We went there to celebrate early Father's Day. The owner greeted us and took care of us the entire evening. We ordered all their mocktails and a couple of drinks. Each one of them tasted great. Their appetizers were good too. For the cauliflower I would have liked it a little more tender but the entire thing looked and tasted good. Their biryanis were delicious. They were not your typical chicken biryani. There wasn't a lot of spices and things happening but it tasted fab. The interiors had paintings that their family had painted and made. The mandala was beautiful. The entire thing was about 2 hours. In that the owners came and spoke to us and about our families. They took great interest in our likes and shared some of their experiences too. It was quite refreshing. Couple of things that we didn't know and think it's worth noting: 1. There is no free parking. However the restaurant validates 2 hours of parking. Wish we knew that. 2. The tab includes 20% gratuity. Our server didn't even talk to us 1 time it was the owners. So wish we had an option to choose how much we wanted to tip her, 3. You don't need anything with the lil gas. They are stuffed and a complete meal. 4. They were able to make smaller portions upon request. They gave us a smaller portion of butter chicken when asked. read more

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Great food, excellent service and beautiful ambiance. Super pricey and an automatic 20% add on tips when there's only two people dining. Normally it's for a bigger party. Maybe once a year splurge. Otherwise, food is good. read more

We came here for a birthday dinner on a weekday night with a group of 4. The restaurant was pretty empty - with only 2 or 3 other tables filled. Parking is easy in the garage, and they validate the parking. The service was very slow. Our server was also doubling as the bartender, so it took some time for drinks to make it to us. There are definitely some unique drinks with Indian flavors, which is fun. Drinks were good. The food also took some time for it to come out - particularly the items from the grill, but they alerted us to that time beforehand which was nice. The food was good, but not great. The portions were slightly smaller than expected - particularly the grilled items. All the shrimp was cooked very well and flavored deliciously- definitely recommend ordering that. Rest of the food was okay. Rosemary naan was new to us, and worth trying out. Overall, an okay experience and not likely a place we'll return. read more

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Superb service and delicious food in a lovely setting. We always love going to Verandah and really enjoy the experience of eating and sharing delicious and unique Indian cuisine. Our appetizers were superb and we all enjoyed our entress, including venison chops and their signature butter chicken. read more

The ambiance is upscale and modern located in a nice part of town. There's plenty of space and I liked their decor. The service was standard. Nothing crazy. The food was good! The menu was very very diverse which is quite rare. Best part was the unique dishes actually had a unique flavor to them. Usually most dishes just kind of taste the same, but the goat dish we got had a distinct clove flavor, and the chicken dish had a distinct rich, lemony flavor. Good spot ! Definitely on the pricey end but these dishes outside of India is a real treat read more

Verandah - Yellow Chili Gosht Nihari - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Went to Verandah on a Sunday evening for my husband's belated birthday celebration with 2 other people. We made a reservation and arrived on time. This area does have a parking garage attached but Verandah does validate parking! We were seated and greeted. We started looking at the menu and especially at the vegetarian options. It is definitely expensive- this is no regular indian restaurant (or though the prices seem that way). We checked out the appetizers and ordered the a mushroom pakora thing (don't remember the name) came with 5 pieces and samosas which came in 4 pieces. The batter was pretty tasty and as someone who doesn't like mushroom, I think they did a good job hiding the bland mushroom taste. The samosas were your usual samosas. We then ordered entrees- 1 Mushroom Makai Mutter, Panner Tikka Wkana, Dal Makhani, 1 more entree I don't remember the name of. We ordered it with 2 naan and 1 rice. The Paneer Tikka Wkana was pretty good, very mild which for someone who does not do well with spicy food, was good for me. I tasted the Dal Makani which was also good. Overall the bill came out to be over $100- we did all get our own entrees but it didn't seem to be worth that much. It was your average indian place nothing too special about the food. The ambience was nice. We also noticed they did a partial ticket validation not a full so we left feeling like it all was not worth it. read more

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Nice upscale Indian restaurant. The customer service was excellent. The food is good. The menu offers variety of non-vegetarian and vegetarian dishes. However, the food is overpriced for the quality and quantity. Overall, my experience was very nice. read more

Great ambience, awesome service, delicious food and drinks. We love dinning at Verandah. It's our go to for every special occasion. Chef Sunil and Chef Anu are always on hand to chat with you even when they are very busy. They have catered for our small to large parties and we have always been very satisfied. read more

The catering here was delicious and some of the best Indian food. The pav baaji was so delicious and i will seek this forever.

Food is average despite the Unique food and texture combinations. Presentation of food is amazing. Portion size is decent. Beautiful Ambiance and as for the Service- The staff are friendly and the dishes were brought out on time. read more

Very interesting menu. The drinks were out of this world. The menu descriptions were hard to judge and when your server isn't Indian they seem to not know the dishes- at least our server this visit. Will we come back most definitely. It was a pretty slow night between Christmas and New Years. But that bartender was rocking it. I had great wine and tasted drinks I wouldn't have thought to try. Better menu description and servers who can explain them would make it a 5 star read more

Verandah - Bar area - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

This a one of the new Indian restaurants that come very close to authentic Indian food taste while serving the American pallet needs. It's also one of the very few places in Houston that serves Roomali Roti. Service is good and the staff is polite. I'm not a big fan of the lunch menu though as the rice and salad served with the main course just tastes bad. No complaints about the appetizers, curries or the bread! read more

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Verandah is a delicious upscale option for Indian food. This place is similar to Kiran and Mussafer, but I felt that the food was more flavorful here. There are many vegetarian options to choose from: we ordered kadhai paneer, palak paneer, paneer tikka w'kana, and an eggplant dish. Everything was tasty. The only item I wasn't a fan of was the vegetable biryani. It comes with unique and innovative presentation. The birayni is baked in a bread bowl type covering which they will cut open for you at the table (video below). This is supposed to preserve the flavor of the meal, but I felt that the biryani tasted a little bland. read more

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While in Houston, I got to have lunch with a retired friend and this was her choice and OMG was it delicious! It was very relaxed for Saturday lunch and since we were early (to accommodate my meeting schedule), we had the place to ourselves for a bit. First the space... which is beautifully decorated and so very relaxing. The staff was amazing and very attentive, especially asking about any allergies. While the cocktail menu looked great, we stuck to tea. For appetizers we had the pani poori and beet root ki galouti. My friend said she wasn't a big fan of beets...until she tasted this. Both were amazing. For entrees we had tomato kofta and mushroom makai mutter, along with an assorted bread basket. Again flavors were rich and delicious and the variety of breads was so good. Finally we had the ras malai for dessert. My only regret is that I live so far away. read more

Extremely average Indian restaurant! The service was great but we didn't enjoy the food as much as we'd hoped for! The appetizers were great, but the main course was average Good service and ample parking in the lot. They also validate parking read more

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I am British and we have lived in the northeast for 20 years This is amazing curry It beats Koran's hands down. The food is so flavorful. The nans are amazing. The service and hospitality is so welcoming We will be back more times that we can count. Very very recommended read more

Good food. Biryani was dum. Could have added good mAsala. Gravy was really good. Ordered mushroom gravy. read more

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My family and I went here for a special occasion as we wanted to have a great meal at an 'upscale' restaurant to celebrate this occasion. The staff was good and the decor is nice. However the food was not worth the money at ALL. There are far better Indian restaurants in Houston that are worth the money, this place is not one of them. The quality and taste of food is probably 1-$ but they are charging about 3-$. I would change my review to 4 - 5 Stars if my bill was 75% less than what we paid. read more

First time trying Veranda, serving progressive Indian cuisine, located at 3300 Kirby Drive Sunil Srivastava and his wife Anupama greeted us at our table and it's apparent they share a love for Indian food and culture. Their former restaurant in Houston was called the Great W'Kana Café. Chef Sunil's passion for cooking was inspired by his mom during his childhood. He has worked at some of India's most famous restaurants in New Delhi, including hotels ITC and TAJ in India. We felt so pampered by Chef Sunil cooking knowing he has cooked for world famous leaders, royalty, dignitaries and diplomats. We all enjoyed a delicious meal and GNO! Kirby Collection 3300 Kirby Drive, Suite 7A, Houston, TX 77098 (281) 501 0258 / (832) 886 4291 Validated 2 hour parking in garage https://verandahrestaurant.com/ read more

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Ambiance - good Food presentation - excellent Appetizers - good Cocktail - bad Entree - bad Service mediocre. read more

We tried this for Houston restaurant week. The atmosphere was good and the service was attentive however the entrees took over an hour and a half to come out, my friends and I were starving and we were not updated or told about a delay. In addition, the additional fees were too much. Would not recommend. read more

If you can appreciate authentic Indian cuisine that goes beyond your average tikka masala, then look no further than Verandah. While there's a place for desi fusion or Americanized Indian food, this place is not for that. Every item we tried distinguished itself from the others, with subtle and layered flavors that spoke to how carefully the dishes were crafted. We enjoyed everything we ordered, and loved how the spice/heat levels in the food stayed true to each dish and the way it is meant to be prepared. They also have a real tandoor visible from the dining area in which they cook their breads and tandoori items. We ordered several things, with standouts even in this overall wonderful dinner, marked with an asterisk: - *Dahi aur goat cheese ke kebab - Kerala shrimps - *Tandoori mixed platter (peshawari tikka and adraki lamb chops are the must-haves in this platter, can also order them separately) - *Sarson salmon - *Lal maas - *Vegetable jalfrezi - Malabar shrimp biryani - *Goat biryani - Khargosh ki saounth - *Nalli rizala - *Assorted bread basket - *Malai kulfi Service was excellent - the chef, manager, and the rest of the staff checked in with us just often enough without being overbearing or rushing us the the way that many other high-end restaurants unfortunately tend to do. Will definitely be back for more of our favorites, and to try the rest of their menu! read more

Despite the bad reviews about the food on all the websites I decided to give it a try with open mind. Very disappointing experience from starters to dessert. Poor quality ingredients and tasteless food. I was curious to read the reviews they have again and found that they seem to be paid done by professionals. The way things are described it's very obvious. Hope no one has such bad food experience and they review experiences of other people before wasting their time and money. read more

Verandah - Raw shrimp with tasteless seafood curry - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The absolute best Indian food in Texas! Do not miss this place! We love the butter chicken, beet root gaulti, Kerala shrimp, and the naans are crazy delicious! They have an incredible drink menu too! The service is fantastic and the ambiance is elegant and hip! read more

This was my first time eating from here and I ordered their Butter Chicken togo today for curbside and it was fantastic. The tomato gravy in the order was very delicious, very aromatic and very abundant. The flavor of it was kinda sweet and savory with a great amount of spices used in it. The chicken pieces in the curry were tender and well prepared. This dish also came with rice and the price was twenty-three bucks total for the Butter Chicken order. The quality of this meal was great too and had that authentic and also upscale flavor to it too. I also got an order of samosas, which were four pieces in one order for nine bucks. I thought the samosas were just ok. The Butter Chicken and the service were awesome. read more

Verandah - Fantastic Butter Chicken togo!!! - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

I found this place because I googled Chef Sunil after W'kana closed down. The menu seems familiar, but the setting and pricing has gone upscale by far. We didn't know, but they generally need reservations because it is a pretty small space. However, they made room for us anyways. The food is just as great as I remember it. We ordered the Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Awhadi Chicken Biryani, Murgh Goli Shorba, Lamb Vindaloo, and Avacado and Pesto Naan. The absolute best is the Biryani. I have searched and searched, but I just can't find anything comparable. I think my only real complaint is that we ordered 4 entrees, but only came with 1 small bowl of rice, so we asked for more. After we asked for 2 extra rice, the waiter took it upon himself to add on an order of saffron pulao to our ticket and brought out a bigger bowl of rice. While $7 dollars isn't a big deal, each entree should really come with its own bowl of rice and we were not even told. I thought he was just being nice. But...honestly...the rice was amazingly delicious, so I should let it go. All of that and 3 sodas came out to about 150ish, but was well worth it to me and I hope to come back soon. read more

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We went here in group of 16. We tried pani puri, samosa, fried cauliflower in starters and Several alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. In food we had chicken, paneer and a lot of other items. Everything was delicious and the service was great. Loved their hospitality. Highly recommended. read more

Flavorful food . Distinct spices. Chicken v tender. Lamb less so. Naan bread fresh. Rice with flavored spices. Waiter new but conscientious. Water replenished regularly. Hostess was attentive & seeked our opinions about the food. Chef came out to talked w us. They roast the spices in the kitchen. That's why u can taste the spices used. Clean & upscale. Toilet clean & private & pleasantly decorated. Many Indian patrons. Best Indian restaurant in Houston within the loop. read more

Verandah - Curry lamb - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Service was terrible and the food was average. Only highlight was the imli martini. To top it all, they charged 20% gratuity regardless of the party size (we were only 3 people). I do not recommend this place. read more

Verandah reports to have taken classic Indian dishes and present them with a fresh spin. I went with my significant other to the restaurant on a Friday evening. The interior has an upscale modern vibe to it. We ordered drinks that included the Madrasi whiskey saar and the Verandah daiquiri. Although the drinks are original and used interesting ingredients, the drinks tasted a bit watered down and run of the mill. In fact it was difficult to tell the differences between the two drinks we ordered. We also felt that they were overpriced at $17-18 each. Moving to the dishes, we ordered the mixed tandoori platter and the nargisi kofta with garlic naan. The mixed tandoori platter was the highlight of the night and had great flavor. The lamb chops were very tender and well marinated. However, I also think that this dish was overpriced ($55) and you can find better tandoori at other restaurants for lower cost. The nargisi kofta was good, but a bit of a sour taste. We did not order any of the desserts. We were surprised to learn that there was a 20% automatic service charge and the total bill was $160 for 2 people. I always tip 20% or more so this wasn't a big problem. Overall we enjoyed dinner and are glad that we tried verandah, but we will likely not come back because you can find good food have a good experience for less at other places. read more

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Good customer service, good ambiance, they do offer to validate parking ticket. Good selection of drinks. Our issue was very spicy food, only try Lal Maas if you can tolerate very very spicy food. Lotus curry was good. In desert kulfi was good. read more

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"I'll be back!" - Lazarus I really enjoyed my visit to Verandah for Houston Restaurants Weeks. I went with a group and sampled multiple items from the special menu. Everything was delicious and I'll be back to try the full menu eventually. This is legit, authentic, Indian food. If you're on the fence about it or it's not your jam, you may not be too keen on this place. Parking is in the parking garage, and there's a company that offers valet as well. There's no need to pay valet, because Verandah validates parking!! Bonus points. The decor is upscale; makes for a nice date spot or elegant dinning experience with loved ones. Dress nice or business casual or you may feel a little out of place. Naveen, the manager, is very customer friendly and will be more than happy to talk to you about your visit. Make sure you at least say hi if he's there; awesome guy! read more

Verandah - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is a nice upscale Indian restaurant with a good ambience. I was a little anxious about taking my 1 year old along, after reading all the reviews about how children are not very welcome. We were invited here for someone else's party, which we couldn't really turn down. My little 1 year old was largely well behaved and loved the paneer tikka. The hosts/servers did not really seem too bothered by the little tot with us. The chef did come over to the table and let us know about the tasting menu that he has and how we would enjoy it more if we leave kids behind at home..lol. I mean, I get it. But we are not at that life stage yet. Maybe some day. As far as food goes, everything was flavorful and no complaints there. read more

I can't say enough positive things about Verandah, but I'll keep it short for simplicity. I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch! It was memorable in so many ways! Our server was the owner, and the head chef who cooked all our food--her husband! We conversed with both, and they are truly delightful, friendly, experienced, and passionate about their new venture, Verandah. We let her choose our appetizers, entrees, sides and dessert, as well as a beautiful complimentary rosé. I honestly don't remember the name of anything, but if you go and ask what the chef recommends based on your likings, they'll definitely get it right! I would go so far as to say that if Michelin were to venture down to Houston, Verandah would (and should!) be on their radar for a star or two! Not only is the food so well prepared, but presentation is carefully thought out. I love the minimalist, clean, and sophisticated style they incorporated into the design of their space. No detail was spared! The artwork you see on the walls is her mother's own doing--spectacular! I cannot wait to come back for an extended tasting for dinner! read more

I hate giving 1 star reviews, and rarely hand them out, especially to hardworking folks who share the same heritage as me (and even my name Suneel). Very simple? Foods was barely average, and the kick of course is that its the priciest Indian restaurant in Houston. Even the drinks were bad and tasteless. Service was ok at best. $155 with tip for 2 vegetarians? I don't mind at all spending money, but should get something extraordinary in return. When learning this place has been here for 2 years, I was shocked. Naan & rumali roti was pretty good to their credit. read more

The vibe of Verandah is upscale but has a homey feel, the waitstaff are all extremely friendly. While we were there, there was a party of maybe 12, a couple parties of 2 and our party of 3, so it can accommodate groups of any sizes. Drinks - Their cocktail list is so exotic and interesting I have a very hard time choosing. My dad got the masala chai and I got one with mango and pepper. The chai was unreal, the mango drink was good but I would order something else off the menu my next time. Appetizers - we got the fried cauliflower and a shrimp Dish. These were both amazing. I'd order them again in a heartbeat, only thing that would make me not is wanted to see what else is out there Main - we got butter chicken, chicken biryani, and a mushroom dish. All three of these were great, the Biryani on its own would have had too much rice for my taste but since the other two (which are curry like in consistency) don't come with rice it worked out because we just used the rice in the biryani Bottom line: best Indian I've had in Houston to date, would definitely recommend going. read more

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Fantastic service, ambiance and food. The staff was super friendly and spoilt us. Highly recommend going there hungry! Great for groups as well as dates. The food is authentic--so ensure to let your server know about your tolerance of spice levels. Recommend the kebabs, cocktails and breads. The vindaloo was fantastic. For those who don't like lamb, you can request a meat alternative. Very unique dish and flavors. The Goan Curry would be another great choice. Look forward to going back. read more

This Indian restaurant is amazing! It's expensive so consider it for a special occasion. They have the best tandoori chicken I've ever had - moist and served on a beautiful hanging skewer. The service was wonderful - they were very accommodating of our food allergies, helping us to select dishes that we could eat. read more

Verandah - Delicious Tandoori Chicken - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

"I absolutely do NOT recommend this restaurant" We went here Friday evening at 6:45pm. There were total 7 guests including 4 of us. Relatively deserted place compared to other Indian restaurants that we usually go in the evening at the peak dinner time. We are an Indian family who eat Indian food daily and know how authentic Indian food tastes. We eat out at several popular Indian restaurants in and around Houston. We ordered amritsari chole, butter chicken, tandoori roti, and butter naans. The breads were fresh and good. To put it mildly, both curries were not good at all. Butter chicken tasted almost like thick tangy tomato soup with pieces of chicken in it. Chole had a strong chat masala taste. I can recommend some other places where you get really tasty butter chicken (tomato base) and still would not taste the tomato sauce; that's the real art of cooking. I don't care about the quantity, but compared to other restaurants, their quantity is almost half (see pics) and prices more than double. Chole at $21 and butter chicken $26. Gratuity is automatically added to your bill at 20% whether you like the food and/or service. read more

Verandah - Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Wanting to try a new Indian restaurant, I saw that Verandah was listed as one of Eater's Essential Indian and Pakistani restaurants. My husband and I were looking forward to a great night of drinks and fine dining but ended up ordering appetizers and leaving. Our server was very kind and apologetic as she could only provide one menu for our table. No biggie, we placed an order for two Grey Goose dirty martinis and decided on a couple of appetizers. When our drinks arrived, we placed an order for apps and decided to figure out the rest while we enjoyed our drinks. When we tasted our drinks, we could not believe how poorly made they were. The olives tasted tinny, and the drink tasted like vermouth and water. We thought about not saying anything but decided it was beyond drinkable and asked our server to request that it be sent back. I could tell she was embarrassed when she told us it could not be remade or removed from the bill. She did offer to bring us more vodka. In the meantime, we decided to order a bottle of sparkling wine and try to figure out the rest. As we waited for our vodka, I noticed a man(presumably the owner) talking to her at length at the bar. It looked like she was being reprimanded or, at the very least, being talked down to. Regardless, the conversation looked inappropriate, especially in front of customers. Not to mention this was delaying the service of the wine that we wanted to enjoy with our food. When she returned, she told us the wine we ordered was unavailable. She did bring an alternative but we decided on another bottle. At this point, we decided that we wanted to leave and asked for the check. We had cash for a tip and were astounded that the check had a 17% gratuity already added....for a table of two! Feeling horrible for our server, we still left her a 30% cash tip and paid the bill. The food was mediocre and we will never step foot in this establishment again. read more