Tucked away on the service road, inside the turn where I-10 westbound turns at Winnie to take…read moredirect aim at Houston, you will find a restaurant with some of the consistently best Indian dishes I've ever had. The extensive menu has a wide variety of both vegetarian and non choices. I love saag paneer, but I don't think I've ever had tikka masala paneer (in most places in the US, this seems to be a chicken dish). Perfect spices, proportion, texture, and heat in both the temperature and pepper sense. Do be careful temperature-wise; I fumbled the plastic container while removing the lid, sloshed from some of the just-served dish on my thumb, and burned a spot. The food comes out like that, casually with plastic dinnerware. What these containers and trays hold could be served on china in any fine Indian establishment. If you can get past the takeout containers, you are in for a real treat. I accompanied my paneer with a garlic naan and an aloo paratha. Both were excellent and so fresh from the oven I couldn't touch them for 5 minutes. They offer a range of beers and soft drinks but selection is behind the cashier across the room and hard to decipher at distance. When I did spot right away we're both mango and sweet lahssi. I chose the sweet and it was delicious. The dining facilities are split between a large open well lit yard that reminds me of rhe Shed in Mississippi, and an air conditioned enclosed dining room. I chose the outside area which turned out to be a little optimistic with 85° Texas heat at 8:00 p.m. Winnie is not a town where you would expect culinary excellence. But if you are looking for a place almost an hour from Houston on the wastern side, it's a perfect place to stop.

On our way back from Beaumont, we stopped at Desi Dhaba, located right off I-10 in Winnie, and this…read moreturned out to be a great road-trip food stop. The place has a fun, laid-back roadside dhaba atmosphere with plenty of space, both indoor and outdoor seating, plus a playground for the kids. The menu is huge, so naturally we had to try a little bit of everything! What we ordered: * Cholay Bhature * Gobi Manchurian * Chicken Lollipops * Butter Chicken * Chicken Curry * Tandoori Whole Fish * Daal Tadka * Fresh naan & roti Everything we tried was flavorful, but the Tandoori Whole Fish was easily my favorite. Nicely charred on the outside, well seasoned and packed with flavor. The biggest surprise, though, was the Gobi Manchurian. Crispy cauliflower tossed in that sweet, spicy and savory Indo-Chinese sauce--I honestly never knew gobi could taste that good! Definitely something I'd order again. The Cholay Bhature came with those big, freshly fried, fluffy bhature, while the Butter Chicken, Chicken Curry and Daal Tadka gave us plenty of rich, comforting flavors to enjoy with the breads. Overall, Desi Dhaba is definitely worth stopping at if you're traveling along I-10 near Winnie or heading between Houston and Beaumont. Good food, a huge selection and a relaxed family-friendly setup make it much more than your typical highway food stop.

I came here to find sumac, as no grocery stores around this area has it and they had that plus more…read morethat I didn't even know I needed! If you love to cook, this is the place to go it was like a paradise for me. Such friendly and helpful service too very welcoming! Clean store and was very neat. The food truck in the parking lot is a must go as well y'all gotta check it out... if you want the real Indian street food you need to go check out the food truck Balaji Tiffins the food is delicious and fresh and very reasonably priced. Will definitely be going back next time we are in Beaumont

I love this story and often frequent it when I come in from League City, Texas. Very friendly…read morerepresentatives who are extremely helpful.

We tried Venya's tonight and WOW. So so so good! We got the…read morebutter chicken, naan, garlic naan, chicken tiki Marsala and the chicken samosa. EVERYTHING was just so good. Definitely going to come here again when we want Indian food. I love finding local places like this!

Fantastic, unexpected Indian cuisine in Nederland, TX!…read more We ordered a nice sampling for pick-up since my parents had never tried Indian food - Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Vindaloo, and Chicken Kadhai. All were a hit - especially the perfectly spicy vindaloo. Garlic naan was warm and flavorful. And of course, I had to get some vegetable samosas, which were incredible. The tikka masala wasn't the best I've had, it was a bit more on the yogurty side. But still great flavor and delicious to mop up with the naan. The men at the restaurant were very friendly! He made sure I had all my items and knew what was in each bag before leaving. Also, the entrees DO come with rice, so don't make the same mistake I did and order extra. I've got rice for days... SETX, please don't sleep on this place!

Masala is a one-of-a-kind "find"…read more Nice quit digs, great parking, wonderful real East Indian cuisine (Indian Subcontinent). The super Chef-Owner is a retired Anesthesiology MD who also holds a PhD in Food Sciences. And he does much of the cooking himself. Not inexpensive, but worth every penny ! Anything Tandoori or Masala will be great. Try lentil soup & buttery nan-gee. Great place for a quiet lunch. Spotless restrooms, easy parking, some shaded. Caveat: Watch closely for tall red sign, don't pass this up.

Masala is a great place for Indian food in Lafayette…read more I was in town for work and my brother recommended we try this place. His kids don't eat Indian food (that is poor parenting right there) so he rarely gets to eat here. It was very good. The service was excellent. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable and offered several recommendations. The owner worked the room and checked on us several times. You could tell that he is passionate about his restaurant and appreciated us as customers. I opted for the mixed grill and would strongly encourage you to do the same. It was a bit of everything cooked tandoori style. The stars of the dish were the lamb and shrimp but everything was great. The flavors of Indian food can be so complex and difficult to describe for me. The short version is that everything was rich with a super deep flavor that is really unique. Don't be scared if you have never eaten this style of cuisine before. It is truly delicious. If you are looking for a unique place to dine in Lafayette, make sure to add Masala to your list.

Ordered the butter chicken, some of the best food I've ever ordered. The mango lemonade was very…read moresweet, creamy and refreshing. The wait was a pretty long for a table but it was 100% worth the wait. The building is very stylish and you can feel the love the owner put into making this restaurant her own. 100% RECOMMEND!!!!!

We really wanted to like this place because it is a female-owned establishment that is loved and…read moresupported by the most hard-working mama. Priya puts a lot of care and love into every single dish and you can tell that she truly wants everyone to have a good experience. That said, upon arrival, we did wait about 10 minutes before the server finally came over to take our orders. This place is extremely understaffed given the demand so the food also took a while to arrive at our tables. We ordered the butter chicken and the yellow cauliflower, two dishes that were warm and flavorful but not completely transformative. The roti bread was also a bit underwhelming as it lacked flavor and puffiness. The naan was a little bit more promising but given the price point--left much to be desired. We also noticed that all drink options are grab-and-go but nobody tells you that when you walk in. (We figured this out after watching a few of the regulars grab their beverages from the fridge.) One high point is that the service was friendly enough and there was a complimentary soup brought out to the tables before the meal is presented. All in all, while it is easy to enjoy the samosas and hummus dips sold by Priya at the farmer's market, the dining experience of being in her actual restaurant needs a bit more fine-tuning. 5/10 for this one ~

Place was packed with customers. Wide selection of authentic Indian food and side sauces too. Each…read moreflavor profile was distinctive and very flavorful. Swathi was very professional, attentive, courteous. The restaurant ambiance is welcoming and well decorated. Restrooms were clean too. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone!

The food is amazing, the place is well kept and clean, it's never too loud. I love the wait staff…read morebecause they will have a conversation with you and be really on top of recommendations and ensuring you are enjoying yourself. I just wish they had a soda fountain or cold canned drinks cause they are pretty lukewarm when brought to the table.

unfortunately the chicken Byrani was poorly made. there were…read moreso many chicken bones Amit was difficult to eat.

Desi Fusion needs to be on every foodie's list. The chaat is a must try. The outside is light and…read morecrispy, followed by an explosion of flavors inside. For those not as adventurous or new to Indian cuisine, the paneer supreme pizza is a great place to start. The dough is soft and cooked perfectly with toppings familiar to American tastes. The staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is perfect for conversation.

I love the samosas (potato/pea, personally). Our go to choices are lamb korma, tikka masala, butter…read morechicken. The staff is friendly.

We have been eating at Taz grill on Saturdays for the last 3 or 4 weeks…read more The flavor of the dishes on the buffet lines are just ok. The only thing consistent about the buffet is that there is nothing on it that is much hotter than room temperature. I'd have to say that either they don't know how to operate the steam tables or the steam tables are broken. On the good side..... if you go when there isn't a buffet the food is usually better and warmer.