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    Lasbela Restaurant & Catering

    4.6 (225 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Muhammad A.

    I'd put this in the Houston Elite Pakistani restaurant category. Aga's reigns supreme, while Himalaya's crazy owner causes a significant decline in their service and even food quality. But what if I don't feel like the Mela like atmosphere at Agas? Or what if I'm tired of heavy masala? I've got two legit options in Sugar Land - DDK and Lasbela. I've only tried them once, but the food was very very good. So was the service. And the ambiance was great, I would be proud to bring my bank clients to this restaurant as it showcases Pakistani culture (not in a tacky way). With Labela, it doesn't feel like you're going to another Pakistani restaurant- it feels like you're going to specifically eat lasbela. They are solidly in my top 3 Pakistani restaurants in Houston. Ehh top 4 let's throw Bundoo khan in there even if it is fake.

    Samosa Bites (there were 4 pieces, I ate 2 and remembered to take the picture haha)
    Nosheen H.

    Loved the food here and vibe of this restaurant. I was travelling with my family and we stopped here to try some authentic desi food. People was super welcoming and friendly. Arranged a baby chair for my baby. We had nihar and samosa bites,their serving size are huge and prices aren't bad either. Definitely recommend.

    Jay F.

    Lasbela Pakistan Cuisine - Sugarland I've noticed that Indo-Pak food tastes better than it photographs. Of the many Houston Restaurant Weeks menus that we've tried, the best in flavor and value by a long shot is at a place I had not heard anything about until finding them on an HRW list - Lasbela, a delightful, and beautiful Pakistani restaurant in Sugar Land (13849 Southwest Freeway). We first visited this location when it was called Mai Colachi, which we really liked, but the new place is even better. If you love Indo-Pakistani food (and if you don't, I'm sorry for you!) We thoroughly enjoyed every course. Some were stunning. I usually stay away from sweet-and-sour chicken, but the Patakha chicken here, infused with a brisk spicy kick, is a riveting Pakistani-Chinese version with subtle hints of turmeric and mango. The word "riveting" can also be said for the restaurant's version of Pakistani fish and chips, the Muzang fried fish, featuring an ambrosial batter and a homemade sauce that looks like tartar but tastes like Heaven. The second course includes a selection of savory kebabs and tender strips of chicken marinated in cream and spices and described perfectly on the menu as being of "melt in the mouth texture." The third course brought three enormous karahi (deep cooking pots that look like woks) containing a trio of delights, including my favorite dish of the evening, the murgh malai handi, featuring a rich, savory mélange of tender chicken, fresh cream, butter (and plenty of it), herbs and spices. This and the other 2 dishes mix perfectly with 2 massive mounds of rice that you can choose at no extra cost to accompany the meal--we went with the spicy and the cumin versions. You can also choose at no extra cost any of their selection of naan--we loved the garlic naan. And though we were stuffed and staring at an enormous amount of leftovers, we couldn't resist the dessert course, which included a creamy ice cream-like burfilee, a sundae-like dilbahar ananas, and spectacular warmed gulab jamun served in fragrant rose water. The drinks here, all non-alcoholic, are also creative and wonderful. Aftab was very helpful in explaining each of them. We tried the Lala Rukh, a very refreshing cooler made with strawberries, as well as the Burg-E-Gul, made with rosewater. The restaurant is beautiful with soothing music. The service is caring and attentive. We look forward to returning and trying much more from the amazing sounding menu.

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    Ambar Q.

    Ambiance, food and service are amazing. I used them to cater my daughter's wedding and keep coming back for dinner or lunch when I'm in town. Everything is so fresh

    Murgh Bihari Boti
    Nida H.

    Came to the restaurant during the end of the Sunday breakfast brunch. Staff initially said we couldn't order a la carte but the owner was kind enough to accommodate and let us order off the menu. Service was 10/10 with the owner and waiter checking up on us frequently. Food was delicious and came out fresh and very hot! We had samosas and fried fish for appetizers. Both very tasty. We also had the murgh bihari boti which was amazing. Perfectly seasoned and the meat was incredibly tender. We had the lasbela boneless karahi which was also very tasty. 10/10 would go back for the food and hospitable service. definitely recommend!

    Gulab jamon and mango ice cream
    Emy A.

    We went here for Houston Restaurant Weeks. We ordered everything on their menu and they were all delicious. My favorite is the gobi (cauliflower) and dhunwadar (had a smoky taste and spicy). We get to choose between rice and naan (plain, butter, or garlic). They surprised us with a drink that tasted like a mojito mocktail. We ordered the lychee and mango flavors. They also surprised us with dessert: mango ice cream and gulab jamon (they looked like grapes) with a cute umbrella. The restaurant is very fancy and dark. The staff was very attentive and asked us what we thought of their food and drink and explained what they're made of. They even have a light to aid us when we were taking pictures of their food. We will definitely go back.

    Raz A.

    This was our first time coming here. All the servers were above and beyond. The food and drink and the hospitality was 10/10 Special thanks to " Ali" he provided us excellent service.

    Murgh Makhani Handi, Rice, Naan, and happy customers
    Hudson N.

    Chicken (Murgh) Makhani Handi (Handi referring to the bowl it's served in) was delicious. Need to order with rice and naan, as it is served family-style, just like other Indo-Pak restaurants in the area. This was one of the best Makhanis I've ever had, though my experience is limited - it's got too much tomato paste for some. But I quite enjoyed it and my opinion is that Lasbela's Makhani sauce is better than Aga's...

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    Faz K.

    Typically Pakistani restaurant shy away from the higher end dining experience and this is one of the cop of new places in Houston that are trying to fill that niche. It was recommended by family who is live in Houston and we along with a cousin' and his family decided to try it out. Since it's hard to get a spot without reservations we decided to get there at opening and try our luck at lunch. They were able to accommodate us. We ordered a bunch of different things and for a higher end dining experience the prices are not like a $50 steakhouse or anything but definitely more than you'd expect at an average Pakistani place. They definitely do a damn fine job on the service end of things and our server Ali C. was on the spot and very meticulous with his craft so to say. He offered recommendations on dishes and guidance on portion sizes along with doing the right amount of checking in. The food itself was pretty good. There wasn't any one dish that stood out per se as the "best I've eaten" but it was all really good and did the reputation justice. This is a fine establishment and well worth your time and dollars.

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    Naveen W.

    Must try if in Houston, Texas Everything we ordered was delicious and the ambiance is quite impressive as well. It's all woman powered restaurant which I loved. The service is spectacular and quick. The presentation was 10/10 We ordered Murgh Malai Handi Sangam kabab Karachi Nihari Masala fries Mango colada Sweet lassi Sadi lassi Til naan Hara bhara Naan Butter Naan Garlic Naan And everything was just simply amazing Would recommend.

    Beef keema and Murgh Cholay
    Sapurah L.

    We have heard so much about Lasbela. All good things. So this past Saturday, my husband and I decided to check it out. We ordered the murgh chole (chicken and chickpeas), bhindi masala (okra), beef keema, some naan and rice. All these are dishes that we are familiar with - having eaten at other Indo-Pak restaurants. I also cook these at home. Based on feedback from friends, we were of course excited about and looked forward to trying the food. The first thing I tried was the murgh chole. Maybe I expected too much, but I was underwhelmed at first bite. I can't quite pinpoint it but the flavor was off. The pieces of chicken appear to have been cooked separately. It was probably just added and mixed with the chole and sauce when you place the order. The chicken pieces didn't absorb the flavors from the sauce - the meat was tasteless. The bhindi masala was another major disappointment. It was a little watery and lacked flavor but maybe that's just how it is supposed to be. Maybe it is also not fair for me to compare the bhindi masala here with those that I have eaten elsewhere. Another thing, the okras were fibrous but it was our fault that we did not inform them about this... The keema was ok. It was very spicy but the attentive wait staff had already warned us about it. We liked the ambience and service was great. The place was crowded. An indication of how popular it is. I rarely write negative restaurant reviews, but both my husband and I were disappointed with our dining experience at Lasbela.

    Burfilee
    Hayley F.

    Restaurant has simple decor, and plenty of seats for big and small groups. Service was great. My waitress gave recommendations, and advices on spice level for different dishes. She was attentive and polite too. My friend and I came for lunch, and we had the Lasbela mutton karahi, murgh malai handi, and garlic naan. The mutton karahi had the right amount of spice. The meat was tender, and the gravy was flavorful. The murgh malai handi was creamy, and not spicy. The chicken pieces are slightly over cooked but the flavors were great. For people who can't handle spice but would like to just-do-it, consider ordering the mutton karahi and murgh malai handi because the cream in murgh malai handi balances the spiciness of the mutton karahi. The garlic naan was so fragrant. It had the right amount of garlic, and it was soft. To end our meal, we had the plain burfilee which had thin slices of almond on it. The burfilee was creamy but not overly sweet. It was a good dessert. I also had a cup of masala chai. The tea was fragrant and I could taste the black tea. But it could be better if the spices were more prominent. I would come back for more.

    Nida S.

    We visited the restaurant on our Houston trip. Loved the desserts, rasmalai, gulab jamun and barfeeli. High recommend visiting this restaurant, great service and ambience.

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    Another great Pakistani restaurant in town. Be careful because the spice is HOT... the flavors and atmosphere are AMAZING!!!

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    Everything is delicious, service is immaculate, ambiance was wonderful. They clearly know what they're doing! We can't wait to return.

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