Surya India

Come eat here!!! Don't skip it... So I've had Indian food before and it was fine but this was sexy lol.. best way of describing. It was beyond delicious.. the food incredible, the staff was very attentive. They asked if you needed explaining and explained each option of rice and naan. Never felt rushed. The restaurant is clean and lighting is perfect. Food was delivered in good timely manner and looked very appetizing. I wish every restaurant followed this model. Great parking for the time being. Don't hesitate just try it...

#JoeFoodTour #RiceMilitary #WashingtonCorridor #Indian Surya Indian Restaurant is a must-try for anyone looking for delicious and authentic Indian cuisine. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes, including classic favorites like butter chicken and biryani, as well as lesser-known options like dosa and vada. Love me some saag paneer. The flavors are bold and well-balanced, with just the right amount of spice. The portions are generous and the prices are reasonable. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, with friendly staff who are happy to make recommendations. Highly recommend! #HowdyFromHouston #ThePropertyJoes #LivingLifeInHouston

One of the best restaurants in the city!!! Hands down. AMAZING FOOD! My two personal favorites are the Chili Chicken appetizer, and the Prawn Mangalorean. The fried cauliflower is fantastic as well. Even despite crazy inflation, and an insane rise in food cost, labor cost, and every other cost associated with running a restaurant, the prices are insanely fair for the SUPERIOR quality of food you will eat here. A premium product does require a premium price, but the value instilled in the food is worth every single penny spent. Great staff, that are all very friendly and attentive. Fantastic ambiance and overall a very clean, and welcoming establishment. I love the policy of no cell phones too! The owner has a focus to get humanity back to their roots of having a quality sit-down dinner, without the glow of your phone across your face the entire time. More places should adopt this policy, and many of the other policies of this restaurant. I do also highly appreciate no children being allowed in the restaurant. As someone who wants to often get away from the norms of everyday life, it’s so nice to escape to an intimate and quiet place.

Food was a bit pricey but pretty good! Service was good and staff was nice. Not that big of a place and tables had reserved signs but we were able to get seated quickly.

We were planning to go for a fine dining place. I am a photographer so I am more interested in food presentation as well. I am a foodie as well. I was checking out high-end restaurants and I found this one. I wanted to go to Le Mistral but my wife, as always, wants to go to India place. The staff greeted us cordially and seated us very quickly. We are vegetarians so our choices were pretty much limited. We ordered samosas and special samosa chat for appetizers/Starters.The samosas were extremely well made. The crust was fluffy and melted in the mouth. The potato stuffing inside is mildly spiced and lacked seasoning. The is salt is an issue for us because the salt is really missing. In our defense, we did mention we need everything spiced up. The special samosa chat was not of special quality- It was dry and lacked "seasoning" again. To my surprise, the table set up was missing salt & pepper - I am not sure why??!! Then we ordered several entries and some side dishes: Mutter Paneer, Daal, Malai Kofta, Onion Kulchas, Naan, Rice. Mutter Paneer completely lacked seasoning; pretty bland in fact. We asked for making it spicy (like hot)- but the dish was sub-par. Daal was another story - I might not have read the ingredients on the menu, but I thought it was daal thadka but this turns out to be Dall makhani (which I hate ). So I did not even taste it. Malai Kofta was very creamy but the same story continued; it lacks seasoning. At this point, I had to ask for salt & pepper. It took a while for the waiter to bring the salt & pepper!! By this time we have already finished half of our food. We ordered Onion Kulchas and Naan. We only got onion kulchas in the basket, but the waiter specifically mentioned that Onion kulchas and Naans were both in there; nope. So we asked for Naan. It took a while get this. My daughter who wanted Naan had to wait quite a while to start her eating. Onion Kulchas were really greasy and stuffed with too many onions (or may the onion were not cut small enough) for my liking. It actually felt like I was eating an Onion Dosa (South Indian variety) not the onion kulcha. The side order of rice was spiced with mild Indian spices with peas, but It was extremely dry. The Rice should have a sheen, smoothness which was missing. It was seasoned well actually. Then comes deserts. They only had 3 choices. Out of three choices one was mentioned as Chef's favorite. It was Chai Ice cream. We ended up ordering the chef's favorite. When we ordered this we wanted to order 1 ice cream and wanted to share. I said 1 ice cream 3 spoons (because we wanted to share and we were 3 in total). Guess what we got 3 ice creams instead!!! I am not sure if they pay attention to what I said. Anyways, I was not going to make a big deal out of it; so we starting eating the desert. It was really not for our palette. We really did not like it. There is something with the "after taste" that we did not like. The presentation, which I care a lot about, was not that pleasing as I thought. The price was reasonable, in my opinion. I think our experience was not really good. The food was bland lacked some main characteristics of Indian food. The food is not seasoned well. The table was missing salt & pepper. The waiters messed up orders. The staff was courteous no problem with that. The parking space really nonexistent. Most of the parking was reserved for a salon in the same strip. Because we went at a time when the salon was closed, the parking was barely available. Good luck getting parking when the salon is open. As always, these Indian restaurants are more geared towards Americans and not for core Indian/Desi like me. I totally get that, but what was disappointing is that we specifically mentioned for making everything spicy - yet I am not even sure if they even cared. I do not think it was even conveyed to the chef. Otherwise, what is the big deal in adding 2 spoons extra chili powder into the dishes? The fact is, my request was never conveyed. Probably my palette is not sophisticated enough :-). This food is not for me.

My taste buds are still excited. I could smell the fragrance of the food from the moment I stepped into the parking lot. Upon entering the restaurant, I noticed that it was elegantly simple and the server was courteous and pleasant. I ordered one of the lamb dishes and it was amazing 👌!!! I would recommend this restaurant to any one who visits Houston and is looking for some flavourful food to eat❤️❤️❤️

The food is very good. I rate it as one of my top Indian restaurants. Great atmosphere. Kind of strange the rice is a separate order and cost.

Place is trash. My very well behaved kids have eaten in the nicest restaurants in Houston and beyond and they are not allowed at this establishment. Not talking about on a Friday or Saturday but on a Wednesday!! How many people were dining at this sub par excuse for a Houston establishment??? 1 person. Hope this policy really gets you to where you need to be.

I travel for work, and often have trouble finding excellent Indian food in the cities I visit throughout the country. Thankfully, I didn't run into that problem in Houston! Surya is the place to go for flavorful, thoughtfully prepared Indian cuisine in an upscale yet comfortable environment. I've started every meal here with the delicious vegetable samosas, which feature a delicate, flaky pastry and a perfectly spiced filling of potatoes and peas. I'm totally addicted to these. I'm typically a fan of chicken curry dishes, and I've had the Chicken Mangalorean and the Chicken Korma, both of which are delicious. Chicken Korma is one of my go-to dishes at any Indian restaurant, and Surya's is among the best I've had. Rice and naan compliment the curries perfectly. Finally, the service is impeccable. On my first visit, I noticed the chef-owner, Sheel, making the rounds and conversing with his regulars, of which there appeared to be many. When I came back for my second visit, he remembered me from the last time and came over to introduce himself. Even though I'm only in Houston for a short time, Sheel has made me feel like a regular myself! I wish I could stay in town longer, if only to visit Surya more often!

Hands down the most decadent Indian food you can find in a 1000 mile radius (not an exaggeration). You may even be hard pressed to find a chef who can top Chef Sheel's recipes on either the east or west coast -- in fact Chef Sheel made his name in Los Angeles and has graced his skills to the likes of Quinten Tarantino and other celebrities during his tenure there. A wall full of awards should entice you, but I'll let his food do the talking. My credentials? I've been in the food and wine business for pushing 3 decades and have a palate suited to create award winning wine lists in the Houston area as a sommelier for nearly a decade in some of Houston's most well established fine dining icons. I don't need to drone on, but I'll tell you the construction on Shepherd Drive going on right now shouldn't keep you from experiencing a culinary experience that will keep you telling your friends about the intense and layered flavors only Surya can provide for years to come. Cheers!

I visited Surya for the first time last night and I'm kicking myself for waiting so long to visit! I've had the food several times via a popular food delivery app and the food is delicious EVERY time! Last night, I was hungry and craving Indian cuisine and I made my way to Surya. There were several patrons there but I was seated immediately (it was just me). The chef and restaurateur Sheel greeted me and also provided recommendations (spoiler: you can't go wrong with anything you order!). The mangalorean is one of my favorites! The naan is perfect! The tres leches is one of the BEST I've ever tasted--very rich and decadent! The ambiance of the restaurant is one where you go to enjoy the meal and good company. There is a small sign where it's requested that you stay off your cell phone and tablet, which I think to enjoy your food and company (if you are dining with others), is more than reasonable. I cannot fully describe how much I enjoyed my dining experience last night. Sheel and his team are wonderful. This restaurant is truly a gem! I am certainly coming back and bringing loved ones next time.

The good is GREAT. I order delivery all the time and decided to go in for a change, with my 4 year old daughter, who also loves the food. Upon entering, we were told that there are no kids allowed. My daughter was SO disappointed. There were only about 6 people in the building and it looks empty almost every time i pass by. I feel like they have unnecessary rules, and if they don't alter them to fit the customer base, they won't survive.

Chef Sheel Joshi serves some delicious Indian food at this restaurant. Located inside a small suite on Durham, this is no ordinary Indian restaurant. This place although small, has the potential of being one of the best in town. They food is delicious and the chef is very polite and sure knows what it takes to be in the service industry. I had their Chicken Mangalorean from the lunch menu and I loved it. No Indian food is good without a really good bread and chef nailed the it on that front too. While in the restaurant briefly to pickup the food, chef shared his story on how he ended up here after being trained in India - really inspiring!

This was a great find! We ordered the Chicken Mangalorean and Matar Paneer from the lunch menu! Both were super delicious and you could tell the quality of ingredients used was top notch. Definitely going to make this a go-to place for some great Indian food. So looking forward to trying the Bharta ( they were out of it today :( ) The chef also seemed extremely soft spoken and a great host!

The BEST...the decadent food, the exceptional service, the chill, intimate ambiance, and the warm and friendly chef owner (we love you, Sheel!). Surya is in the top 3 on our list date night restaurants for when we're in need of pampering and comfort, and it's a great place for entertaining out-of-town guests and business colleagues. I always recommend Surya to friends looking for a great place for Indian cuisine.

Food is fantastic. I've had just about everything on the menu. Chicken Tikka Mongalorean Chicken Saag Paneer Sike Kabob Surya Mamosa Rogan Josh Garlic Naan Etc etc Owner is great and very interesting life story. Support this business.

My favorite dishes here are the Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Mangalorean and Saag Paneer. I had gotten takeout from here a few times during the pandemic and always enjoyed every order. Earlier tonight I ordered one of my favorites here being the Chicken Mangalorean. It was very delicious, rich with aromas, spices and uniqueness pairing perfectly with the fresh white rice. This curry meal was pretty creamy and had plenty of very tender chicken chunks. The flavor of the curry was a tad spicy, little bit smoky and very slightly sweet from the use of coconut milk. The tiny, little leaves and black pepper pieces in the sauce were interesting for assisting with its awesome solid curry taste. This particular curry selection is not sold anywhere else in the city or around it, so come to Surya if you want to try it n love it. The service was very friendly and efficient as well. Both the food taste and quality are spot on here.

This place is absolutely awesome! It's not big, and it kinda sits alone in this area. But the service was fantastic and so was the food. I'm not gonna lie when we first pulled up it was dark and I was not sure what to expect. But enter and the atmosphere is totally chill. We really like the vindaloo and mangalorian (sp?) chicken. We walked out bloated as heck because we could NOT STOP EATING! I noticed there were a number of tables marked as reserved! Probably a good idea to call ahead like we did before just showing up! We will be back!

Where do I even start. I have only had the pleasure of eating here a couple times now and I can say it's already one of my favorites. I have been to very few dining establishments were I have been impressed with every dish I've tried only a few times in my entire life and this place is one of them! The place is smaller, which I like a lot and very well put together. Simple yet very well thought out. There is not a huge staff and the owner/ chef Sheel is a magician, with his ability to make everyone in the restaurant feel like they are in a personal dining experience and still prepare these perfectly formulated dishes for the entire restaurant. I could go on and write a book about my experience and you wouldn't find one negative notation in it. The rack of lamb he prepares is the best I have ever tasted and I can say with confidence prolly the best I'll ever have. I feel privileged to have been able to dine here and get to know the man behind it some. Your living your life all wrong if you don't give this place a try. Be sure and book a reservation!

Went here on a recommendation and was not disappointed. Food was great, service was great. The owner is originally from the UK he came over and talked with us through the evening. Not a place to bring kids and you can reserve table.

Warm, relaxed atmosphere with some very nice, unobtrusive piano jazz. Had the chicken mangalorean, which the chef was kind enough to spice up to me and it was absolutely fantastic. Also grabbed a lamb vindaloo at the end of my lunch to chow down on later this weekend, and it was out in no time. For me the icing on the cake that cell/tablet use is absolutely forbidden in the restaurant and the place is obviously not kid friendly, which I love. Can't wait to come back and try the dinner service!

Hands down our favorite Indian food restaurant in Houston. The flavors are incredible, the service attentive and the ambiance excellent. It's a small gem of a place and the owner is always present, engaging and thoughtful. I highly recommend!

In a non descript strip mall, this beautiful restaurant serves the best Indian food in Houston. While Aga's is good for grilling, this restaurant is the best for curries . We started with cauliflower fries, the batter was perfect. The shrimp mangalorian is to die for. It lingers in your taste buds the way an amazing story lingers in your mind. We also had perfect chicken bhuna and lamb. The chef is from the Taj restaurants in India, one of the best restaurants in India for high end dining. Yes, they dont allow kids, they dont allow shorts, but that is clearly spelt out in their web site. I guess their space is small for a kid to run around, but their food is amazing.

Used to love this place, and was hoping to introduce some friends to it. Have been trying to call for two days now to make a reservation. No answer on the phone and no reply to a voicemail left yesterday. Guess this one is permanently off the list.

Great restaurant! Small inside but food is first class! Perfect sized portions! Excellent Indian food!

So I've never actually eaten inside Surya--only had takeout and delivery so I cannot comment on the service or the restaurant interior. However, this is easily the best Indian food I've had inside the loop! There's a lot of competition but Surya hits the perfect balance of delicious depth of flavor (no watery curries here!) without being crazy expensive like Kiran's. We love the korma and tikka masala, naan, rice, chicken wings (although they're grossly overpriced for $3/wing they are in fact delicious) and the samosas are good too. Can't wait to eat there again--hopefully inside because I want to try the rack of lamb and it deserves to be eaten in person! Highly recommend if you want really good Indian food.

Great food and ambience but little pricey for what you get. The chicken tikka marsala was so flavorful but for $16 it came with five pieces of chicken and no rice- I think that is a bit ridiculous. We also got the saag paneer and that was great! So delicious but again doesn't come with rice so you have to pay for that. We got a side of naan and it came with four smaller pieces but it was delicious. And we got the vegetable samosas- it was okay and our least favorite thing. Overall- delicious food but just expensive!

Amazing food, ambience, service, and chef. Will definitely come back again. We ordered the vegetable samosa, mangolorean chicken, naan, rice, and tres leches- all spectacular dishes. Chef Sheel even came out to greet us!

I have had multiple to-go orders from here for quite some time. The owner has always been friendly. I think he confuses me with one of his friend with the same name. But, tonight was different. We decided to walk-in to eat there. I was with my wife and my 4 year-old. I expected to be greeted by the same jovial man, but alas! He rushed to the door to stop us in our tracks, looked at my kid from top-to-bottom, and refused to seat us. There were many empty tables there that night, and since I live literally in the next block, I know that this place is never full. So, his polite reply of "we are completely booked" really meant that we are not a kid-friendly place. I felt quite let-down. So, if you have kids, please don't bother going here. They need to put a sign outside and also update the "good for kids" tag on Yelp which is just not true. They have definitely lost my business for being dishonest.

The food is very good, the place is trendy, the owner is nice, and the price is not terrible. Good place to go!! I like the kabob and the chicken but not the naan. The naan is a little bit dry and thin. Overall, I like the place and I'll visit it back.

Ngl, pretty good Indian food and very quick service. Portions are generous and the service was fantastic! It's got four stars because I think they could have had more options, and the food was definitely a little more pricy than what I had expected. I came here with six friends and we didn't have to wait for seating! (We came in at around 7p on a Thursday.) The staff was really friendly and prompt with our requests. I ordered the chicken tikka masala (pictured) with a side of white rice (the rice can serve 2 people, and then some), and there was enough chicken left for me to enjoy the next day. I was stuffed! The chicken tasted great but I wish I had the option to make it spicier. The sauce is super creamy and rich, so it went great with the side of basmati rice. I also had the chance to try the "mint chicken" dish one of my friends ordered, which was unlike any other chicken I'd had any Indian restaurant. The taste of saffron was super strong and unexpectedly good. However, I stand by my chicken tikka. I always trust the chicken tikka order if I ever have doubts at an Indian restaurant. Overall I had an excellent experience here and hope to return again to try some of the other unique options offered here. Parking situation: on-site; I wouldn't worry about it!

This whole experience was like a nice warm hug, everything from the environment to the meal to our waiter. We ordered the vegetable samosas, mint chicken with onion naan bread and rice. I was throughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. Don't skip desert either the tres leches is to die for

Id off the place was empty as can be 0 customers and there's no sign that says no open toe shoes but once we walked in they said we couldn't eat cause I had sandals on in a rude way. If you're going to not let people in at least have a sign that lets others know about your unknown dress code. Rude.

Food is a 10/10! The chicken was TENDER, ok! Garlic naan was fluffy, did lack bit of flavor. The prawns(shrimp) were HUGE. Super flavorful, and the spice was kicking but not too much to were you couldn't enjoy yk. Rice is rice, lol. Reason why I'm giving 4/5 stars because of the prices. My chicken mangalorean was $17; price to portion ratio wasn't balancing out. Location wise is perfect, several blocks from Washington Ave. There is free parking on the plaza. Ambience was calm, peaceful. The staff is friendly and restroom were so clean.

I highly recommend Surya, this is the best Indian cuisine in Houston in a very upscale setting. My party tried a range of food, all recommended by the owner and we were pleased with all the selections. The food was delicious and flavorful, drinks were great and a good ambiance. To top it off, the owner was very personable and interacted with all customers, making it an extremely inviting experience. The staff delivered impeccable service (quick, attentive and went above & beyond) - a huge thank you to Eduardo and Miguel! Don't miss out on one of the best dining experiences in Houston and also, try the Tres Leches dessert! You won't regret it.

This is my favorite Indian restaurant in Houston. We always get the Chicken Vindaloo and the okra (I forget the proper name)

Best Indian food in Houston, highly recommend. Food was spectacular, every dish was well prepared and full of flavor.

My pregnant wife and I stumbled across this restaurant while looking for a new place to try. All of the reviews seemed really promising and based on the Yelp pictures, it seemed like a casual option for a spontaneous date night, the pictures showing food served in plastic dishes with canned sodas. When we approached the door we were a little caught off guard by the giant "no strollers" and "no outside food or drinks" signs on the door, but brushed it off as just being a little picky and maybe weird. When we stepped inside the dimly lit room (honestly nearly pitch black minus some hideous blue track lighting at the bar) we were immediately asked accusatorially if we had a reservation. The restaurant was at most occupied by 4 other human beings, and a surplus of empty tables (at around 7 on a Friday night mind you) so we were a little taken aback but said no, prepared to leave if we couldn't understandably be accommodated. Having never been there before we didn't know it was a requirement. The manager/owner(?) seated us anyway, explaining that someone else had called for a table for two so no worries. He asked us where we were visiting from, we answered that we live in the neighborhood but had never been in before. He immediately responded in perhaps the most judgmental and condescending tone I have ever been spoken to "you look like you've been traveling in the car all day or something" which immediately rubbed us both the wrong way. I explained we had just taken an evening walk at Memorial Park, apologizing if we looked a little tired. My wife is pregnant, it has been a difficult pregnancy for her, so this really hurt her feelings. Especially on a night out where I was trying to treat her to something nice. Unable to overcome the negative atmosphere, the nonsensical menu where rice is inexplicably extra, we left in favor of a more welcoming spot where we wouldn't be belittled based on our appearances and my pregnant wife wouldn't be reduced to tears in the car afterwards. The entire experience left us feeling insulted and belittled, judged entirely on our appearances when simply seeking a nice dinner out. We were treated as though we didn't "deserve" to spend our money there. And I'm glad we never got the chance. Still confused by our experience I turned to Yelp and boy am I glad I did. It seems we dodged a massive bullet by walking out. The menu itself is a calamity. We were immediately turned off by the many rules and stipulations. Not allowed to give an indication of spice preference? That is the standard in every Indian restaurant I have ever been in. Children not allowed? Understandable if openly stated and explained, but to be immediately and rudely asked to leave as multiple reviews stated? Disgusting. Reading up on the website I am not sure why the owner/chef/proprietor thinks he is God's gift to the culinary world, he strikes me more as an egotist who better belongs along the likes of Kitchen Nightmares chefs. Will never be back. Avoid at all costs.

I live in the neighborhood and I wish I knew about this place years ago! Excellent service and the plating is perfect. I don't want greasy plates of ghee you find on Hillcroft Indian avenue, I must preserve my Friday night fun. Surya was the perfect Indian food fix. place was perfect!!

It was my first time eating Indian food. I have to say the food was delicious. My 5 star rating is mostly based on the food. We had the Surya Special for appetizer, which was delicious. I had the the chicken mangalorean. It was a tad bit spicy but it was really good. The lunch portion is small (and $16) but it comes with rice and naan. We also shared some of the vegetarian dishes (Aloo Gobi, Sag Aloo, and Bahrta). The Bahrta (eggplant) was my favorite. The restaurant is a lot smaller than it looks on photos. The owner was there working with the waiter. He was polite and explained some of the dishes to us. They only serve from the lunch menu during lunch; therefore, your options are limited. I didn't like that. We had lunch with an Indian couple and they said the food was really good and authentic. I will definitely be going back.

So we did lunch delivery from here, and it was still delicious, but it was a HUGE ripoff. Tiny portions, dinner prices, and yeah it was good but not good enough. 3 little pieces of chicken in tikka masala for $18 + tax and tip is outrageous. It did taste good and they did show up, so it's not 1 star, but wow really disappointing.

Had a wonder experience dining here with a small group. The staff did not rush us, made great recommendations and the food and drinks were delicious. I will be going back.

Yum yum yum! Surya has been on my list for awhile now and I'm glad I finally got a chance to try this place out! There is a small lot outside but you may have to find parking elsewhere if you're not lucky. The restaurant is a bit deceiving cause it looked small on the outside but wow it's fairly large when you enter and so elegant and nice, especially for an Indian place! There are white tablecloths, though they cover it with white paper for easy cleanup. Very minimalist decor but very "white", clean and elegant. I was very surprised. The menu is a bit limited and smaller than normal but that's ok cause everything we had was delicious! Turkey Samosas, not traditional but very good!! Crispy and large and filled with lots of filling! My only complaint was that they weren't hot! Just lukewarm! The Naan was probably my least favorite thing here - the garlic naan was good and crispy but the cheese Naan was way too soft and the garlic/cheese flavors were not strong! The curry though - 5 Stars! I ordered the chicken tikka Masala, my friends ordered the chicken korma and the mint chicken and we all loved loved loved the developed flavors of the spices and the tenderness of the meat! Yum! We will definitely be back for more!!! Restaurant wasn't too busy for a Saturday night and I think most people opted for take-out cause we saw a lot of pickups. Owner (?) was from London and we all know England has some delicious Indian food!!

loser establishment -- doesn't allow split entrees and doesn't even have parking. rude staff and ruder manager. super disappointed, was really really looking forward to it as I heard the food was good.

This was bomb! I enjoyed the tikka masala. Not too spicy but just perfect for me. They also give a lot of food for one person. It's enough for two people to eat.

Saag Paneer is still the best I've had since I can remember. This place makes Indian food the old school way and it shows in its taste... soo many places just add way too much cream or something else to make it taste just like the original... but not this place. This is how Saag Paneer should taste. Houstonians don't know how remarkably true to Indian cooking this place is!

This is a great date night restaurant. We were greeted upon arrival and sat at a reserved table. Sheel the owner provided us with recommendations. We ordered a bottle of wine and just enjoyed the ambience, the food, and the conversations. We were not rushed and felt like we were house guests not just customers at a restaurant. I highly recommended this restaurant. Also ever plate of food was better than the last one and you must order Tres Leches

Love the food especially the naan. So soft and fluffy with different types of them! Came when it wasn't busy, the owner served us. Love that he was super welcome. He even give us a discount on our meals, we were so awe by that. Don't forget to get the pistachio cake, must try! Will be coming back.

I ordered the chicken vindaloo on Uber Eats. The chicken was tender, the flavor was perfect and the spice was just right (I enjoy spicy food). The garlic and original naan were both delicious and soft. However, I agree with other reviewers that it's expensive. $30 (including tip) for one dish is a lot. I don't mind paying for rice/naan separately, but not when my dish is already $22. It should be included at that price. Still the food was great!

I have ordered from this restaurant many times for delivery and last week was my first time dining in. The restaurant is casual/business with nice ambience. The owner Sheel was very nice and a serious foodie. The food was delicious!!! Flavors are refined, complex, and just right. Temperature was perfect. I like my food served hot! Their lamb vindaloo is one of the best I have tasted. Restaurant design was trendy, modern, and welcoming. Service was good. I will definitely be returning soon!

This is a hidden gem in Houston. Some of the most delicious, tasty, and authentic Indian cuisine I've ever tasted. The chef has a worldly experience and training. I highly recommend this place. Specifically the Surya samosas and the chicken bag are delightful, with rice and your choice of garlic or regular naan. Enjoy!

It's just okay. I think for the price, it's just not worth the trip. It's lacking in flavor, the chicken is over cooked, the naan is burnt, and the rice has zero flavor. Do yourself a favor and head over to Tarka. For half the price, you can get food that is flavorful and consistent. It may not be the most authentic option, but neither is Surya. For context, I ordered the chicken tikka masala, chicken korma, samosa, rice, and garlic naan. The sauces that come with the samosa are insanely watery in texture and flavor. The rice tastes like the steam bag you buy in the frozen section, and everything lacked seasoning. My expectations were extremely high for this place, given the price tag. Sadly, I was let down and will continue to order from Tarka for my quick Indian food fix and search elsewhere for something authentic and tasty.

First to be clear - I never leave reviews, but this is worth the time. I will NEVER buy here again! Back in April I made a to go order (dinner for 1), the next day I realized my card was charged twice. I called chase and advised them. They reversed the charge and told me it was pending an investigation. Later they said that the merchant confirmed both transactions where valid. It's worth pointing out that chase did a half a$& investigation because I requested the findings of same only to discover in all of 5mins that there was clearly a double charge - with two transaction IDs two different times (mins apart) and two different totals (one including the tip). I decided to talk to the owner directly instead of going through chase again. He was so dismissive, rude and even when I was clearly showing him two charges on my account and two transactions per his evidence he insisted the bank only paid him once because he had my signature only once - that's NOT HOW THAT WORKS SIR! The card was swiped twice therefore charged twice!! Whether I signed a piece of paper or not. He was rude, condescending and very unhelpful, he was basically unconcerned and didn't even bother to look at what I was showing him. Do not eat HERE!!! If he is dishonest so is his business practices!

I had high hopes since they're self-described as "upscale", but I was quite disappointed. I got their "award winning dish" (according to their own menu), the Chicken Magaloreon. The sauce was just okay... I hardly could tell there were mustard seeds in it and the flavor profile wasn't distinct in my opinion. Maybe I'm spoiled, but that wasn't the main cause of my disappointment: the chicken was tough, dry, and hard to chew. Almost as if it had been reheated or sitting all day under a heating lamp drying out. To be honest, I won't even eat the leftovers because as dry as it was "fresh", I can't imagine how much drier and unpalatable it would be upon another reheating. Perhaps I caught them on an "off night"... I'll give them one more try in the future to give them a second chance.

WARNING: CURRIES DO NOT COME WITH RICE/BREAD. YOU MUST ORDER RICE/BREAD SEPARATELY, LEST YOU OPEN YOUR DELIVERY ORDER TO SEE TWO LONESOME BOWLS OF CURRY AND NOTHING MORE. I'm here to echo what everyone else said. It's petty enough that they don't serve curries with rice or bread (It's like someone ordering spaghetti for delivery and receiving a takeout bowl of spaghetti sauce with no noodles.) (especially for the price and curry portion size), but the fact that they don't even think to warn customers of this fact beforehand? Whack. Left a bad taste in my mouth. Which is a shame, bc the food was pretty good. I've had better vindaloo, but the chicken saag was pretty standard deliciousness.

OMG! I am glad I didn't rely on the reviews I read on this restaurant to determine if I was going to patronize or not. While I did spend more than I usually spend on Indian food, the quality of the food was well worth the money! I had a lamb dish and a prawn dish! The manager/owner helped us navigate the wine list. We ended up settling on a bottle of the the German Riesling. IT WAS DIVINE!!!! Just when I thought the meal couldn't get any better, they had tres leche which was second only to the tres leche I've had a Churrasco's! It was a great experience!

This spot is definitely a neighborhood gem. Who would have thought that tucked away in a little strip off shepherd there would be an amazing indian restaurant. This was my 2nd time eating here and it didn't disappoint. The food was so flavorful. I had the chicken mangalorean and it was delicious. After I ate all the chicken I was sopping up the sauce with the naan. The naan was soft but with crispy edges, thin and flaky just how I like it. The owner Sheel was super nice and gave me some back history of the restaurant and his background. I really had a pleasant experience. I can't wait to try something else.

You have to order rice for your curry as an EXTRA SIDE!! That's nonsense. Also, even if you ask, they don't crank up the spiciness beyond like a 2/10. Lame.