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Kiran's

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$50 and over

Indian

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Vegetarian-friendly
Good for business meals

James Beard semi-finalist for Best Chef Texas and Top Chef Season 19 judge Kiran Verma, considered the ‘godmother of Indian fine dining,’ has created world-class north Indian cuisine at her eponymous restaurant. Come and enjoy good food and great service in a fabulous environment.

Signature dishes include rack of lamb with aloo methi, Chilean sea bass with mango chutney, chicken tikka masala and a vegetarian thali. Specialty cocktails range from the Jahangir Lassi (house-infused pineapple rum, passion fruit, mango lassi, pistachio) to a Chai Old Fashioned to a Cardamom Basil Gin & Tonic.

The restaurant serves Afternoon Tea every Friday, Saturday and Sunday - a four-course Indian and English tea experience. Chef Kiran has created her own chai blend.

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Executive chef: Kiran Verma

From the OpenTable editors: At her namesake restaurant, 2023 James Beard semifinalist Kiran Verma serves up inventive dishes that pair traditional Indian flavors and techniques with local ingredients. The results are wholly unique: tandoori Texas quail with fig chutney or goat cheese and beet salad with masala cashews, for example. Weekends are an especially fun time to dine, when afternoon tea service stars the restaurant's signature chai blend.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Indian, Contemporary Indian, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Mon 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 960-8472
Website
http://www.kiranshouston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Customized caterings, large and small, pick-up to full-service.
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating with family and friends or gathering for a business meeting, Kiran's can accommodate all your needs. Several private rooms available with AV capability.

Location
2925 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77098
Neighborhood
Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Cross street
Wakeforest Ave.
Parking details
Valet and Garage Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Afternoon Tea
$65.00 per person
Multiple dates available
An afternoon indulgence! Our Afternoon Tea Menu includes:<br> TO START WILD MUSHROOMS VOL AU VENT fig chutney - DARJEELING TEA FINGER SANDWICHES TRUFFLE DEVILED EGG chili pearls TANDOORI CHICKEN mango chutney SALMON dill, capers, cranberries ENGLISH CUCUMBER mint, crème fraîche CURRIED CRAB pepper jelly truffle masala chips - KIRAN’S CHAI THE ENGLISH WAY BLACK CURRANT & ORANGE SCONES mixed berry jam, clotted cream - EARL GREY TEA PETIT FOURS $65/person 20% gratuity will be added to each check
Annual Thanksgiving Buffet
$95.00 per person
Nov 28, 2024 only
Extravagant Thanksgiving Day Buffet featuring Tandoori Turkey and Panurkey (Paneer-Turkey)

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What 2,781 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kiran's offers an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal food" and an "authentic ambiance." Patrons rave about the "attentive service" and "imaginative menu." While some note it's a bit pricey, the "best Indian food in Houston" and "incredible waitstaff" make it worth every visit. Perfect for celebrations and special occasions!

2,781 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was great, but service was slow and the air conditioning was so cold we almost had to leave. It really made the experience miserable out of what could have been a delightful dinner.
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rahul
Hawaii
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food flavour is ok , drinks good (we ate vegetarian food)
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was so happy that I stumbled upon an article that listed them as one of the top places to have tea in Houston. Whenever I go out of town I try to find a place where I can have tea service and this did not disappoint. It is probably in my top two favorite places I’ve ever gone for tea. I will definitely come back for tea during a future visit and also plan to come there for dinner as well as the food smelled wonderful. It is beautifully decorated. The staff were very accommodating and offered to put our luggage in their office as we were flying out directly after tea Service. I can’t say enough about the service, the ambience and the food and drinks.
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Purvez
Houston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service.... the top Indian restaurant in Houston by far and should have received a Michelin star. We eat at Kiran's a lot and the food is always so tasty and flavorful and they do not mess around with Indian fusion like some other places. They serve great authentic Indian food.
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Richard
Houston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stellar experience again. Food and service top notch. Fabulous atmosphere. Highly recommend.
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Carlo
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience with this restaurant was nothing short of excellent. The food and service were phenomenal. My girlfriend/lady and I had a wonderful time as we celebrated her birthday. We will definitely be back in the near future.
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Carmen
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and amazing food! The Vindaloo and the hazelnut cake were our highlights!
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Rayford
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an absolute delicious meal, the food is great and the service is too!
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Yrene
Houston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Kiran's never disappoints! We enjoyed Dosa, Samosas, Seafood Curry, Lamb Vindaloo, Lamb Biryani and Tandoori Chicken - all delicious and serve hot.
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Marco
Houston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
It took 30 min to set up the right table. When asked for a recommendation to share, they only referred to the most expensive plates and wine.
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FAQs

Kiran's offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Kiran's also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 960-8472.

Kiran's is rated 4.8 stars by 2781 OpenTable diners.