Indian in Houston

Aling's Chinese Bistro

6542 US ALT-90, Sugar Land Outside Houston

281-242-0432

Chinese, Indian

Armina

3 Waterway Square Pl #100, The Woodlands Unknown

(936) 444-4150

Indian

Ashiana

12610 Briar Forest Memorial

281-679-5555

Indian, Pakistani, Recommended, Menu

The prices are higher and the ambiance is more elegant than at most Indian restaurants, but there is no doubt that Ashiana serves one of the best Indian lunch buffets in Houston. Evening dinner service is also available, which includes options such as lamb chop masala, tandoori chicken and house specialties, such as the Ashiana Feast, a hearty platter for two that includes samples of various entrees with a side of naan, soup or salad and dessert.

Bhojan

6855 SW Freeway Outer Loop - SW

713-777-6900

Health, Indian, Pakistani, Vegetarian, Recommended, Menu

In Gujarati, bhojan means "to eat," and here you will enjoy eating spicy vegetarian food from a well-stocked buffet for less than ten bucks. The place is elaborately decorated and sits just off the Indian enclave on Hillcroft. Basmati rice, lentils, potatoes, beans, soups and freshly-made rotis (breads) are just some of the highlights of this ever-changing smorgasbord of dishes.

Bismillah Restaurant

5702 Hillcroft Ave Outer Loop - SW

713-781-5000

Indian, Pakistani, Recommended, Best Of

This isn't your average chaat house. While Bismillah Cafe does offer a standard array of chaat snacks like excellent dahi puri, samosas and lassis, owner Inam Moghul takes his menu to a different level by offering Paki-American fusion dishes like chicken wings coated with his signature "ten spice" blend, halal sliders with hand-formed patties and "animal-style fries" better than you'd find at an In-N-Out Burger. Among the other fusion items are burgers and pizzas, although you'll need to call ahead for the latter; it takes Moghul at least 40 minutes to bake the pies from scratch.

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Bombay Brasserie

2414 University Blvd. Kirby-West U

713-355-2000

Indian, Restaurants, Recommended, Menu

All the familiar suspects of tandoori, saag paneer and chicken tikka masala are served here in an inexpensive lunch buffet. The more extensive dinner menu features predictably higher prices.

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Bombay Pizza Co.

914 Main St. Downtown/ Midtown

713-654-4444

Eclectic, Indian, Italian, Pizza, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Menu, Slideshow

In a melting pot like Houston, a place like Bombay Pizza Co. — a downtown pizzeria that specializes in Indian toppings like saag paneer and chicken tikka masala — is almost a given. What isn't a given is that it would be good. It is very good. The thin-crust pizzas resemble giant rounds of naan topped with delicious specialties like Mitul's Masala with grilled chicken, chorizo and spicy potato gravy, or the Slumdog, which includes a spicy Bombay pizza sauce. The place delivers, too, and is great for to-go thanks to its convenient spot on the light-rail line.

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Bombay Sweets & Pure Vegetarian Restaurant

5827 Hillcroft Outer Loop - SW

713-780-4453

Indian, Recommended, Best Of

Dessert is always on your mind at Bombay Sweets because this place is foremost a candy store with its dining room next to the display case. Here, however, it's the cheap all-you-can-eat vegetarian Indian buffet that's the main attraction. Don't miss the awesome chickpea masala and eggplant stew called bengan bhurta. Other dishes rotate in and out of the buffet spread; however, you can do no wrong sampling any of the featured dishes.

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Cafe India

2319 Williams Trace Blvd., Sugar Land Outside Houston

281-565-5881

Indian, Restaurants, Recommended

The spic 'n' span kitchen is on display from the minute you walk in the front door of this popular Sugar Land Indian restaurant. The lunch buffet is the best bargain, with your choice of several curries, tandoori dishes, vegetables and naan for $8.95. The saag paneer is truly outstanding, as are the lamb curries. Patel is a veteran Indian chef; he opened his first restaurant in London 32 years ago, and he's been cooking ever since.

DGN Factory

5959 Richmond Ave. Galleria

713-781-3672

Indian, Vegetarian, Critics' Pick, Menu

Houston is awash with great Indian restaurants in the Mahatma Gandhi district, but head northeast just a few minutes and you'll find yourself at the corner of Richmond and Fountainview, where DGN Factory (formerly known as The Dosa Factory) sits in a small shopping center. It's an unassuming place from the outside, and even the interior decor is more reminiscent of an Asian fast-food joint than of the namesake street food popular in southern India. But no matter; the dosas at DGN Factory -- all vegetarian -- are some of the best in town, and they come with a variety of traditional and not-so-traditional fillings from palak paneer to pizza. The side dishes like samosas and gobi Manchurian are also worth traveling for, as is the option to make anything on the menu vegan or gluten-free.

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Gourmet India

13155 Westheimer Memorial

281-493-5435

Indian, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

One wouldn't expect to find such a delightful Indian restaurant located outside of the Mahatma Gandhi District of Houston, but Gourmet India is an oasis on the west side of town serving up some of the best Indian food in Houston. Lunch is an all-you-can-eat buffet of breads and dips, salads, curries, vegetables, and grilled and saucy meats. Dinner is à la carte, with everything seen in a traditional Punjabi restaurant: samosas, saag paneer, chicken tikka masala, tandoori prawns, lamb curry. The saffron-seasoned basmati rice, which is distinct yet delicate in flavor and comes steamed with peas, is a perfect complement to the rich dishes. Use the naan - flaky, buttery flatbread - to mop up the spicy sauces. The staff is friendly, eager and helpful. Whether you like your food spicy or not, whether your companions are carnivorous or vegetarian, there is something for everyone at Gourmet India.

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Great W'kana Cafe

11720 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford Outside Houston

832-886-4291

Indian, Restaurants, Recommended, Menu

Soothing colors and tranquil music add to the calming atmosphere of this restaurant, whose name means "harmony." The food is very traditional, with the chef offering no compromises when it comes to authentic ingredients or quality. Here, you will find unusual dishes along with familiar ones. Hara bhara kebab, spinach patties with ginger and black cumin cooked in the tandoor, is one example. Many vegetarian dishes can also be found on the fascinating menu.

Himalaya Restaurant & Catering

6652 Southwest Freeway Outer Loop - SW

713-532-2837

Indian, Pakistani, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Menu, Readers' Choice

Looks can be deceiving. Such is this the case at this unassuming Hillcroft hole-in-the-wall, which dishes out some of the best (and most affordable) Pakistani cuisine in town. Owners Kaiser and Azra Laskari are warm, friendly and get to know all their regular customers, and that’s a good reason to become one. They’re happy to help with the ordering, but here are some suggestions. Go for Himalaya’s fried chicken, or as it’s affectionately known, “HFC.” The bird takes a nice, long soak in a brine that is chock full of spices like garam masala and ginger before being dredged in seasoned flour and fried to an absolutely gorgeous, golden-brown crisp. You may want to call ahead for to see if it’s available, as it can sell out. But if it does, there’s always the excellent green curry and slow-simmered beef shank nehari. And did we mention it’s BYOB? Get there.

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Hot Breads Bakers and Confectioners

5700-A Hillcroft Outer Loop - SW

713-785-1212

Bakery, Indian, Pakistani, Recommended, Menu

Believe it or not, this is a fast-food franchise that started in Madras, India, in 1988. The idea was to bring Western-style baked goods to an Indian audience, but the bakery offerings eventually morphed into a European-Indian fusion style. Chicken croquettes and "chicken hot dogs" are popular here, as are the masala breads, cookies and tea cakes. After opening 52 locations in India, the chain spread throughout the Middle East and went on to Europe. (There are two locations in Paris.) This is one of three locations in the States.

India's

5704 Richmond Ave. Galleria

713-266-0131

Indian, Recommended, Menu

The wide-ranging menu at India's in the Gulfton/Galleria area goes beyond chicken and lamb curry, with numerous tandoori, seafood and rice dishes. Chicken pokora, nuggets of meat marinated and then batter-dipped and fried, are some of the milder offerings. Beware the spicy surprise of the onion salad, which includes tomatoes and green chiles.

Indika

516 Westheimer Rd. Montrose

713-524-2170

Indian, Restaurants, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Menu

With 15 successful years under its belt, modern Indian restaurant Indika shows no signs of slowing down. Chef-owner Anita Jaisinghani's creative take on the cuisine is perfectly suited for the Houston palette, where spice is welcomed, if not required. Adventurous diners will get a delicious kick out of dishes like goat brains masala, while upscale takes on everyday favorites range from a fiery lamb chops vindaloo to a roasted duck and noodles dish that comes swimming in an incredible Burmese-inspired curry. Meat isn’t even needed for the warm spices and expertly-balanced flavors to sing, as the vegetable offerings, including a bright red beet soup and savory chickpea crepe, are just as satisfying.

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Kabab Kahani

21542 State Highway 249 Jersey Village

281-251-2500

Indian, Pakistani, Recommended, Menu

Kabab Kahani has a surprisingly small menu, but one that still satisfies. As the name implies, they serve kebabs, but also wraps, which are stuffed pieces of naan. The meat stuffings include beef, lamb or chicken. In addition, they also serve samosas (fried, stuffed savory pasties). All platters come with rice.

Khyber North Indian Grill

2510 Richmond Ave. Lower Shepherd-Kirby

713-942-9424

Indian, Recommended, Best Of

Lamb is a gift from a beneficent God -- and if you doubt that, you owe yourself a visit to Khyber. Lunch service is a buffet affair from 11am to 2pm every day, but Khyber closes and reopens for dinner service at 5:30pm. Among the standouts dishes is the barah kebab, grilled leg meat rubbed with garlic and vinegar. Try it with a glass of the house merlot. Tikka masala, spinach paneer and a variety of shareable platter dishes make dining her a great experience.

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Kiran's Restaurant and Bar - CLOSED

4100 Westheimer Greenway Plaza

713-960-8472

Indian, Restaurants, Recommended, Slideshow

After garnering praise with the well-regarded Ashiana in far west Houston, chef Kiran Verma has opened the best -- and most expensive -- Indian restaurant in the Inner Loop, near the Galleria. Creative fusion dishes hold their own against solid, if less than fiery hot, Indian classics. Diners eat in stately wooden booths near a statue of a flute-playing Krishna.

15 articles

Kiran’s

2925 Richmond Greenway Plaza

713-960-8472

Indian, Fusion, Best Of, Slideshow

Forget the steakhouses and take your celebration dinner to the new incarnation of Kiran’s on Richmond, where the large space features a handsome dining room and a sleek front bar and lounge area. The extensive dinner menu featuring classic Indian curries, biryani, naan and more isn’t the only draw — come for afternoon tea, lunch or a cocktail and light bites at the bar. The modern Indian menu allows diners to choose from either classic Indian dishes or typically American dishes with a fusion twist, like foie gras with fig chutney or rack of lamb with Indian-spiced potatoes, all executed with exemplary technique. Don’t miss the inventive stuffed naan, which comes in more than ten varieties.

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La Sani Restaurant & Banquet Hall

9621 Bissonnet St. Outer Loop - SW

713-270-4040

Indian, Pakistani, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Menu

This southwest-side Pakistani restaurant uses whole spices in almost every dish. Don't be surprised to find black peppercorns, whole cloves, cinnamon bark and fruity green cardamom pods in your mouth. But La Sani is worth it -- the food ululates with flavor. Lunch is the best deal; the buffet goes for $7.99. The food is extremely hot, and there's no beer, so you might consider getting dinner to go.

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Madras Pavilion Indian Cuisine

3910 Kirby Lower Shepherd-Kirby

713-521-2617

Health, Indian, Vegetarian, Recommended

Unlike many of Houston's Indian restaurants, Madras Pavilion pays little attention to the cuisine of northern India, focusing instead on what's available in the southern part of the subcontinent -- particularly the South Indian specialty dosai, a crepelike dish made from lentil or rice flour. Madras, with a dozen different types, is a haven for this dish. The best is the ravala masala dosai, with its spicy potato and vegetable filling. Uthappam, a sort of Indian pizza, is also delectable. Desserts, alas, are not.

3 articles

Mahesh's Kitchen

16019 City Walk, Sugar Land Outer Loop - SW

832-405-6395

Indian

Mayuri Indian Restaurant

5857 Westheimer Galleria

713-975-6565

Indian, Restaurants, Recommended

Unlimited dosas (rice crepes) and naan (flatbread) and a whole section devoted to relishes make this one of the best (Northern and Southern) Indian restaurants in town. A bountiful lunch buffet ($8.95), which changes daily, features staples such as chicken biryani, tandoori chicken, butter chicken and goat curry. Mayuri's extensive dinner menu includes a section of Indian-Chinese food. It also has many vegetarian dishes, and the mango ice cream is not to be missed.

Mogul

1055 Bay Area Blvd Clear Lake

281-480-3097

Health, Indian, Vegetarian, Recommended, Menu

An unusually interesting Indian newcomer where the vibrant chutneys, dry-fried okra and green beans with coconut merit the long drive southeast to NASA-land. The tandoori meats aren't special, but the classy breads and velvety sauces are: Try the earthy chicken kadai-style, the stuffed lamb meatballs (nargisi kofta) and the creamed mushrooms.

Musaafer

5115 Westheimer Rd. Galleria

713-242-8087

Indian, Menu

Night Market Curry & Grill

9630 Clarewood, Suite A12 Outer Loop - SW

713-492-2835

Indian, Grill, Asian

3 articles

Nirmanz Food Boutique

16338 Kensington Dr, Suite 160, Sugar Land Outside Houston

Indian

Nirvana Indian Restaurant

14545 Memorial Dr. Memorial

281-496-3232

Indian, Restaurants, Recommended, Menu

British-style Indian food is the draw at this sedate Memorial-Kirkwood area restaurant. There's an all-you-can-eat buffet at lunchtime and on Monday nights.

Pondicheri

2800 Kirby Dr. Lower Shepherd-Kirby

713-522-2022

Indian, Restaurants, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Menu, Slideshow, Readers' Choice

Upper Kirby's Pondicheri is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering casual counter service during the day and upscale table service by night. It even offers classic Indian takeaway, albeit with a modern, Gulf Coast twist on traditional Indian food. Chef and owner Anita Jaisinghani has crafted a clever restaurant that takes all comers while still creating some of the most breathtakingly interesting and soulful Indian food anywhere, like her Texas shrimp chaat with corn and avocado, paneer-stuffed chicken legs or oatmeal choco-late-chile cookies. Before you leave, be sure to venture upstairs to their new bakery, Pondicheri Bake Lab + Shop, for some delightful baked goods to go.

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Queen Vic Pub & Kitchen

2712 Richmond Ave. Lower Shepherd-Kirby

713-533-0022

British, Gastro Pub, Indian, Recommended, Menu, Slideshow

A bit of Britain in Houston — and a bit of India, too — keeps us coming back to The Queen Vic Pub & Kitchen in Upper Kirby. Indeed, it's the kind of place where you can get so cozy with a craft beer and a curry with chips, you might never want to leave. Befitting its name, the pub also has a brilliant beer selection, including hard-to-find classics and limited-batch Houston brews.

34 articles

Raja Quality Restaurant & Sweets

5667 Hillcroft Outer Loop - SW

713-782-5667

Indian, Pakistani, Recommended

It's hard to pass up the festive trays of Indian pastries on display, but the hidden steam table on your right hides a bountiful feast. Choose from chickpeas, curry, lentils and goat meat; the sari-clad server will open the lids for you to reveal the extra-spicy offerings. Choose from rice or naan, and enjoy an even lower price if you skip the goat meat. They also serve superb samosas and vegetable pakoras.

Royal Restaurant

11919 Bissonnet Outer Loop - SW

281-530-1100

Indian, Pakistani, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

The super kind folks at Royal have been doing knockout Pakistani and Indian food for two decades, and they know how to make you feel at home, whether home is Montrose or Punjab. If you're looking for a family meal of beef seekh kebabs or just a chicken curry and a lassi (yogurt drink), Jaffar and Rahim Ali will take you in, wrap you in naan and keep you warm on cold days or cool you off with gola ganda (Indian snow cones) on hot days.

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