Monk's has officially become our Houston tradition. We drive in from San Antonio, and this is a…read morenon-negotiable stop for us every single time. Honestly, every dish we've ever tried here has been fantastic--it hits exactly the right spots. The Flavor Profile: A quick heads-up for those seeking "authentic" traditional Chinese--this isn't it. This is the Indianized version of Chinese food (Indo-Chinese), so prepare for bold spices and a serious kick. If you grew up loving those specific flavors, Monk's is the gold standard. The Verdict: The heat is on point, the portions are great, and the flavors are nostalgic and bold. It's the kind of meal we look forward to all the way down I-10. Truly a gem for anyone who appreciates the spicy, savory fusion of Desi Chinese!

Where spices, spice…read more Service: 5/5 Quick and friendly. Ambiance: 4/5 When I looked up the restaurant, I didn't realize it was only for takeout. I walked in and the spices were spicing so much so that I started sneezing. I asked if maybe the dining area was through some door, but no there is no dine in. It's a small space with a register and seats to wait for your order or you can wait in your car. Food: 4/5 Chicken Tikka Masala it was creamy and velvety, I'm not a big fan of tomato but know is a core part of it, which I did distinguish the taste in this order that I haven't usually tasted in others. The garlic naan had good flavor however it was a bit tough and crunchy when biting into it. Which wasn't my favorite, but got the job done to dip into the sauce.

Infladita - 9/10 - Puri was crispy and filling options had a lot of flavor…read more Roasted oyster tikka - 6/10 - Had a lot of flavor but a bit oily, i wasnt a big fan Lobster dumplings - 9/10 - Cooked well and had a spicy kick Blue cheese chicken kebab - 8.5/10 - Very cheesy and chicken was tender Crispy kale salad - 9.5/10 - Loved how crispy the kale was and the flavorful potato filling in the middle Butter chicken ramen - 8/10 - Sauce was a bit too thick for my liking but was tastyy Pan fried cauliflower - 8/10 - Crispy and spicy but a bit hard Branzino fish - 8.5/10 - Tasty and cooked well Goat biryani - 8/10 - Had less flavor than the other dishes, goat was nice and tender Gulab jamun cake - 9/10 - Had a lemony flavor and i loved the pecan crunch Tangerine flan - 7/10 - A little too orangey for my liking but flan was great Love marriage mocktail - 8/10 - Had a strong cucumbers taste, was sweet and refreshing Not so over smart - 8/10 - Tasted like a very lemony sprite Kitchen Rumors is a unique experience for $75 per person with 4 courses offered that come out one at a time. The dishes were packed with flavor and spice. We loved the quality and presentation. They focus on setting a vibe for meaningful conversations and i love that!

We really enjoyed our dinner at Kitchen Rumors. It was pretty packed on a Saturday night, so it…read morehad a very fun, upbeat vibe (though a smidge crowded). Kitchen Rumors has a $75/person tasting menu (very good value for ALL that you get below), and it includes what seems to be the restaurant's top items. Here's what we tried (it was a lot!): -Roasted oyster tikka: I'll be honest, I'm not a big oyster fan, so I let my friend have my oyster--I hear it was great. -Infladita appetizer: My favorite item of the night--it's a MUST ORDER appetizer. -Crispy kale & wasabi white peas: I'm so glad this item was on the tasting menu because I probably wouldn't have ordered it--it was the sleeper hit of the night, and I would definitely order again. It had a sweet dressing but was also savory with the potato. -Lobster dumplings: Great, very flavorful, particularly the curry, which was nice and spicy. -Blue cheese chicken kebab: I was pleasantly surprised by this dish--while I probably wouldn't order it again, it wasn't too blue cheesy, which I liked. -Lamb chop: OK, this appetizer was not on the tasting menu, but it's a MUST ORDER too--very tender, perfectly cooked. -Branzino: I liked it, nicely prepared. -Goat biryani: If you like traditional goat biryani (I do!), this dish is perfect for you. -Sichuan eggplant: I like eggplant, but this item was just OK--we each tried one piece but didn't go back. To be fair, we were clearly getting very full by now... -Garlic naan: Delicious and classic! We had to order more. -Garbanzo beans curry: Another not on the tasting menu item, but I liked having the curry to dip the naan. -Dessert: Pana cotta and gulab jamun were the two desserts of the night. We were clearly very full by then and thought the desserts were both great but only managed a few bites before we rolled out of the restaurant.

First visit here and both and my son loved it! Great…read moreflavors, generous portions and great value. Friendly staff too! And, rarely seen a place that was so spotlessly clean! A must go!

Great place for both dine in and takeout. Food is always served fresh, of great quality and…read moreextremely flavorful and delicious, but quantity seems to be inconsistent which is my only complaint. Food stays hot even when taking out, making this a weeknight staple for me. Service is quick, vibe is casual and quick service. I've had the chicken kebab and goat tikka masala. The chicken kebab was very tender and juicy, seasoned perfectly. The pita is soft on the center and crispy on the outside. The rice is nice hot and fluffy. The goat was very tender as well and could be cut with a spoon, but not too soft so as to fall apart in the sauce. Somehow, each bite of it is even more packed with flavor then the sauce itself, which is impressive and makes the gamble on the portion size kind of worth it. Even though the protein quantity seems to vary, the amount of curry sauce that comes with this dish is always huge and typically more than what you can finish with the rice alone. Overall, this place is great and definitely worth a try.

Enticed by the promise of flavors, I ordered a chicken tikka kati roll and a paneer naan pizza. I…read moreinitially thought the color of the chicken in the tikka roll was a little off putting (a shade of pink instead of the classic orange), and the flavor wasn't quite right. but then I realized they had given me a chicken cilantro wrap instead. The meat needed some flavor, and there weren't any sauces or dips (which would've helped a bit!) to save the day. The naan pizza was essentially a perfectly flat store-bought naan with the texture of a slightly softer version of a Lunchables pizza crust. The paneer was bright red but didn't have much flavor. The bits of onions and melty cheese were the highlight. MT said it was like bad school cafeteria pizza, but I'm easily satisfied with melty cheese on bread (although this one was quite dry) :) I liked how the food was hot and fresh, but it was pretty pricey for the quality, lack of flavor, and amount of food. I'm a little bummed they messed up my order. Probably would try something else at Lyric Market next time!

If you've ever been to the lower east side of Manhattan, then you've heard of Kati Roll. Nobody can…read morereplicate it. Kati Roll Wala is not at all like the Kati Roll in NYC, but the smells and nostalgia in the mango juice rings true. I found their tikka bowl little spicy but their wraps add enough carbs (sorry not sorry) to soften the spice. My husband, however, will devour any and all food from Kati Roll Wala. He even commented, "your mom would enjoy this" - that made me laugh. No matter what you order, definitely get a mango juice. The service is quick and this is a a great stop before theater, symphony, or ballet.

Historically significant for Houston. A decades old…read moreinstitution 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.

Our go-to Indian restaurant in the area. Have had almost everything on the menu and never been…read moredisappointed. 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

Tried out Tarka Indian Kitchen recently and honestly... I'm a little confused…read more The service was friendly, the place was clean, and the food came out much faster than expected. We picked up our order about 3-4 minutes after getting the "ready" text and it was still before the estimated pickup time, but the food honestly wasn't that warm which is wild because everytime I pick up Indian food from any place even if I am a bit late it is piping hot or pretty hot. I don't think they even have a heat lamp or have the AC on too high. The smell of garlic when we walked in had me excited, but unfortunately the garlic naan ended up being the best part of the meal. We ordered medium spice since we were sharing with a younger family member who likes spice but doesn't want to sweat through dinner like we do. What we didn't expect was how sweet everything would be. The tikka masala tasted like sweet yogurt with a little garam masala for color. The chicken vindaloo was even more confusing. Vindaloo is usually tangy and vinegary, but this one was also sweet. It honestly tasted more like sweet tomato sauce than anything resembling a vindaloo. Nothing tasted bad in a spoiled sense, it was just very Americanized and very very sweet. The two stars are for three things: the clean location, the fast friendly service, and the garlic naan. If you have a very mild palate or prefer sweet food, you might enjoy this place. But if you're hoping for bold, tangy, flavorful Indian food, this probably won't be it.

Was in the mood for some lentil soup, so I got the Mulligatawny soup. Not bad. Hit the spot. Also…read moregrabbed some vegetable samosas and some garlic naan. The samosas were good and the naan was just average. I think they need to cook it longer for a little better texture. As always, the restaurant was clean. The staff was prompt, friendly, and the food came out fairly fast.

Came in on a Saturday evening with a reservation, seated fairly quickly…read more Dress code: casual Food 5/5: ordered their green dosa, panipuri, Texan thali and their burger. Everything was amazing. Fairly spicy but nothing too crazy. Favorite was surprisingly the burger. Ambiance 4/5: very casual, a bit loud but quirky setting Service 5/5: fantastic service, knew we had an allergy, quick, friendly and helpful Value 4/5: pretty good price for the food about what I would expect from an Indian restaurant Overall 4.5/5: great experience overall, will likely be back to try more curries. They also have a bakery attached that I was too full to try Parking: garage parking as part of the complex

Haven't been here for awhile and I can see food hasn't improved much…read more This time we ordered the lamb chops and got very disappointed since most of it are fat and got charged $38 for 3 pieces of poor quality meat. I understand the cost for the business but honestly it should be removed from the menu since you can't deliver the quality on it. The Thalis wasn't good neither The only good dish was the alleppey shrimp. There is not much of a service since we get everything on ourselves from plates, to silverware to water.

So tragically I must've lost Internet connection and the app didn't save my review, which was…read morepretty lengthy when the food was fresh on my mind. I may need another visit to write a good one, but I will say that everything I ate that day was absolutely fantastic and everytime I think of Indian food, Musaafer comes to mind.

I gotta away, this is definitely a place to enjoy an elevated experience. Musafeer was awarded a…read moreMichelin Star in 2025! I enjoyed the flavors. All dishes looked very creative, especially the dessert. It's really pleasant to look at. And you know what they say, the eyes eat first ! The service was excellent as well. I wasn't given the history of the place as a first timer, so might have missed out. My party told me that they opened a second location in NYC and it's always fully booked there. Overall great experience and definitely a place to impress.