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    The Monk's

    3.8 (112 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:45 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Vegetable korma,  paneer Tikka masala
    Chandni L.

    This is a must try indo-chinese spot. I went with my family to celebrate a birthday and the food was absolutely delicious. For appetizers, we got the tandoori paneer momos and the hara masala ka bhuna paneer (long name, but worth it!). Both were absolutely delicious. The tandoori paneer momos had an unexpected spice but we couldn't stop eating them. The paneer manchurian, paneer Tikka masala, and vegetable korma were also great dishes. The star in the entrees was the vegetable korma, however. It consisted of Beautifully cooked seasonal vegetables in a delectable gravy. I will definitely be back for more!

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    Robert V.

    We went exploring for some Indian food for lunch. They have great weekday lunch specials. The Butter chicken was awesome, the staff was personable and helpful with the menu. The ambiance is modern Indian. I'll definitely be back!

    Green chili noodles
    Jai G.

    I probably should have submit a review sooner. Monk's is amazing. My partner and I have eaten in-house once, and while the indoor vibe is nothing spectacular, the place is clean, and organized. The service is efficient and quick. The green chili noodles are a consistent hit, and every single time we get Monk's we order the CANNOT-BE-MISSED fiery sichuan. We have only ordered it with cauliflower - so cannot comment on the other options, but this so deliciously spicy (but beware - getting this already spicy dish at a spicy heat level might be unbearable for the average person). The green chili rice is also delicious - and I'm particular to paneer, but I'm sure other options would be tasty too. This is a very cost-effective restaurant. Their portions are truly generous, and we really appreciate that Monk's wants to ensure it's customers are fully satisfied at the end of their meal.

    Tikka Masala
    Keisha R.

    Service was decent. The inside was nice. The tables and chairs are noticeably nice. The chicken tikka masala was good. I wish it were more flavorful, but it was good. The naan came out hot, but more garlic would have been nice. The wait time is a little long but overall it's a place I would go back to. The mango lassi was THICK, which is good!

    Ravi K.

    I hated my first experience at this pace but decided to give this place a second chance. We ordered Chinese bhel puri, chicken chettinad , naan and veg garlic noodles. Chicken chettinad tasted good. Chinese bhel was nothing more than sauce. I felt as if i am eating sauce. We decided to get the veg garlic noodles to-go for my wife as she was full with the Chinese bhel. When she was eating veg garlic noodles the next day, she found a piece of chicken in the noodles. She is a pure vegetarian and she was so upset to see this. I am glad we do not have any life threatening allergies but this is a huge negligence on restaurant's part. Someone could be in a fatal situation just because of the chefs ignorance. Not going back to this place again and would suggest you to try other place rather than wasting your time at this restaurant.

    Daria B.

    Was looking for a casual dine-in spot near the galleria and found this place. The food was soooooo good we didn't even talk to each other while we ate. Can't wait to go back.

    Super cute dining room
    Bailey R.

    I'm giving them a five star rating based heavily on the food. Holy moly, this place was absolutely delicious!! We dined in on a Thursday evening - it was pretty empty which was great for us as we aren't comfortable with crowds right now. The inside is super cute with a huge mural on one wall and comfy booths that line the other wall. The customer service was alright - we were brought the wrong entree and didn't fully realize it until we went to pay and he told us what we were paying for (we thought it didn't taste like what we had wanted ). We also wanted the gobi Manchurian and were served the veggie Manchurian but it was delicious just the same. Besides these mistakes, staff was otherwise friendly and attentive. The two appetizers that we had were to DIE FOR. The veggie Manchurian has a flavor that I am unable to describe as it's nothing like I've ever had before with my typical American diet. It wasn't too spicy at all so I definitely recommend that everyone try it out! Gobi is Hindi for cauliflower (we originally ordered the Gobi Manchurian) but either the veggie or gobi is a great choice! Now... The Magic Maggie Rolls... If you've ever eaten Magic Maggie Masala noodles (they're India's version of ramen noodles and they are spicy + 10x better), then picture these delicious noodles wrapped up into egg roll paper and fried. Mouth-watering goodness to say the least! We'll definitely be back and I'll definitely be chowing down on those Magic Maggie Rolls again and again!

    Chicken Chettinad (yellow curry), chicken kadai, and chicken tandoor momo (dumpling)
    Melan N.

    Great little restaurant with very helpful staff. Wasn't sure what to order but the staff was great at asking me about preferences and pointing me in the right direction. Got chettinad, kadai, butter and garlic naan, chicken tandoori momo, and manchow soup. It was all delicious!

    Chicken Manchow Soup
    Vik P.

    Thus far I have been twice to the Westhiemer location and both times I was in the middle of the road with what I had. Though oddly enough the first time I went I didn't enjoy the appetizers and loved the entrees and the level of heat that brought a sweat. This last time I loved the appetizers and was not having the same experience I had with the entrees as the first time...no heat and flavors were off. This time I did love the man chow soup and the momo dumplings, liked the gobi manchchurian, would have loved it we leveled up the heat...I enjoyed the Chicken Gongura, but again heat was lacking. Many thought it had too much onion flavor or garum masala. Also the Garlic burnt rice and Garlic Naan were tasty...it definitely will keep dracula away. Definitely would come by again for these latest apps and maybe try another entree with some added heat. Won't have to go as far now that they have opened one in Pearland.

    Dominika S.

    Food was actually very good and the price was very reasonable. When I went with my mom it was pretty empty. I would love for at least of one staff to be fluent in English so they could answer my questions . I will eat there again. Spring rolls were great as well.

    Cumin lamb Tikka Masala butter chicken Garlic Naan everything was delicious!
    Jasmine S.

    Dang this place is the bomb! I came here on a whim wanting some Indian food and man was I pleasantly surprised! We ordered the dynamite chicken which was yummy but quite spicy. The guy saw me fanning my mouth (from temperature) and came to ask if k thought it was too spicy- that's some good service! I said no it's just hot which is just how I like my food! Steaming hot! Speaking of steaming hot, I also got the cumin lamb hot plate.. this came out steaming hot literally and so delicious! It's a huge potion I can't wait to have it again. We also ordered the tikka masala and butter chicken with garlic naan. Literally everything was seasoned and flavoured so well. My new fave Indian place and prices are reasonable for the amount of food you get. I was given a complimentary yummy dessert at the end. Love this place and I believe they have a heights location too!

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    The food was delicious the service was a bit hands off but the food made it a worthwhile experience. We will be back again for sure.

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    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.

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    Indoor seating area

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    3.8(229 reviews)
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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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    Kumar's - Houston - Vegetarian Thali

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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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    Biryani Factory - Banner was attractive

    Banner was attractive

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    There were 4 pieces of chicken in the Chicken Dum Biryani

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

    Naga's South Indian Cuisine - Crab curry

    Naga's South Indian Cuisine

    4.1(50 reviews)
    5.3 miWestchase

    Lunch buffet experience on the weekday was great. They had a bunch of curries, meat and veggie…read moreoptions, and a lot of flavored rices. When we went here 90% of the customer base seemed south asian which is a great sign. They have dessert as well. There was a long line for food and limited space but I can't dock them for that. We were seated upstairs which was a little cumbersome due to having to carry plates up and down but it was fine. My SO who has a low spice tolerance definitely had a little bit of trouble with some dishes, but I definitely loved the spice. The weekend buffet apparently is more expensive but they said they have shrimp and fish options on the buffet line so we would like to try that too. Great experience here.

    I was excited to try this restaurant and selected it for my birthday celebration. Overall, I…read moreenjoyed the experience and would visit again. I do hope some areas will have improvements. Pros -There were a lot of vegetarian options that taste good. I actually thought the vegetarian choices tastes better than non-veg. My favorite veg dish was the mushroom masala fry, and my favorite non-veg was the Virudhu Nagar Chicken Pakora. -We got seated upstairs and although it's a lot of going up and downstairs to get food, I thought it was nice to be seated upstairs near the entrance so we got to see the whole restaurant. The buffet area looks impressive. I liked this portion of the restaurant but do feel that space is limited especially with large parties. -Staff were all very nice and helpful. -There was a dosa station. I didn't get to try because I was just so full! Cons -We went during lunchtime and although we didn't have to wait for a table, it was crowded at the buffet area when getting food, and at times people take a longer time getting food. -The non-veg was a bit disappointing as the taste was a bit bland, especially the curry types which should be bursting with flavors. -They offered a special fish dish but it has bones which I don't prefer. -They did not have my favorite puri when we were there! No Indian buffet restaurant should ever run out of puri or not offer! -There was mango ice cream and a variety of other desserts!

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    Naga's South Indian Cuisine - Buffet

    Buffet

    Naga's South Indian Cuisine
    Naga's South Indian Cuisine - Buffet

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