Kicked off a 14 person food crawl at this place with dosas and nann. They were both average, leaning towards meh. We also tried some dessert that tasted like sub par sugar cookie dough. I'm not sure why the students were excited about this place. read more

WOW really, really good food for a cheap price. The owners are also incredibly nice, especially to someone, me, new to the menu. I came with a buddy during lunch, and we got the chicken and beef meatball curries. They each come with your choices of sides and rice or naan. The owner was nice enough to let me get half portions of two sides, and both me and my buddy got the naan. One plate of two massive, fresh naan came and we thought that was it for both of us, but it turns out that one order of naan is two! Each of these entrees was only $10, and it was more than enough for a meal. I didn't get chance to order the sweets, but it seems to be weighed and sold by the pounds. Overall, I really enjoyed this meal and establishment, but I am not experienced enough to rate it on a level of authenticity. read more

This was my first taste of Indian food when I moved to Houston a few years ago. The recommendation of my friend could not have made me happier. The only reason for less than 5 stars is that there isn't much selection. The food is delicious, and the service is always with a smile. The sweets, by the pound, are also quite yummy. It's pretty tame food, as far as Indian is concerned, but the taste is there and the price is right. read more

Excellent food. Get their channa bhatura, it's $5.99. Comes with channa and one additional item. I personally love the cauliflower which whey serve on Wednesday and Saturday, so I visit only on those days. Good food at an excellent price! read more

Raja is located in a humble strip center and a modest space but don't let that fool you. They are the predominate place for Indian sweets in Houston. They also have an AMAZING chicken curry for an amazing price - $10 and that includes a side of whatever they are featuring that day. The first time I went there I got the chicken curry with aloo gobi which was to die for. Definitely try this place. It's fantastic. read more

Recommended by an Indian supermarket boss whom is a vegetarian. Our first time there today, the food was good with great service. We did not try any sweets since we don't know what will be good. I really enjoyed the deep fried potatoes treat. Naan was not what we used to have but fresh. We just glad we tried somewhere new. read more

Raja Sweets - All for 26 dollars - Indian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great food. Service was "meh" - it's a hole in the wall kind of restaurant so you can expect that. Food was phenomenal though. Would highly recommend it to anyone that is looking for authentic Indian food and to chime in to some Bollywood TV when dining in. read more

Nice clean restaurant with punjabi sweets and food . It's the first punjabi sweets and restaurant in Houston . Delicious food and patisa ( sweets) read more

we went there with high hopes, ordered chana bhatura, amazingly they make it fresh after the order.This is pretty awsome. Bhatura's were awsome but chanaa was kind of bland. It felt like chana in tomato and salt paste. will go there again and try it one more time. read more

Nice place for a casual lunch or dinner. Their curries are fresh and not too oily! My recent favorite: Pinni, a chickpea, moong dal and nutty dessert that has a fun, crumbly texture and a lovely, spicy taste. Go for the curry, stay for the Pinni laddoo :-) read more

I often come here with my family and I love the food especially they make awesome Pakoras ...Love the customer service , the establishment is very clean and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful Check out this place read more

Good food, good deserts, and great service. They always take care of the customer the best way possible. You should call before hand to see what they have becuase they change up the menu now and then depends on the days. Items always been fresh as possible and I have never been disappointed. read more

Excellent service and great selection of sweets. They also sell curries that change by day

This is a great place for lunch or take out for 2! Great price! I recommend the chicken curry, spinach, chickpeas, naan and samosas. Haven't had the desserts yet. I'm always too full to try any. Servings are large. :) read more

I've been coming to Raja since before I could say "yum". Hands down, they have some of the consistently best Indian sweets. My family has ordered various sweets, snacks, and entrees for various family events, and we are always satisfied. My favorite sweets: -Jalebi (best I've ever had...just the right amount of sweet and crunch...if you go in the morning, you will get them extra fresh!) -Gulab Jamuns (typically served warm, they also have Gulab Jamun sandwiches that are stuffed...mmm) -Milk Cake -Kala Kand (similar flavors to milk cake) -Chenna Juli (like a ricotta, cold, sweet ball with a little cherry on top) My favorite snacks: -Pakoras (kind of like a falafel...made with chick pea flour, spinach, potato, onion...dip into chutney) -Samosas (India triangular eggroll...made with potato and peas...dip into chutney) -Paan from the little stand in the front when you walk in, which is an Indian digestive snack made from betel leaves (kind of like an aphrodisiac that helps with bad breath...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paan) My favorite drinks: -I am a sucker for their sweet lassi (yogurt drink, this is the real, thick deal) -My family members are suckers for their chai My favorite entrees: -If you are looking for a good deal, make sure to order your naan from Raja...$1 each is a DEAL in an Indian restaurant! -Tandoori Chicken (usually on the bone...squeeze on some lemon, cut it up, and roll it into a naan...THAT is a tasty wrap! -Saag Paneer (spinach with Indian cheese chunks) -Yellow Curry (thick yogurt-like warm curry with pakoras inside...served with white rice...feels like mama's cooking) ***The chutney at Raja is very unique...most restaurants serve the standard brown Imli chutney (made from tamarind) and green chutney (cilantro, mint, and jalepenos)...but Raja's chutney is like a hybrid that always blows my mind...sometimes I order extra just to have in the fridge! read more

Best sweets..specially there gulab jamun and jalebi . Gajar ka halwa. And more mithai ..

Listen I'm not indian but I would not be opposed in being in the same company with the likes of Hrithik Roshans of the world. I found this place using my trusty yelp and read a lot of great reviews. I had seen this place before but the name sweets indicated, at least to me that they sold only sweets. However, they have actual food. It kind of reminds of what I think a soup kitchen is, there are about six pots Chana Masala (chickpeas), saag paneer (or is it Palak paneer?) Lol ok spinach and cheese, meatballs, aloo matar, veggies in broth, and something else I can't remember. So you walk up and the ladies grab a cafeteria style Styrofoam tray and load it generous portions of rice and 2 selections from the pots. These trays are $7.00 and the portions are huge. The food itself is more bland than other indian places, which is not such a bad thing since you don't feel heavy afterward. Thier samosas are noteworthy as they are pretty tasty and the best part of my entire meal. Thier naan bread is very impressive and I love when naan has an air bubble, it's just tastier this way. We also tried the gulab balls ( I totally made up the name) the sweet donut holes that people claim are the best in town. The balls were perfect size, bigger than most places and the right texture. They could have been the best gulab balls I tried but they were cold. I like my warm! I would recommend this place m -f during your lunch time if you are tired of eating everywhere else and need something cheap. It was ok food for a great price but definitely better tastier options in this part of town. read more

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Yummy Indian fast food! Cheap. Friendly staff. Didn't get to try the sweets but the chicken and goat curry, naan, and samosas were all delicious and very generous portions. read more

The Hillcroft area is usually way too congested for my liking, but a couple of times a year I'll go out of my way to score some gulab jamun, rasmalai, and gulab jamun sandwiches from Raja. On my first visit, they were very patient as I stood there speechless and gawking at their huge assortment. This is definitely the place to go to satisfy your Indian dessert craving. read more

EXCELLENT service!! I was craving a mango lassi and jilebis. They normally sells jilebis by the pound or whatever, but I just wanted a piece. It was delicious. The mango lassi was also really good and I loved the portion size. read more

Best place in Houston to get Indian sweets. Always fresh!! Food is always fresh and good as well. People who own the business are also very good! read more

I eat only the DOSA here. I tried some other items in the past but I find it too hot or too spicy for my pallete. I stick to my tried and true "sada DOSA". It's a chick pea crepe stuffed with potatoes cooked in turmeric and onion and its simply delicious. Had I been a vegetarian, I would be eating this for every meal and would be a million pounds heavier :) read more

Their sweets might be good but their chana bhatura is kind of bland, vhana didnt have any flavor.

Can't find Indian sweets better than this place in Houston. If so, someone let me know. I get my sister to bring some up whenever she comes up. read more

Desserts are a bit on the expensive side. For lunch, goat curry is very tasty and tender! Love it! read more

As a part time vegetarian, this is a good spot to try out if you never been. Chickpeas and some kinda fried cauliflower in a yellow curry sauce is very flavorful. The nan is really good almost as good as the real thing, Mexican flour tortillas. read more

My son loves Indian food. A good friend told me about this hidden secret. We are from South Texas and we always stop here and load up on delicious food. There Somoas are delicious! My sons favorite is Chicken curry with vegetable curry and rice. The best I've eaten so far. I do recommend! You will not be disappointed. The prices are also wonderful. read more

Fabulous food. The tiki masala and curry vegetables were the best I've eaten. Busy, but were great about answering our questions about the menu. The only downside was I would have loved a nice IPA with my meal. They do not serve alcohol. read more

This place has THE BEST samosas in Houston, hands down. They are cheap, huge, and flavorful. Don't leave without buying a dozen. $1/samosa so why not? They have some of the best tandoori chicken and excellent banana shakes and mango lassi's. I can't say I like the 'sweets' as I find them all "too sweet" but that is just me. I don't really like super sweet foods. Definitely worth coming here. read more

Woohooo! Awesome. Top quality food, excellent service and very clean. Don't miss Punjabi Kadi and chawal. read more

Delicious, with a mixed selection of savory as well as sweet. I'd highly recommend. Casual atmosphere.

A few good choices, just don't expect a ton of choices, though I haven't seen that since i was in Chicago sweets stores.

Best Jalebi in town! Service is unfriendly! Put on an accent, and the aunties will love you down! Otherwise, no smiles...

I went there to get some snacks in the evening with my kids. I bought a few samosas which were pretty cheap ($1/samosa). But I was surprised to find that the samosa was cold, though it was sitting under the open area under hot lamps. I took a bite and felt something bad in my mouth. When I looked inside, I was shocked to see the masala inside was white in color. It is beyond any limits to sell such moldy food to the customers. Please be careful about this restaurant. I haven't had any other food from there, but this is enough for a lifetime. read more

What an absolute treasure! If you are new to Indian cuisine or a vet you will find this place a total win. The service is super friendly and helpful in the ordering process. Free samples are given so you know exactly what you are getting. The prices are very reasonable. The butter chicken is succulent and perfectly seasoned. We can't wait to go back. read more

I came to this place coz it had free wifi board outside and could use a diff place to sit and work rather than the same old coffee shop. Was disappointed to know that their wifi wasn't working Ofcourse! Ordered the samosa plate and chai. Samosa was useless! For a samosa lover like me..this samosa sucked big time. It was dry, loaded with dry potatoes and few peas, little to no spice or flavor in it. To top it off it was served with mild. Low quality salsa instead of chutney!!! Can't blv how they would cheap out on such stuff and still stay in business! Chai was good. Think there meals are prolly better. Didn't try them especially after the awful samosa experience. The staff is nice but they have a $5 min for card so take cash along else they force to buy something more .... They also have a weird pan stand inside with another man selling pan and discounted phone cards?!?? Mabbe a good place for white people to taste Indian food. Not for true desi food connoisseurs! read more

As an ex-CIA agent who has toured Asia, including India, many times, I can confirm that the food here is legitimate and great, despite the hideous attention from that obese attention-hound Andrew Zimmern. It's great and it's vegetarian. read more

The lightest gulab jamuns i ever had. I am addicted now. I had lunch here twice. Compared to the Indian food i had in other places, food here is also very light. Doesnt give me heart burn. And oh quite tasty too. But I usually come here for the sweets. read more

I was eating here as a grad student when the food was amazing cheap. Still wonderfully flavorful and quite reasonably priced. LOVELY people who run the restaurant - most patient and kind. Still worth the trip across town! read more

Extremely bad food, not sure why it is rated so high. We ate onion fritters (Onion bhajji) and it wasn't even cooked. We could feel the uncooked besan. Took 4 different sweets to try and NONE were good. We get better sweets from the groceries shop. Will not recommend. read more