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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)

0.2 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)

1.5 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!

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Basundhi (dessert) - decent

Biryani Pot

3.3(502 reviews)

1.3 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.

0.1 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.

0.1 mi•Gulfton, Sharpstown

Banner was attractive

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

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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.

0.1 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.

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India's Restaurant

3.8(574 reviews)

1.6 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)

0.2 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)

5.3 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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Jeeba J.

2 years ago

I recently had the pleasure of indulging in some delicious Indian cuisine featuring Bhav Bhaji, Masala Dosa, and a traditional Thali. The Bhav Bhaji was a burst of flavors with its rich, spicy vegetable mix perfectly paired with soft, buttery pav bread. The Masala Dosa, with its crisp exterior and savory potato filling, was an excellent balance of textures and tastes, complemented by tangy chutneys and sambar. The Thali offered a delightful variety of dishes, each one unique and flavorful, making for a truly satisfying and comprehensive meal. Overall, it was a remarkable culinary experience that showcased the vibrant and diverse flavors of Indian food. read more

Marci W.

7 years ago

First time coming here and was shocked of how good the food was!!! Ordered dosas, sezwaan noodles, and dry manchurian. The food was amazing! I highly recommend coming the service is great and the food is very tasty! Great variety of vegetarian and vegan foods! Will be back for sure. read more

Prem K.

5 years ago

To long of a wait and food was food was not fresh when served it used to much better but on my last visit it was the worst

Sulabh U.

5 years ago

Classic and amazing food. Great flavors and service. Gotta try this place if you have not.

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