Kiran's

"Kiran’s in Upper Kirby was one of the first upscale Indian restaurants in Houston. The menu includes afternoon high tea service, a full tasting menu of lobster, or delicate, layered dishes like pea and spiced lamb samosas. Whether you come to the bar for a lassi cocktail and chaats, or get decked out for high tea and tandoor chicken finger sandwiches, Kiran’s will make you feel just as ornate as the food you're eating." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas, julie takahashi

"Kiran’s, a posh spot in Upper Kirby, is a luxurious and often spicy setting for a special occasion, mostly because it resembles a fantastical palace. If that palace was also full of gilded tandoors. The menu—which includes afternoon high tea service, multiple naanzzas (or naan pizzas), and even a full-tasting menu of lobster—offers a dizzying number of layered, ornate dishes like dried cherry, English pea and spiced lamb samosas. Whether you sidle up to the bar for a lassi cocktail and chaats or get decked out for high tea and tandoor chicken finger sandwiches, the food at Kiran’s will make you feel exceptional. photo credit: Quit Nguyen photo credit: Quit Nguyen photo credit: Quit Nguyen photo credit: Quit Nguyen photo credit: Quit Nguyen Food Rundown photo credit: Quit Nguyen Samosas These samosas come with four filling options, but the lamb and peas carry a nice warming spice to make them worth the trip to Kiran’s alone. photo credit: Quit Nguyen Delhi Chaat Every texture used in this chaat makes for a well-balanced starter, particularly from the roasted cashews. We also love the sneaky heat from the chili powder in the potato cakes. photo credit: Quit Nguyen Vegetarian Thali The vegetarian thali arrives in four separate bowls for entrees. Make sure two of them are devoted to the malai kofta and the sauteed okra that gets a bit of sweetness from the shreds of coconut on top. photo credit: Quit Nguyen Gulab Jamun The rosewater gives the deep-fried dough balls a subtle aftertaste, while managing not to overdo the sugar levels. This dessert is the best way to end a meal at Kiran’s." - Chelsea Thomas

"Helmed by veteran Houston chef Kiran Verma, this Levy Park restaurant takes an elegant approach to traditional Indian cuisine. Enjoy a wedge salad amped up with tandoori chicken and vindaloo croutons, and classic entrees like masala dosa and chicken tikka masala. Kiran’s is also lauded for its weekend tea service, during which a harpist takes to the main dining room and guests are treated to various teas, sandwiches, and pastries." - Brittany Britto Garley

"Afternoon tea service has long been a tradition at this elegant Indian restaurant in Upper Kirby. Offered by reservation only on weekends beginning at 1 p.m., Kiran’s afternoon tea is priced at $65 per person and features four courses of sweet and savory offerings, each presented with a different tea. Look forward to tea sandwiches like curry crab with jalapeño jelly, tandoori chicken, and English cucumber with mint and creme fraiche, served with Kiran’s signature chia, plus black currant scones with clotted cream that arrive with a cup of earl gray." - Brittany Britto Garley, Megha McSwain

"Afternoon tea service has long been a tradition at this elegant Indian restaurant in Upper Kirby. Offered by reservation only on weekends beginning at 1 p.m., Kiran’s afternoon tea is priced at $65 per person and features four courses of sweet and savory offerings, each presented with a different tea. Look forward to tea sandwiches like curry crab with jalapeño jelly, tandoori chicken, and English cucumber with mint and creme fraiche, served with Kiran’s signature chia, plus black currant scones with clotted cream that arrive with a cup of earl gray." - Brittany Britto Garley, Megha McSwain