Kiran's was fantastic. Beautiful decor inside, great service, extensive menu. Wish I had 3 more stomachs to try everything but will just have to come back! My top choice for upscale Indian dining. We had the poori, delhi chaat, malai kofta, an eggplant dish. And for dessert the halwa and panchamrit. Everything was so flavorful would definitely recommend. read more

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The tea service here is hands down the best in Houston! The Indian inspired sandwiches and treats are so delicious, and I would like an unlimited supply of the delicious chai tea. The ambiance is beautiful without being overdone. Icing on the cake is the wonderful harpist to really set the vibe! We loved it so much here that we had my brother's baby shower here. The staff was so incredibly accommodating and it was the perfect place for the shower. They even have a kids tea menu! Their restaurant food is also packed with flavor and we love the cocktails. Kiran's definitely deserves to be in the Michelin guide!! read more

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I've been for happy hour and dinner, but their afternoon tea.... TO DIE FOR! It was delicious and well timed! The service was wonderful as always and the restaurant is beautiful. Their chai tea is my absolute favorite! My only negative (not totally restaurant related) is that valet sometimes takes a bit and is a separate cost. read more

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I posted a review in 2021. I went again in 2025. The impression in my review hasn't changed, only now it seems that Kiran's has become more expensive. Relative to current prices, I no longer find the portions generous. The atmosphere is great. Pictures of local celebrities are on the wall, in the hostess area. If you don't mind spending $45-$50 to dine alone, this is the place for you. But you don't have to pay that much to eat comparable Indian food. Consider London Sizzler, Aja's and Bombay Brasserie, where you can eat by yourself for $20-$28. read more

We had the best afternoon tea at Kiran's! It was simply amazing! Everything was top notch from the initial reply to request a reservation, asking if there are any food allergies or restrictions, greeting upon arrival, the ambiance, beautifully prepared food presentation, tea service and leaving the restaurant. Would highly recommend over 100%!!! read more

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Great environment for a date or if you just want to feel fancy when you're eating some of the best Indian dishes in Houston. Excellent and flavorful. Some of the best naan ever! Just make sure that you get your wallet & credit card ready cause this is one expensive joint. read more

Have always wanted to visit Kiran's as I've heard great feedback from people I know. Took my wife for a post Valentine's date. We made reservations and were promptly shown to our table. It was not very crowded yet when we arrived. Restaurant is elegant with lots of things to see. We started with the Delhi Chat made of potatoes with swirls of different sauces. It was delicious. Each order comes with 2 Pieces and they split it for us. Since it was our first time there, decided to order our regular Indian favorites... starting with Chicken Tikka Masala. It was creamy with a little kick and the sauce was licking good! Next was chicken Vindaloo. This was has a kick so be forewarned... in a good way. Made me eat more rice and naan than intended. We ended our meal with Gulab Jaman. It was super sweet... thought it would have a bit more syrup with it. It came out on a nice big elegant bowl. Staff was friendly and helpful. We asked if we ordered enough food. They were also very attentive... coming by often enough but not intrusive. Filling up our glasses as soon as it is half empty. Definitely would come back again to try the other dishes. read more

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I rarely write reviews, but my experience at Kiran's was disappointing, especially given its fine-dining reputation. While the service was impeccable..friendly, attentive, and professional. The food was, frankly, not edible! We ordered the pani puri, which turned out sweet and completely flavorless, missing the punchy tang and spice it's known for. The malai kofta was also sweet, bland, and uninspired. The chicken tikka masala, usually a safe bet, was just okay: mediocre in flavor and lacking depth. The kitchen seriously needs to revisit the basics of Indian cuisine..balance, spice, and authenticity. I'd be more than happy to help them understand what real Indian food should taste like. Disappointed :( read more

Food is alright, we never got the customer service we would like. The customer service seems to go towards regular clients or bigger party. Nothing special about the food. Decor is beautiful but we feel ignored by the staff. We tried it 2 times and both times we felt the same. read more

We had high tea here for my daughter's birthday. The restaurant is gorgeous! The staff is so nice, and professional. They gave us the private room which is beautiful. There was a harpist there, and she played Happy Birthday when our lovely server brought in a platter of sweets and a candle. I probably would not return to do the tea again, but would come to eat off the regular menu. I've been to other places with better high teas. Our server was amazing though! read more

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BAM! BAM! BAM! That is what will happen to your tastebuds when they're being hit by the wonderous food at Kiran's. I've only gone once, recently for my anniversary, but it delivered beyond expectation. The restaurant states they are known for "serving up Indian hospitality, with French sophistication and American informality." Kiran's is a fine-dining Indian restaurant located in Upper Kirby. I've only had Indian food a handful of times, but this was by far the best Indian food I've ever had, as well as some of the best food in general I've had. Our waitress was HI-larious and she really helped us with food suggestions that all turned out amazing. Her initial dish she recommended for us as first timers was the Delhi Chaat. It looked like nothing I normally eat, but tasted like everything I want. We also had a Mango Lassi to drink which paired well with the flavors of the food. For dinner we enjoyed the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Lamb Vindaloo. POW! The naan bread with it was as soft as a pillow. Honestly I look forward to my next excuse to indulge at Kiran's read more

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Always a pleasure coming here. The staff is friendly, attentive and knowledgeable of the menu read more

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I was trying to show my girlfriend what Indian food was all about for the first time. And I think Kiran's did too good of a job. She loved it so much she won't stop eating Indian food. These days, sometimes I just crave some Raising Cane's or something, but I have to settle for Tikka Masala. Good Job turning my life flavorful Kiran's!! I hate you!!! read more

Mediocre food. Mediocre service. Wait was way too long. Don't validate parking. Going for high end but falling short.

Staff has always been extremely nice when we've visited! Their food may be a little more on the pricey side, but it is completely worth it. Their portions are perfect and the quality is unmatched. The inside is GORGEOUS, prepare to dress nicely when you go! Had my graduation dinner here with some family and everyone absolutely loved it here. Even if you aren't going for a celebration, I would recommend going. read more

First time I've returned to Kiran's in a while and it appears there may have been a remodel. Love the new format and layout. I don't recall if the ovens/kitchen was open the way it is now, but it's really nice to see the bread being made. We ordered a number of dishes to share and we definitely got our fill. Between the breads, rice, and curries, we all ate way too much and walked away pretty happy. That said, this didn't bring up the same memory of the food I had here a while ago. Most of the dishes fell a little flat, with maybe the exception of the vindaloo. There wasn't much spice, or maybe not enough of a tomato base, in many of the dishes. The korma was more sweet than I would typically expect. And I expected more meats and a little bit more tenderness to them considering the high price point. And although the breads were very fresh, they were still a bit tough and more dry than I would have expected, especially for a garlic naan. Service was on point though, and we were well taken care of and looked after. Seems they no longer validate parking in favor of complimentary valet as well. Kiran's will remain on my list, but it will have to be reserved for pretty special occasions where I'm introducing someone to this type of cuisine. At this price point, I'd want to be very deliberate about the menu and stick to dishes I think they excel at. read more

Kiran's - TNT sour - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Celebrated a secial occasion with afternoon tea! Afternoon tea is held in their back room. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with a lady playing the harp. It definitely set the mood for the whole experience. First course was a bed of wild mushroom sitting on top of a puff pastry with some chutney. The mushrooms were savory and flavorful and the puff pastry was nice and flaky. I don't love chutney but it went well together. This was paired with darjeeling tea. Next came a plate full of finger sandwiches. In my mind, these were going to be tiny two-biters but to my surprise each sandwich was pretty substantial. My favorites were the truffled deviled egg, salmon, and tandoori chicken. Even the cucumber one was good as it was quite refreshing. The scones were next and these were yummy. I always associate scones as being too dry but I was surprised to find these were certainly not dry at all. Adding a dab of clotted cream and jam made the perfect combo. By the time dessert came out, I was pretty full. Opting to take these home, these were enjoyed a few hours later. This was a great experience! read more

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The food at this Restaurants is truly authentic! Right in the heart of Houston. Kiran's serves the very best of Indian food. It deserves a ***** 5 STARS. The service is impecable. The owner is graciously working shoulder to shoulder with her employees giving attention to every single detail. This is my favorite restaurant in all of Houston , The USA and the world. Thanks to the owner for preparing such delicious food. Sincerely, The Coyne's BC&BC read more

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The best service, food is fantastic. Love the 8 course on the last page of the menu for a chance to sample many items.

This is my go-to place for great Indian food and elevated dining. Service is always attentive, the cocktails are wonderful, and the food is amazing. The ambience is beautiful and classy, and one should dress nicely to match the interior - most people do. Everything is delicious, though my faves include the Rogan Josh Lamb Shank and the Vindaloo (be forwarned - this is true Vindaloo! High spice level!) Also very good is the Bhindi Masala, Palak Paneer and the Butter Chicken. Garlic Naan is fresh with a nice char. I always make reservations. read more

This is my go to place for Afternoon Tea because of Chef Kiran Verma's signature Chai blend! While this afternoon tea is priced at $65 you're definitely paying for the quality of the food and service. Tea Experience: 5 This afternoon tea is set up like a chef's tasting menu. Except instead of your foods being paired with wine your food is paired with tea! That being said, you don't get your tea in a tea pot like other high teas but you get three different types of tea. You also don't get the tower until the desserts come out. Service: The service is on par with other restaurants at this price point. The server will explain the menu to you and someone is always paying attention to your needs. I've also seen Chef Kiran walk around to check on her guests! They're also really understanding. I have a nut allergy so they're always overly cautious and put my desserts on a different plate then my friend's. However, they never get upset when I ask for the tower because my friend wants a picture of the tower. There is an automatic 20% tip added to the tab but after you experience the wonderful service you'll want to add more. Ambiance: 5 What I love about this experience is the dining area! It's beautifully decorated and there is a wonderful harp player that plays classical music as you enjoy your tea. Which makes this a wonderful experience! If you're dining as a party of two they'll likely sit you in a side by side booth (coach) where you can comfortably chat with your dining companion or enjoy watching the other guests. Food: 4 What I love about the menu is how much thought and effort that goes into it. While the basics of the menu is normally the same she'll change little components of the sandwiches, change the flavor of the scones, and switch out the petite fours so each time you go is a new experience! However, I would recommend to not go more then two times a year since it's not drastically different and you can get sick of the menu. The teas pair perfectly with the dish they come with and are steamed well so you don't get a burned tea taste. You can also tell that a lot of effort was put into the menu. This is because each item has a distinct taste and are each unique to each which means that there were no shortcuts taken (ex: using the same salad or bread base for each sandwich or getting different flavor combos of a type of dessert). Favorites from the menu: (In no order) 1. English Cucumber sandwich because it's extremely fresh and the creme fraiche brings out the taste of the cucumber 2. Crab puff because the crab meat was super fresh and sweet! 3. Truffle Marsala chips (please don't judge but I love chips and these are my favorites) 4. Scones when they come out fresh since they're super soft and warm 5. Avocado chocolate mousse because it was so rich that you couldn't stop eating it! 6. Kiran's Chai! I wish she would partner with a local Houston coffee shop to sell it. The spices are a wonderful blend of flavor! I always ask for a second cup! I am decreasing the star by one because of the inconsistencies between Saturday and Sunday. I think it's better to go on Saturdays since I think the items are fresher. When I go on Saturdays I normally see them baking the scones when I enter the store but I don't always see them baking the scones when I go on Sundays. read more

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Best biryani in town. But not the best service. I ordered a biryani to go without raisins. There were a bunch of raisins in there. I called to tell them, but instead of remaking the order, they gave me 20% off to shut up. I used to work in a fast casual restaurant, and we remade orders if they were incorrect. Giving 20% was the last resort. This is their first resort. And this is an upscale restaurant. I am very surprised. The lady over the phone told me that you can eat it by picking the raisins out. I wish I had told that to my customers when I worked in the restaurant. I probably wouldn't have a job anymore. My family and I have been going there for years. My brother still goes there even after moving. Whenever he visits, he makes sure to eat there. This is shocking and sad. read more

I was here with a group of about 50 people for a Leadership Houston lunch. Not a fan of the valet/paying for parking part. The interior of the restaurant is lovely. No idea what the cost was, but the service was great and the food delicious. Bonus that we got to hear from Chef Kiran! read more

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This was a top-notch experience. The food was excellent. We started with the goat cheese naan, Chicken Chaat, and Pani Poori. All of these were excellent, but if I were doing it again I would have two orders of the Pani Poori. DELICIOUS. I had the lamb vindaloo for my main dish--very flavorful and perfect balance of spice. The staff was extremely helpful. They took time to explain the menu, make suggestions, and ensure that we were attended to and happy. The restaurant is very nice inside, with plenty of room and a great atmosphere. If you are in Houston, make a stop here. read more

I had a wonderful experience here. Excellent food and ambiance. Probably one of the best restaurants I've been to in terms of how they deal with allergies. The manager, Puja, and all staff were so attentive to my allergies. I could tell they cared by how they made it a point to inform everyone coming into contact with my order. My food allergies are challenging, and they made me feel so comfortable. We will be back! read more

Great service, mid food Honestly the service and ambiance saved this rating. Waiters were amazing and attentive As for the food - this was just as good as any other indian take out restaurant that charges $13 a dish Don't get me wrong, the food is solid but way too overpriced. I've had better chicken korma for a fraction of the price (this had little flavor). Lamb was good, loved the eggplant and the fish was decent. But let me say - this food is way too overpriced for the quality and taste which is why Im not giving a 4 or 5 star Appetizers were surprisingly subpar - ordered the samosas and it tasted like they left them out for a few hours before serving us I loveee pani poori, and this is probably one of the lowest tier ones I've had. If you're going to pay the prices here, just know it's not for the quality of the food but the ambience and service. Beautiful restaurant! read more

It's an elegant place great for a fancy dinner, the staff was super informative about the menu. But the food was less then avg, I think any other Indian place throughout the city is just as good for have the price. Come here if you want to impress someone with pricey place, but if you want top of line spicy flavorful Indian food go elsewhere, I'm throughly disappointed. read more

Our friends told us about this high end Indian restaurant and we were so excited to try it. We came in on a Saturday night, 30 minutes before they closed. The place was packed and they were still able to take us. I ordered an old wives tale cocktail, they brought the drink out and lit the rosemary on fire. This was one of the best drinks I've ever had! Next we ordered masala dosa and vegetable samosa, both were fresh, crispy and flavorful! We then ordered lamb biryani and chicken korma. The biryani was fantastic bursting with flavor and big chunks of lamb. The chicken on the other hand seemed like boiled chicken breast just thrown into whatever sauce you order. It was dry and not much flavor. I prefer when restaurants cook thighs in the sauce to give it more flavor depth. Finally we ended our meal with ras malai and gulab jamun. Neither one wowed us. The gulab jamun was cold and the ras malai was just lacking more flavor. Overall a great place and we will definitely be back! read more

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This was my first time eating Indian, and it was such an experience! This place is high class, very beautiful inside. We had an amazing waitress. The food is spicy, but not intolerable. It's not my favorite, but it was great for our group! read more

Kiran's - Lamb Biryani Dinner - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm so happy I finally got to try the high tea here! I came with my friend on a Sunday. This was my first time ever here, so I didn't really know what to expect coming in. Definitely make a reservation if you plan on doing high tea though. From what I could see, it seems like the perfect spot for such a variety of things: birthday celebrations, bridal showers, catching up with your girl friends, or nice little family outing. The inside is very big and looks so fancy. I am so impressed with the service here. Our server was very attentive and also aware of any allergy restrictions. I loved that there were unlimited tea refills for the high tea set. My favorite was the house special chai tea. I was so full that I could barely even finish the desserts. They were also very fast and attentive with refilling our waters too. The finger sandwiches were all so delicious and unique too. I would definitely come back and highly recommend doing high tea here! read more

Kiran's - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came here for high tea for my bachelorette trip (26 girls) and had the most amazing time! The food and tea were delicious!! The service was impeccable and they were so accommodating for everyone's food allergies. it was truly a fine dining experience and everyone could not stop talking about it! The ambiance was amazing, there was live music and they even put us in a private room and printed custom menus for us without us requesting any of that!!! cannot recommend enough we will all absolutely be going back. read more

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Definitely one of the best Indian restaurants I have dined at in recent memory. Did not expect this place to be so fancy. I walked in with sandals, sweatpants and a baseball cap on a Thursday night and the first thing I noticed was a sign at the hosts' stand asking politely to not have sandals or hats. Luckily, it didn't seem like it was enforced, which i appreciated. They have some specialty drinks; the mango lassi cocktail sounded great, but ultimately tasted like a Mighty Mango Naked Juice, IMHO. I thought it was too sweet, and exchanged my drink for one with yuzu, which I thought was way better. We started with pani poori, which my friend stated was a common Indian street food. The flavor and texture of this was great, I enjoyed the cold sauce that you pour in. 9/10 We also got the corn and crab samosa. This was honestly my least favorite menu item. I was hoping for a bit more flavor in this samosa. 5/10. For entrees, we split the Butter Chicken and the Lamb Vindaloo. Both were amazing. The butter chicken was top notch, and the chicken was so tender and juicy. The sauce was amazing as well. The vindaloo had a bit of heat to it, so buyer beware. Butter chicken 10/10. Vindaloo 9/10. I had the bread pudding for dessert and my god it was good. It's VERY rich and buttery. 10/10. Very impressed with this spot. Price point is pretty steep but it's quality cooking. Kudos. read more

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We went to Kiran's afternoon tea on Sunday and had a quality experience. The ambience with a harp being played and the general atmosphere was relaxing. Having had a late night the evening before we skipped drinks and stuck to the tea. As with all good teas they do not need milk or lemon and theirs did not. The Kirans blend did have milk but this was a good balance to the termed and other spices. To the food the mushroom appetizer was first class as were the sandwiches. The petit fours were great but the scones were the star! So good with blackcurrant jam(jelly) and cream! All in all a fabulous experience. read more

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Went to Kiran's for dinner with my friends last night and the whole experience was amazing. From the hostess to the final touches. The food was incredible! Very well made. It was my first time eating there and, I gotta say, it couldn't have been better. I love how they have "loveseats" and very comfortable chairs. Gorgeous place. Amazing food and service. Perfect for date night or for a group of friends. Go check them out! read more

Ambiance is so nice and our server Andre was the sweetest! He was so attentive and gave us recommendations and even offered to take a photo for us. Seriously the best service and good ever! We will be coming back and asking for him. read more

Slightly disappointing experience... We booked a reservation for Saturday night for my girlfriends birthday hoping to have a nice dinner and celebrate. Upon arrival we were met with a little bit of an aggressive valet. I understand that it was busy and they were trying to get everyone through, but they felt a little aggravated in getting us out of my vehicle. we made our way to the restaurant and through the large beautiful front doors which seemed so welcoming, I really did love the front door. The hostesses welcomed us and ushered us to our table which had the most comfortable chairs you could have in a restaurant. some tables had little sofas which I was jealous of, but was still happy with my comfy chair. The kitchen was across the dining room where you could see the food being prepared in the tandoors and wood burning ovens. After a bit of a wait, which I will dismiss as the restaurant was busy, the waiter made his introduction, took our drink order and passed out menus. I am not one who enjoys the hounding of a waiter where they spend too much time at your table, excessively asks how everything is or the likes, but our waiter did not seem to care for our table and it felt like he was either going through the motions or just trying to get past us. It was not a good dining experience with this waiter. Anyways, for drinks we ordered the Jahangir Lassi and the Kir (an) Royale. The Lassi was wonderful, being smooth, light and refreshing. The Royale on the other hand was far too strong, tasting of rubbing alcohol and a hint of Lychee. I'm not much of a drinker, but that one wasn't good. For our starters we ordered the Scallops and wood fired oysters. The Scallops were beautiful cooked with a creamy, smokey succotash that I could eat on its own, but wouldn't because I definitely would want more scallops. The oysters were also so, so good. Never can you go wrong with butter, cheese and oysters, but then add the seasoning that they did and I am happy to order another dozen. For our mains we ordered the rack of lamb, a lamb shank, a korma, and a lasooni bread. Lots of lamb tonight. The rack of lamb was a pretty weak dish, being cooked to hell and dry. I don't recall being asked by the waiter how well done I would like it, but well, well done is not how I would have chosen. the rack came with a very sweet chutney which was a little to sweet. The Lamb shank was a star, fell off the bone, moist and tender, the sauce it bathed in was lovely, all around a good dish. The korma was a korma, always good and on par with any other Indian restaurant. The lasooni bread was a really nice bread, just really didn't have much flavor, but the bread was nice. We decided to pass on dessert as our meal was filling enough. I think by the end our bill was $250 before tip, which the tip left was very undeserved at about 20%, but its a nice place and I wont stiff a waiter. Once we returned to the valet to get my vehicle, the valet took my ticket and we paid by card which was nice. I really dislike that valet guy, he was a tool, really soured the end of the night to be honest. I tipped the actual person who brought us my vehicle, and we were off. All-in-all the food was pretty good, the atmosphere was nice, and the staff were not so welcoming. A little bit overpriced in my opinion as its competing with restaurants like Musaafer in value, but pretty ok for a date night, not a special occasion. Probably wont be back though. read more

This is an outstanding restaurant with the classics as well as some innovative dishes. Indian Pizza? Yes, add a twist and your palate will be in heaven. The cocktails are unique, the wine list with great choices. The service is impeccable. Had a great night of food and drink in a sheik and cozy atmosphere read more

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This was my 1st visit to Kiran's and I was pleasantly surprised! I love spicy and flavor filled food and the menu did not disappoint! I enjoyed the Bison meatballs, chili tikka, saffron rice, Prawn Bhuna and topped off with the sorbet, chocolate cake and the bread pudding!!!! Definitely bringing my husband for a special dinner! read more

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We loved every moment of eating at Kiran's. The seats are plush and comfortable, the lighting is low and moody, and the service is kind and attentive. All in all, the environment alone allowed us to happily sit and talk for hours. The food, though, was just fantastic. We loved every part of our meal! The wine topped it off to be a wonderful experience. Our server was knowledgeable and helped us choose a unique wine to suit the dishes we chose. read more

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My first experience at this place was horrible and I never wanted to go back to this money sink. I had to revisit as my friend decided to celebrate his birthday at this resturant. They no more validate the parking. With little to no parking you are bound to pay for the parking. We were in a group of 15. Service: it took a while to get the order. More than it takes for any resturant to serve a table of 15. Even then the food was misplaced and we had to figure out who ordered what. Food: Food was tasteless. They boast of Indian resturant but there food is blend. I doubt they even care. Price: This place is money sink. Everything is expensive and heavily priced. Surely not worth it. Ambience: ambience is good. Overall: 1 star for serving food. Wont recommend this place to anyone. read more

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