I can't believe I've never tried this place and have discovered it so late. This is one we're going…read moreto work in the rotation now! It's a gujtati restaurant, but surprisingly I loved their panjabi thali! Also this is probably one of the first times I got a thali where I ate everything on it! It came with Mango Lassi, Gulab Jamun, Ras Malai, tarka daal, rice, papadam, achar, sabzi, panjabi chole, an aloo sabzi and I got a choice of roti, puri, or paratha. I went with paratha. I was obsessed with the sabzi, and loved their daal. Reminded me of mum's cooking. We also tried their chaat and pani puri and enjoyed both! Would order again. The serving size is fair for the price, service is quick, and it's a fast and clean turnaround. Basically everything I'm looking for when I'm craving an Indian breakfast!

Ordered the vada pav. Vada was oily and looked liked it was refried. Asked for medium spicy, but it…read morewas lacking in taste. Sandwiches ordered the day before were good and tasty.

Chowpatty is an Indian Chaat chat and Dosa restaurant at Hillcroft. When we visited Saturday…read moreevening, the place was already crowded with limited seating available. It was bit of a chaos, seemed like they were severely understaffed. But soon an employee started rearranging tables and chairs to make more seating available and a staff cleaned a table so that we could sit. You have to order and pay at the counter and the staff brings you the food. There is no number or buzzer but the lady at counter made sure all our dishes arrived, not just for us but all the tables around. How she managed it all was beyond me. The food itself was pretty good. Got multiple dishes but pani puri and dahi puri were my favorites. Inspite of the initial chaos and lines to order, it was still a pleasant food experience.

More like 3.5 stars…read more This place was recommended by a friend, and I was craving chaat so thought it was the perfect day to try it out. There's ample parking, though it's hilcroft so even a large lot can get crowded. Inside, it's a clean place, with plenty of seating. Self service utensils and such, you order at the counter and your food is brought out to you. I ordered the sampler chaat- it comes with samosa chaat, sev puri, padpi chaat, and dahi puri. And then they had Khaman Dhokla, which I can't say no to, so had some of that as well. The chaat was.... Not my favorite. The yogurt and chickpeas were so incredibly cold, almost frozen, and that make it not enjoyable. In India and Pakistan, chaat is served hot, but that's not the case in the states. And I understand that. I'd still expect it to be room temperature, not ice cold, almost like I'm eating food straight from the freezer. The Khaman was soft and fluffy, but the chutney it was served with left a bit to be desired. I've brought it home with me, so I can doctor my own chutney and enjoy the Khaman at home. The serving of the Khaman was quite large for the price point so that was nice.

Nut allergy warning: When I expressed a nut allergy, it was indicated that they could handle it…read morewith no issues with the Thali. I did have some concerns with a few dishes but it was hard to tell if it was a lot of spice or sesame, which can also trigger a light reaction. I'd be a bit careful but overall, I had a good meal. Time-to-Food: ~12 minutes We came for early dinner around 4:30PM and it was not that busy, though it got busier later in the evening. The restaurant layout is a mix of booths and open tables, pretty suitable for large parties. I will preface by saying that I am not at all familiar with Indian cuisine. I rarely eat it because I grew up thinking that Indian food had a lot of nuts. Only partially true (kind of a gamble on things). I ordered the Royal South Indian Thali and a Masala Chai. First, everyone was served a spicy soup-like dish that was a great start to the meal. The Royal South Indian Thali was massive. I got some slightly different sides than my friend that ordered the same, perhaps because of the nut allergy. The curries/sambar were great with the rice and roti and the vegetables were delicious. I thought that the Halwa was my favorite dessert. The yogurt rice was more of an acquired taste (I was advised to mix it with the pickled spices, which I am not usually a fan of), as was the salted lassi. Others enjoyed them more than I did, but I was delighted to finish my meal with the masala chai. There is a small upcharge for paying with a credit card. Overall, pretty solid vegetarian cuisine and I'd definitely come back for some authentic food. One of my friends has been going here for over 10 years, so it definitely came recommended!

My mom is from Udupi and the food here tasted like home. The Bhatura was giant soft and fluffy. The…read moresabji with the thali all tasted fresh. I loved the salad variety that were provided with. The dosa was big thick crispy and just had the best flavor. I can't wait to come back again and try different foods. After leaving this place none of us felt the heaviness that you can feel after eating a big meal.

We love this place! I can't believe I've never looked twice at it, as I visit this shopping strip…read moremall a LOT. It's got atleast three other places that are in my restaurant rotation. A friend mentioned this and I went immediately to try their chaat and Vada Pav. Their Vada Pav is one of the best I've had in Houston! Also- their pani puri. It's served differently than I've had it in the past- they serve so many different chutneys and pani's with it. My fave of the one that is a bit sweet with a tanginess- I think it's got amchoor (unripe mango powder) in it. I'd pass on their northern specialties, their chole bhature is nothing to write home about, but their street food and even their small Indo-Chinese menu are so fun and hit the spot. As a hint their Szechuan sauce is actually super spicy so be careful with it!

So this is a very interesting set up because it's actually two restaurants in one setting. Jay…read moreBhavani and egg mania are both in one place, it's just that there are separate menus depending what you want to order. They also have a street food theme inside, so it's super casual and feels like it follows the theme really closely. They also have a weekly specials board and the podi dosa was also one of the specials of the week. It was thick and soft if you like soft dosas compared to thin and crunchy ones. They gave a lot of sambar in like a soup bowl, and they even gave an extra chutney because we asked for a different one just to try. The food was really good quality and had good flavor, but the service was lacking. They didn't give us water until we asked for it and were on their phones the whole time until called, and they seemed really hesitant to approach CB the table too.

Ok so I'll say that there is one dish I am going to speak about at length, but first for the other…read moreaspects of this experience. I think that this location has a great aesthetic. The colors and decor and vibrant. It did take a moment for the person at the counter to come to the front from the back of the store to help us, but she was very friendly and helpful, even helping us to sign up for birthday rewards. The food was also ready quickly, which was nice. Now the curries were tasty, but similar in their gravy. The standout dish was the butter chicken momos. They were fantastic! From the outer soft yet crispy layer to the creamy and rich filling, they were the perfect (couple of) bites! I would return for the momos alone!

In continuing with my visits of Hashtag India locations after Vegas and Katy today I got a chance…read moreto visit this Galleria loation. The strip and location was not as attractive as the katy location and the ambience also didn't feel that great in the interiors. We tried the pani poori, the dosas and the pasta and the desert which was like cream brulee. Nothing really hit the palate but the dosas were decent.. and the Goli Soda mojito was something that reminded me of like back in the days and was something unique. Also there was a section to sit in a private area which was only if we bought Mandi and we did not so were told we can not sit there Overall this was just an ok visit and a one time place for me.

I have been eating here for 40 years! Amazing food and great…read moreservice. The staff is top notch.

Recognition hasn't been the problem for India's, as they're often mentioned when discussing Indian…read morelunch buffets. Their longevity (#1) of a near half century is nothing short of impressive, earning a nostalgic place in the hearts of many Houston diners, a good number of whom trace their first Indian cuisine experiences at this very location. While I do wish their success, it's hard not to point out minor mishaps in different aspects of the overall restaurant experience, which include: :: Awkward stares from the staff as they hover or stand in the middle of the room. It's understandable that they're monitoring to help where needed, but even then I will have to flag them down for water, napkins, or the bill. :: Buffet maintenance. They're semi-quick to replenish, but extremely slow at maintaining the cleanliness. Splatter from the daal makhani, a serving spoon not returned to the same serving tray, or even customers forgetting to close the bins at the dessert station (#2) could all be mitigated by a designated person keeping it tidy. :: Food quality. The tandoori chicken has been dry, the saag paneer could be creamier, and chicken tikka masala has had their bland days. Even the naan can be a bit too dry at times. Thankfully I've fared better with the chana masala and paneer makhani. I would also steer clear of their fruit punch. :: Decor is dark and dated. It still reminds me of a place that is stuck in time, which for most experiences are usually my favorite. The natural lighting during lunch alleviates this slightly, but the dinner hour makes this place feel like eating in an older hotel lobby. The vibes are most definitely challenging. :: Foodflation. Another price hike in the last year brings the buffet price to just under $22. While it's a nice jump from what it was previously, it does leave me wishing for more, especially when the prices keep climbing. ___________ (#1) 46 years. (#2) Because flies love mango mousse and rice pudding.

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Delicious southern curry 10/10 samosa 10/10 garlic naan 7/10…read more Would order again and probably visit in person next time. I ordered the extra hot, and it was a satisfying level of heat roughly equal to a jerk hotwing

The food was very delicious! service was excellent! Friendly stuff. The best restaurant in…read moreSugarland, Tx. I will recommend everyone should come to this restaurant.

Ashar's Kitchen is another HALAL Pakistani restaurant located in Houston's Gandhi district. They…read morehave seating for about 80 people and they specialize in beef nihari. In fact on Wednesday evenings they have an AYCE Nihari setup. I visited on a weekend evening and was eager to try their specialties. Beef nihari ($18) - This consisted of rich and super tender beef shank meat in a spice infused gravy. It was perfectly spiced and the best nihari I have had in North America. It definitely lived up to the hype! Dhaga kabab beef ($15) - This consisted of finely minced beef wrapped in thread (dhaga) and charbroiled. The meat was seasoned well and tasted amazing. Naan ($1.75) - The naan here is pillowy soft and reasonably priced. Tea ($2) - This hot milk chai was a great way to finish the meal off. Prepared with cardamom and ginger it had a bold and comforting flavor profile. Overall Ashar's excels at Nihari and dhaga kababs. Service was friendly and helpful.