which has a patio . The inside is spacious with ample seating - high tops and regular tables. A host quickly seated us, and our server explained the happy hour and regular menu to us. We decided on the paratha smash burger, spaghetti bolognese, and for drinks the lusty monk and mango uncensored. Our drinks came first - we thoroughly enjoyed the lusty monk which was essentially a spiced margarita. The mango uncensored was more of a miss - it tasted nice but seemed a bit bland for a full-price cocktail. It comes with a small piece of mango sweet on top of the ice cube which didn't do much for me. Now the food - which was fantastic. The standout here was the paratha smash burger - I've never tried a paratha burger and I absolutely loved it!! The meat was seasoned very well and I loved the onion and cheese pairing as well. The paratha was buttery and went so nicely with the rest of the ingredients. The masala fries were crisp and made a lovely pairing with the chutney. The spaghetti bolognese was also very tasty - the keema was nicely seasoned and I also enjoyed the cheesy garlic bread that comes with it. That being said, the bolognese didn't strike me as a particularly impressive or unique dish, though the flavors were excellent. We've been talking about making the drive out here again soon to try more items from their menu!

As I am a picky eater and this is my first time trying Indian food ever in life, I was quite…read moreimpressed with the portion size and taste of my order. Since this was my first time, I decided to try a kid's meal: Chicken Tikka Curry Bowl. It was dressed in mild masala curry over basmati rice. The meal also included their freshly made strawberry rose and mango lemonade. The service was great. I appreciate the cashier being patient with me and offering recommendations such as a side of the garlic naan to go with the entree.

Love the kids meals as the portion was perfect and never had problem .. The Chana masala & veg…read morepulav were amazing ...

Enticed by the promise of flavors, I ordered a chicken tikka kati roll and a paneer naan pizza. I…read moreinitially thought the color of the chicken in the tikka roll was a little off putting (a shade of pink instead of the classic orange), and the flavor wasn't quite right. but then I realized they had given me a chicken cilantro wrap instead. The meat needed some flavor, and there weren't any sauces or dips (which would've helped a bit!) to save the day. The naan pizza was essentially a perfectly flat store-bought naan with the texture of a slightly softer version of a Lunchables pizza crust. The paneer was bright red but didn't have much flavor. The bits of onions and melty cheese were the highlight. MT said it was like bad school cafeteria pizza, but I'm easily satisfied with melty cheese on bread (although this one was quite dry) :) I liked how the food was hot and fresh, but it was pretty pricey for the quality, lack of flavor, and amount of food. I'm a little bummed they messed up my order. Probably would try something else at Lyric Market next time!

If you've ever been to the lower east side of Manhattan, then you've heard of Kati Roll. Nobody can…read morereplicate it. Kati Roll Wala is not at all like the Kati Roll in NYC, but the smells and nostalgia in the mango juice rings true. I found their tikka bowl little spicy but their wraps add enough carbs (sorry not sorry) to soften the spice. My husband, however, will devour any and all food from Kati Roll Wala. He even commented, "your mom would enjoy this" - that made me laugh. No matter what you order, definitely get a mango juice. The service is quick and this is a a great stop before theater, symphony, or ballet.

Historically significant for Houston. A decades old…read moreinstitution and, for many, their first experience of the food of North India. Curries don't necessarily photograph great so I'll just post two photos. Consider the lunch buffet for your first visit. Mickey Kapoor is known for his humorous observations on the sign outside. Great staff and service. Lovely music snd ambience.

Situated in an area that's densely populated with lunch options galore, between Upper Kirby and…read moreGreenway, Khyber offers an Indian lunch buffet that separates it from most. The items are different every time, but often includes a couple of your standard dishes. On this particular day they had tandoori chicken, chicken Tikka masala, lamb curry, and saag paneer. The waitress brought out a fresh basket of naan, and the waiters made sure my glass of iced tea was full. The decor is simple yet elegant, with window seats set aside for single diners. Overall, I paid 28.00 before tip, which is on par with most buffets of this caliber. The food tastes great. The service was attentive. The location is far enough away from the bustle and has plenty of parking.

We had a lovely takeout experience from this business. We ordered the cheese naan, chicken tikka…read moremasala, daal mahani with black lentils and kidney beans, galub jamon and a mango lassi. Everything came packaged well and in a timely fashion. All of our dishes were delicious and we thought the price was reasonable. We'd definitely visit this spot again.

My husband and I visited Tarka for lunch, and the place was clean and easy to navigate since you…read moreorder right at the counter. The menu isn't traditional (it's more of a fusion style) and they even offer bowls with rice and the protein of your choice. We ordered the "Not Biryani" lamb, which is basically a fried rice dish with tender, flavorful lamb, and it was very good. We also tried the coconut curry chicken, which had mild, delicious flavors and came with basmati rice. The garlic naan was another highlight; they make it fresh to order, and yes, you do pay for it since it's not complimentary. Overall, it was a great experience.

Pondicheri is always a favorite! The vibes are just right, comfortable, vibrant, eclectic with a…read morestrong sense of modern Indian culture. I love how much south Indian food is on the menu, and most tastes homemade. Service was friendly, knowledge about the menu, and responsive. We'll keep coming back! Validated arking is in the garage but be sure to scan the QR code in the restaurant to check in for parking - helpful to get your license plate number to check in.

Service was great - gave good recommendations and was attentive to our table even though we sat…read moreoutside. I would say the menu was a little hard to read as far as overall readability and organization. For example, for the size of the Kashmiri kebabs, I was surprised to see they were a pretty large portion - since they were under Street Favorites, I would think they would've been smaller. Meena Bazaar Samosa (potato) 7.5/10 - ($6) Spicy, creamy, flavorful potato filling. This came with a tamarind chutney (not particularly my favorite), but it cuts through the richness of the samosa. Black Sesame Chicken Samosa 9/10 - ($7) Yum!! Loved this one. The yogurt and fig that accompanied this was perfect. I think the yogurt sauce should be served on the Meena Bazaar samosa as well. These samosas were a good sharing size once you cut it in half. Shrimp Balchao 6.5/10 - ($28) Heavy on the big chunks of ginger in the sauce. The overall composition reminds me of shakshuka, as this balchao had a similar flavor profile (but with more ginger)- tomato based thick sauce, red pepper, and big pieces of shrimp. The quality of shrimp was fantastic, and it's served with a dosa. Kasmiri Kebabs (Chicken) 7/10 - ($24) These were good. Chicken was juicy. It was a little spicy, but the yogurt sauce and mini orange salad helped balance it out. I loved the orange salad - it really needed an acidic component. I just wish the kebabs were served with rice. This spot is a chance to experience Indian food from a difference lens, and I think it's worth trying! I wasn't personally blown away, but maybe the brunch menu is better!

I stumbled upon the restaurant as I was hoping to grab a bite to eat before catching an uber. It's…read moreslightly hidden, dark and beyond some stairs. I sat at the bar. The menu was labeled for GF items which is always a win for me. I opted for the pornstar martini which came with a shot of champagne and the birria tacos. Service was great. Drink was great and food was phenomenal. I would have tried more but I had dinner plans just a couple hours away. If I'm back in Houston, I will certainly be back!

I visited musaafer during mg work trip in Houston, as I'm trying all Michelin Indian restaurants in…read morethe US. I had an 8 pm reservation, I got there few minutes before. As I see the entrance, love the decor, ambiance, and the whole seating area with bar in the middle, flowers and sculptures is cute and insta worthy. I was sat down at 8 pm, my server was great, he does talk a lot but that's his personality. From the server standpoint service was great. Now the food, I ordered Mithus shrimp and butter chicken experience. I asked for spicy for both dishes. Shrimp and the sauce, really good, came with soft buns. Delicious! Although it was not spicy at as asked. The butter chicken experience was very disappointing for me - it came in 3 sauces, white, tomatillo and traditional. I felt they needed a bit of flavor, something more bold. I felt meh the whole time as I have had better butter chicken. Mind you, I'm Punjabi and this is owned by Punjabis so I was surprised the food was tasted by someone and was said this is ok. The traditional was my biggest meh, as the sauce was way too tangy, that is not butter chicken though. Now service, although server was great, my food was severely late, I was literally scrolling on my phone starving. Nothing was offered by staff to make up for it. When I say late - I sat down at 8 pm, I ordered both - app and main dish at the same time. My butter chicken did not hit my table till 9:30 pm. I almost wanted to walk out. The restaurant really need to step up their flavor game and service game. Overall, nothing to rave about, or make an effort to come back unless they really make it better. I have had better Indian food let alone Michelin, which again has been a great experience in New York, Chicago, DC and in Europe. I think the severely late food service, and lack of flavors, and keeping it so bland despite asking for spicy, killed it for me.

Wonderfully spicy spicy chicken combo. Awesome flavor. The curry and naan were SO GOOD. Crispy naan…read morewith dried herbs. Better than most places I've been to in Houston. And notably: awesome PRICE. For what you get--at least, for me so far--this is the best Indian food in Houston. I have a super high spice tolerance and get the spiciest thing I can get from most restaurants--but the spice on the curry here is phenomenal and still makes me sweat a bit, and not in a painful way! Service is chaotic because the line is chaotic and goes out of the McKinney Place food court. Gotta love a service that is nice even when they're slammed. Ambiance is a tunnel food court, not much to say there. McKinney Place food court is probably the worst in terms of looks out of all the food courts I pass on my walk. So I guess what I'm saying is, don't come for the ambiance--it's not romantic.

We had the butter chicken yesterday and it was amazing. We will be going back for lunch.read more