we LOVE agas!! They always start us off with cucumbers and carrots + raita…read more all of their barbecue is so yummy and the lollipops and anari chicken were a 10/10 for my family! the nihari was a little spicy for me but my family thought it was perfect. it was so yummy nevertheless we got the palak paneer and the dynamite cauliflower as veggie options and they were both fireeeee esp the cauliflower we're from california but we always make our way to agas when we're in town!

The food is always amazing at this spot. True authentic Indian food with a wide profile of spices…read more When asking the server for recommendations they were very helpful in explaining the different types of chicken. It was a weekday dinner but quite busy. I would say every time I've been there it's swarming with people because of its popularity. Love how large the dining tables can get to accommodate for large company while also having smaller tables as well. The mango lassi is a perfect drink that balances well with the spicy savory dishes. Would recommend for anyone craving Indian or flavorful dishes!

I'd put this in the Houston Elite Pakistani restaurant category. Aga's reigns supreme, while…read moreHimalaya's crazy owner causes a significant decline in their service and even food quality. But what if I don't feel like the Mela like atmosphere at Agas? Or what if I'm tired of heavy masala? I've got two legit options in Sugar Land - DDK and Lasbela. I've only tried them once, but the food was very very good. So was the service. And the ambiance was great, I would be proud to bring my bank clients to this restaurant as it showcases Pakistani culture (not in a tacky way). With Labela, it doesn't feel like you're going to another Pakistani restaurant- it feels like you're going to specifically eat lasbela. They are solidly in my top 3 Pakistani restaurants in Houston. Ehh top 4 let's throw Bundoo khan in there even if it is fake.

Loved the food here and vibe of this restaurant…read more I was travelling with my family and we stopped here to try some authentic desi food. People was super welcoming and friendly. Arranged a baby chair for my baby. We had nihar and samosa bites,their serving size are huge and prices aren't bad either. Definitely recommend.

I didn't eat all the pellets on my first try, but when eating those fried pickles a felt like they…read morewere the large flashing dots called "Power Pellets" which cause the ghosts to temporarily turn blue, allowing Pac-Man to eat them for bonus points. The spicy kick to those fried pickles will stay embedded in my brain because It gave a new twist on the fried pickle I had never imagined nor experienced before. Ok and now the burger story, and so many other good things to eat here for the palate. Although the inspiration for the Pac-Man character was the image of a pizza with a slice removed I would say the Pak-Man burger was the perfect Puck-(in a burger)-Man. The Pak sauce is for real and just the right taste to go with the seasoning. The brioche buns held tight together even with the dripping sauce and flavors coming out of this fantastic meal. I love Samosas too and the truck says it all. Next time I'll get some of the Nutella samosa and or kulfi ice cream if they have it. Glad I stopped in to try this truck out and the staff was supper friendly and efficient.

Loved the concept of the video game design. The staff was very friendly and provided some good…read morevegetarian options for my friend. We ordered the Potato Samosas and fried pickles. Both were very delicious (good seasoning, excellent texture/flavor). The food came out very fast on a chilly afternoon in front of Silver Street studios. Later on in the evening I ran into them again outside of Cidercade! It was meant to be for me to write this review. Would definitely go back and try some of their other wraps/kabobs.

Out with 2 teenage boys, whom by the way, 5 star ratings are for restaurants worth visiting more…read morethan 2 times... With that said, absolutely loves the flavors offered here! We ordered the goat, spinach, some chicken and some goat rice as seen in the photos. Official names- Goat Biryani, Potohari Goat Karahi, Aashik Beef Kabob, Palak Paneer, Classic Chai and Garlic Naan BUT!! the one thing is appetizers coming out the same time you order a main meal- normally I would subtract a star... I love the classic chai because it's not sweet and great ratio of milk to tea. You can choose your spice level on dishes and also note that all goat items have bones. The ambience is very cultural, colorful and peaceful. Quick service and comfortable seating. Our waitress was also kind enough to explain the different dishes and sauce bases. So don't feel intimidated and definitely come hungry! yummy!

Service is a little slow but the staff is great and extremely accommodating . It's a beautiful…read moreplace, clean well maintained. We had the family garlic naan I forgot which karahi but the chicken breast with a cream based sauce, mango lassi, chole (chickpeas), lahori fish. It took me this long to go because I kept looking at their prices and couldn't justify, but don't be like me and let it scare you away. The portions are definitely more than enough for 2. They are not stingy with their portion size. Looks like their weekday lunch prices are pretty decent so I'm going to have to go back for that for sure. Pretty much everything we had was great. I will say next time I want to try a more traditional tomato based Karahi. Family size Naan was $10 it's probably like 3 regular naan super fluffy not dense so it's easy to eat. Chole was perfect great flavor all around chickpeas were soft. Mango lassi was good but I think it was too heavy for me so I may pass on it next time and leave more room for food. Not sure what kind of fish they use for the lahori fish but the flavors were great, I feel like it should come with fries and I wish it was another type of fish but otherwise on point. The Karahi was chicken breast, really good flavor if you are introducing someone to Pakistani food,it's cream based so it's milder but still has great flavor. My bill was around $87 and I definitely had leftovers. I suggest not going alone if you are getting off the regular menu and not weekday lunch.

This will not be a long review. We came here on a whim because we were here for food trucks in the…read morelot outside saw the nihari restaurant which shares a name with a famous spot in Pakistan and decided to try it. It was mostly empty inside, It's not a huge restaurant for dine-in but they seemed to have more togo traffic. The gentleman at the counter was very nice. We got our nihari to go and enjoyed it a day later. Good lord it was good. I was left licking my fingers by the end of the meal. Also props to how well and securely they packaged it for us. Nihari tends to spill in cars. It's the way. Highly recommended!

Tried Javed Nihari and was impressed! I ordered the nalli nihari and chicken karahi -- both were…read moredelicious, but the karahi was the real standout, even better than the nihari for me. The place is spacious and comfortable, making the meal even more enjoyable. Definitely worth a visit!

There's a moment that happens in every desi person's life in Houston when you stop apologizing for…read moreour food and start evangelizing it. The biryani isn't "kind of like jambalaya," the kababs aren't "Pakistani street meat," and the chai isn't "spiced tea." It's just biryani, kabab, and chai, full stop, and if you're lucky enough to live in this city, you have access to two operators doing it at a level that demands attention: Chef Saadat and BBQ Tonite Katy. If you grew up watching ARY Zauq or Hum, you already know the man. Saadat Siddiqi is a MasterChef Pakistan judge, hosted travel-and-food programming across Pakistan's biggest networks, and built a global following while half the rest of us were still figuring out how much haldi goes into daal. Now he's based stateside, and Houston has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of that move. What separates Chef Saadat from your khala who "could open a restaurant if she wanted to" (every desi family has this woman, may God protect her) is that Saadat actually trained. Australia, formal kitchen work, years of broadcast cooking that demanded consistency. So when he runs a pop-up or a curated dinner in Houston, you taste the difference immediately. The masalas are layered instead of blunt. Proteins hit the right doneness without going leathery. The chaat isn't drowned in chutney; it's balanced. It's Pakistani food cooked with the kind of precision that French and Italian kitchens take for granted, and it's a revelation when you realize our cuisine has always deserved that treatment, just nobody was bothering. The man is also genuinely warm. Walk up to him at an event and he'll talk you through what he made, why he made it, and where the recipe came from. That's not nothing. Most celebrity chefs would rather you take a selfie and move along. Tucked into Park Row in Katy, BBQ Tonite has quietly become one of the most reliable Pakistani spots on the west side of greater Houston. The Katy location runs on the same DNA as the broader BBQ Tonite family; charcoal grilling, generous portions, halal across the board, weekend buffet ambitions, but it caters specifically to the Katy desi diaspora that has exploded in the last decade. You're as likely to hear Urdu and Punjabi at the next table as English, and that's the highest compliment I can pay a Pakistani restaurant in America. The mixed grill is the move. Bihari kabab with that papaya-tenderized melt, beef seekh that holds together without being a hockey puck, chicken boti with proper char and yogurt-marinade tenderness, and a tandoori chicken that's actually red because of masala and not food coloring (the cardinal sin of lesser kitchens). Pair it with garlic naan straight out of the tandoor and a side of green chutney, and you're operating at peak efficiency on a dollar-per-flavor basis. The karahi game is strong. The goat karahi has the proper tomato-and-ginger backbone, and they don't drown it the way Americanized desi spots do when they get scared of their own cuisine. Order it with a roghni naan if you're feeling indulgent. Houston's Pakistani food scene has always been good. With Chef Saadat doing his thing and BBQ Tonite holding it down in Katy, it's now genuinely great. Bring out-of-towners. Bring skeptics. Bring the colleague who only knows "tikka masala." Both of these will do the convincing for you.

Amazing food and incredible service! Love the goat karahi and garlic naan. Chai is yummy. Beautiful…read moreambiance. Would highly recommend!

As one of the most well known South Asian restaurants in Sugar Land, Mai Colachi has spent the…read morebetter part of the last decade showcasing their Pakistani flair in the form of ambitious buffet offerings and a menu that appeals to both longtime desi food fans and newcomers alike. The space has touch of modern vibes in a warm group friendly / community setting. The layout can be customized for large groups, but yours truly prefers the booths with a window to the outside world. (#1) The bathrooms are clean and the very enthusiastic Afghani (?) staff are a bubbly and fun bunch. One of their standout offerings is their weekly buffet nights and weekend brunch buffets, which regularly draws locals looking for variety and value. The Thursday evening service is street food inspired with chaats, nihari "tacos" and a mix of Indo-Chinese foods such as fried rice (#2) and spring rolls. The Sunday all day buffet is a bit more of my speed, which a number of curries, naans, and desserts. The spread varies from week to week, but it is generally quite good. Prices are standard and the aforementioned parking is abundant. I would be compelled to return on different Sundays to peep the seasonal selections and look forward to my return in the near future. ____________ (#1) Or a view to a massive parking lot. (#2) So much for biriyani.

Outstanding per usual! Had the chili shrimp and goat chops. Both had delicious flavor and just the…read moreright amount of spice. Goat chops had plenty of meat. The service was 10/10 with very attentive and kind employees. Restaurant was clean. I would def come back! The buffet looked so inviting and smelled incredible. All the food stations were filled as needed. I will definitely have to come back to try it!

Bundu khan is one of those places that makes you keep coming back. You go there for the food and…read morethe food is absolutely incredible! Must HAVES: 1. Chicken tikka 2. Chicken behari 3. Chicken boti 4. The paratha 5. Halwa poori (paratha) What I feel like they lack in flavor for their beef kababs they make up in everything else. It's quick, priced appropriately, and no frills perfection.

Came here on a Friday night with the family. Service and ambience were okay, it's more of an…read moreelevated type of hole in the wall restaurant. Food was good, I got a chicken seekh kabab paratha roll. My only complaint is that it made my stomach hurt, and I feel like that's pretty typical of Bundu Khan's food bc of the amount of oil/grease in everything.

I came across this little hole in the wall not sure what kind of food they actually had, but after…read morechecking out the menu I ordered enough food for a small army. Butter Chicken, Chicken Boti and rice pudding. The butter chicken (my fav and a repeat order a few days later) was so tender it just fell apart and the sauce was so tasty I could have drank it, but I used the naan bread to soak it up as they give you an entire (size of a small steering wheel) piece! The chicken boti was extremely good as well. I honestly wasn't a big fan of the rice pudding, but that is just my personal opinion of it as my housemate loved it. It is recommended to order ahead as they make everything fresh and it takes about 20-30 minutes per order. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful if you're not sure what you want. The restaurant is very casual and is mostly "diner" style seating. I highly recommend it if you're in the area or even if you're not! Ona side note: It is also Halal if that is a prerequisite for you.

Delicious food but spicyyyyyy! Ordered beef bihari plate and goat biryani for lunch - both were…read morereally good.