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    John's Shrimp Masala & Rice | Red Curry
    Dee D.

    I've been wanting to try this place for a long time and finally made it in. I was not disappointed. The service was really good. Unlike some other reviews I saw, the owner came over, introduced himself, asked what we liked, checked for food allergies, and gave helpful recommendations. He really went above and beyond for us. We ordered a variety of dishes so I got to try a little bit of everything, and everyone enjoyed their food. I'm a big fan of biryani and hadn't found any good biryani here since I moved, but this one was made just right. The garlic naan was exceptional. The shrimp was good, and the fried chicken was delicious and seasoned very well. The sauce on the side paired perfectly. I also had the steak and it was super tender. I like spicy food. This wasn't overly spicy for me, but it might be a bit much for someone who doesn't enjoy heat. The mint lemonade was also really good. One helpful tip: your bill is slightly cheaper if you pay cash instead of card. Overall, this is the best Indian food I've had so far. I've tried Agas and wasn't a big fan. Himalaya for the win.

    Chicken Biryani (After 1:30 pm daily)
    Neha S.

    We got the chicken biryani to-go, and we've done this for years now. If anything, I think it tastes better over time. We went in and ordered the biryani to-go and it came within 5 minutes, so service was really fast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is like any other Indian restaurant inside. It's a little tight in terms of seating, but I think a lot of people order to-go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The actual chicken in the biryani was so soft and easily cut apart. It was almost like the tenderness of a tandoori chicken, and the rice wasn't super oily either. They also gave a side box of cut onions, cabbage, and a green mint chutney that was a little limey. The mint chutney was so good, and I don't remember getting this in the past. Will definitely continue the tradition of getting biryani to-go from here. Love it.

    Combo Platter | Lunch
    Alexis C.

    Ordered their Combo lunch platter. A must for lunch and great value! Besides their main dinner entrees, this lunch combo is the best first introduction plate to the restaurant. It has a little bit of everything to sample out. Portions may seem averagely small but it super filling! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was prompt and the ambiance gives a personal cafe feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    The owner, my husband and dad outside of the restaurant
    Mishaal S.

    I went with my family to celebrate my husband's birthday at Himalaya restaurant. Honestly? I wanted to give the restaurant 4/5 due to the service being a bit poor: they're a bit understaffed compared to the sheer number of patrons that visit. But the food quality is so good I have to give it 5/5. We got the steak kebabs which were cooked perfectly: juicy, a bit pink in the middle and for 39.99 pretty decently portioned. We also got the mutton biryani which honestly blows Aga's out of the water. It's super spicy, filled to the brim with meat, and the rice is so fluffy and nice. Another big recommendation I have to give is the chicken hara masala, which may be my favorite dish in Houston now. Another big plus was that the owner came around often, spoke with us, and even sang happy birthday and gave a bunch of gulab jamun to my husband. All in all, a great experience. I hope to come back soon. I didn't get any photos of the dishes since my phone died, but my sister snapped a picture of the men of the hour

    Rose N.

    Ok the garlic butter naan is some of the best. So good. My friend got the goat curry. I ordered the special grilled bbq platter. Service was great. We ordered too much food. Had to take it to go. The goat curry was good. But the bbq platter was better. However, from the bbq platter. The really good meat was really the steak, which is sold separately and called Sandy's steak tikka bourdain. Succulent meat, great flavor, perfectly cooked. On the bbq platter some of the pieces of meat were dry, some were juicy, one was too spicy for me, I liked the fresh bell pepper that it came with and the green cilantro/parsley sauce. Very interesting.

    Chicken Biryani (After 1:30 pm daily), Special Butter Chicken | Bombay, Paneer Hara Masala
    Jess F.

    Himalaya is a small, causal spot that you could consider "hole in the wall" except that it receives well-established restaurant levels of business. The food is amazing, but the service is a little pushy in terms of trying to get you to add things on after your order is placed, even after you refuse multiple times. (We were asked if we wanted to add naan or a mango lassi probably 5 or 6 times and that "everyone does it, you want it trust me" which was a little off putting). But the food makes up for what they lack in atmosphere or service. The special butter chicken is so flavorful, creamy, and intense - one of the best I've tried. The spinach paneer was also one of the best I've had and I wished I could've taken one to go. And the chicken biryani was humongous and with good portions and a large amount of chicken. Ultimately the food was very satisfying and between two people we couldn't even finish these three things! I'd definitely come back for the food, I'd just have lower expectations going in about service. It did leave an impression on me that makes me hesitate to give it a full 5 stars. However, Himalaya has a reputation for a reason, and I'll be a repeat customer for sure!

    Special Butter Chicken | Bombay
    Michelle O.

    The garlic naan was delicious (crispy, fluffy and delicate). The minced garlic and butter on top was very fragrant. The butter chicken is different from what I remember, but it's full of spices and tender chunks. The portion is a small/medium bowl and doesn't come with rice. A small bowl of rice is the same size, while a regular comes on a plate. The rice is always well cooked. The saag paneer was a chunky creamy spinach dish with cubes of paneer. The seasoning and oils' flavors were pretty apparent. I really wanted to try the fried chicken as it sounded interesting. It takes 20-25 minutes from ordering. The chicken breasts were sliced thin and deep fried. The wings were crispy but not as flavorful as the breasts. The chicken pieces were moist and crispy (thin and crispy batter).

    Jose L.

    Great place to enjoy family style food. Can't remember everything that we ordered, but I will list what I do remember and say everything was delicious. Chicken Hará Masala - 4/5 Chicken Tikka Masala - I am a fan of anything chicken tikka masala, if the flavor isn't there then the food is not good. It's a simple dish that if it's not good, for me can make or break if I revisit. Luckily, it was delicious, and this dish also had competition with the steak tikka. I wanted 2nd's and 3rds of it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is intimate in a cozy space in a plaza off southwest freeway, parking is within the plaza and seems safe enough, but still don't leave your valuables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was quick and efficient, the manager/owner came and checked on us a couple of times and overall made the visit all the more enjoyable, because I was feasting with family. The place is bring your own wine (that and the chicken tikka masala are how they got me to come visit. Looking forward to my next visit.

    Beef Pakidillas
    Mike R.

    This is a review for a charity dinner I purchased at an auction held by the Periwinkle Foundation at their Iron Sommelier Event in 2024. We finally got around to putting the event together in October of this year. Bottom line that Chef Kaiser and his team put together one of the most awesome meals that our 8 guests could ever have imagined, especially since we all love this kind of cuisine. And our host from Periwinkle - Jim Veal brought some kick butt wines and made for an exceptional host. If you don't know the Periwinkle Foundation - you should look them up as they area wonderful organization. In a nutshell, they provide camping experiences and other events for kids at Texas Children that are impacted by cancer and other devastating illnesses. These folks are saints. Ok, enough of the public service announcement, lets talk about the meal. As I said, the food was flowing from the minute we sat down. As you may know, Himalaya is located in an unassuming strip center in what might be referred to as Houston's "India Town" area. Chef Kaiser Lashkiri has been nominated for James Beard Awards and featured on Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown TV Show and also on Andrew Zimmern's show The Zimmern List. And he was an awesome host and kept our guests pleased with both his hospitality and his wit. We started with his famous Pakistani Fried Chicken. The chicken has the skin removed and is marinated in a bunch of spices, then breaded and fried. One guest raved that it was the best fried chicken ever and it was very good fried chicken. What followed next were described as Pakidillas (Pakistani version of Mexican Quesadillas) with braised beef inside an Indian flatbread. Very good, but pretty filling. Then we were served a mound of Beef Biryani. Woah was it good, and we still had a bunch to take home at the end of the night. We were then served three different curries - a butter chicken, a chicken tikka masala, and a green curry chicken. Each with distinct and vibrant tastes. A large plate of his Hunters Beef came out next along with another braised beef kind of dish. And I almost forgot - We had two large platters of different grilled meats from lamb, to beef, to chicken with different seasonings. Everything was on point. My favorite bite of the night was probably the green curry chicken, but everything was fantastic, as were our hosts both Jim and Kaiser equally. Everyone left with full belly's and smiling faces. Thank you Himalaya!!

    Mango Lassi
    Irene B.

    Full stop Enough with the hating on this restaurant in the reviews!! Go look at all the reviews and restaurants I have given and add this spot to the top of the list!! I love me some Aga's yet this place takes the cake for sure. The butter chicken is creamy and decadent and the Garlic Naan fresh, pillowy and all that butter....c'mon now. I'm getting paid $0 for this review and paying close to $120 for 2 people for all the stuff I ordered!!! worth it- those Sandy steaks...my lawd. Just come eat here already- everyone knows the hole in the wall restaurants are the best! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Even better when you see Anthony Bourdain and Zimmerman on the wall![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff is not rude and neither are the owners... Walk in with a great attitude and you shouldn't have any issues. I came on a random weekday at 11 AM right when it opened and within 10 to 15 minutes, it was packed to the core and the staff was so great about getting all the orders and the dishes out in a timely manner. Truly amazing and my favorite Indian spot in Houston so far! That's a huge statement. Everyone knows how international our town is and how many great Indian restaurants are in this town as well! I was so surprised that I had never heard of this place and I even went to research him on YouTube and the chef has such a great story. You have got to give this place a try and leave a review because this is a hidden gem!

    Chicken tikka masala deluxe
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    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent! Found this place from researching other people's Best Lists. It's a Mom and Pop place. Casual vibes. One of the best places to eat in Houston.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We started with the veggie samosas. They were good. Definitely get the Fried Chicken! It was served with a garlicky butter and spice dipping sauce that was very addicting. Their Chicken Tikka Masala was unique; it tasted different than what we've had before - lots of cardamom spice. My wife said it was her favorite. Service was friendly; the owner checked in on us. Loved that this place is BYOB. We paired our meal with a Grenache based wine from Paso Robles - RIISE (IYKYK). Parking was easy.

    Nhi T.

    Came after seeing a few Tiktoks of the owner advertising the food and was very pleasantly surprised by the dishes. We ordered the garlic naan, the steak tikka, and the goat masala with a side of rice. The garlic naan was not only delicious but also smelled great -filling my nose with the essence of garlic right when it hit the table. The tops of the naan were doused in a generous amount of garlic butter and parsley and came out warm and whole as though they were right out of the tandoor. (8/10) The steak tikka was the star of our meal. Though I'm not a big steak person, when I heard this was an Anthony Bourdain approved steak I knew I had to give it a try. The steak was not only super juicy and tender, but the Indian spices and flavors really elevated this dish and made it one of the best steaks I've ever had. This along with the herby green yogurt sauce it comes with is a must try when coming here. Though the dish is one of the pricier dishes in is worth every penny and comes in a generous portion. (8.5/10) The goat masala was also very tasty and the meat was tender. Dipping the garlic naan in the curry was definitely another highlight of this meal. This dish was a solid goat curry, however, I have had better as I felt like the flavor of it was less complex than other goat curries I've had. (7/10) Overall, the food was delicious and packed with authentic flavors. I would definitely come back for the steak tikka and to try other menu items. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is very casual and they have a good amount of parking outside and seating inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Really good and underrated. The lunch special is an absolute bargain--you won't get a better bang for your buck if you like Indian food.

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    7.9/10 I recently tried Kumar's for some Indian food and…read morewas pleasantly surprised. I ordered through one of the delivery apps and scored a buy one get one free special, which made the value absolutely worth it. For the amount of food I received, the price was great. They even included bread on the side, which I appreciated and did not expect with the promo. What really stood out to me was how fast everything was. The food was ready within about seven minutes of me placing the order. That kind of efficiency is impressive. They were also very attentive and made sure everything was correct. As for the food itself, it tasted really good. The flavors were solid and satisfying. Is it the best Indian food I have ever had? No. But for the value, speed, and overall experience, it is definitely a place I would order from again. If you are looking for good Indian food at a great price point, especially when they are running specials, this spot is absolutely worth trying.

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    Biryani Factory

    Biryani Factory

    4.1
    (219 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    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.

    As a repeat visitor to the Biryani Factory, I highly recommend it for its delectable spices chicken…read morebiryani and accompanied with Raita (Yoghurt Sauce) Order mild on the dishes. Try spicy before couldn't handle it. My favorite appetizer is Gobi Manchurian is fried cauliflower with special sauce The service was impressive, the owner ensuring that we were thoroughly satisfied.

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    Banner was attractive
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    There were 4 pieces of chicken in the Chicken Dum Biryani
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    Kathmandu Curry and Bar

    4.2
    (202 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$
    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.

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    Signature item--Chicken Momo
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    Newari platter, healthy and balanced nutrition.
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    3.8
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    1.7 mi
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    I have been eating here for 40 years! Amazing food and great…read moreservice. The staff is top notch.

    Recognition hasn't been the problem for India's, as they're often mentioned when discussing Indian…read morelunch buffets. Their longevity (#1) of a near half century is nothing short of impressive, earning a nostalgic place in the hearts of many Houston diners, a good number of whom trace their first Indian cuisine experiences at this very location. While I do wish their success, it's hard not to point out minor mishaps in different aspects of the overall restaurant experience, which include: :: Awkward stares from the staff as they hover or stand in the middle of the room. It's understandable that they're monitoring to help where needed, but even then I will have to flag them down for water, napkins, or the bill. :: Buffet maintenance. They're semi-quick to replenish, but extremely slow at maintaining the cleanliness. Splatter from the daal makhani, a serving spoon not returned to the same serving tray, or even customers forgetting to close the bins at the dessert station (#2) could all be mitigated by a designated person keeping it tidy. :: Food quality. The tandoori chicken has been dry, the saag paneer could be creamier, and chicken tikka masala has had their bland days. Even the naan can be a bit too dry at times. Thankfully I've fared better with the chana masala and paneer makhani. I would also steer clear of their fruit punch. :: Decor is dark and dated. It still reminds me of a place that is stuck in time, which for most experiences are usually my favorite. The natural lighting during lunch alleviates this slightly, but the dinner hour makes this place feel like eating in an older hotel lobby. The vibes are most definitely challenging. :: Foodflation. Another price hike in the last year brings the buffet price to just under $22. While it's a nice jump from what it was previously, it does leave me wishing for more, especially when the prices keep climbing. ___________ (#1) 46 years. (#2) Because flies love mango mousse and rice pudding.

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    Naga's South Indian Cuisine

    Naga's South Indian Cuisine

    4.0
    (55 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    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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