Are you looking for the best Indian food in the Woodlands? We’ve assembled a guide to the restaurants that serve the best we’ve found in the Woodlands area.
Our criteria is simple: Who makes the most delicious Indian dishes? Our guide is based around the Woodlands, but we’ll venture outside the immediate area if a burger is worth the drive… and we found some that are.
In each section, restaurants are listed in alphabetical order; they are not ranked within the section.
(Updated March 2024. Originally published in 2021.)
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The best Indian food in the Woodlands area, in alphabetical order
Indian cuisine meets French technique at this luxe location near the waterway
Amrina
🌟🌟🌟🌟 — Among the best restaurants in Texas.
🥇 Best Happy Hour🥇 Best Indian
World-class Indian cuisine from noted chef Jassi Bindra meets French technique in this swanky location near the Woodlands Waterway. GM Giorgio Ferrero has assembled a spectacular wine list (first growth Bordeaux, anyone?) to complement the luxurious, beautifully crafted cuisine. Spare-no-expense interior design is the backdrop for a special night out; those looking for an upscale scene need look no further. Amrina is piling up the awards: Not only have they been recognized by TWTX one of the best restaurants in Texas, but they were Eater Houston’s Restaurant of the Year 2022 for Houston. At this rate, they’re going to need a bigger trophy case.
$$$ and $$$$ | Indian
Brunch, Family-Run Small Business, Full Bar, Good Desserts, Good for Vegetarians, Happy Hour, HRW2023, Late Night, Live Music, Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Romantic, and Upscale
3 Waterway Square Pl #100 | The Woodlands 77380
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Sophisticated Indian cuisine in a cozy family-run setting
Palette Indian Kitchen
🌟🌟 — Among the best restaurants in the Woodlands area.
🥇 Best IndianDiscerning foodies looking for a great Indian restaurant now have a solid local destination. Palette Indian Kitchen creates remarkably complex, subtly spiced dishes that will please the most demanding palate. From the scrumptious Chicken Popsicles, with their lush garlic lemon creme sauce, to the savory Lamb Seekh Kabob, boldly aromatic, herbal, moist and incredibly flavorful, there is a lot to love on the expansive menu. Surprises abound; we were tickled by the gently sweet Peshwari Naan (baked in the tandoori oven with coconut, nuts, and hints of cherry) and the Goan Shrimp Curry, a subtle curry with plump, beautifully cooked shrimp and layer upon layer of flavor. Don’t let the casual strip-center location fool you; this is a serious kitchen with serious food.
$$ | Indian
Family-Run Small Business, Good for Vegetarians, Outdoor Dining, and Private Room
3559 Rayford Rd Suite 200 | Spring 77386
281-362-5999 |
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Recommended Indian food in the Woodlands area, in alphabetical order
Traditional Indian cuisine in a strip mall setting
Hyderabad House
Hyderabad House is the Woodlands outpost of the successful local Indian chain. It brings a variety of traditional Indian dishes, including biryani, curries, and popular lunch and dinner buffets (check for availability.) Thalis are also a draw; these Indian sampler platters are a great introduction to the cuisine for beginners. Friendly service.
$$ | Indian
Good for Vegetarians
407 Sawdust Road | Spring 77380
In Woodwinds Center
281-203-5020 |
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Vegetarian Indian Spot on Rayford Road
Khau Gully
Khau Gully brings Indian street food to Rayford Road. Prices are reasonable, and the food is vegetarian. The kitchen is obviously experienced in Indian food; dishes like the Samosa Chaat were beautifully balanced and full of flavor.
In their words: “Khau” translates to “eat,” and “Gully” translates to “street.” In Mumbai, it’s a place where people gather from far and wide, crowd around vessels brimming with spicy stews and crispy dosas, and laugh over good food and good company. The street is buzzing with excitement, and that’s exactly what we’re trying to do here at Khau Gully Spring.”
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Catering, Family-Run Small Business, Good for Vegetarians, and On the Radar
25188 I-45, Suite AIA | Spring 77386
281-362-5014 |
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Traditional Indian cuisine, Indian fast food, and more
Namaste Indian Cuisine
Namaste offers solid versions of all your favorite traditional Indian dishes. From Chicken Tikka Masala to Saag Paneer to Naan. Namaste specializes in chaat (Indian Fast food) while also dabbling in some southern Indian dishes and fusion foods, which combine more than one type of cuisine. They have an extensive Indochinese offering, too.
$$ | Indian
Family-Run Small Business and Good for Vegetarians
202 Sawdust Rd Suite 115 | Spring 77380
832-299-6476 |
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