Gurkhaas Grill and Bar Indian Restaurant

Stop by today based on some photos I viewed on Facebook page and the buffet. It was delicious! They had an amazing vegetarian buffet and regular buffet. We got to meet one of the owners and he explained how they make everything fresh in the kitchen and you can even smell all the spices. Not to mention clean restrooms! Thank you Aaku for sharing with me what each dish was.

Let me get in with the description of Gurkhaas’s ambience- it’s cozy and welcoming! I usually place order for take out,it has been always nice, but today’s dine-in experience was out of the world, excellent service! Regarding the quality of food, all the food came out hot and full of authentic aroma, their naan was the best, well cooked and soft, loved the vibes and had a great moment! Don’t forget to try Mo:Mo, (the original version of dumplings)that’s the identity of Nepalese cuisine!

My husband and I have had this place on our list for a while now and tonight we decided to give them a try. This place is super cute for a date night!! The food and service was A1. Everything came out hot and fresh and the owner even came at the end to thank us for trying his place out. We were so happy to try this place out bc nowadays it’s so hard to find a nice place with good food and service that’s reasonably priced. We ordered a mango lassi & lamb samosas for the appetizers. The mango lassi was a bit too creamy for my liking but it was good overall!! For our entrees we ordered the rack of lamb with potatoes and chicken tikka masala with rice. The food was full of flavor and had a great portion size as well!! Lastly the customer service was excellent!!! We will definitely be BACK!!!!

Everything was delicious! Spicy levels are on point. So if you like spicy medium or spicy are quite hot, if you don’t, get mild. The Biriyani was delicious and the mixed grill was too! A lot of food for both for the price. The pictures were half gone. This place is also very nice inside. The ambiance is great for date night! The staff were all extremely nice as well. We will be coming back.

Amazing food! Delicious flavor in every bite! Wonderful staff everyone was so joyful happy to serve you. Rack of lamb 10/10 all the food we tried was incredible! Highly recommend

I’m really happy Gurkhaas opened in Pearland, and I’ve been a repeat customer because the food is usually excellent. I almost always order the lamb chops, chicken tikka masala, daal makhani, and garlic naan, and most of the time it’s a 10/10 experience. Unfortunately, my most recent visit was disappointing. Instead of the usual fluffy, hot garlic naan, I received naan that tasted and looked like it was made with whole wheat/roti atta. When I called, I was told something was wrong with the flour, which made me wonder why the naan (and even the cheese naan for my child) was sent out in the first place if the issue was noticeable. I was offered a replacement, but I couldn’t come back out since I was already home with my toddler. Additionally, this is the second time my chicken tikka masala has looked and tasted more like butter chicken, which has been confusing since I order these dishes regularly and know the difference. I’m sharing this because I genuinely like this restaurant and want to see it stay consistent with the quality it’s known for. I hope this feedback helps improve quality control moving forward. I’ll still give them another try and hope this was just an off day

I've been here a few times for lunch (dine-in or take out) & always had a pleasant experience each time. The staff are really nice & friendly. The food is excellent hands down, which is why I keep coming back. They offer a buffet now so it's great to get to try out all of their other dishes. Most of their chicken dishes are plump & juicy.

Me and my wife went there last Thursday, we love their food. Clean and nice place, the service is awesome they are friendly, good knowledge about their food. If you live Houston and want to taste typical Nepalese Indian food you must visit there. 🍗🧆🍲🍛🥟🍱

Had quite a bit of push back from my India born co-workers on coming here even though they know I eat at a lot of different places. They thought I don't know what true Indian food taste like outside of my mom's cooking. They tried everything on changing the place with its too far even though they wanted to go to Aga's and that is even further. Or they don't have a buffet which I countered with you're trying to watch your weight aren't you...buffets not good for that. Eventually caved them in and today I walked out with my hands raised high as they enjoyed thoroughly everything we ordered. They also was high on the spice level of the dishes. (3 spice levels, mild/medium/spicy) Complimentary papad - 5/5 - mild Steamed Chicken Momo's - 4/5 - non spicy Gobi Manchurian - 5/5 - spicy - great heat Chilli Paneer - 5/5 - medium - we wished we ordered spicy, but this taste and texture was amazing. At medium i could have eaten the whole plate myself because it was delicious Mixed Grill - 5/5 - medium - all meats were amazing (shrimp, lamb, chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, murgha malai) all well seasoned and cooked. Chicken Kadhi - 5/5 - spicy - but it didn't seem too spicy as other dishes, delicious still, and we all wished we order an extra bowl of just the Kadhi so we could smother our biriyani with. Chicken Biriyani - 5/5 - spicy - yes spicy, now its not in every bite, but Id say every 2-3 bites it will get you, some had to add some raita to calm their tastebuds maybe even to settle their stomachs. Veg Biriyani - 4/5 - spicy - spicy was ordered, but it seemed somewhere between a mild/medium, still had good flavor but not as much as the its chicken counterpart. Dessert Kulfi - 5/5 can't go wrong with this - we were all so full that we split one dish amongst 6 people Service was great Parking easy

Gurkhaas Grill and Bar Indian Restaurant is Pearland's newest Indian spot and is a very welcome addition to the area. They opened up earlier this year but I always wait for places to work out those kinks before I try them out. It is located in West Pearland in a shopping center with plenty of parking. It's been years since I've stepped inside this place when it was something else, but they did some updating with a new modern look and clean throughout. They also have a full bar and drink menu now. Customer service was really good from start to finish. Our drinks never went empty and plates were constantly picked up. Gurkhaas has a full menu with everything such as appetizers, soups, salads, tandoori, different meat options cooked in different ways, breads, rice, biryani, veg options, desserts and even Himalayan momos. On the weekends from 11am-3pm, they have a lunch buffet for $18.99. It's a very fair price for the amount of options they have. We came specifically for this to celebrate my dad's birthday. We walked in right when they opened and were the first customers. They were putting out all the food as we entered. It gave me an opportunity to take pics of everything before anyone dug in. Being of Indian descent, I've had my fair share of not only Indian food, but also Indian buffets. Growing up, that was my parent's go to for going out to eat. At first glance, it looks like a small buffet, but looks can be deceiving. They have more options than most and in a great way. They got the usuals like rice, butter chicken, tandoori chicken, saag paneer, and naan. They stepped it up and won me over with the addition of chicken vindaloo. Vindaloo is a spicy dish that is one of my faves but I've never seen in a buffet. They also had chicken Manchurian which was a little on the Chinese flavor profile. It was a crispy chicken dish with a slightly sweet flavor profile with a nice kick as well. They have alot of veggie options as well. To me, mostly everything was delicious. The tandoori was a little on the dry side and their naan wasn't the best I've had. I'm sure it is much better when not produced in high quantities. I finished off my meal with good ole Gulab Jamun, Kheer, and watermelon. Overall, I really enjoyed my meal. This was a much needed addition to Pearland as there really isn't a good Indian buffet in the area. I will definitely be back.

Tried the butter chicken 10/10 Garlic naan 10/10 Vegetable samosas 8/10 Will def be reordering! Glad to have good Indian food in Pearland!

Tonight was my second time eating from here and my first dine-in. The butter chicken was a huge success on my first try here a few months back or so. I was heavily debating to try either the chicken tikka masala which is pretty similar or the coconut curry. Then I decided to try the Coconut Curry with chicken, medium spicy with rice. It was exotic, creamy, aromatic, smooth, zesty and full of balanced onion vibes too. The chicken pieces were all very easy to cut and tender. The rich gravy was mostly savory with a little coconut sweetness, but it also held a good amount of heat to not cover up the other ingredients. This place is a gem and one of the great Houston area go-to places for Indian food. I still need to try their chicken tikka masala and gulab jamun for dessert next. The service was great and welcoming.

I ordered the coconut chicken with garlic naan and potato & pea samosas for pick up. The food was ready upon arrival and the staff member who greeted me was very kind. The food was all medium heat level and super delicious. The garlic naan was so garlicky and fresh tasting. This was also my first time ordering the coconut chicken, and it's definitely a new favorite. I would certainly come back and eat here in-store. I do plan to add this to my local Indian restaurant rotation!

Gurkhaas Grill: "Weekend Buffet Review" TLDR: Good selection and price. Not much flavor or heat on any of the dishes. The best dishes were the "Chinese" ones, the Indian dishes lacked depth of flavor and spice. The texture of the curry dishes was very thin and watery. Stopped in to try the weekend lunch buffet. The total price was $18 with no drink. The restaurant was clean with a fresh remodel and the staff was friendly. There is an medium amount of seating. The restaurant was busy, but not crowded. The buffet is a moderate size with cold dishes, warm sides, hot mains, bread, and several vegetarian options. Chutneys: tamarind and mint. Good consistency no heat. Basmati rice: fine Palak Pannere: nice consistency and flavor, one of the better items. Vegetable pakoras: just onions, way over fried. basically burned. Lentals: super watery, little to no flavor. Nan bread: hard to get a piece they only put a few out at a time and it got snatched up quickly. In general, not flavorful and the texture was not good. Not the best nan I have had. Goat curry: Ok flavor, but the curry sauce it was in was very thin and watery. Butter chicken: Thin watery sauce, dry white meat chicken no heat or flavor. Manchurian chicken: possibly my favorite dish, took me a while to figure out what it was. It is basically General Teos chicken but with an Indian spice mix. Tandor chicken: Very good. All dark meat and everything was very tender. The spiciest of all the dishes I had. In general none of the dishes I sampled were bad, but honestly very few were good. The lack of heat and spice, mixed with the thinness of the curries really disappointed. I dont think this is a bad buffet for people that dont eat much Indo Pac good, but if you eat Indian often I think you will be disappointed with the flavor and texture of the food. If you come in with tempered expectations you may be pleasantly surprised but could also be let down if you are looking for any depth of flavor.

A group of us went for lunch on a Saturday so they were offering buffet. You can still opt to order from their menu. It was nice to try all their different dishes. My favorite is their goat curry. Their staff was friendly and accommodating to our group. We'll definitely be back!

We took out and I can guarantee that we will be back again soon. We had the gobi Manchurian, saag paneer, butter chicken, fish vindaloo, garlic naan, and garlic and cheese naan. Wow - absolutely everything was delicious. There wasn't one dish that we didn't enjoy. The garlic and cheese naan was especially amazing - honestly it was the best naan I've ever had. We can't wait to try more from this spot, as it has absolutely earned a spot into our go to rotation!

Wonderful Indian restaurant. Had the tandoori chicken. Excellent spices and taste. Mango lassi had a delicious taste to it. They have momos there because many of the staff are Nepali. I want to try that next time, but it will be hard because the tandoori chicken is soo good

We came here on monday for dinner. The place was pretty empty. We got our table right away. The server was attentive and answered our questions. The place is clean and we liked the ambiance. The food was so good! We ordered shrimp curry, Rogan Josh (lamb), butter chicken, saag paneer and chicken biryani. I loved all of the dishes. Chicken biryani even though ordered mild, had a lot of heat. You definitely need the raita with that. However, the quantity of raita was very small in comparison to the biryani. We also ordered kashmiri Naan which I have not heard of even in India. It was delightful! It's filled with almond and honey paste which reminds me of an almond croissant. Overall, I felt the food was very authentic and the spice/heat level was what one would expect in India. The menu is expansive! I will definitely come again to try other dishes on the menu

One of my dad's friends recommended this place to him, and he really wanted to try it. We went for earlier dinner, so the restaurant was almost empty. As a result, the staff were very attentive and super friendly. My dad's wife doesn't do well with spice, so it was nice of them to constantly come to our table and refill our waters when she was struggling to eat the food. The food came out at a decent pace and everything was quite tasty. To start, we ordered the Potato and Peas Samosas. They were super crispy and PACKED with flavorful filling. There was not one single air pocket in those samosas. In addition, we ordered the Chicken Manchurian, which was also super flavorful with a slight kick, but was a little too sweet for my preference. For our mains, my dad ordered the Murga Malai Kebab, which is chicken marinated in a creamy garlic and ginger sauce and broiled in a tandoor oven. The chicken was super tender, but the flavor wasn't as strong as I thought it was going to be. However, it still tasted really good. We also got Chicken Tikka Masala and Saag Paneer with a two sides of Garlic Naan. Both of the curries were flavorful and something you would expect from any other Indian restaurant. The naan, however, was one of the better ones I've tried, with the bread being super fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and loaded with garlic. After a meal full of flavor, we ordered the Rasmalai, spongey homemade cream cheese soaked in milk, almonds, and pistachios, and the Gulab Jamun, cinnamon "doughnut holes" in rose water. While both were good, I definitely liked the Gulab Jamun more because the unique texture and slight refreshing flavor of the rose water. My favorite place to get Indian food is located in Houston, but when I don't feel like driving all the way there, this restaurant is a good alternative. Their self proclaimed "Best Indian food in Pearland" on their website may possibly be correct.

This is a small, but very good buffet. It's a bright, open restaurant with friendly and professional staff. We came on a Sunday morning, so it was quiet, and were just finishing when the place started filling up for lunch. My only issue is that the Chana masala and the rice pudding were both a little watery but the rest was yummy. We will definitely be back.

This place gets 10 stars in my opinion! The curry goat is the absolute best. I also love their martinis. I can't wait to return for the buffet on Sunday

Excellent food, service, and ambience. Spicy or not too spicy options, too! Desserts made in house are delightful!

Absolutely the most delicious Indian food I have ever had. It is 10/10. Trust me. The best. Food and service is perfect.

Was my first time trying Indian food and It was so delicious!!! our server Supu was wonderful, amazing customer service!! 10/10 recommend I'll definitely be coming back

The food was DELICIOUS and service was top notch. So glad to have a legitimately good Indian restaurant in Pearland!!

A new little gem where Thai spice used to be. It's clean and nicely decorated inside with black granite tables with little lamps on. The music is very relaxing and you'd think you were in a spa rather than an Indian restaurant. The wait staff were very friendly and polite and welcomed us in and took our order perfectly. Now to the best bit, the food! I'm a fan of Indian cuisine and this did not disappoint, I'm glad my wife only let me order only one appetizer and that was the pea and potato samosas.There were two and they were huge, crispy and hot with a little dish of chutney and some tamarind. The naan bread was great we got the regular and the keema they were excellent and hot. I haven't had keema naan in the US before and it didn't disappoint, you can even pick your spice level which is a first and that tells you it's made on site and not from a package. Now for the mains, chicken jalfrezi. It was great we ordered mild as we're not sure how spice the normal level was and it was certainly mild but delicious with little chunks of paneer in it. The star of the show was the tandoori mixed grill. It came on a sizzling platter garnished with onions. This thing was huge and I asked for no shrimp that would normally come with. The chicken was juicy and filled with the rich flavor you expect from tandoori. There was a chicken leg, thigh and wing, three huge chunks of tikka, three huge chunks of another chicken one and two large sheek kebabs (these were certainly home made). It really was excellent and a great value for the amount of meat you get, easily split able for two. Final verdict is venture out and try this place it really is very very good and very reasonable. Great for a date night if you haven't tried Indian cuisine give it a whirl I think you will be very pleasantly surprised by what you find. I hope it survives in the tough market as it really is a great tasty addition to the pearland food scene

had buffet lunch today, Sept 20. The food is great, very clean place and the staff are very friendly. Definitely highly recommended place. I had the Goat, Saan Paneer, Tandori, Chicken Masala and Naan

Delicious food...Excellent service. Great ambiance. Gorkhaas is a good combination of Nepali and Indian food. I would recommend this Resturant.

We were recommended by our friend to try this new Indian restaurant in Pearland. Normally we would travel to Houston to eat at Aga's due to great food and service. Today my husband and I went to Gurkhaas for lunch. We were blown away by the flavor of the food! We ordered Gurkhaas boneless chicken biryani, chicken kadai, lamb samosas, garlic naan and mango lassi. Everything came out piping hot. Garlic naan was hot and crunchy. Samosa was delicious with the 2 dipping sauces. Chicken biryani was very flavorful. The portion was huge that we had to take it home. Chicken kadai was delicious and not as greasy as the curry at Aga's. The medium heat was not too spicy and at perfect level for us. Service was very attentive. Aryan served us and he was awesome! We were able to talk to the owner. We found out that the head chef used to work for Bombay Brasserie. One of his signature dishes is lamb chop. All ingredients are made in house. We will definitely be back to try it next time. They also have a lunch buffet on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am - 3pm. Food is constantly made fresh in the back for the buffet. We will for sure to come for that. Highly recommended Gurkhaas if you wanted delicious Indian food with top notch service!

Great place. Lots of tandoori items on the menu with plenty of options not normally available. Try the Murga Malai kebab. It is amazing! Spice level is adjustable and doesn't disappoint if you like the heat. And so many bread options to eat with. I'll try to eat my way through this whole menu.

Gurkhaas Grill and Bar is truly a gem in Pearland! From the moment we walk in, and greeted by a warm welcoming .It's a perfect spot for a cozy dinner or a lively evening out with friends. The hospitality here is exceptional. The staff goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome, ensuring every detail of your visit is perfect. They are attentive, friendly, and genuinely passionate about providing top-notch service. the food--absolutely outstanding! Every dish is a flavorful journey. The spices are perfectly balanced, and the presentation is beautiful. The butter chicken was rich and creamy, the biryani was fragrant and cooked to perfection, and the tandoori dishes were tender with that signature smoky flavor. You can tell the chefs put a lot of love and care into every plate. The staff's knowledge of the menu really stood out--they offered great recommendations and made sure all dietary preferences were catered to. Overall, Gurkhaas Grill and Bar is a fantastic addition to Pearland's dining scene. If you're looking for delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and impeccable service, this is the place to be. I can't wait to visit again!

Authentic curries and all! My favorite is Tandoori Chicken, the curries were all very tasty. Food presentation is well executed. The servers were all pleasant and attentive. They are happy people, all smiles and very helpful for those who are new to other variations of curries. We've been back several times.

So so so good. Their tikka masala and chicken butter were amazing! Great service. Highly recommend.

Fantastic restaurant! This was the first time we went and learned that they have only been open for a few months. Wonderful food, wonderful people, and great service.

First time to have tasted such savory Indian food. Meat is really tender, tasty and moist. Enjoyed the good service of the staff namely Suba, Aryan and P (will update her full name soon). 5 stars ambiance with the soft and relaxing music. Will try their buffet soon.

Not only phenomenal food, but exceptional service as well. We've had Indian food all over the world, but this by far was the best! The most flavorful sauces and tenderest chicken ever from a restaurant.

We recently tried Gurkhaas Grill. Nice ambiance. The food was great. Ordered the following: Mixed Grill Platter - Excellent, chicken tandoori tikka and malai chicken tikka were so juicy and soft. Lamb seekh kabab was great. Shrimp tandoori was good too. All grill items were on the milder side but very fresh. Loved it. The base of the mixed grill was cabbage, I would have preferred onion/bell pepper to match the Indian taste. Chicken Fried Momos - Excellent taste Paneer Butter Masala - Excellent, best so far in Houston. Better than Aga's or Himalaya. Very rich gravy - cooked for a long time. Goat Curry - Average dish. They only had one Goat dish and the rest were all Lamb. Their medium spicy is spicy. Had to ask for raita, which was too little. Nan/Rice - All were good Overall, it's a nice addition to the Pearland Indian restaurant list. I would definitely order more from them.

We decided to give this place a try and wow!!! Im so glad we stopped by. food chicken lolipops - delicious and perfectly cooked. My 5 yr old ate 4 of them. She said , wow these are better than chickfila!! chicken vindaloo- we ordered spicy and it was amazing. Sometimes the vindaloo is a little greasy but not this one. The flavor tasted very fresh and the chicken was melt in your mouth. garlic naan - hands down the best naan ive tried. service Our waitress was named supa. She was perfect. Our waters were never left empty, she explained the menu, and she joked around and made conversation with my little girl. She was very pleasant and welcoming. She recommended the weekend buffet so we will definitely be back for that. The restaurant was clean and well decorated with nice music that wasnt too loud. This was an amazing dinner and i cant recommend this place enough!!

The service was fast and friendly. The food was some of the best Indian cuisine I've ever eaten. We had the shrimp tiki masala and lamb vindaloo both were delicious. We spoke with an Indian couple seated next to us and they said it was the best they have had in Houston.

The food is amazing. Well spiced and full of flavor. We had the tandoori chicken, lamb Vindaloo, and saag Paneer. The Chicken was juicy and flavorful. The saag paneer was enough for the whole table of 4 to share, and the vindaloo was robust and spicy. Service was very nice and attentive. Water glass was never empty. Pearland finally has a first class Indian restaurant. We'll be back... soon.

amazing food !!!! loved the chicken tikka , fish masala , fried rice 10/10 !!! very good takeout - def recommended !!!!

I had a few take out items. Great food as I was expecting. Well packed and warm. Will buy again. Warm welcome by the staff.

Food, customer service and atmosphere was great!! Definitely going back! My sister and her family come here often as they love it and now I see why! Go try them out!!!

We've tried every Indian place in town and this is by far the best. Food, service, and atmosphere are all wonderful. We'll definitely be coming back!

This is an absolute delight!! The food is delicious!! The ambience and service is amazing!!! Supu provided excellent service!! I can not recommend this place more! We had a mixed grill, coconut chicken, osmosis and lamb Josh Rogan, chicken tandoori and don't forget the garlic naan!! Soooo delicious!!!

Gurkhaas is by far the best Indian Restaurant south of 610 and I. brazoria and Galveston Counties. Whether it's Date Night or their Sunday buffet, the staff, food, atmosphere, and price are fantastic. Rarely do you find a restaurant that excels I. All four domains. Check them out. You will not be disappointed. Steamed chicken momos, Keema samosa, Lamb korma, actually everything g we have tried has been wonderful. Fresh spices that make your tongue and senses dance.

Finally!! Pearland has a wonderful Indian restaurant with buffet. The staff is very welcoming. The Saturday buffet offers a variety of excellent dishes, veg, chicken and even goat! We'll definitely be regulars here. Highly recommend and encourage Pearland to support this delicious local restaurant.

Food here was very flavorful and displayed perfectly. Customer service was excellent. Shout out to Sina & Aryan for taking care of us so well! Loved the atmosphere. Relaxing yet chic/simple. Definitely returning. I'm

Tried the buffet. There is a nice variety of veg and chicken dishes. Even had goat! The food was well cooked but bland. By bland I mean it wasn't very flavorful. That may be deliberate to meet more palates and I understand that with spiciness but this lacked flavor. The staff was really nice.

My wife suggested we try Gurkhaas Grill and Bar for dinner. I don't know much about Indian food, and frankly was not in the mood to experiment. I'm glad I did! The ambience (and the aromas) were great. My wife was set on the Saag Paneer (delicious!) which we shared. After answering many of our questions, our EXCELLENT server, Savu, suggested the Gurkhaas mixed grill, and recommended "mildly spicy". Another home run! We'll definitely be back!

Great food and service, the mixed grill was so good and could easily feed 3 people!! Can't wait to go back!

Heard about this new place that had buffet style on weekends so me and my wife went on Saturday to try. Food was good. Staff was courteous. The reason for my 3 star was I saw a kitchen employee leave a stall without washing his hands. That's a nasty practice when dealing with food. I will not be going back again

This was our first time coming here after friends have said it is the Aga's of Pearland. This was not hyperbole! The chicken tikka tasted just like Aga's the saag paneer I dare say may have been better here. The spinach was thicker the paneer was firm. It had really good flavor. We also got the Dal Frye that was also very good. The wait staff was super friendly and each dish came with basamati rice and was not extra. Only negative may be portion sizes of the chicken tikka(maybe like 6 chicken breast chunks) but the saag and Dahl were fine. We ate at dinner and they did not have a buffet because it is only at lunch on the weekends. Our meal was medium in spice and was perfect. The restaurant has nice lighting and relaxing meditative/spa like music in the background. We will definitely go back and will bring family. Sadly we may not be returning to Aga's anytime soon. I highly recommend this new gem.

This place is wonderful. The food, the service, the atmosphere, all are 5 stars. Pearland had needed really great Indian food for a long time, and this is it! I wouldn't change a thing!