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. read more

Lasbela Restaurant & Catering - Pakistani Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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. read more

Lasbela Restaurant & Catering - Samosa Bites (there were 4 pieces, I ate 2 and remembered to take the picture haha) - Pakistani Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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! read more

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We went to Lasbela for Eid with our family and they exceeded all expectations. The Eid buffet had multiple options and every dish was flavorful. The staff was great and friendly. I would recommend Lasbela if you are looking for great food and a welcoming environment. read more

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. read more

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We celebrated my sister-in-law's birthday at Lasbela, and I have to say the food was absolutely amazing. Aziz Bhai truly went above and beyond to make the experience special. Outstanding service and a memorable evening! read more

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. read more

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I ordered two qourma dishes to go, but the portion sizes were very small. Each dish hardly had three pieces of chicken, and the pieces were so small that it was not enough for one person. read more

Beautiful restaurant with white table cloths. We came in to dine Wednesday night around 6pm and the place was empty. We were promptly sat. My husband loves Indian food, we all do, and normally visit aga's upto 6x a year minimum. So we decided to try Lasbela's due to the excellent reviews both from yelp and Google. I regret to say that the food was very underwhelming and seemed under seasoned than what were used to. I needed a salt shaker on my table after attempting to eat the flavorless whole fried chicken. We may have ordered the wrong items but we ordered 6 dishes. Lamb chops (3/5), chicken tawa Tika (1/5), butter chicken (3/5) another handi dish that was cream based (3/5), whole fried chicken (1/5) and garlic/butter Naan (3/5). We also ordered samosa bites (3/5) and the masala fries (2/5). Aside from the Crispness of the fries, it lacked salt and flavor. Which was pretty much the theme of the tawa chicken and the deep fried whole chicken. Like I said, maybe we ordered the wrong items but regretfully, will not return to try other dishes. Was truly disappointing. Service was decent, but then again we were the only table dining so it was hard not to be attended to.. read more

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... read more

Lasbela Restaurant & Catering - Murgh Makhani Handi, Rice, Naan, and happy customers - Pakistani Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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. read more

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Food was bad mutton not done well the curry had to much spice nothing was good even naan was not soft A bad experience and A rip off Very honest they need to get their act together or they will be history read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Lasbela Restaurant & Catering - Beef keema and Murgh Cholay - Pakistani Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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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. read more

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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. read more

Lasbela Restaurant & Catering - Pakistani Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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

I remember coming here earlier, last year, I believe, and did not end up writing a review, but I definitely wanted to write one this time. I am big on professionalism and I am happy to say that this establishment has great customer service and they bring the food out happily and promptly. They have a great setting that makes it actually feel like you're going out to eat, instead of just grabbing a quick bite. I love their white chicken karahi and the fresh bread (naan) that they give. The kalonji naan and garlic naan are fantastic. I think the prices are fair and I would definitely bring more family and friends here if I had the chance. If I lived closer, or still worked in this side of town, I would be a regular! The man who I believe is the owner even gave a light to someone to hold up while we took family pictures and I thought that was absolutely a great and memorable touch! They really know what they are doing here! read more

Lasbela Restaurant & Catering - Mutton - Pakistani Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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This Pakistani restaurant stands above many. The service was exceptional. Ali went above and beyond. The decor and ambiance are very welcoming. But most of all the food was top notch! I will be back to try their extensive menu. Worth a trip to Sugarland! read more

Alright, so my review is based upon having home cooked Pakistani food from my lovely father in law, may his soul rest in peace, as during his time in earth he introduced me to such many different Pakistani dishes. (My husband has too, but he's more of the order from Aga's type.) Things that I think are unique to this place are the appetizers, such as the masala fries (delicious) and spicy cheesy bites. I think their appetizers can hold very strong against other places and I have no problem coming back for masala fries alone. My only main gripe is that the quality of the ingredients isn't as high. I think if they used better beef for the nihari and possibly did the little things like adding more paneer it would be amazing and easily become a four star/five star place. While it's currently a 3.5 in my books, this is definitely place I'd come back too. I think the ingredient quality is the only thing missing that would make this place shine and taste more like the home cooked Pakistani food I became accustomed too. read more

Great Service and excellent food, we opted for the buffet the selection was great large variety of Pakistani dishes. Very well cooked perfectly presented and delicious, had great lunch experience. read more

Avoid this place and just go to Agas Restaurant. You will get better food for the price you pay here. We ordered Hasan Zai Karahi, Naan & Jeera lassi. They just topped the gravy in the curry with the boiled meat. The meat doesn't have the spices that are supposed to be there when cooked with gravy. The worst part was the lassi, I was expecting some kind of cumin powder to be mixed with the lassi but it was just the yogurt mixed with salt and topped with cumin seeds, seriously!! Do not waste your money on the food here. read more

Lasbela Restaurant & Catering - Pakistani Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

I tried the Kemari Shrimp. The sauce is not great. It's too spicy and doesn't really go with shrimp. I also tried the Chilman Murgh Biryani and the Yakhni Pulao Kusbudar. Both were just okay. I am Indian and my mom makes really good biryani so this is something that I'm probably harsher on than most others. Mango lassi was okay.. a little on the sour side. We order the Gajar Halwa and the Pineapple/cream thing for desert. Everyone in my party agreed that the deserts wee the only good things we had. read more

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

we were in houston and in the mood for Pakistani food and heard good things about Lasbela so decided to check it out. the ambiance is nice and the food was good but the portion size was smaller than what you would get at other locations. the focus was on presentation we ordered the grilled chicken and kabobs as well as garlic naan and other naan. we also ordered kashmiri chai at the end the naan were very good - fresh and hot from the tandoori. the karahi was also good with good chunks of meat and flavor and the grilled meat and chicken were also good. we also ordered kashmiri chai which was not good at all overall, good food in a nice ambiance but more emphasis on presentation read more

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My wife and I were looking for an alternative when Aga's was closed, and came across this restaurant while looking around for comparable establishments. We ordered our usual favorites-- Nihari, Palak Paneer, samosas, and naans-- to get a solid idea of how this restaurant stacks up against Aga's, which has quickly become our favorite Indo Pakistanti restaurant in the area. From the visit to the restaurant, we were very impressed. The venue was beautiful, decorated in upscale fashion, and the service was quick and very attentive. The food, on the other hand, was solid but a step down from our favorite. The Palak Paneer was a bit thin, as if they'd skimped on the spinach and other greens, and the paneer didn't have quite the same consistency we're used to. The Nihari was closer, but the meat was a bit fatty. Overall, we'd probably never pick this place over Aga's, but if we're ever in a similar situation where we'd have to pick an alternative, we'd definitely go back. read more

In short: AMAZING FOOD, AMAZING SERVICE. Ask for Hur Raza. Full Review: The ambiance of this restaurant is just right and the booth seating is comfortable and gives a great private feel. Our host, Hur Raza, was so helpful and gave the best food recommendations. It was clear he was knowledgeable about the menu and what was good. We were there to celebrate a birthday and Raza made it special. We ordered the bhuna gosht, their best kabob dish, and malai chicken and each dish was so delicious. Our host, Raza, made sure to inform us about spice level of all the dishes we were looking at and advised us based on our taste. For dessert we had a kulfi+gulab jaman platter and... I usually don't even like kulfi but we wiped that plate clean. The kulfi was not overwhelmingly sweet and the gulab jaman were warm- just perfect. Thank you Lasbela and Raza for a wonderful meal!! read more

Lasbela Restaurant & Catering - Kulfi + Gulab Jaman platter. - Pakistani Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

The food is here so good the service is the best the ambiance is great the food is good read more

Lasbela Restaurant & Catering - The ambiance is great - Pakistani Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Everything we ordered was amazing! Great customer service from our host, Raza! Will definitely be back! Highlights: Malai Handi Balochi Bhuna Ghost Malai Boti Sangam kabob Chatpata chicken Fried fish Gulab Jamun Limo pani read more

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Came here for Sunday afternoon lunch and had a great experience with both the food and service! Management ensured we had a great time, taking every opportunity to ensure we were happy with our experience. read more

Lasbela Restaurant & Catering - Pakistani Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Where do i even begin. Lasbela is perhaps the best thing that has happened to the Pakistani food scene in Houston in recent past. With so much competition in Houston, so many food options, it is hard to stand out. However, Aziz Noorani never ceases to amaze. Yet another successful venture by him, MashaAllah. We went for the Iftaar buffet on the first Ramadan with a group of friends; and from food quality, to service, to ambience, everything was more than perfect. The food was very flavorsome and delicious - everything was done in style. The selection of menu items from chicken to beef to mutton to seafood to the amazing desert menu - everything was simply amazing. I would highly encourage everyone to go and have this amazing Iftaar buffett and remember it forever. Thanks, Aziz Bhai. I wish you and your team all the very best! read more

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I ordered the Munfarid murgh Chargha which is a whole chicken deep fried and marinated in yoghurt, spices and herbs that comes with a side of fries. The chicken was tender, juicy and melted in my mouth while the fries were nice and crispy. I also had the Chinioti Kunna Gosht which is a mutton stew cooked in a clay pot with various spices. The naan is warm with a crispy and buttery exterior, but pillowy and soft interior. The service is great with a hospitable and attentive staff. The inside of the restaurant is clean and has lots of space to sit and dine in. This is one of my go-to Pakistani restaurants in Texas since the food is delicious every time I visit. read more

As a regular customer I have tried all the menu items pretty much. They are not cheap but their food is great. Always fast and friendly service makes it even better. Recommended. read more

Very nice decor, suitable for date nights. Much fancier inside than it looks outside. Samosa meats lacked flavor. Mango lassi was light on yogurt and semi warm. I wish it was colder. I don't eat lamb, but it smelled good and my party praised it. Garlic naan looked nice and was a good texture, but could have used a little more flavor. I don't eat organ meat, but those who partook said it was a little too much seasoning to cover the organ flavor. The palak paneer was good. The daal reminded me of mung beans. I'm not 100% sure if I liked it. It wasn't bad, but was missing the flavor I like. The murgh makhani handi was great! It had a stronger tomato tang that I enjoyed. The rice was a little dry, but still managed to have a buttery taste. The biryani was a little dry and had an interesting aftertaste, kind of like what you get after eating lucas/taijin.talking. The pink chai was really tasty. Made me think of a liquid soap papdi. I think that the menu is very diverse and good for adventurous eaters. Not everything was to my taste, but the things I liked were excellent. Price vs. Portion was pretty generous. The service was above average. They provide ice upon request. read more

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Beautiful ambience Food is to die for. Beautiful service Was recommended by my brother and trust me this is the place if u want that desi feel. Will be here every weekend read more

Lasbela Restaurant & Catering - Pakistani Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Everything we had was exceptionally delightful. The veg samosas tasted of cardamom and other wonderful South Asian spices. The Murgh Malai Handi (boneless chicken in a creamy tomato based gravy) was rich and gratifying. The Shahi Mutton Masala (mutton--mostly boneless--in a spicy but not piquant sauce with fresh herbs) was hearty but not overbearing. And the garlic naan was light and fluffy. The service was warm and ingratiating. They even brought us a light frozen almond dessert at the end of the meal. In case you might think the prices are high, they perfectly match the quality of the food and the quality of the restaurant's charming ambiance. Worth a visit and many return visits as well. read more

First time visit. We had fairly high expectations and they were absolutely met and exceeded. It's a pleasant atmosphere, friendly and efficient service, and the food is fantastic. Flavorful, just the right amount of spices and generous portions. Definitely an addition to our list of favorite desi restaurants. read more

Lasbela Restaurant & Catering - Blue Nile - Pakistani Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Lasbela is a hallmark Pakistani restaurant in Houston. The service is top notch and the attention to detail is impeccable.We have been there multiple times and the quality is consistent. Our all time favorites are balochi bhunna gosh, sufiani biryani, and kebabs.Even the saada (plain ) rice is out of this world. balochi bhunna gosht has tenderized goat meat with a peppery masala base. It pairs well with raita, to balance lil heat is you are not used to it. If you have never had goat meat, let this be the first time you try it. Revayati kebab are juicy and rich. the tamarind dip gives it sweet and savory bite. if you had kebabs elsewhere, you'd notice they taste chewy, rubbery and dry on the inside. this is the exact opposite. it's fresh, made to order and doesn't taste like the pre prepped frozen kebab that has become quite the norm is other South Asian restaurants. one last thing. if you are a caffeine freak like me, get the KADAK (all caps) chai. It will wake you up and give you that punch in the gut happiness. Yes I had the chai an hour ago and still feel cheerful. hehe. Our kids love this place and when your kids love the food, you know you have hit gold. They had foam hand sanitizers on the table and the place is squeaky clean. read more

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