We had the best experience for a date night! We got the lychee ceviche, prawn Manchurian toast and…read morevegetable seekh kabob. All were good but the prawn toast was the best! For dinner, we got the butter chicken experience, dal musaafer and paneer rizala. All were good but I liked the paneer rizala the best. We got naan and rice (both basmati and carmelized onion to share!) For desert, I would highly recommend the rasmalai and gulab!

What a wonderful experience we had with the family…read more As we took the elevator to the second floor to the reception area, I noticed right way I think I stepped into a different world. The reception area was small and almost claustrophobic, but very ornate. There were a few chairs for you to wait. We didn't wait long, probably less than a minute. As the hostess lead us into the main dinning area, I was shocked on how big the place was (it reminding me of the big meat market restaurants in NYC). The first room was bright from the outside sunlight, almost like an outside cafe. Our table was in a different area, where it was a little darker and decorated a lot differently from the previous room. As I looked around, there were other sections at this restaurant that kind of represented different places. The section we sat in had a very long table...which I'm guessing can host a very big family or corporate party. It sat right next to the open kitchen. Our waitress, Yaretzy, was very nice. She explained how the owners traveled to the different states of India and want to share that experience at Musaafer. Yaretzy would provide an explanation for each dish. Some of them were mixed/put together table side. Everything was delicious, and not too spicy. Musaafer is fine dining, so it's not something we can do ever weekend. But we will be back. Getting here was a little tricky if you are not familiar with the area. The restaurant is located in the Galleria. The entrance to Musaafer is on the first floor inside the mall, down the hallway closest to Saks Fifth Ave on the right (if facing Saks). You will need to take the private elevator to the second floor or walk up the stairs. There is valet parking if you prefer to do that. I think there is a small parking lot in front of the restaurant that might be free, but we went into the underground Purple garage. If you park right after going down the ramp into the Purple garage, you will see an elevator into Saks Fifth Ave, which you take up and walk outside with a short walk to Musaafer. The only problem with what we did was when Saks closes, we couldn't take that elevator back down. There were stairs back down to the purple garage, but it stank! There had to be another elevator that will take you into the mall.

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.

Didn't realize I was before which was very long time ago since they renovated the restaurant and it…read morelooks much better now. We had lunch here and picked the buffet part which surprisingly very reasonable price ($21) Food was good and the service was even better. Glad that I went back. Definitely a big change from before

Wife and I picked up from here last night. Had samosas, naan, chicken tikka masala, and chicken…read morebiryani. It was FANTASTIC. The number of stars for this place are way off. 5 stars from me, and I'm picky! The chicken tikka masala was perfect. The naan was incredible.

Amazing place for your Indian cravings. First time visiting Houston, and we got the paneer butter…read moremasala, side of rice, garlic naan, and crispy manchurian. Everything was wonderful. We went home and ate the leftovers for dinner. Inside the service is also pretty good. Nice people, warm and welcoming atmosphere. The tables were pretty clean and we didn't need a ressy to dine in. Would definitely try other items on their menu next time we visit.

This place had some highs and lows. It took a while for someone to acknowledge us and take our…read moreorder at the front, which wasn't the best first impression. The food had good flavor, but it was much greasier than I'm used to for this cuisine. I also felt the portions could have been a bit larger considering the price, as it seemed expensive for what was served.

This is a solid spot for Indian food, and not too expensive! I ventured out to Galleria area to…read moremeet a friend and we settled on Hashtag India as we were curious to check it out. After reading some reviews (shoutout to Shveta A's review on the butter chicken momos) - we decided to try those along with the shrimp tikka masala and a side of naan. The restaurant has two sides for seating - one is open seating, the other costs extra but has booths with extra decor. We settled on the open seating side. You place your order at the front, then a server brings it out to you. Shortly after we ordered, the momos came out. The flavor was rich, creamy and delicious, and we loved the chicken inside. These were a big hit for us! The shrimp tikka masala also had a nice combination of spices and we enjoyed eating it with the naan. We really liked both dishes but agreed the momos were the standout of the night. This seems to be a popular takeout spot. Several other groups were also seated in the restaurant when we visited on a Thursday night. The worst part of our experience was probably the multiple flies that seemed to hang around our table - not sure if they were present in other areas of the restaurant. Even after throwing away our empty plates and containers the flies persisted. Minus the flies this was a solid spot for Indian food and I would probably come back for some takeout.

In continuing with my visits of Hashtag India locations after Vegas and Katy today I got a chance…read moreto visit this Galleria loation. The strip and location was not as attractive as the katy location and the ambience also didn't feel that great in the interiors. We tried the pani poori, the dosas and the pasta and the desert which was like cream brulee. Nothing really hit the palate but the dosas were decent.. and the Goli Soda mojito was something that reminded me of like back in the days and was something unique. Also there was a section to sit in a private area which was only if we bought Mandi and we did not so were told we can not sit there Overall this was just an ok visit and a one time place for me.

Historically significant for Houston. A decades old…read moreinstitution and, for many, their first experience of the food of North India. Curries don't necessarily photograph great so I'll just post two photos. Consider the lunch buffet for your first visit. Mickey Kapoor is known for his humorous observations on the sign outside. Great staff and service. Lovely music snd ambience.

Our go-to Indian restaurant in the area. Have had almost everything on the menu and never been…read moredisappointed. Our favorite dishes are the chicken tiki masala, chicken Biryani, or the butter chicken if we're feeling bad. Most items come with nice side of cucumber salad that is refreshing. The samosas are great also, and everything heats up well for leftovers. The staff is nice and welcoming

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

We very rarely go to the Hilcroft area, but after seeing so many rave reviews, we decided to give…read morethis place a try and had high expectations for the food. Unfortunately, our experience was quite the opposite. The first thing we noticed when we entered the restaurant was a strong, unpleasant smell. Since we had specifically gone there to try the food, we still decided to dine in. We ordered chai, Mysore masala dosa, chole bhature, and samosas. None of the dishes really stood out. The food was just average; not terrible, but definitely not worth making the drive for. The chai in particular had almost no flavor, and we couldn't even finish it. Overall, it was a disappointing experience, especially given the hype. There are many better options in the Katy/Richmond area where you can find great food in a much more pleasant dining environment. The smell inside the restaurant was also concerning, as it raises questions about hygiene and food safety standards. For context, we visited on a Saturday morning around 11:30 AM, so it wasn't late in the day or close to closing time. Based on this experience, I wouldn't prefer to visit again.

As I am a picky eater and this is my first time trying Indian food ever in life, I was quite…read moreimpressed with the portion size and taste of my order. Since this was my first time, I decided to try a kid's meal: Chicken Tikka Curry Bowl. It was dressed in mild masala curry over basmati rice. The meal also included their freshly made strawberry rose and mango lemonade. The service was great. I appreciate the cashier being patient with me and offering recommendations such as a side of the garlic naan to go with the entree.

Just want to be careful with this place on what you order all appetizers (chicken & veg pakoras,…read moresamosa chaat)felt they were cooked a day before and were stale. portion, quality and price is decent but would not say its fair. Loved their sweet lassi, beyond keema biryani but had too many peas and portion was too small for $17 beyond keema had too many potatoes and peas which impacted the flavor iced chai was horrible and the tea was curdled(spoiled) Will not go back or recommend there are other good restaurants that have good quality, taste and portion for beyond keema biryanis like Monks(heights)

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!

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.

Not impressed. I ordered samosas when waitress asked what I wanted to drink. She disappeared for…read moreover 10 minutes when I was wanting to order. There were only 2 other tables & one was a single. I was going to say never mind on getting an entree after the long wait & wish that I had. I ordered the veggie biryani & was unimpressed. Veggies were in tiny pieces & not than plentiful in ratio to the abundant rice. I used all of the sauce & was unimpressed with the flavor. My onion samosas were ok. I prefer the kind with flaky pastry. Reviews state how friendly & helpful the waitresses are. Mine was not. She offered no suggestions when I asked about the veggie biryani. I would have loved if she had suggested something else. I don't plan on returning. I will go to Dumpling King in the same strip instead.