Chef it up

The Best Indian Restaurants in Houston

From comforting South Indian breakfasts to spice-packed plates, these restaurants are redefining Indian cuisine in Houston.

07/22/2025 By Biju Sukumaran and Sofia Gonzalez

Reasons to Love Houston

Let's Play Houston Food Bingo

So many international cuisines are available right here in Houston.

04/01/2025 By Emma Balter

Changing the Game

Amrina Team Moves to Fast-Casual with New Midtown Concepts

They take the same care with the fried chicken at Pok Pok Po and the bowls, wraps, and salads at Bol as they do at their fine-dining Woodlands restaurant.

03/05/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Drinks, Please

Pondicheri’s Renovated Bar Opens Up More Fun Possibilities

The Indian restaurant’s new, inviting space has even prompted the addition of a happy hour.

01/03/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Keeping it in the Fam

Noon Mirch Is Ready to Step into the Future

The Indian restaurant in Webster is being kept in the family, but the owner’s son and his wife are striving to cater to the next generation.

12/18/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Fired Up

Where to Discover the Whole World of Houston’s Indian Food

There’s so much diversity within the cuisine of the subcontinent, and in the Bayou City, you can pretty much have it all.

05/29/2024 By Biju Sukumaran

Essay

How Houston Became America’s Indian Food Capital

It wasn’t always so, but our city is now spoiled for choice of exciting South Asian restaurants.

03/25/2024 By Biju Sukumaran

Melting Pot

Inside Houston’s Growing Tex-Indian Food Scene

This culinary mash-up only makes sense for a city that loves to blur boundaries.

11/03/2023 By Biju Sukumaran

Festival of Lights

9 Very Cool Diwali Celebrations and Events Around Houston

This year's Houston celebrations include light shows, ceremonies, and meals.

10/20/2022 By Shelby Stewart

INDIAN EATS

11 Essential Indian Food Restaurants in Houston

These authentic and fusion Indian restaurants serve some of the best Indian food in the city.

06/21/2022 By Phoebe Gibson

THE ’BURBS

Best Places To Eat In Sugar Land, TX

From sizzling Tex-Mex platters to fiery Szechuan dishes, the culinary scene in this suburb is one to watch.

03/30/2022 By Megha McSwain

Tastes of India

Family-Owned Nirmanz Food Boutique Is Houston’s Hidden Gem

The restaurant boasts one of the largest Indian menus in Houston serving Indo-Chinese, Indian fast-food, and Punjabi fare.

10/07/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Food for a cause

Local Couple to Open Restaurant in Memory of Late Brother

Mahesh's Kitchen marks the first family-owned Indian restaurant to debut at Sugar Land Town Square.

08/12/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong

Some like it hot

The Wide World of International Spicy Cuisine

From Mexican to Chinese, traverse the globe's spiciest flavor profiles right here in Houston.

07/13/2021 By Carlos Brandon

International Coffee

Order South Indian Java at All Bengal Sweets & Coffee House

India might be the world's second-largest tea producer, but you should try a cup of Kumbakonam Degree.

03/01/2021 By Paul Galvani

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out This Week: Bento Boxes and Outstanding Pho

With cooler weather comes more comfort food. What, can you blame us?

02/03/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Hit the Lights

Where to Celebrate Diwali with Feasts and Treats in Houston

The Indian festival of lights will be marked by restaurants across the city.

11/04/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

take me out

Comfort Food Takeout Guide: Sharpstown

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

10/15/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out: Barbecue, Fried Chicken, and Fusion Fries

We also try to balance out all that meat consumption with a kale salad.

10/14/2020 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