Historically significant for Houston. A decades old institution and, for many, their first experience of the food of North India. Curries don't necessarily photograph great so I'll just post two photos. Consider the lunch buffet for your first visit. Mickey Kapoor is known for his humorous observations on the sign outside. Great staff and service. Lovely music snd ambience. read more

Khyber North Indian Grill - A few options on the lunch buffet. - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Our go-to Indian restaurant in the area. Have had almost everything on the menu and never been disappointed. Our favorite dishes are the chicken tiki masala, chicken Biryani, or the butter chicken if we're feeling bad. Most items come with nice side of cucumber salad that is refreshing. The samosas are great also, and everything heats up well for leftovers. The staff is nice and welcoming read more

Situated in an area that's densely populated with lunch options galore, between Upper Kirby and Greenway, Khyber offers an Indian lunch buffet that separates it from most. The items are different every time, but often includes a couple of your standard dishes. On this particular day they had tandoori chicken, chicken Tikka masala, lamb curry, and saag paneer. The waitress brought out a fresh basket of naan, and the waiters made sure my glass of iced tea was full. The decor is simple yet elegant, with window seats set aside for single diners. Overall, I paid 28.00 before tip, which is on par with most buffets of this caliber. The food tastes great. The service was attentive. The location is far enough away from the bustle and has plenty of parking. read more

Khyber North Indian Grill - Tikka masala, saag paneer, lamb curry, and veggie samosas - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

We went on a Sat night with 10 people, some having Indian food for first time and some who are very familiar with Indian cuisine. Server was fabulous - friendly, professional, attentive and made some great recommendations. Even more impressive is he didn't write down the orders and got it all 100% right even with all the special requests. 9 out of 10 times servers try to impress without writing it down and mess it up :) Food was all fresh, well seasoned and generous portions. Definitely made the top of our list for a great Indian meal! read more

Easily some of the best Indian food I've had in Houston! The shrimp biryani and potato samosas were incredible and the tamarind chutney for the papadum was amazing too! The ambiance was nice and cozy. The service was so friendly and attentive and the staff were truly the kindest. I'm already planning my next visit for the fish tikka, tandoori prawns and a lassi! Highly recommend! read more

Khyber North Indian Grill - Shrimp Biryani Samosa - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very delicious, great tomato base, aromatic and very tender chicken with just the right balance of flavors in my Butter Chicken Meal last night. The cool mini salad, rice and naan were very good and fresh too. Great, friendly service as well. read more

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This place is exactly what I was looking for. Classic authentic Indian food. Plenty of options in a buffet style, each flavorful and delicious as if it were plated. Highly recommend. read more

Khyber North Indian Grill - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've been coming here for the last 36 years and it has been the best Indian restaurant in Houston, which says a lot considering Houston is the 4th largest city in the U.S. whenever I think of Indian food, I think about this place. Tonight, we were a little disappointed. It is 4th of July, and hot outside. We thought we would stop by to get some of our favorite Indian food. The restaurant was unusually warm. The food could have had a little bit more spices in it. It seemed blander than I've ever noticed it. The staff were all very friendly. We are hoping next time we give it another try, the place will have the ac running cooler. read more

Khyber used to be one of my go-to spots because the food was always flavorful and satisfying, but something has definitely changed. I ordered the curry chicken dinner the past two times and unfortunately both times I ended up throwing the food away because it just wasn't good. The taste and quality were nothing like what I remembered and it was really disappointing. I'm not sure what has happened, but the consistency is no longer there and the experience just isn't the same. After giving it more than one chance, I don't think I'll be going back. It's a shame because it used to be such a reliable place for a good meal. read more

This restaurant was fantastic on all fronts! The service was very attentive, the house wine was very good, and the food was just incredible. I had the "Dinner for One," which included several small portions of many delectable selections, and each one was a home run. I am so glad I found this place as I will be back! read more

Khyber North Indian Grill - Dinner for One - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Khyber is a Houston Institution! I've been coming for over 30 years. Never had a bad meal or bad service. In a town of many fantastic restaurants, Khyber is a leader! read more

Khyber has always been a favorite place to dine for me! Their delicious food, stellar service & relaxed atmosphere attribute to its success! Additionally, the owners are genuine and kind and check on each table of guests to make sure everything is fine. I highly recommend Khyber!!! read more

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Great food. Outstanding service. generous portions. My friends and I plan to eat at Kiber at least once a month and maybe more.

Saag paneer - 10/10 Butter chicken - 9.5/10 Chicken tikka - 9/10 Mixed grille - 9/10 Chicken biryani - 8.5/10 Lamb curry - 8/10 Daal makhni - 8/10 Peshawari naan - 10/10 Naan - 10/10 Kheer - 9/10 Actually surprised ive never been here before This has become my next favorite desi restaurant after Agas. My favorite items were the saag paneer and butter chicken. Their naan was some of the fluffiest naan ive ever tried. One of my favorite things was that the food wasnt oily like most desi food and the quality was . The ambiance and service is also amazing. They offer lunch buffets (buffet items are less spicy ) as well as an a la carte menu (more spicier items if requested). Definitely recommend checking them out! read more

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Service is great. They're always very friendly and fast. The ambiance is a nice vibe, especially at night when the candles are lit. Good date spot. The food is excellent, although the saag paneer is not as creamy as I'm used too. But the meats are flavorful and grilled well. The chicken is tender. The prawns are cool too. The masla is rich in tomato flavor. It tastes fresh. The punch buffet is a good deal but I appreciate the dinner menu. Overall, I'd come back. I've been here a few times and if in the area, it's a good choice. read more

Khyber North Indian Grill - Dinner for 1 - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Service was fantastic here, our waiter was extremely helpful and friendly in picking out an appropriate spice level and questions about the menu. Atmosphere was nice, an open kitchen meant some nice background noise. The food was decent, but maybe not the best I've had. It's like it's just missing something to make the dishes really stand out. We had the samosas which were fine, but not as well spiced as I prefer. The chicken tikka masala was fine too but again, I think just ever so slightly underspiced. The lamb vindaloo was good though, I thought that was the best dish of the ones we tried. Hot is a good spice level if you enjoy spicy food. It's not burn your tongue off but there's a nice heat that builds as you eat more. read more

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Solid option for AYCE Indian lunch buffet in the area for $25! Im always a fan of their saag paneer, chicken tiki masala, and rice pudding for dessert. This place also has great papadams (sort of like giant chips) that you can grab the green and red sauces for dipping. This place is also really good about bringing you fresh, pipping hot naan. So if you are running low, or even if you aren't they will come by and say hi. Ive been coming here for years, and service and quality have been pretty consistent. Why not 5 stars? The place is a great fix anytime Im feeling the saag and tiki masala munchies.. I wish their buffet was slightly bigger, so there is some upward room for improvement.. On a humorous note, this place always has great humor on the marquee sign outside. They used to parody the Pappadeaux next door (which is unfortunately now closed). read more

Always drove past this place and finally decided to give it a try last night. The food was top tier, ordered the butter chicken and a few of the smaller plates that were 10/10. Portions were perfect and the ambience was nice and relaxed, which I really appreciated. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

When I saw it was a buffet, I almost walked out. Good thing I didn't. Let's talk service - just friendly, courteous, and competent. I asked if they had pickle (not in buffet). They brought me some and it was good! I asked if they had any spicy or phaal. Moo - butt would you like our home made hot sauce for those who like spicy. Yummy yummy yummy! The big surprise was their okra dish. Just delicious. They had both warm Nan and Indian crackerbread. The two chicken dishes were so yummy. I was full from that. The chicken dishes with the hot sauce were heaven sent. They weren't bad without the hot sauce, but this Cajun says spicy is better. My wife loved the rice pudding and her lunch. I was so happy they had an amber ale to go with their hot sauce. This place is worth the try. The bill was cheap by today's standards - with tax and three beers - $60. read more

Phenomenal service and every bite was delicious--flavorful but not overpowering. All of our allergy questions were answered thoroughly. The vegetables were fresh and flavorful and the meat was aromatic and tender. Highly recommend. read more

I found this place after looking for Indian cuisine. The reviews are very mixed and I now know why. Ordering chicken curry and chicken biriyani and spending about 40.00. I was very disappointed I ordered chicken biryani and I thought the chicken biryani was plain. I had to search through it. It was very little chicken. I ordered spicy curry and the spice level was right. The chicken was dry. The naan was very good and the plain rice was also. The Kachumber Salad was good. I'll keep looking for a good Indian place. This one made me sad. read more

Food was delicious. Arrived at 1pm on Sunday . Just in time to enjoy a great assortment of entrees on the buffet. Service was attentive. Always ready to refill bread and water. Restaurant was clean and tables were spaced so conversations were possible to keep private. Parking was plentiful at that time. read more

This place is so good that even though two of us got full we still end of getting two more curry. Highly recommend it. If you also like Indian food or wanna try Indian food for the first time this place won't let you down. read more

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So pleasantly surprised by Khyber! Ordered take-out this past weekend and it was a delicious meal (and delicious leftovers next day). First of all, I appreciated their menu. I love that they have curated dinner options. There are dinners for one person as well as two people, that are reasonably priced and generously packed. We ordered the Dawat Dinner for Two. The food was really tasty. The dinner included beef, chicken, shrimp, lamb -- all delicious (good texture as well). The saag paneer (although a bit scant on the cheese) was so tasty. Same with the daal and the naan. Also tried a Gulab Jamun pastry for dessert -- yum. Overall, a great meal. Would totally order again and recommend to anyone craving North Indian cuisine. read more

I really enjoyed my experience with Khyber North Indian Grill. I ordered their butter chicken and was extremely impressed--the flavor was incredible, just the right amount of spice, and the chicken was tender and delicious. With the dish, they also included rice, naan, cucumber + tomato salad, and more. Everything was great. While I ordered takeout, I did see the restaurant when I picked up the food, and it had a very nice, warm ambiance. Definitely recommend this establishment if you are looking for Indian food in Houston. read more

Khyber North Indian Grill - Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Lunch buffet: $25 Weekdays Not sure if it changes but this was the selection on the day I went: Chicken masala Lamb curry Rice Lentil daal Veggie curry Saag paneer Okra dish Beef kebab Chicken grilled tandoori Rice pudding and gulab jamun read more

First time visiting per recommendation of a friend. I always see their signs and really enjoy them so this place had been on my list to visit. They bring out a complimentary bread for the table. I missed the name of it but I believe it was papadum with chutneys. It was very good. The service was great and they are so friendly! I was just going to get something small as I had already ate so I just went with my vegetarian favorites of Aloo gobi and saag paneer. The aloo gobi was good not the best I've had but it hit the spot. The Saag Paneer though!!! It was the best I've ever had. And it was such a good portion so I took home a bunch! I can't wait to come back for an big meal! read more

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Shrimp curry. Sag Paneer. Naan. .....ALL perfect! The flavor beautiful! Everything was served hot ( don't like warm food...). Atmosphere was relaxing...a lot of windows....classic Indian sitar music! Servers were very friendly. I live 40 minutes away...but I will drive into town for this food! read more

My fav were Onion Bhaji, spicy onion salad & Sagg Paneer-so creamy, the best sagg paneer I had in yrs!!! It's a must try. Amazing service. There was a lady who I presume to be an owner or a manager came to ask how my food was and even took my chicken tikka to be re-made without having to ask for it only because I said I normally like it creamier, and o yes, the creamier version was so delicious! It's rare to get this kind of service nowadays, it was such a treat! She was so cute, ask me if her tikka was 10/10‍ Ambience- I went to later than normal, enjoyed a quite elegant candlelight dinner. I still can't get over their Saag Paneer, gonna have to plan another visit soon. read more

Khyber North Indian Grill - Dinner for one & spicy onion salad - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Not sure why this restaurant doesn't have a higher rating because it's delicious! We come in to the restaurant and get take out frequently and it's great either way. The saag paneer and butter chicken are my favorites. We think it's the best Indian in Houston! read more

There was no wait when we got there. Atmosphere suits families and couples. FYI, they don't take reservations for 4 or less people. Food portion was a lot more than we thought so we took home some leftovers. Wasn't as spicy and not too heavy. I liked the butter chicken the most. Customer service was top tier. Our waiter always came by to refill our waters and made jokes right when I arrived. Funny person, would love to see him again. Overall, it was a good experience :) read more

Tasty and fresh! Always been a winner for years! One of the only buffets with meat. And the naan is always warm and soft! We're super fans! Just wish someone had a buffet option for dinner that's close to the quality you get here. Thanks for the wonderful continued service! read more

Inedible, really bad in my opinion - Side salad was not fresh - Rice was raw - Mataar Paneer was syrupy sweet - Bengain Bharta was very oily, had a grainy texture, and had some other items mixed into it, so it did not even taste like eggplant Much better Indian food options in the area! read more

Khyber North Indian Grill - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food was great if your looking to try Indian food definitely go here the butter chicken was really good the service was good to and for the desserts I had mango sherbet they used a smart technique they hollow out the real mango then use the fruit for the sherbet then the outline goes in the freezer and when they serve it they put it in there and it stays nice and cool cuz it was in the freezer definitely come here also Pam if you see this it's lord. read more

Khyber North Indian Grill - Mango sherbert - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We were working in the Kirby area and decided to have lunch. Wow!! What a wonderful surprise. The food here is amazing!! I had beef kofta, pullao rice, cucumber-tomato salad, tandoori chicken tikka, chicken tikka masala, lamb stew, saag paneer!! Then dessert gulab jamun and kheer was amazing. I've eaten at other Indian restaurants but this one was outstanding very different from the rest in Houston. All of the meats served were moist and not dry or overcooked!! The service provided was incredible and given with such care, my server Hafiz was extremely funny and charming too. Located in the Kirby area it's a must go to restaurant!! The atmosphere was very traditional and beautiful as well!! I will definitely come drive here from my home to eat here again!! read more

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First off I would like to start with the good parts. The customer service is very good. They greet you at the door and they seat you immediately and tend to any table needs as promptly as possible. Also, they give you fresh made naan which is just incredible because it tastes great coming out of that oven so fresh. But unfortunately, the rest of the food has much to desire. The chicken tandoori is basically a chicken breast that was lightly marinated in tandoori flavoring. Very bland and unappetizing. The chicken tikka masala usually is standard in Indian restaurants, and it's pretty hard to mess up, but this one was very sour I think from using too much tomato sauce and not enough cream to balance it. The rice and the beef kofta was OK, nothing too much to complain about. I didn't try any of the vegetarian options but people in my table did and they said it was not very good either. Like I said, the people were nice, and the customer service was good, I wish the restaurant all the best, but unless the food improves dramatically, I don't think I will be visiting here again read more

Khyber North Indian Grill - From left to right. Chicken tandoori, beef kofta, chicken tikka masala and rice. - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My daughter and I went this evening for dinner and were delighted with the 2 person meal! It was $55 and was well worth it. We each got a full plate that included rice, shrimp, lamb, chicken and several vegetable dishes. Plus it includes 4 curry dishes to share of chicken, lamb, lentils, and paneer. It was a table full of a variety of everything plus a hefty portion of naan. We even took some home for leftovers. Ours was mild so if you like spicy you may need to request that. The service was very friendly and the atmosphere is nice plus they have a patio. we recommend this place! read more

We have been coming to Khyber grill for 20+ years, even tho it's now a 45 minute drive for us. We have tried restaurants closer to us, but none of them come close. The food is consistently great, the lunchbuffet offers a really nice variety and the place is super clean. You can see right into the kitchen from the seating area. Service is attentive and while some may think it's a bit pricy, i is so much better than other restaurants, we still feel it is well worth the price. read more

One of my go-to Indian spots in Montrose. Literally everything I've tried there is delicious. Also, the owner and staff are so sweet and accommodating. It's good for groups as well as intimate date nights. If you're with a group of 3-4, I suggest you get the dinner for two. It's more than enough! read more

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Been wanting to try this restaurant for years. It was nice that we didn't need reservations and it's conveniently located. I had butter chicken. The chicken was cooked just right & tender. The sauce was good & had just the right amount of spice for me. I've given up on Aga's because I keep getting bones cut up in my butter chicken, but I do like their sauce a little more there. I think it is slightly sweeter. My husband really enjoyed his biryani. Our favorite was the garlic naan. Service was good but they didn't refill my husband's iced tea. Atmosphere was nice, not too loud. Very quaint design. read more