Great service and menu items here. If you're more for the spicier side of things this is just the…read moreplace for you. (This is my opinion though as every meal I tried was spicy) but non the less they were delicious. Wonderful and helpful staff and great portion sizes. Things to definitely try is first the mango lassi drink! Delicious!!! Don't knock until you've tried it! Then the burnt garlic fried rice with dynamite chicken or the chicken tikka masala also enjoyed the lamb masala. Their menu is a mixture of fusion and traditional Indian foods. The only thing I didn't enjoy that much was two of their deserts, the gulab jamun which is like donut holes soaked in sugar, it was overly sweet for me and then the gajar ka halwa which was like a sweet potato desert. Everything else was tasty and delicious and I truly had a great dinner.

On my first night after arriving in Houston, Texas, my friend, her husband, and I decided to have…read moredinner at an Indian restaurant in Humble. It was a Friday evening, the day after Christmas 2025. We arrived here around 6:30pm and found parking fairly quickly. The restaurant at the time was not busy and we were seated almost immediately in the middle of the room. We spent about 10 minutes to decide on what to order and we opted to share family style. Our time here was about 1 hour or so, finally leaving around close to 8pm. It was definitely a nice place to be in, especially with Indian cuisine. The ambiance was nice and quiet. I guess we got the jackpot or avoided any dinner rush on a Friday night. We ended up ordering individually between us and added more food if needed. We ordered biryani, lamb korma, some spicy dumplings, tandoor chicken, which was nice and spicy, an order of veggie samosas, and of course, garlic naan to smooth things out. It was a feast for the eyes and taste buds. The staff here was very professional and dedicated to the food and cuisine that they serve every night. I did enjoy the restaurant's decor while we dined. The quality of the food and portions were adequate. You might want to do yourself a favor and come here, if you are in the Houston area and want to give tihs place a try. The overall experience here at The Monk's Indian Bistro was very good and quite a magical actually. It felt like a good place to go to when you are feeling Indian cuisine but don't want to drive around Houston looking for that sweet spot for lunch or dinner. The restaurant itself is visually beautiful and they try to make it upscale while being a good place to have your next meal. I particularly enjoyed the lamb korma and the tandoor chicken. They had forgotten to make the tandoor chicken after the rest of the order had been delivered already. We ended up having the tandoor chicken at the end of the meal. Everything was amazing and full of good flavors. It was a meal that filled our bellies and definitely was awesome. Maybe my friend decided to celebrate Christmas with us a day later. Who knows. Only thing I do know is that this place is very good and you should try it out sometime, if you are in the Humble area of Houston, Texas. Give it a try and you won't regret it. The Monk's Indian Bistro is located at 9626 FM 1960 Bypass Rd W in Humble, Texas. They accept major credit cards as well as cash. As far as parking goes, they have plenty of parking here for anyone and everyone who wishes to go here to have their slice of Indian fare. It's not too far from the Houston (IAH) international airport. There is always Uber and Lyft at your disposal, if you need them on demand. For the most part though, it was a delicious meal that will captivate you and your senses, not to mention your taste buds and everything that you are. While I have yet to immerse myself in the biriyani's, I know for a fact that the curries are amazing and I do enjoy the basmati rice and the garlic naan. My absolute favorite would be the tandoor chicken. Might need to see if I can find a recipe for that. In the meantime though, The Monk's Indian Bistro here in Houston, Texas is legit and definitely one you'd want to come to while you're traveling through Texas. It was definitely delicious and hope it will be for you. My friends and I enjoyed it. The spices can be overwhelming but it was good and helpful. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Support local! A+

I LOVE this restaurant so much!! Amazing food with so much flavor for a great price and good…read moreportions. I love taking leftovers home!

My cousin said this was her favorite Indian restaurant so I decided to give it a try. The…read morecauliflower appetizer had excellent flavor but some pieces tasted a bit stale. The fried fish appetizer tastes way better than it looks, and it comes with two sauces. I would definitely get that again. I ordered a dish that was marked vegan, but it arrived and looked very creamy. So I asked whether it had dairy and was told no. So I asked whether it had coconut milk. The waiter said it did not...so I asked why it looked creamy and the waiter said it had heavy cream...and I explained that heavy cream is dairy and not vegan. So the waiter gets the chef and the chef apologizes for the mistake on the menu. Then the chef offered to make me a custom non dairy dish and it was sooooo good! It was so good that I got distracted and didn't take a picture smh In terms of the atmosphere, we were there close to it closing. There were one or two other groups there. It was very casual and a bit cold. Parking was ample.

Had a good lunch buffet visit today. Good tasty food. Good service. Restaurant was clean and tidy.read more

Great staff with amazing food! Must try if you like Indian Food. Their buffet us excellent with so…read moremany varieties.

I came here to find sumac, as no grocery stores around this area has it and they had that plus more…read morethat I didn't even know I needed! If you love to cook, this is the place to go it was like a paradise for me. Such friendly and helpful service too very welcoming! Clean store and was very neat. The food truck in the parking lot is a must go as well y'all gotta check it out... if you want the real Indian street food you need to go check out the food truck Balaji Tiffins the food is delicious and fresh and very reasonably priced. Will definitely be going back next time we are in Beaumont

The fruit jelly's are so good and the workers are also good the people are also good and nice. I…read morealways been to this place when I was younger and the decorations outside were nice. I love balaji

Play star order over the phone for pick up. We ordered SPICY tikka CHICKEN masala and garlic naan…read more The flavor was amazing. The rice was fluffy Everything was fresh. The service was awesome and fast highly recommend.

I usually stick to restaurants along the Seawall, Downtown, and other popular spots, but this was…read moremy first time trying Curry Lounge--and wow. It was not packed & easy to get to on Saturday, it was absolutely worth it. The food was light, fresh, and bursting with flavor. I loved it. From now on, this will be a must-stop every time I'm in Galveston (which is often). I ordered the chicken korma, buttery naan bread, and samosas. As simple as that meal sounds, it was unbelievably delicious. I honestly couldn't stop eating. Thank You!!!

Don't sleep on this place! The only indian spot in baytown and they have vegan options which is…read moreawesome. They have about 20ish minute or more wait time but it is totally worth it. Their naan is fire. I have never ate there but there are tables if you wanted to but it is inside a gas station. There is no sign outside but everyone must know about it because there are always a couple of people waiting on food. Chicken tikka masala is good very flavorful and they give you good amount of meat. My grandson is vegan and he has tried many of their vegan options and really likes them all. The only issue he has had is them being out of cauliflower for a dish he really likes. If you have a craving for indian food in baytown this place is the spot to check out!

Rice Bowl of India Most deceiving place...it is located…read moreinside a has station and the name is almost nowhere displayed. Once inside there is a huge menu for Indian food displayed. Being the ONLY Indian restaurant available in the neighborhood, the rush is pretty heavy with the growing Indian community here. They did carry a small aisle for Indian snacks, really small, more like a shelf. It is a gas station, so cannot expect much. Came here to pick up Chilli Panner ( 1 order costs $12.99) and Samosas ( Indian parties, Samosa and chai go in hand hand - anywhere in the world). Samosa was not just too oily, it was overpriced, and the stuffing was a whole lot of potato. They did make it fresh right before our eyes, that's why the 3 stars. Cannot brag about the chilly panner either. The place is better for grubhub or take-outs, I would NOT suggest sitting in. Overall, a long Mehhh! I wouldn't want to go back here for any vegetarian options, not even samosa !

Me and my mom stopped by for lunch/dinner and this was our first time trying out this place and I…read morecan honestly say that the food was absolutely amazing! And our waitress Aaku provided such great service! As for the ambiance it was absolutely peaceful, piano music going through the intercom, the lightning was dim, I absolutely loved it. I can't wait to come back.

One of my new favorite spots to go. We came for the lunch buffet and everything on the line up was…read moredelicious. Service was attentive and friendly. Favorites include goat curry, fish curry, stir fried noodles and the saag paneer. Definitely check them out if you are in the area!

This restaurant gave a proper dhaba vibe that we have in India. There was outdoor & indoor seating…read morewith a lot of play area for kids. There were some birds kept so the kids could be entertained. The food was simple and tasty. Not too oily or heavy. It was just right. We tried their peanut chaat, a great appetizer or side if you're having drinks. Some paneer curry, dal tadka, and naan everything was good. We tried their soya chaap, which was yum too. Kids had the samosas that were mild, crispy from the outside, and well-cooked. Service was great. There were disposable plates and cutlery to eat the food to minimize the cleaning effort.

We have stopped here a few times on our way back to Houston from Lousiana. The food is amazing and…read morethe workers are very nice. It has a family/community vibe. Truckers stop here often. The parking lot is huge but be mindful that 18 wheelers will need space as well. We showed up one time during Diwali, and it was packed. We have had the butter chicken, lamb curry, and the cauliflower- all are very flavorful and delicious. We can't wait for our next Lousiana trip so we can visit again.

Aga's Restaurant & Catering is considered one of the best Pakistani restaurants in all of North…read moreAmerica. This location has a banquet hall as well as a large restaurant that looked like it had seating for over 200 people. I went with their goat chops, beef bihari boti, goat shinwari karahi and naan. Goat chops ($27 - 5 pieces) - This is their most famous dish, and was the best Pakistani BBQ spiced item I have ever tried! The goat chops were so tender, juicy and had such flavorful spices. I can't stop thinking about these! Beef bihari boti ($13 - 6 pieces) - This was another impressive dish, consisting of 6 tenderized boneless pieces of beef prepared in some bold spices which utilized papaya and yogurt. Goat shinwari karahi ($21) - While the karahi was good and flavorful, I don't feel this particular karahi was as bold and strong as regular karahis I have had elsewhere. This restaurant offers several types of karahi, and I should have gone with the standard karahi, but this was still good. Naan ($2) - This was extremely reasonably priced and the naan was pillowy soft. Overall I was impressed with the service here and the food. Aga's definitely lived up to the hype and I'm glad I got to try this Pakistani HALAL restaurant. This is a must visit for anyone visiting Houston!

The Food: Every dish is packed with authentic, bold flavors. The Goat Chops were perfectly charred…read moreand tender. They are a bit spicy, which doesn't bother me but they are too spicy for my daughter that eats nothing spicy. The Butter Chicken is delicious and not spicy at all, and their Garlic Naan is the ideal companion for scooping up every last bit of curry. The Service: Despite how busy they stay, the staff is remarkably efficient and attentive, ensuring that your water is filled and your courses arrive hot. The Vibe: It's a great spot for large groups or a nice dinner out. It feels upscale yet remains deeply rooted in traditional hospitality. OVERALL - The food was absolutely delicious. Whether you are a longtime fan of Indo-Pak cuisine or trying it for the first time, Aga's sets a very high bar. It's the kind of meal you'll find yourself craving again the very next day. Depending on what time you go you will have to wait more than just a few minutes. We went on Sunday afternoon and had a half an hour wait, but was worth the wait.

Came in for lunch. Not crowded at all. Very good flavor on their Chicken Tikka Masala. Spice level…read more3 was definitely hot enough for me. I like spice so level 3 was good. If you're not a fan of spicy, I would stick with level 1 or 2. I ordered mine with basil rice. Pretty good. I'll be back for sure. The restaurant itself is nothing fancy at all. Decor was very basic. I noticed one table that needed to be cleaned the entire time I was there. Bottom line - Really good Indian food. However, The lack of attention to detail in the dining area cost them a star. I'll be back. Bon appétit, y'all.

The Best Indian Food Experience of My Entire Life…read more Listen... I thought I was about to order some basic, predictable Indian food. But the owner stopped us mid-menu and said, "No. I've got you." And THANK GOD he did, because what he brought out changed my entire understanding of what good food is. First came the cauliflower appetizer and I'm not exaggerating when I say it was the single most amazing thing I have ever put in my mouth. Perfectly crispy, perfectly sauced, perfectly everything. I will be dreaming about that cauliflower for the rest of my life. Then he brought out two more dishes that were so good I had to just sit there in silence like I was having a spiritual awakening. You can feel the love and passion in his cooking. This man didn't just serve us food he served us his heart, his culture, his everything. The hospitality? Immaculate. You can tell this is his passion and it shines through every second you're there. Nicest man ever, best food ever, best experience ever. I am genuinely thankful to the universe for leading me to this restaurant. If you're wondering whether to go GO. And let him pick your food. Just trust the process. Absolute perfection.