Kiran's

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Priyanga CrewForShootsvia Google

about 1 month ago

Great service and beautiful atmosphere. Food is good but it's not as authentic as i would expect since i have tasted real Indian food from India itself. Its been modified to blend with Americans. Very clean washrooms. Paid garage parking. Staff has been very friendly and helpful. Very attentive too.

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Caleb Cartervia Google

about 1 month ago

Kiran’s is one of Houston’s most talked about Indian restaurants, and we chose it to celebrate a birthday, with expectations appropriately high. Arrival was smooth enough. Parking is plentiful but paid, with valet at eight dollars and self parking at five. Reservations are required, and the restaurant was completely full the evening we attended. The space is large and elaborate, with a visible kitchen that signals an attempt at a destination dining experience. We opted for outdoor seating. While the weather was fine, the patio sits directly alongside Richmond Avenue, leading to frequent interruptions and moments where conversation stopped entirely as cars passed. It was serviceable, but not relaxing. Kiran’s presents itself as an elite dining experience. In practice, it feels like a restaurant still in training for that role rather than fully inhabiting it. We ordered appetizers and main courses, finishing with the complimentary birthday dessert. Our meal lasted just over three hours. While we were not rushed for time, we expected a dining experience closer to half that length. Long stretches between courses became tedious, and the sustained absence of service led us to consider ending the evening early. During that time, multiple tables arrived and departed while we remained seated at a small two person table with claw foot legs that made it difficult to sit comfortably. Our waiter was kind but difficult to understand, and we saw him only a handful of times over the course of the evening. Drinks went unrefilled, pacing was unclear, and small service details were missed. Silverware was placed while menus were still on the table, napkins were not provided until requested after appetizers arrived, and overall attentiveness felt inconsistent. These may seem like small details, but together they made us feel like afterthoughts rather than guests. The kitchen, however, delivered. Every dish arrived hot and thoughtfully prepared. The lamb belly was the standout, rich and balanced from the first bite. The lamb kebab grew in complexity as you spent time with it, nearly overtaking the lamb belly as a favorite. The homemade paneer was lightly fried and flaky, offering a welcome contrast to the heavier dishes. For mains, we ordered the Dosa Three Ways and the Punjabi Thali. Both were generous and flavorful, offering a wide range of preparations and textures. Plating was thoughtful, and the consistent use of Le Creuset serviceware felt appropriate. Spice levels were not discussed and were determined by the kitchen. The heat was noticeable but mild by Houston standards, likely comfortable for many but restrained for spice tolerant diners. Dessert was thoughtfully presented and well executed, with a chocolate madeleine, a praline style bar with chocolate ganache and hazelnut filling, and a birthday tag. In the end, the food was very good, with portions that felt fair for slightly elevated prices. Service and pacing, however, lagged significantly. The kitchen is operating close to five star quality, but the rest of the experience has not caught up. My rating: ★★★☆☆ Rating scale: 1 star — I will never return. 2 stars — If nearby, I might return, but without urgency. 3 stars — Worth a visit if in the area, though not a destination in itself. 4 stars — Worth going out of my way to enjoy. 5 stars — I would fly around the world for this meal.

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Jerry Volkinvia Google

about 1 month ago

An exceptional meal. A very wide variety of foods on the menu, my new favorite restaurant. The lobster shorba (pictured in the bowl next to the huge serving of calamari) may be the best thing I ever ate in 70+ years. This place is a gem

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Muthu Raja Sankarvia Google

about 1 month ago

Visited Kiran’s for the second time with colleagues and clients — it never disappoints. The food and service are always top-notch. The thali options for the main course are a great touch, though serving them on a traditional thali plate would make it even more convenient and authentic. Overall, a wonderful dining experience with great flavors and presentation!

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Sneha Joshivia Google

2 months ago

It was our second visit to Kiran’s; had tried their afternoon tea earlier which was delectable. The service was good and ambience was welcoming. Some standout dishes were the Fungi naanza, Lucknow chicken kebab (which was classic seekh kebab), Malai kofta and Butter chicken. The Prawn bhuna and bittergourd/Karela sabzi both could use more bhunao-ing/cooking down masala for more robust flavors. Apart from these, a pretty nice meal.