Flying Idlis

We had a nice vegetarian dinner at Shri Balawi Bhavan. The onion masala dosai was great. The butter…read moremasala dosai was delicious and buttery as the name implies. We topped off our meal with a very strong Madras coffee. Overall the meal was great. If you want an authentic South Indian vegetarian meal then try Shri Balaji Bhavan.

I'm a huge fan of thali, and we usually go to Shiv Sagar. However, I saw a social media promotion…read moreoffering a free chaat with the purchase, who can say no to free chaat? The shopping center is fairly small with limited parking, and unfortunately there isn't much shade, so it can get extremely hot. One thing to note is that they're closed on Tuesdays. Ordering was simple. You grab a menu, place your order at the register, and our food arrived in about five minutes. Before ordering, I clearly requested no cilantro on everything because I have a cilantro allergy. Unfortunately, the complimentary papdi chaat came out covered in cilantro. I had to send it back to be remade, which was frustrating since food allergies should be taken seriously. The thali itself was good. It had a nice level of spice, came with three chapatis, rice, and a good variety of curries. At $11.99, I thought it was a good value. As for the papdi chaat, I still prefer Shiv Sagar's version. It has a more generous portion of potatoes and chickpeas, and if I remember correctly, it's also about a dollar cheaper. My only other disappointment was the loyalty program. I asked to join when paying, but was told that I should pay first. Once paid, the transaction had already been completed and it won't let me join. Perhaps they think we are a one time customer, so why join the program? Overall, I'm glad I gave this place a try and found another Indian restaurant in the Gandhi District. I'd definitely come back for the thali, but I hope they improve their attention to food allergies and make the loyalty program process more welcoming.

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Shiv Sagar

3.9(413 reviews)

2.0 mi•Sharpstown

Had a great first time experience. Came here last night after reading the reviews and I got there…read morerather late. I had the pleasure of speaking with the owner's Ryan. He was such a delight and extremely helpful. I have vegan and gluten dietary restrictions and he was able to accommodate and hand pick items that I would enjoy and was very thorough. I will definitely be back

My friend and I stop by there for lunch and no regrets there. We loved it so much. I have a strict…read morediet of no onion and no garlic and they are willing to accommodate. The cashier and the server were patient since its our firat time. We've ordered the Masala Dosa, samosas, and a chickpea dish. All are yummy choices. You can ordered at the counter and then sit down or just sit anywhere and order from your phone. But if you have a strict diet, you must speak to them in person. There are booths and tables for you to choose from. Lighting is great for nice dining atmosphere. Must TRY!

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Kumar's - Houston

3.8(234 reviews)

1.2 mi

The BEST SOUTH INDIAN FOOD EVER!!!! We were traveling in the…read moreHouston area and happened to try this restaurant. We ordered the Non-veg meal (unlimited). It was one of the best meals I have had. Everything was delicious. It's an absolute must try. Ambiance is cozy and service was excellent as well. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Kumar was a lovely cuisine experience, the staff was very friendly and helpful. The style of booths…read moreare rustic and the restaurant gives a dessert feel and clay sand color. The style of the restaurant and the food presentation down to the plates gives a very cultural experience. You feel like you are eating Indian food at their home. Great flavor food! They offer huge cone like dosa and bright red lollipop chicken. Definitely must try for southern Indian food!

Vegetarian Thali

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Basundhi (dessert) - decent

Biryani Pot

3.3(502 reviews)

1.9 mi

Authentic Hyderabadi restaurant in Town. Good service and…read morestaff. Centrally located at westheimer and Hillcroft just east of this location. Mahendra regular customer.

Biryani Pot has what I Look for when I go to an Indian restaurant: substance. From the moment you…read moreenter you are surrounded by beautiful artwork an decor that has been tastefully curated to the space. The interior itself is clean and spacious, with booth seating options that I love. The service is always courteous and timely, though weekend can get busy and be a bit slower. The food itself is full of flavor and authenticity. I love the malai kofta, chicken karahi and the chicken biryani. The malai kofta is the perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a rich creamy curry and a delicious vegetable patty. The meat dishes have a bit of a kick, but lucky for me, has an adjustable spice level of you ask. The meat itself is tender and works well with the spices to really give you a truly unforgettable meal. An Indian restaurant I can endorse.

1.9 mi•Gulfton, Sharpstown

Cauliflower appetizer (Gobi Manchurian)

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Biryani Factory

4.1(219 reviews)

FIVE STARS ! We have a usual spot to get byriani, but today…read morewe decided to try a new one and it was a GREAT decision! We went right at noon expecting that, for being lunch time , it was going to be packed, but fortunately it wasnt; the ambiance was mellow and the music just perfect. Service was OUTSTANDING! Our server, Vino, was wonderful, knowledgeable, great recommending according to our cravings and spicy levels. So sweet and polite. We ordered 4 different dished and ALL OF THEM were incredibly flavorful, tender, and portions were very generous. First we ordered Chicken 65 as an appetizer... very very delicious! The tenderness of the chicken and the spices of the marinade were a BOMB ! Rather spicy if you dont have a medium tolerance level. We got also the butter chicken with rice; very flavorful and the sauce had a perfect thickness. Not spicy at all and the chicken was BUTTER tenderrrrr The spicy chicken byriani was THE BEST! Indian style byriani i have ever tried! The cardamom was so fragrant, the chicken melt in your mouth and the rice so fluffy! DEFINITELY a must try. Ultimately we tried the tikka grilled chicken ... be ready for an explosion of flavors! Gingery, limey, with a hint of charcoal. Super juicy and fork tender!! Incredible! Overall this is a 5 out of 5!! Must go

Did a DoorDash order on Monday in mid-March since we didn't feel like cooking. They had some deals…read moreso we got a couple BOGO items and we love Indian eats. Our order included potato samosas (BOGO), the chicken 65 (BOGO), goat curry, palak paneer, and garlic naan. Samosas and the chicken 65 were both delicious; dip both in that mint sauce with the samosas to kick up the flavor. Be careful as the chicken 65 (mini fried chicken bites) have spiciness to it with a good amount of chili powder and pepper kicked in. The goat curry was alright, don't know if I would order it again as the grease was overwhelming. I wasn't a fan of the palak paneer, found it too runny and it was leaking when it was delivered to us. Also the garlic naan was a bit hard in the middle; maybe it's due to the packaging? Wouldn't mind ordering here again but we'll definitely do some different items. Hopefully the samosas and chicken 65 are still on the BOGO status cause we'll definitely take those again.

1.9 mi•Gulfton, Sharpstown

Banner was attractive

Entire order of chicken curry had 1 small piece of chicken and tasted stale

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Gulab Jamoon is a must dessert

Kathmandu Curry and Bar

4.2(203 reviews)

Vegetarian friendly

Happy hour specials

I implore you to come here for the momos. They are delish. We got fried goat momo (10) doused in…read morechili sauce (medium spice). They had a nice chewy bite to them. So flavorful, and not too spicy. What was spicy was the pani puri, so be mindful of the kick. On the opposite side of the spectrum was the Kathmandu curry which comes with a side of naan or rice. It was a lot more mild compared to the other dishes, but it balanced well with the momos. Service was attentive and made sure we were taken care of. They advertise themselves as fine dining. They had pre-rolled silverware, but other than that it was pretty casual. They have a TV displaying gorgeous Himalayan scenery that I was staring at in awe the entire time, so don't be surprised if I book a fight to Nepal.

We came here unexpectedly as the restaurant next door was out of dishes that we were looking for…read more Since the FIFA World Cup is going on, they had nicely decorated the ceiling with different flags & had multiple TVs setup so you can watch the game. Nice table service, and nice ambiance. The Vegetable Manchurian was amazing, we got it in mild, and it still had soo much flavor. The noodles and Malai kofta were good. We got them in mild; so kids can have them too. Garlic naan was excellent, so soft & fluffy. Overall, it was a great experience as we're craving Indo Chinese food. We'll be back! Oh and nice Mocktail menu too! The pineapple drink with tahin was delicious.

2.0 mi•Gulfton, Sharpstown

Signature item--Chicken Momo

Newari platter, healthy and balanced nutrition.

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Mouthwatering Biryani

Angara Kabab & Karahi

4.4(99 reviews)

The food was so fresh and tasted made to order ! Had the butter chicken and garlic naan. Basic,…read moresure, but if it's made exceptionally well , it hits no matter what .

I had a pleasant lunch at Angara Kabab & Karahi recently. Parking space was plentiful in front of…read morethis table service restaurant. My order was for the butter chicken for $15 and I added some garlic naan for another $3.50 along with some lemonade ($3). Both food items were delivered together about 10 minutes after ordering. The food was delicious. The butter chicken was made with tandoori chicken bathed in a slightly spicy and creamy butter and tomato sauce. The naan came with very 2 large slices and tasted as advertised. Garlic and butter always go together and this bread was well worth it. This meal tasted very good and satisfied my hunger. Table service was good here. I would order this meal again and be happy to return.

Goat chops

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India's Restaurant

3.8(574 reviews)

3.1 mi•Galleria/Uptown

I have been eating here for 40 years! Amazing food and great…read moreservice. The staff is top notch.

This restaurant has good reviews and good stars but that is not the experience I had today. I went…read moreat 1:15 on a Saturday afternoon. For 1:15 the steam tables weren't sufficiently stocked. I barely had any lamb, which is what I liked the best of course. I will say the mint chutney and the raitta were both very tasty. The pakora was crumbles. Only one dal option and no chana, not much vegetable selection (cabbage and potatoes, mediocre). There was only one rice option and it was just rice and peas. Not really seasoned. I found a lot of things under seasoned. Not under-salted, under seasoned. Not enough green cardamom, cinnamon, the big flavor spices. There were a lot of gentlemen working who all looked and acted like they had been there for years. I cannot say that they were friendly to me. They were friendly to patrons who were obvious regular customers. I would say I felt like I was tolerated but not welcomed. Finally - it was too expensive. It was weekend lunch and it was expensive. I did order one of the funny interesting cocktails and had the buffet for one. I barely escaped with tax and tip just under $40. That's too expensive.

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Mango Mousse

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Buffet hodgepodge

Masala Munchies

4.5(42 reviews)

2.0 mi•Sharpstown

What a gem in hillcroft. All the Desi snacks you can think of!! Everything is SO tasty. The owner,…read moreAjay, was SO kind. He gave me so many things to try while he fried my samosas so I could have a fresh batch. Highly recommend for finger licking samosas and treats!!

great light spicy Indian snacks and sandwiches. I had the Bombay sandwich and it was so filling…read moreand full of flavors, just yummy! it is a small place and is right next to The London Sizzler. Check it out! Service was friendly, he gave us samples to try and everything!

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Naga's South Indian Cuisine

4.0(56 reviews)

3.4 mi•Westchase

We went there during Father's Day weekend. We got there just before noon, and there was a 20-minute…read morewaiting time. To get in line, you scan a QR code and join a virtual queue. The crowd kept coming, and by the time we were done, the line appears to have grown to 1+ hour. Tip: Come early, especially on weekends! There was a sign saying that dining time is limited to 1 hour - completely understandable. Most of the clientele are South Asian - a good sign. The interior is clean and pleasant. The weekend buffet doesn't come cheap. We paid around $27 per person before tax or tips. But you get what you pay for - probably around 40 items, more than any other Indian buffet we have been to. This includes vegetarian items, meat dishes (chicken/lamb/fish), dessert, and drinks - including chai tea and rose milk. The quality is very good. We left absolutely stuffed.

I visited Naga's with a group of friends for their unlimited buffet and left with mixed feelings…read more The buffet is priced at $25 per person for both the vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, with drinks charged separately. The spread includes a good variety of South Indian dishes, mainly Tamil and Telugu cuisine, with plenty of vegetarian and non-vegetarian curries, rice, dosas, and other traditional favorites. The food was definitely on the spicier side. While there was a decent selection, I found the overall taste to be fairly average. Nothing was particularly memorable, and I didn't feel it justified the price. The restaurant itself was clean, the ambience was pleasant, and the staff was courteous. The biggest downside for me was being handed the bill while we were still eating. At an unlimited buffet where you're paying a fixed price, it made the experience feel rushed and took away from the relaxed dining atmosphere. Overall, it's an okay spot if you're specifically looking for an unlimited South Indian buffet, but for $25 per person, I expected a more memorable meal and a better dining experience.

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Chrissy T.

7 years ago

My husband and I are foodies and have visited this restaurant a few times. We crave it so much that we drive all the way from Pearland for it. The food is delicious and service is great! The blazing masala dosa and fiery idlis are spicy and delicious. The tomato chutney and ginger pickle is a must try! We ended up ordering 3 packs of pickles to take home. It reminds me of my mama's south indian home cooking that I almost shed a tear. Great, healthy food option for vegans as well! read more

Karthik B.

11 years ago

Came for breakfast. We ordered magic idlis, poori and magic dosas. Every item was just amazing. This is a togo restaurant. They also deliver to your place. If you are looking for a good indian breakfast , this is your best bet.will be back to try more. The items tasted better than sarvana bhavan. read more

Mahesh G.

8 years ago

Didn't like the food here, service was great and waiter for thorough in explaining the menu, but most importantly the food didn't taste as it sounded on the menu, would not go here again. read more

Shardool S.

8 years ago

Food was very fresh and service was amazing! Great tasting food, I wanted to keep ordering more and more. Wish they were open for dinner as I could go there more often. read more

Sri P.

10 years ago

Great variety of idly and dosa. I haven't seen so much variety. Delicious food! Best place for anytime you are craving spicy food!

Andy R.

9 years ago

I had high hopes but it didn't deliver. The Idlis were ok but that masala dosa was awful, almost burnt. The service was awful.

Amin S.

4 years ago

Very nice idlis. They have good varieties of idlis. The only place that was open early in the morning for breakfast

Veeresh N.

11 years ago

Very tasty and healthy idlis at cheap price. You guys doing great job!! Weekend special poori was awesome too...

Charlisha W.

6 years ago

The food wasn't as fresh and tasty as the downtown location. The service was great however the food was subpar.

Rachael W.

6 years ago

Amazing!!! Owners were very helpful to let us know what to try. Have so many more things to try next time!!

Simran D.

9 years ago

Best dosa you can ever find in Houston !!! The place is good as well as the staff ! Must try the place !

Lakshmi M.

10 years ago

I love it's # ambiance #taste #price # customer service. I can't ask for more for breakfast and lunch!!

Saurabh S.

6 years ago

the place to go if there is nowhere to go. Sambar has no" life" Uttapam is dead too Masala Dosa is OK read more

R G.

8 years ago

Closest to homemade breakfast I have had in a restaurant many years. Very friendly service!

Mahi P.

7 years ago

Liked their peanut/groundnut chutney, food is served hot and fresh

Lisa M.

10 years ago

Best Vegetarian Indian Breakfast I've ever had!! must try!!

Sabina P.

9 years ago

Awesome place awesome food !! :)

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The food is very hot,fresh, and very flavorful. It was very packed, but still had a quiet, peaceful…read moresurrounding. I'm vegetarian and wanted to introduce my boyfriend to southern indian food and he loved everything! We ordered the vada and bonda that came with complimentary chutney and lentil soup. We also ordered Sambar rice, onion pakodi, and Irani chai!

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Went here recently and ordered a Papri chaat and Pani puri…read more Papri chaat 4.5/5. It was very good. Vibrant and full of flavor. Pani puri. 4.5/5. Very good also. The tamarind water was delicious. I ordered the karak chai also. 3-5/5. Since this is a cafe and their title suggests a chai spot, they should offer different size cups for chai. Service is counter top. Order food and wait for buzzer to buzz. Ambiance is pretty cool. Nice portraits and catchy posters/phrases.

Great spot for an easy to grab chaat that hits to spot! Its a great spot for takeout as well. I…read moreusually get the papdi chaat and they package up a large quantity with items separately so they dont get soggy. Be warned, however, that it is on the spicier side.

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(60 reviews)

Just feels Like Home and have the most dhaabaa style delicious food! Excellent service! Never…read moreforget people Serving there are humans too and they do hell of a job!! Remarkable

Unbelievable experience and hospitality, so we were visiting Houston, and after dinner decided to…read morehave some chai Shai, meetha sheeta, and gup shup masti wasti. We got there around 8:30 and saw dim lights, wondered if they were still open, and went to the counter. There were only two families, hardly 6 people, and the person behind the counter said, of course, no greeting sheeting . She said (loudly) We have only chai and I said I hope so because we came for chai. Since we have never been there, we have no clue what else they serve there. Since we had dinner, we came for only chai or dessert. We ordered 3 chai (different kinds) and started reading their menu after paying them, of course. We liked the menu and told each other we should return for food next time. During that time, one family gets up and leaves without having anything. We said oh well, let's wait for the chai and told our friend, who is Canadian, how our culture is kind of based on hospitality chai. We ask guests if they don't want to eat still you must have chai. Chai is our connection and to learn about each other. Almost 15 or 20 minutes later, chai came, and I asked her if sugar was available. She pointed towards the entrance. "Sugar is over there." So I got up to pick up Cheeni Sheeni, and as soon I returned, the same person said it was 9 0 o'clock and we were closing. I asked, Are you serious? We just got our order. I looked around. One family was still eating food, but she said I have to close the door. It's 9 PM, and we don't get paid for extra time. Oh, she wants us to leave with our chai. I said may I use your sugar? She said yes. Honestly, I have never seen this kind of attitude, and I understand, that it's the owner's fault who doesn't appreciate their workers, and they don't care if a customer left happy or not. We picked up our chai Shai cups and went outside. We decided to drink in the car, but unfortunately, the chai was horrible. So, two of us throw our cups in the trash. It was hot water without flavor. Meanwhile, we apologized to our friend that that's not how our culture or hospitality is, just bad management. We are in the retail business, and once a customer walks in 30 minutes before, we don't ask them to leave the store. I was totally in a fun vacation mood. All I wanted was a good karak chai, some meetha. So are we planning to go back? What do you think?

Desi Kitchen

3.8

(29 reviews)