The only Michelin-starred South Asian restaurant in Texas, set in a 10,000 sq ft palace-inspired space inside the Galleria. Chef Mayank Istwal's menu journeys through India's diverse regional cuisines...
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Himalaya
Pakistani / Indian · Hillcroft · James Beard Semifinalist
Kaiser Lashkari legendary Pakistani-Indian restaurant on the Hillcroft corridor that has been dazzling critics and feeding the community for decades. The lamb biryani is the best in Texas, the nihari ...
The Houston Chronicle's #1 restaurant for 2025 — and it's a halal Indo-Pak spot in southwest Houston. For 25 years, Aga's has served tender goat chops, chicken lollipops, and karahis that draw crowds ...
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Amrina
Modern Indian · Galleria
Modern Indian fine dining near the Galleria from the team behind New York's acclaimed Indian Accent. The menu reimagines regional Indian dishes with contemporary technique — think tandoori lamb chops,...
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Pondicheri
Indian / Cafe · Upper Kirby
Anita Jaisinghani modern Indian that does breakfast, lunch, and dinner with equal care. The dosa bar at brunch is a Houston original, the naan pizzas are creative, and the chai is properly spiced. Ind...
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Da Gama
Portuguese-Indian Fusion · Heights · Houstonia Top 10 New 2025
Portuguese-Indian fusion in the MKT Heights development from Rick and Shiva Di Virgilio. Named after explorer Vasco da Gama, the menu bridges Goa and Lisbon with dishes like Goan fish curry and piri p...
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Kiran's
Indian · Upper Kirby
At her namesake restaurant, James Beard semifinalist Kiran Verma pairs traditional Indian flavors and techniques with local ingredients — tandoori Texas quail with fig chutney, goat cheese and beet sa...
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Pondi Bake Lab
Indian Bakery / Cafe · Upper Kirby
Located above Pondicheri in Upper Kirby, this Indian-inspired bakery is the only place to get a saag wild mushroom dwaffle (dosa plus waffle). Also serves masala-spiced eggs, frankies with cilantro ch...
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Vibrant
Indian · Upper Kirby
A modern Indian restaurant in Upper Kirby with a beautiful patio and vibrant, health-conscious menu. Fresh takes on Indian classics with a focus on bold flavors and colorful presentation. A popular br...
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London Sizzler
Indian / British · Hillcroft
A rare British-Indian restaurant serving tandoori, curries, and the restaurant's namesake sizzlers — all influenced by the Indian diaspora in London. A singular spot in Houston and a community favorit...