take me out

Comfort Food Takeout Guide: Sharpstown

Indian street food, Pakistani home cooking, and Argentinian, oh my!

10/15/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Chaat, Curry, and a Whole Lot of Spice

Our 10 Favorite Indian Restaurants

From Sharpstown to Uptown and everywhere in between, these are our picks.

09/11/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

Find a Great (Momentary) Escape at Musaafer

The sparkling new Galleria restaurant offers a wealth of experiences.

06/18/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Duck Season

Rabbit Is Indian Cuisine, and You Can Find It in River Oaks

From the chef who gave us Great W'Kana comes a few surprises.

06/19/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Spicing Things Up

First Bite: Tarka Indian Kitchen

Check out the Heights' new fast-casual Indian spot.

07/05/2017 By Alice Levitt

Dining In

Urban Tiffin Brings Indian Lunches to Your Door

The tiffin wallah concept finally hits Houston.

06/05/2017 By Alice Levitt

No Meat, No Problem

Vegetarian Special Occasion? Look No Further Than Kiran's New Sadhya Tasting Menu

Eschew sins of the flesh with an elegant eight-course meal.

05/16/2017 By Alice Levitt

Fire & Spice

Kiran's Reopens on Richmond Avenue

The "godmother of Indian fine dining" makes her grand return.

01/17/2017 By Alice Levitt

Telugu Style

Food Fight: Where Is Houston's Best South Indian Buffet?

Both Yaal Tiffins and Hyderabad House serve all the curries you can eat, but who does it best?

11/29/2016 By Alice Levitt

The Sun Also Rises

Surya Is Serving Excellent Indian in the Washington Corridor

Chef-owner Sheel Joshi brought his upscale Los Angeles restaurant to Houston late last month.

10/24/2016 By Alice Levitt

openings

Indian Cuisine Coming to Shepherd & 19th in the Heights

Austin import Tärka Indian Kitchen will open early next year.

09/26/2016 By Alice Levitt

Spice Trail

Lunch at Mayuri Is a Trip Across India on a Buffet Line

The Westheimer Road restaurant's fare includes the best of Northern, Southern and Indo-Chinese cuisines.

09/08/2016 By Alice Levitt

Sated Sattvic

The GOOF Gets Its First Indian Restaurant

The Hare Krishna Temple & Cultural Center has opened buffet Govinda's Vegetarian Restaurant.

08/01/2016 By Alice Levitt

Cheap Eats

Hot Chaat: A Primer on Indian Snack Food

Get your fix in the Mahatma Gandhi District, which offers everything from samosa chaat to bhel puri—all in air-conditioned comfort.

05/31/2016 By Alice Levitt

Cheap Eats

Five Fabulous Ways to Start the Day for $5

From soulful spice to old-fashioned Southern breakfasts, these spots got you covered.

05/31/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt and Alice Levitt

Sugary Spheres

They’ve Got Balls!: Sweet Edition

The sweet side of Houston's best globular grub.

04/22/2016 By Joanna O'Leary

East Meets Tex

Fried Day: Egg Bonda at Bawarchi Biryani Point

Deep-fried eggs and biryani are on point at a Hillcroft restaurant.

03/18/2016 By Alice Levitt

Happiness on Hillcroft

Fried Day: Tawa Fish Fry at Spicy Eggs

A non-egg dish shines at the Indian breakfast spot.

02/19/2016 By Alice Levitt

Do the Dosa

Meatless Monday: DGN Factory

Short for "Dosa Gone Nuts," this casual concept offers Houstonians the Indian crêpe experience.

01/18/2016 By Megha Tejpal

Light Up the Night

Celebrate Out of the Box: Diwali

What better way to spend this festive Indian holiday than indulging at Houston's best Indian restaurants?

11/11/2015 By Megha Tejpal