Im really sad to rate them so low. The food was great, I had a paneer dish along with pakora, and samosas. All of the items were delicious. Unfortunately I cannot recommend a business where only a portion of the staff is wearing masks. The person running the register was taking orders and not wearing a mask. The person preparing the food was not wearing a mask either. With the potential of an extra side of COVID, I would stay away from this business during the pandemic. read more

I haven't visited this place in person but I've ordered it several times recently and everything has been so good and a great value! I love the veg pakoda, samosas, and masala dosa. Looking forward to trying more dishes soon! read more

This place doesn't disappoint. Their food is spicy, so if you aren't a fan, make sure you look at the menu carefully. Their flavors are great. We particularly like the goat biryani and dosa. read more

Loved the lunch special, it really hit the spot! And the owner was so nice. Good food, good service -- will definitely be back.

I used to love the food at Rice and Spice (the previous Indian restaurant in the same location) and was disappointed when they closed a while back. When Desi Kitchen opened we decided to give it a try and did not regret it. We had the Mutton Sukka, Palak Paneer and Butter Chicken in addition to kheer for dessert. Everything was spiced to perfection. Especially the Mutton Sukka was extremely flavorful. Considerably less Americanized than the food they serve in other Indian restaurants in the Clear Lake area. We also enjoyed watching the Bollywood movie they were playing on the flat screen TV. I would have given 5 stars, but I have a couple of minor complaints: the mutton had not simmered long enough. It was way too chewy. I also wish they would serve water with ice in cups like everyone else does rather than handing out bottles. I tend to drink a lot when I have somewhat spicy Indian food and asking for several bottles is inconvenient. Take care of those minor issues and I'm quite confident I will dish out full score next time because I now have a new favorite Indian restaurant! read more

Samosas, palak paneer, and garlic naan are great!! Just ordered for the first time the other day and will definitely be back to try more.

Good quality Indian food. Would return again. Naan and mango lassi on point. Quick service friendly staff

This is one place that i keep returning to. Be it pandemic or not, the food is delicious and more importantly affordable. I have ordered food from this place numerous times and they have never disappointed. It is always hot, fresh and yummy. I have had indian chinese, appetizers, veg entrees or rice/biryani, love love love it. I will keep returning to this place. read more

I got out of the car and could smell the enticing flavors righr away. I was torn between the dosa or the buffet but I went for the buffet. The gentleman working was very polite and helpful. Everything was very clean and there was a great selection. It's a simple cafe style set up. Perfect for lunch or a casual dinner. I really enjoyed the daal....I loved l or it. the menu looks great too. So I'm looking forward to coming back. They don't do lamb dahnsak but nowhere here seems to. The salad was fresh and I saw the buffet was constantly monitored, kept clean and stocked. the mango lassi was really tasty and i finished off with a masala tea. The lunch buffet was $12.99 as it was saturday. On Wednesdays they have a special on dosas and I am told it's very busy then but I still intend to go and myself some. I will be back. read more

First and LAST time here!!! Horrible service. Rude cashier!!!! He gave us an attitude and dirty looks. He lied about what the actual price of the food was!!! The food tasted weird, the tables weren't clean, and the overall experience was not worth the amount I paid. Don't waste your time or money coming here! read more

We came in for their lunch buffet and were not disappointed! With the lunch buffet, we got access to goat curry, chicken curry, Biryani (chicken and vegetarian), and so much more! We also got free chai, and dosa to go with the buffet. I'm very pleased with our service and the food. I would suggest music and possibly different tablecloths for an even better experience. We will definitely be coming back! read more

First time. Very nice saag and shrimp, unique jalapeno poppers, and some curd dishes (as in dairy curds) like curd rice, a savory rice yogurt pudding. The place used to be another restaurant but this is new management. Hightly recommend. Unpretentious decor. read more

This is definitely my new favorite Indian restaurant in Houston now. My go-to order is butter chicken, garlic naan, and samosas. Everything is delicious and the portions of the curries are pretty generous. Also, the curries are made spicier than some other Indian places so keep that in mind if you're sensitive to spice. read more

My husband and I absolutely love this place! We have been ordering food to go at least once a week for several months now and have never been disappointed. The food is wonderful, flavorful and the portions are big! The menu is huge with many options for all dietary needs. Our favorites are the samosas, gobi manchurian, Chana masala and potato gobi curry! Just amazing! read more

We had the pleasure of dining here for the 1st time tonight, we loved it! The service was great, the food, outstanding, the restaurant is clean and lovely. Thank you! read more

Really enjoyed my food it's very authentic ( I had the goat biryani ) as long as I'm in the area I'll definitely go back to try the dosa and a some of the other items on the menu. read more

Desi Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food here is excellent, lots of choices and nice potions. Service was friendly. Looking forward to returning.

We came here at 11AM today and ordered 2 plates of idlis. When I took the first bite of the idli, I found a large piece of clear plastic paper embedded in it. The idlis also tasted old and not freshly made. Very disappointing. And likely lacks good cleanliness standard. read more

OMG!!! I LOVE THIS LITTLE TINY & VERRRY DELECTABLE RESTAURANT!!! Sooo Yummy 4 My Tummy!!! . P.S. (The service was Absolutely Frickin "On Fleek" From the minute I walked in the front door until I left the restaurant too)... read more

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Don't judge a book by its cover as the saying goes.. well this place is not fancy but the food and service is amazing, I've been several times and the food is always hot and fresh! My favorite is the chicken tikka masala and a side order of garlic nan, for an appetizer I'm hooked on the dosa, they have several to choose from. I'm not an expert on Indian cuisine but this place never disappoints my taste buds! Lol read more

Desi Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is my favoeite Indian food restaurant. We had their Friday special and ir was lots of food all very delicious. Their tandoori chicken is delicious and so are the samosas read more

I wasn't sure what to order so the server suggested the lamb curry. It was so delicious and had just the right amount of spiciness. We ordered naan bread as well. I hope you give this restaurant a chance. read more

I truly do not enjoy giving out poor reviews. I had high hopes for this place on the recommendation of a friend, so I ordered some delivery. Sadly, this was some of the worst tikka masala that I've ever had. Chicken was bone dry (like meat crumbling as you chew dry), the sauce was extremely heavy with salt and tasted closer to pizza sauce, and there were several pieces of chicken-bone floating throughout the sauce. Yes. Bones. The samosas were okay. Not terrible, but nothing stellar. A little mushy for my liking on the inside and the dough was a bit thick, so the outside was crispy, but the inside of the dough not cooked through. The green sauce tasted like lawn clippings and the dark sauce tasted like soy sauce mixed with balsamic vinegar. On top of that, they forgot to include the garlic naan I had ordered. (Who wants a tikka masala without naan??). All in all, very very poor experience. Hoping it was just an off night for this restaurant, but I don't see myself ordering from here again. read more

I'm not quite sure how walking in for the lunch at 12:30pm qualifies as "dinner buffet". I wasn't impressed. The chicken was a mix of things that didn't really make sense. The saag panner didn't have any real flavor. I am so disappointed. read more

Finally found a great Indian restaurant! I got the Lamb Vindaloo and the taste was amazing. The favors of the sauce was like homeland vindaloo. Naan bread was great. Overall great place to eat. read more

Best dosa and idli I have eaten in long time!! They had buffet with plain dosa but we decided not to do buffet and order special dosa it was delicious! Chutney was made perfect! 5 stars for sure! read more

I've had a few dishes from this location and i have been satisfied each time. Food is always piping hot. I love their Naan too.

This place is amazing! We had the buffet and literally everything we ate (and we did try everything), was exceptionally flavorful, fresh, and had a great variety. The atmosphere was nice, the staff was attentive in clearing plates and providing water, and were very friendly. They provided two types of bread which were great, and a nice selection of desserts. There is even free chai! There are several Indian restaurants in Clear Lake, but this is at the top of our list! read more

Desi Kitchen - Two types of bread (dosa style on the right) were provided with the Saturday buffet. The food was AMAZING! - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

I had the buffet. It wasn't that good I really hate to be like that. But, some of the selections where actually to hot. Meaning still cooking. And the water they give tasted like a crawfish hole water. But it's probably tap so that's answers that. Maybe I came on a bad day. Give them a chance. read more

Great little spot! Has the buffet and the flavors were spectacular. The servers are so polite and will make sure you're taken care of. I will be back and can't wait till next time. read more

Food was ok and flat in flavour but when i went there to pick up my food and i check in on yelp so i got free soda but before they give me soda they forced me to put good review on it... i mean how could i without even tryinh there food... some old man was working at desk ... read more

The BEST Indian in the area!! Not super expensive and the service is great. We do weekly takeout from this place!!

Desi has the freshest and most flavorful saag I have tasted in town. Saag is a creamy spinach dish I go back to often when I am not trying new flavors. We had the chicken saag this time as opposed to my usual lamb saag which is richer and more robust in flavor. But we were pleasantly surprised at how fresh and flavorful Desi Kitchen's chicken saag came out. It was creamy but not greasy, flavorful but not salty or heavy, and slow cooked but not mushy or old. The spinach still has a nice green to it and chicken pieces are holding up nice and tender. It is definitely not the regular red and spicy curry dishes we all associated with Indian cuisine. Try it if you want something off the beaten path but in a delightful way. I plan to bring my 11 year-old tandoori chicken fan back to enjoy the ever crispy and delectable array of dosas Desi serves soon. I am going to test out their peanut allergy awareness and knowledge. Honestly, we have been to Desi numerous times and never been exposed to our allergen. But we don't take food allergy lightly ever. read more

The best Indian food I've had to date! I got the butter paneer and it was enough to eat for two meals. The perfect spicy balance.

Pretty buff grub, and friendly service. North and South Indian fares. Thursday is street food night, so check it out.

Good Indian food. Rich flavors and spices. Ordered last night. Had leftovers for breakfast. Had my traditional favorites tandoori chicken, saag paneer and garlic naan. The chicken was really dry. read more

Ordered other night and omg it was delicious! Forgot to take pictures but definitely worth getting and trying.

Really great experience here on Friday night.I tried mutton, chicken and some vegetables option.Some garlic naan and rice.I really like the refined , serene atmosphere.I have been seeing an Indian place that, feels a bit more upscale and this satisfies that.I tried medium and, Indian- hot spice levels. And I was happy with both. I'll definitely be back. read more

This is not authentic Indian food. I would compare the quality to McDonalds. If you are looking for real Indian go elsewhere.

Wow! Place was lit up from the street! Had to try it out, YUMMY!! Desi was a delight to meet, she was super friendly and helpful with recommendations! Have to come back soon!! read more