Came here for dinner with a big group. Had a variety of their vegetarian selection. Food was mediocre and very over priced and the service was unnecessary complicated. read more

Kiran's - Daal makhni - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great restaurant. I would consider it fine Indian dining. It's not the most authentic restaurant there is but I will say it is wonderful. I remember when Kiran's was talked about on the Michael Berry Show here in Houston and he raved about it. It took me years to try the restaurant but when we did it was great. We did the tasting menu and it was a lot of food. Unfortunately my pictures of the meal didn't last long on my phone. Like I said it was a solid meal. It wasn't the most memorable but solid none the less. It is definitely worth a try. Kiran herself was in and around the restaurant the entire time. read more

I had a very pleasant experience at Kirans. First off, the service is exceptional. Very attentive waiters who come by often to refill drinks and clean up dirty plates. The atmosphere is beautiful with modern Indian decor. The food is on the pricier end as you are paying for the comfortable ambiance. Parking is in the garage and you can get the parking validated on the way out. Just make sure the scan the QR code at the machine. For food I got the: Beet salad ($18): fresh and delicious. My favorite parts were the goat cheese and masala cashews. Punjabi thali ($45-55): everything was really delicious but the dishes weren't particularly special. I've had similar tasting chicken tikka masala and lamb saag. Garlic naan was delicious! Mango mousse ($16): boy was I stuffed but the mango mousse was airy and not overly sweet. Overall, the food was good but the entrees are a bit pricy for what they are. I'm curious about other entrees though but the Thali was just decent. read more

See all

So, I had never heard of this place til my friend found this spot when we were tying to find places that were both meat and vegetarian friendly. I'm glad we found this place! The vibes inside were so nice. The mango mojito was delicious and STRONG. The samosas were perfect. And the rest of the meal, absolutely delicious! Highly recommend this place if you want a fancier Indian meal. read more

See all

Make a reservation for a "three course" afternoon tea at Kiran's. Served on Fridays and Saturdays at 2 PM, Kiran's high tea is a beautiful blend of Indian and British indulgences. Loved the Masala Chai which was perfectly balanced with milk and brown sugar. It is one of my favorites teas. The Samosa Duo of a mushroom, feta and fig samosa and an aloo samosa was a great way to start our afternoon. The finger sandwiches had an Indian twist on classic British high tea savory selections. Favorites included the roasted beet and goat cheese, the curried chicken with mango chutney and the truffled egg salad. So relaxing to sit with friends or family and hear the harp playing as you are spoiled by the great service. The classic English scones were also updated. The warm cranberry and orange scones were served light and freshly made with a delicious homemade berry jam and clotted cream. The three tiered dessert tray had an assortment of macarons, seasonal mousse, pastries and cream puffs. What a pleasant way to spend an afternoon. Tea is $45 per person. They have a special children's menu as well. Valet park or park in the garage and then walk over to Levy Park to burn off a few calories afterwards. read more

See all

Delicious food, gracious service! We, party of 6, had reservation for happy hour/dinner and had a great experience. We had wanted to sit on the patio but it was very windy outside so the staff quickly set up a semi-private area for us by the bar and it was comfortable and perfect. Our server Stella, whom I've had previously was as helpful, pleasant, and funny as ever. Bar bites & nannzza were delicious, our friends were all pleased with their entrees, too. The only glitch was that our parking validation QR code didn't work and we had to pay to get out of the parking garage, but that didn't dampen the positive experience we had at Kiran's. read more

I have dined at Kiran's at the older location but this was my first visit to this new location, Great ambiance and food was delicious and service was just ok. read more

See all

My baby shower was at at Kiran's and all I can say is wow! We did a Sunday tea for the shower and the tea and food were excellent!! Everyone loved it. We were able to have a private room and the staff was so attentive and went above and beyond for us. This was so so special and I will never forget how amazing it was! Thank you, Kirans!! read more

See all

This will remain to be my all time favorite Indian restaurant in Houston. They serve really delicious food with distinctive flavors. It reminds me of traditional meals I ate growing up in India. This is as authentic as it gets. I'm also a big fan of their weekday lunch sets. Love both the meat and vegetarian variations and highly recommend trying them if you happen to be there for lunch. Also, try their rumali roti - its phenomenal. read more

Kiran's - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Absolutely delicious! Helpful and patient staff right in the aftermath of the July hurricane. We loved it and will return read more

Loved the ambiance, food, and staff. Went for my friends bday dinner and she loved it! Definitely dress up a bit - not a casual place :) also order their karela if you can!! read more

See all

This is my go to Indian spot in Houston. The service provided by chef Kiran and her staff is exceptional!! I feel like I'm in my own mothers kitchen. From the warm reception from her staff to chef Kiran coming by your table to check in on your meal, the experience is amazing. To top it off, the ambience and decor is warm and inviting with the sophistication that no other restaurant can match. Thank you Chef Kiran!! read more

See all

This place is a hit or miss. We have had nicest experience and some of the worst food. The service has always been top of the world. The staff is very courteous and nice. They accommodate you everytime. Great service all the time. The ambience is very pleasing. It's clean and always busy. BUT the food is not always like that. The food sometimes are really good. But at times, there isn't any flavor. We have had different tasting butter chicken every time we visit. I wish there is a consistency. read more

We had booked the restaurant for dinner. The overall experience wasn't worth the hype in both the fields-food and service. Food was at best okay-ish. For appetizers, we had ordered aloo chaat and salad. The chaat had a weird taste and not even remotely close to actual aloo chaat. In the name of fusion, they ended up serving something else. For mango lassi, the straws that were served were so short that it get lost in the glass every time it was left unattended. Not something you expect from a fine dining. We ordered beetroot salad on side which was probably the highlight of the meal, sadly! For entrees, we ordered biriyani, Punjabi thali, Baingan ka bharta, malai kofta, and fish curry. Biriyani was just off bland. Period. Fish was stale and smelled a lot. The best entree was probably Baingan ka bharta and would highly recommend it! The service was okay-ish. No social distancing and lot of noise. Not the vibe that you expect from such upscale restaurants. Feel bad for giving it such low ratings especially during covid times but if they are charging so much, they need to up their game. read more

Kiran's - Salad - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

Came here for high tea on a weekend afternoon with four girlfriends. $65 for tea and alcohol will be additional. Food was great and super filling - but the tea was so-so for me. I can't wait to come back here and try their other menu options. read more

This is arguably one of my most favorite restaurants in Houston period for the most flavorful food and drink experience. The owner and chef takes such pride in restaurant and it shows through her constant interactions with regular guests and the touches of family pictures and heirlooms throughout the restaurant. Every dish is full of different flavors and in the 4 years I've been coming here I've never been disappointed in any dish I've tried. The meat dishes are always cooked to perfection and have never once been over cooked which is one of the reason I love this restaurant! I have sat in the main dining area twice since I've frequented this restaurant and the service was great but I come here specifically to sit at the bar with Jacob!! Jacobs service is unmatched and one of the best bartenders I've found in the area. Every time I come in I learn something more about the food or traditional Indian culture and cooking. He provides an experience to remember every time! If your in the area, or not, this is an amazing place to try. One of the best Indian restaurants I've been too! read more

See all

I have been to Kiran's many times. It's a really nice, upscale type Indian meal that is great for large groups. The cocktails are interesting and typically very good. I most recently went in July with my family. The service was very good this time. At my most recent visit, I tried the following dishes: Pani Puri (4/5): Very nice version of pani puri. Ingredients tasted fresh. It's a nice appetizer for a group. Delhi Chaat (3.5/5): Indian street dish with potato, chickpeas, yogurt, and chutneys. This dish was okay, solid but not a standout. Seafood Curry (4.5/5): Very nice curry, with fish, shrimp, and scallops. Great with the basmati rice. Would recommend. Paneer Makhni (4/5): Very nice version of a standard Indian dish. The tomato sauce isn't too sweet, and can be made spicy to preference. I would also recommend ordering some of the naans. There are a lot of interesting takes, including the Kiran's version (goat cheese and rosemary). Overall, Kiran's is a nice meal, great for groups / family celebrations. Would recommend. read more

Pros: - Butter chicken was tasty. - Interior was gorgeous and classy. I took my food to go but could imagine dining here. Cons: - Not enough rice to go with the chicken. The rice was good too, so that added to my disappointment lol. - This isn't so much a con as a warning but the masala chai isn't sweetened at all if you order it as is. read more

Kiran's - Butter chicken, masala chai - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food here is awesome. One of the best dosas I've found in houston. Unfortunately the service is lacking. We were put on a part of the patio which apparently is easily forgotten. We saw our waiter twice in total and when the check came he asked for his tip in cash which raises some red flags. Overall, the service does not reflect the price point. read more

Kiran's - Dosa, Tandoor sizzler - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

A very nice Indian restaurant with a fancy atmosphere and really good menu. Lovely place for a date night (A)

I came here last night for a little Friendsgiving. The positive-- they have a lovely patio and no one was out there besides us basically the whole time, so that is good if you are concerned with Covid. The bad-- there also was no vibe outside, so music just kind of boring. I have to say I was overall very disappointed in our visit, also due to the fact that I have been hearing so much hype about Kiran's for years. I've heard it is one of Houston's nicest restaurants and especially for Indian food it is the jewel. So with such a reputation, I would expect top notch service. When I entered the host was taking a long to go order for several minutes. I already knew where my friends were, and I just wanted to walk to them but she held up her finger for me to wait. Finally someone else came out to assist me. Our waiter provided fine service until the end of the evening where we asked him to split our meal into the three containers. He seemed annoyed by this, so we offered to do it ourselves he said, no I'll do it then disappeared for a good 20 minutes. Seemed strange. By this point we were out of water and drinks but just wanted to go. We asked for the bill and got it quickly but then our credit cards sat on the table for over 20 minutes with no one coming to check on us. By this point we had been there almost 3 hours. Our waiter was at another table having an extremely lengthy conversation with the other diners. I do not think it is appropriate to disregard your other tables and stay with one table for so long, especially when we asked for the bill. I literally had to wave my hands over my head and call out to him and tell him that we needed to get going. Lastly I was no blown away by the food. It just tasted like anywhere else I have gotten Indian food. I do feel bad to leave a negative review especially during hard hitting times of Covid, but if I am going to pay double of what I would pay somewhere else, I think they really need to step up their game. read more

Kiran's - Friendsgiving - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Forever my favorite in Indian cuisine. Unfortunately I don't live in Houston; but, when I'm there, it's my favorite restaurant. I remember Kiran from their old location and now the new is just as fabulous. Best of all is the lovely chef! She's very personable; she makes you feel as if you are family who's come home to eat. I'm looking forward to my next trip! read more

Always happy here and can't wait to try the high noon tea. It is a little pricier, but always happy in the end. There is a parking garage, street parking and a valet. Additionally, apart from the outside, I have had two dinners in the Houston summer in their outdoor area. Nice breezeway and fans that are not loud but do their job. They also do a good job with the greenery and you don't even realize you are on a main drag. Suggestion: come with intention to share and/or full family style Staff is super attentive, and I think this may make the reservation check-in experience a little choppy, but always welcoming. Also heard the owner is a woman who created this all, which is pretty awesome! You have to try the both the Thali's at least once and fun with friends. There is a vegetarian and non, both are perfect for exploration if you are new to Indian food. Also, it might seem like a bit for $6 for naan, but 100% worth it!! So far the Lasooni is always my favorite. The first time I had the Kiran's I loved it, but this visit it seemed like I was not given the proper naan. Another surprising win is the caprese, the Italian name made me question but it was a perfect pairing. Other amazing dishes: beet salad, any of their lamb chops are cooked to perfection, butter and vindaloo! I only wish with the last two, in addition to the rice a small portion of their cabbage salad was included. read more

See all

Went here with some of my coworkers. Minus the rental car getting towed I would say that this was an awesome experience (be careful parking near the park on the opposite side of the building that is NOT city parking). This is supposed to be one of the top Indian restaurants in the city so expectations where high. This place did not disappoint. Food was great. The masala dosa was slap-tastic. The lassi was delicious and the ambience and service was top notch. The owner was kicking it next to us and was very kind and chatted with me briefly. I will have to slide back with the fam! P.S. I will get some pics next time. read more

This was our second time at Kiran's and the experience was fantastic. We both got the vegetarian thaalis and the curries were beautifully prepared showcasing a delicate balance of flavors across the board. The rumali roti and paneer paratha were lovely. Thoughtful service and plush ambience. This is my go to place for Indian food in Houston - highly recommend for a fine dining experience! read more

This is the girls monthly hangout. So cute, fancy, great service. The first time I came I wasn't sure what to get. Now butter chicken and nan is a must. I haven't tried high tea yet but I will soon. It looks tasty! read more

Kiran's - These lil chocolate nuggets had a orange filling. - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

Amazing food, great ambience, our server was really wonderful. only two complaints I have is that the restaurants fairly loud and food takes a long time read more

Incredible! Definitely check out the bar "happy hour " Mon- Thurs ... it's delicious! It has a special bar menu at that time with a few happy hour priced items. We ordered the Rose martini (which actually tastes like a less sweet lychee martini! ) the nachos, the lamb meatballs & lamb ribs. Everything was top notch and Gary the bartender was friendly and efficient! The decor inside is so good and on Friday's in the bar area there's live jazz music! Valet was easy and costs $8, but the QR code on your ticket didn't seem to work to notify them that you were ready to retrieve your car. All in all a spectacular evening at Kiran's bar! read more

Try Shiva's Delight on a night when you don't feel like cooking. It is delicious, perfect for two, and vegetarian. My daughter and I love to share it. The mango lassi's are great. I highly recommend Shiva. read more

Where to begin here. The overall experience was 5 out of 5 stars. Excellent food from the appetizers to the roti to the drinks. excellent service and very attentive provided by Stella, highly recommend Kiran if you are looking for upscale traditional Indian or new twists on traditional Indian cuisine. Will definitely be back. read more

Kiran's is definitely upscale and one of the prettiest Indian restaurants I have ever been to. They recently completed renovations and the space is twice the size of the original restaurant. Clearly, Kiran's is a favorite for Houstonites and it is now a favorite of mine. My girlfriend and I dined on the mushroom and feta samosas, the chicken tikka masala, lamb shank, Kiran's naan as well as the gobi naan. The service we received from Narayan was great and attentive and I look forward to my next visit. read more

This review is for Kiran's afternoon tea. Absolutely fantastic! Have been here a few times, and I've had an amazing time each time. Tea time includes multiple courses of tea paired with delicious finger foods that will surprisingly fill you up at the end. They offer a veg and non veg menu. They cater to allergies very well. Service was excellent. The tea itself was delicious. The ambiance was classy yet not stuffy. We enjoyed our tea while listening to a beautiful harp player. Really worth checking out! read more

Kirans' cooking is a mixed bag. The samosas aren't great--the potatoes are undercooked and the random dried fruit she adds on everything doesn't help. She tries to make them fancy like some Michelin or smth, but it just ends up weird. The naan can be good, but sometimes its too oily and makes your stomach hurt. Her paneer makhani is actually really solid, with good flavor and spice, but there are way too many big paneer chunks--it feels unbalanced. The papad is decent as long as it's not the weird kind; there are two kinds she makes, and one of them has an off taste that ruins it. The mango lassi is probably the best thing--cold, sweet, and always refreshing. Chocolate samosas sound cool but don't work at all in real life. Ice cream's simple and actually really good. Overall, some stuff works, but a lot needs rethinking. The restaurant looks incredible and they play movies! The waiters are always friendly and service is never a problem. Kiran's overall is a very good restaurant, I just think they need to stick to traditional food. No need to overcomplicate things Ms. Verma! Your food is fantastic, just stop making it weird! read more

LOVE this place! Especially since I'm mostly vegan. Everything is super tasty! Each item is so filled with flavor and it's even fun to eat! Their naan is worth the trip alone but they have street food and fabulous dishes and the restaurant itself is spectacular and just beautiful!!! This is a keeper on our list for family that comes from other cities that don't have the amazing diversity in restaurants and quality that we have here in Houston. It's a definite must try! read more

Kiran's - Large patio area with uncovered and covered areas. You have to walk through the restaurant to get here though.. so not dog friendly. - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great atmosphere, flavorful food, would recommend to anyone who want to try indian food in a more upscale setting.

Omg, my husband and I came here for our Valentine's Day date night. We absolutely LOVED IT. Walking in Kirans was packed with people of many different nationalities. And that's how you know the food is good! There's something for everyone's preference. Kiran herself specially curated the menu (per our server), and I could tell! Well thought out. We started out with the Papadum and the chutney platter which is a great dish of trying many traditional and non traditional Indian Chutney's. There was a lime chutney with a floral undertone, tamarind like a bbq, mango chutney and mint! All very delicious and different. We also tried the Raj Katori which is a traditional Indian street food. Lentil "dumplings," in a yogurt like parfait. An interesting melody of flavors but, served cold. Which I didn't expect! My entree was spot on, I got the chicken vandaloo and it very spicy, and savory. I would 100 percent recommend it to everyone. Finishing up dinner, I ended the night with the Chai tea which was a perfect blend of spices. And the Chocolate Molton cake with vanilla bean ice cream. Also, parking is validated in the garage! Whoopiee! read more

See all

Service was par excellence. Well informed waiters and clean white table cloths. The food was slow to arrive and the drinking glasses smelled. I am sure a hot run in the dishwasher should take care of the problem. I have given a three because of several things. Presentation is important enough to visuals and I was not impressed with any. We ordered three chicken dishes and the taste was quite the same. Perhaps the same curry base was being used for all..And on the spicy end. The bread came partially uncooked. Food was disappointing over all. I'm not sure if there is an Indian chef in the kitchen but I believe there needs to be some tweaking to improve the quality for the price. read more

This was my first time trying Indian food and I really liked it! Tried a little bit of everything on the menu and tried spicy foods that I haven't tried before. The food is a bit pricey but worth it! The atmosphere was romantic. Definitely a great place to have a date night or if you're celebrating an anniversary! The waiter was very helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. Be sure to make reservations because this restaurant does get busy. read more

Kiran's - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

I ordered the sliders from the bar menu and a Navrattan Korma and Kiran's naan. Highly recommend the sliders which were such a good deal and totally filled me. I didn't need to order the korma or naan which was tasty but didn't seem special enough for me to be paying that much more than other places. I didn't really notice the goat cheese in the naan but the rosemary was an interesting combo. read more

We are talking high quality foods here. yes a bit pricier than other indian spots but the food was amazing. We haven't been since COVID hit so I miss the buffet but honestly their to order menu and full bar cannot be beat. and the chutney..........to die for. Been a while we need to frequent the restaurant more often. read more

Kiran's - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas