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INDIKA
516 Westheimer Rd
(713-524-2170)
Open Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–2:30. Dinner Tue-Thur 6–10, Fri & Sat 6–10:30. Brunch Sun 10:30-2:30. Closed Mon.
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(From May 2012) At Indika, the small touches of color, taste, and texture make all the difference. Deep burgundy-toned beet soup, puréed with coconut, garbanzos, and ginger, has a clever little slab of grilled paneer perched on the rim; a thick pork chop vindaloo is stuffed with paneer masala and sweet caramelized onions. Expect knowledgeable servers and a modern saffron-hued setting with soaring ceilings. Bar. |
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KIRAN’S
4100 Westheimer Rd
(713-960-8472)
Lunch Mon–Fri 11–2:30. Dinner Mon-Sat 5:30–10. High tea second Sat of every month 3–5. Reservations recommended. Closed Sun.
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(From February 2012) Never mind that the decor at this Indian restaurant—chandeliers, sheer drapes, and formal cases filled with china—evokes the seventies. You won’t be able to take your eyes off food like a rack of lamb rubbed with rosemary, ginger, and garlic; a rich tomato-saffron soup bursting with flavor; buttery onion kulcha; and flaky ground lamb samosas. Bar. |
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PONDICHERI
2800 Kirby Dr
(713-522-2022)
Open 7 days 7:30-10. Dinner reservations recommended.
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(From May 2012) We like this place, its walls of windows and industrial concrete surfaces softened with bright, gauzy fabric panels, as well as its friendly vibe and service. And we love the Indian home cooking and street-food fare. Recently we dug into a mountain of Berkshire pork ribs vindaloo, as tender as any we’ve tasted, their heat tamed with discreet dollops of yogurt. Leg of lamb, onions, turnips, and butternut squash comprised an excellent curry, and the addictive pickled Texas shrimp chaat would appeal to anyone with a taste for ceviche. Beer & wine. |
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