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Indian Food and Cooking

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2012

    There Will Be Feasting at Indian Wok

    When I started questing for great restaurant finds in the Northwest Houston area, high on my priority list was a great Indian lunch buffet. I was used to being able to hit one up inside the Loop at least once every few weeks. The first place I found was a loser, but I struck gold on the second one. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2011

    Tunnel Explorer: Rico Mexican Food

    Photo by Nicholas L. HallHalalelujah!​The tunnels never cease to amaze me. While the preponderance of crap is a constant, there's a spirit of endless possibility there. Every once in a while, I stumble upon a small diamond amidst all the rough, something unexpected to make me smile, and to gi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2011

    What's Cooking This Week

    Last week's Broiled Halibut and Skirt Steak Chimichurri really hit the spot. This week I'll be dabbling in the world of fusion cuisine with a pizza made on naan and an Italian stuffed meatloaf with garlic snow peas. Just be thankful I'm not making Chicken Tikka Lasagna...actually, that sounds delici ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2011

    Chef Chat, Part 3: Kaiser Lashkari of Himalaya Restaurant

    Photo by Mandy OaklanderLashkari's "Special"​ This week we have been talking with Chef Kaiser Lashkari of Himalaya Restaurant (see the rest of our chat here and here). served up the special: a cafeteria tray-sized portion of several entrées.

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2011

    Chef Chat, Part 1: Kiran Verma of Kiran's

    Photo by Matthew DresdenChef Kiran Verma in the kitchen.​Chef Kiran Verma, of the eponymous fine-dining Indian restaurant in River Oaks (okay, River Oaks adjacent), took a circuitous route to her profession. At age 18, she left her native Delhi and moved to Houston with her husband. After a s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 28, 2011

    Tuesday June 21, 2011 Deals of the Day

    ​Today's VOICE Daily Deal from the Houston Press saves you a whopping 62 percent off of Indian cuisine($25 for $65) at Korma Sutra. Authentic North Indian food includes traditional favorites like tandoori salmon, saag paneer, and chicken tikka masala. Carnivores and herbivores alike will have ... More >>

  • Dining

    June 2, 2011

    Serious Chaat

    Anita Jaisinghani's Pondicheri is this year's best new restaurant.

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2011

    Pondicheri: The Best New Restaurant of the Year

    Photos by Troy FieldsPapdi chaat with house-made lentil dumplings.​Now, I realize that it's only just now June, just today. And that declaring something the best new restaurant of 2011 this early in the year is a risky proposition. But that's how much Pondicheri, the new restaurant from Anita ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 11, 2011

    Top 5: Indian Restaurants

    Dawn W. SimmonsMogul.​After naming a Southern Indian eatery as my top vegetarian-friendly restaurant pick, I started to think about what makes an Indian restaurant good. I'm a huge fan of bread, so fresh, golden bubbly naan is always important, as are creamy paneer, high-quality meats, perfec ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2011

    First Look at Pondicheri

    Photos by Katharine ShilcuttKachumber salad and saag paneer-stuffed samosas.​"Oh, good. There are other brown people here," my friend remarked with a laugh as we walked up to Pondicheri's front door one recent evening. "That's always a good sign." Indeed, one of the things that first struck m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2011

    First Look at The Moghul's Restaurant and Bar

    Photo courtesy of The Moghul's RestaurantNo, I did not take any pictures myself. There was no point.​My visit to The Moghul's Restaurant and Bar (11681 Westheimer, 281-589-2300) last night can be summed up in one solitary word: Befuddling. I had been eagerly looking forward to driving out to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2010

    Food Fight: Battle Dahi Puri

    Photo by Troy FieldsBuilding the dahi puri at Sweet n Namkin.​I have come to terms with my current obsession: dahi puri. It was sparked by the review I did of Sweet n Namkin some weeks ago and has only been growing stronger as I find more and more places around town in which to indulge my chaa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2010

    Calming Cravings at Shiv Sagar

    Dahi puri at Shiv Sagar.​The bad thing about going back to read old reviews is that I start craving certain dishes from that restaurant. This happened on Tuesday with a recent review of Sweet n Namkin and dahi puri. This isn't always bad, per se. It's only bad when I can't get what I'm cravin ... More >>

  • Dining

    November 11, 2010

    Puri Bliss

    Feasting at Sweet n Namkin and Salaam Namaste.

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2010

    A Talk by Shubhra Ramineni, Author of Entice with Spice

    ​Shubhra Ramineni was born in India and moved here as a small child. In Houston, her mother made Indian food with local ingredients. Shubhra went on to college and graduate school and is now a busy young professional and new mom. But she still wanted to cook uncomplicated Indian food in her ho ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 27, 2010

    Ashka's East Meets West

    ​Shubhra Ramineni was born in India and moved here as a small child. In Houston, her mother made Indian food with local ingredients. Shubhra went on to college and graduate school and is now a busy young professional and new mom. But she still wanted to cook uncomplicated Indian food in her ho ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 27, 2010

    The Royal Treatment

    These super-kind folks have been doing knockout Pakistani and Indian food for more than 16 years.

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2010

    Late-Night Scene: Bombay Pizza Co.

    ​Bombay Pizza Co. (914 Main Street) adds chutneys and tandoori flavors and make extremely unique -- and extremely delicious -- pizza. Since it's a downtown destination, we chose to park for free in Midtown and catch the rail straight down Main Street to the Main Street Square exit. The restau ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2010

    Dinner for Two at Rice University's Farmer's Market

    ​Let's say it's a Tuesday evening and you've got a hot date, but your wallet has nothing but a maxed out credit card and a shabby $20 bill. You could go to McDonald's or maybe even Taco Cabana if you're feeling really fancy, but we suggest heading down to the Tuesday-night Farmer's Market on U ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 4, 2010

    Dish: Mumbai Spice

    ​Let's say it's a Tuesday evening and you've got a hot date, but your wallet has nothing but a maxed out credit card and a shabby $20 bill. You could go to McDonald's or maybe even Taco Cabana if you're feeling really fancy, but we suggest heading down to the Tuesday-night Farmer's Market on U ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 25, 2010

    February Artful Thursday: The Art of Indian Cuisine

    The rainbow of spices used in this type of Asian cooking make it among the spiciest in the world

  • Dining

    February 11, 2010

    Confusion Fusion

    Bolani (an Afghani calzone) at Saffron Kabob House

  • Dining

    February 11, 2010

    Bombay Pizza Co.

    Bolani (an Afghani calzone) at Saffron Kabob House

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2010

    Recipe: Cucumber Raita

    ​We are big fans of Indian food. On a recent night out, we started off slowly with milder dishes like chicken tikka masala and saag paneer, then slowly moved up to the slightly more spicy navratan korma before finally ordering that shrimp curry the waiter had warned us against (he might have b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2009

    Food Fight: Battle Masala Dosai

    Photos by Katharine Shilcutt​After last week's Battle Grilled Cheese, we received a gentle prod from one of our readers and favorite local food mavens, Dr. Ricky: "I think there need to be more creative choices for the food battles. Down to grilled cheese sandwiches?"It was with a heavy sigh and a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2009

    Mango Smoothies, Onion Rings and Donuts

    ​Hillcroft -- that magical street where the adventurous soul can find the weird, wild and wonderful cuisine of India and the Middle East. Udipi Café at 5959 Hillcroft is just off 59, tucked between a gas station (go figure) and a jewelry store (go figure again). This restaurant came recommend ... More >>

  • Dining

    October 8, 2009

    Punjabi To-Go

    This 16-year-old Indian restaurant is still turning out great curries; just don't expect atmosphere — or silverware.

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2009

    Punjabi Sourdough

    ​While writing this week's review of Sher-E-Punjab, we sampled the plain naan and the garlic naan, the dense, vegetable-stuffed paratha, and onion kulcha. Our hands-down favorite, and the best bread to get with the spicy goat vindaloo and fiery chili chicken at this little restaurant and sweet ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 3, 2009

    Mantra Fine Indian Cuisine

    ​While writing this week's review of Sher-E-Punjab, we sampled the plain naan and the garlic naan, the dense, vegetable-stuffed paratha, and onion kulcha. Our hands-down favorite, and the best bread to get with the spicy goat vindaloo and fiery chili chicken at this little restaurant and sweet ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 23, 2009

    Indian quesadillas at Red Lion Pub

    ​While writing this week's review of Sher-E-Punjab, we sampled the plain naan and the garlic naan, the dense, vegetable-stuffed paratha, and onion kulcha. Our hands-down favorite, and the best bread to get with the spicy goat vindaloo and fiery chili chicken at this little restaurant and sweet ... More >>

  • Dining

    June 18, 2009

    Blue Planet Cafe

    Simple yet delicious food rules at this cozy coffee spot.

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2009

    Goat Brains Masala at Indika

    Photo by J.C. ReidIndika, the high-end Indian restaurant on Lower Westheimer, serves tandoori chicken, slow-cooked baby goat, grilled paneer and mulligatawny soup, along with kicked-up versions of crabmeat samosas, seared foie gras with onion masala and tandoori quail. But the dish almost every writ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2008

    Baked Eggs Over Creamed Spinach

    Got any leftover creamed spinach from the steakhouse or saag paneer from the Indian restaurant in the fridge? You can use them to make yourself a decadent breakfast. Baked eggs over creamed spinach is like an easy version of eggs Florentine. Heres’s the recipe. Butter a small baking dish, sprea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 29, 2008

    Shubhra’s Texas Peach Lassi

    Got any leftover creamed spinach from the steakhouse or saag paneer from the Indian restaurant in the fridge? You can use them to make yourself a decadent breakfast. Baked eggs over creamed spinach is like an easy version of eggs Florentine. Heres’s the recipe. Butter a small baking dish, sprea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2008

    Fantastic Naan at Kaiser Lashkari's Himalaya Restaurant

    Got any leftover creamed spinach from the steakhouse or saag paneer from the Indian restaurant in the fridge? You can use them to make yourself a decadent breakfast. Baked eggs over creamed spinach is like an easy version of eggs Florentine. Heres’s the recipe. Butter a small baking dish, sprea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2008

    Bombay Brasserie Opens New Location on West Loop

    Got any leftover creamed spinach from the steakhouse or saag paneer from the Indian restaurant in the fridge? You can use them to make yourself a decadent breakfast. Baked eggs over creamed spinach is like an easy version of eggs Florentine. Heres’s the recipe. Butter a small baking dish, sprea ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 28, 2008

    Paneer and Pizza at Gourmet India and Kings Chicken

    Got any leftover creamed spinach from the steakhouse or saag paneer from the Indian restaurant in the fridge? You can use them to make yourself a decadent breakfast. Baked eggs over creamed spinach is like an easy version of eggs Florentine. Heres’s the recipe. Butter a small baking dish, sprea ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 12, 2007

    Nirvana Indian Restaurant

    Brit expats looking for a "phal" need search no farther than Nirvana

  • Blogs

    July 10, 2007

    Brit-Indi is the New Tex-Mex

    Brit expats looking for a "phal" need search no farther than Nirvana

  • Blogs

    July 10, 2007

    Brit-Indi is the New Tex-Mex

    Brit expats looking for a "phal" need search no farther than Nirvana

  • Dining

    April 19, 2007

    Yatra Brasserie

    A chic new Indian restaurant on Main Street serves Desi-Tex tacos for lunch

  • Dining

    December 7, 2006

    WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO ORDER

    INDIA'S

  • Dining

    October 12, 2006

    Montrose Vindaloo

    Is Indika the best Indian restaurant in the United States?

  • Dining

    July 27, 2006

    Escalator Buffet

    Bombay Brasserie's new second-story location will have to do for the time being

  • Dining

    May 18, 2006

    Pure Bliss

    In more ways than one, Balaji Bhavan is Little India's hottest eatery

  • Dining

    December 8, 2005

    Suburban Import

    Kiran Verma's culinary chutzpah finds a home inside the Loop

  • Dining

    June 30, 2005

    Tandoori Enchiladas

    Indian fusion cuisine and an awesome lunch buffet are drawing crowds to Cafe Monsoon

  • Dining

    February 3, 2005

    Modern Masala

    Houston’s upscale Indian restaurants are going through some changes

  • Dining

    December 23, 2004

    Sunday Chaat

    North meets South on NASA Road 1

  • Best of Houston

    September 23, 2004

    Best Vegetarian Restaurant

    North meets South on NASA Road 1

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