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Musaafer, Houston, TX
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Musaafer

$50 and over
Indian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Two chefs of The Spice Route Co. were sent on this ambitious task of traveling 29 states of India; gathering stories and experiences along the way and bringing home age-old regional recipes, which have been translated into our eclectic menu. You’ll find Musaafer in Houston in the Galleria shopping complex, close to the city’s lively business district. The elegant two-story space with sweeping windows offers a luxurious and memorable dining experience. Guests are treated to unforgettable Indian cuisine, a world-class wine program and unparalleled hospitality.

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Mayank Istwal

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2024

From the OpenTable editors: An opulent two-story space filled with carved wooden columns and brocade paneling sets the stage for regal Indian feasts at Musaafer. Expect elegant, à la carte dishes like kofta meatballs with Texas wagyu along with a decadent multi-course tasting menu starring the likes of caviar and a lamb chop with beetroot dust. Add in theatrical, tableside presentations and inventive cocktails like a paan-infused negroni, and it’s easy to see why the restaurant earned a MICHELIN Star.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:45 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 242-8087
  • Website
    http://www.musaaferhouston.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    For Catering inquiries, please visit www.talesbymusaafer.com and complete the form.
  • Private party facilities
    For private events, please visit our website and complete our private event inquiry form.
  • Location
    5115 Westheimer Rd Ste C-3500, Houston, TX 77056-5528
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
  • Neighbourhood
    Galleria / Uptown
  • Cross Street
    Westheimer & Sage
  • Parking details
    Drive to parking lot situated @ the Galleria Mall from Westheimer ( near Sage & next to Saks 5th Av.).Valet & free parking are both available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 12-Course Chef's Tasting Menu

    US$175.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    🍽️ Indulge in an Unforgettable Culinary Journey; Musaafers Exclusive 12-Course Tasting Menu. Embark on a gastronomic adventure like no other with our meticulously crafted Chef's Tasting Menu. Elevate your dining experience as you savor a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas expertly curated by our culinary team. Whether it's a milestone celebration, romantic evening, or simply an opportunity to indulge, our tasting menu promises to mark any occasion with style and sophistication. Reserve your seat today!
    12-Course Chef's Tasting Menu photo

Menu

Appetizer

  • ESCOLAR CEVICHEUS$25.00

    escolar, yuzu coconut sauce, homemade tooti frooti

    • Mithu's Coriander PrawnsUS$27.00

      Coconut, coriander, shallots, turmeric, curry leaf, and copra pav | add shrimp+$4 | add copra pav+$7

      • TUNA PAPAD (3 PCS)US$32.00

        ahi tuna, achar emulsion, karvanda, sesame | add piece+$1

        • SOL KADHI RAW OYSTERUS$58.00

          kokum, coconut milk, ginger, nimbupani jelly, toasted millet

          • LOBSTER POLLICHATHUUS$36.00

            shallots, tomatoes, curry leaf, grilled endive, mango pickle emulsion; kallapam |add extra kallapam+$6

            • BAKED OYSTERUS$70.00

              palak paneer rocke feller, toasted brioche

              • OCTOPUSUS$36.00

                tandoori octopus, tandoori gobhi macaron, purple potato puree | add extra macaron+$4

                Poultry & Meat

                • TANDOORI HENUS$23.00

                  chargrilled hen, root vegetable carpaccio, mint chutney

                  • SEEKH KEBAB (4PCS)US$27.00

                    choice of lamb or chicken, red onion, daikon

                    • SHAMMI KEBAB (3PCS)US$29.00

                      minced beef patties, chana dal, red onions, radish, pickled raw papaya, spiced crisp discs

                      • CHAANP (3PCS)US$35.00

                        lamb chops, coriander, chili, crème fresh, beetroot dust | add 1pc+$12

                        • BRISKET BAO (2PCS)US$20.00

                          balchao, skillet white onion, radish, aioli | add 1pc+$11

                          Vegetarian Appetizer

                          • PAANI PURI (5PCS)US$16.00

                            spiced potato & chickpea; 5 fillings |add 1pcpuri +$1.5 | add 1 filling+$2

                            • LYCHEE CEVICHEUS$23.00

                              cured lychee, yuzu coconut sauce, homemade tooti frooti

                              • MASALA PAPAD (3PCS)US$26.00

                                red pepper & avocado, achar emulsion, karvanda, sesame | add 1pc+$9

                                • CAULIFLOWER & BROCCOLIUS$23.00

                                  spiced cauliflower, tandoori broccoli, black garlic emulsion, broccolini capers, pickled onion | add 1pc+$6

                                  • CHENA DAHI VADA CHAATUS$23.00

                                    milk curd dumplings, sweet yoghurt, tamarind, mint, pomegranate, black chickpeas, potatoes, beet papdi

                                    • ONION RINGS PAKODAUS$19.00

                                      onion, potato, garlic emulsion, activated charcoal; mint chutney | add 1pc+$10

                                      • PANEERUS$25.00

                                        paneer tikka, cottage cheese sashimi, lentil roti, beetroot chutney, paneer papad | add 1pc+$8

                                        • VEG SEEKH KEBABUS$27.00

                                          vegetable seekh, root vegetable | add 1pc+$7

                                          • JACKFRUIT BAOUS$18.00

                                            balchao, skillet white onion, radish, aioli | add 1pc+$10

                                            Main Menu

                                            • KOMRI VADEUS$36.00

                                              chicken mosaic, cucumber ribbons, red chili thecha cheese stick, coconut; cucumber vada | add piece+$4

                                              • BUTTER CHICKEN EXPERIENCEUS$34.00

                                                tomato, fenugreek, cashew

                                                • CHICKEN THUKPAUS$34.00

                                                  grilled chicken, bokchoy, sesame, tomato, golden garlic, noodles: tingmo | add piece+$6

                                                  • LAAL MAASUS$36.00

                                                    smoked goa tmeat ,mathania chili, freeze dried garlic, millet brittle

                                                    • NIHARIUS$45.00

                                                      braised lamb shank, long pepper, serrano, chili oil

                                                      • RIZALAUS$54.00

                                                        lamb chop, rose petal, brown onion, serrano, cilantro

                                                        • DUM KI RIBSUS$49.00

                                                          beef short ribs, rose water, cashew &onion dolmas, chironji, yogurt stuffed chili, nigella seed naan toast

                                                          • BEEF VINDALOOUS$75.00

                                                            choice of fillet mignon OR New York strip | served with balchao baby potato, shallots, vindaloo sauce

                                                            • LAMB LEG FOR 2US$90.00

                                                              patagonian lamb leg, pickled madras onion, mango cilantro chutney; roomali roti | roomali roti (add$6)

                                                              • GOAN FISH CURRYUS$46.00

                                                                chilean seabass, kokum, coconut, cilantro, kashmiri, byadgi chili

                                                                • BLACK SESAME MISO CODUS$49.00

                                                                  khasi black sesame, white miso, ginger congee, bokchoy, crispy shallot, golden garlic

                                                                  • PALAK PANEERUS$29.00

                                                                    spinach, cottage cheese, garlic, corn crisps

                                                                    • PANEER RIZALAUS$29.00

                                                                      rose petal, brown onion, serrano, cilantro

                                                                      • RAJMA KOFTA KEBAB (4PCS)US$29.00

                                                                        red kidney bean, leeks, onion tomato sauce, foxnuts | add piece+$7

                                                                        • ALOO METHIUS$29.00

                                                                          potato disc terrine, garlic avocado chutney cornet, fenugreek, poppy seed, cashew

                                                                          • SEV TAMATARUS$35.00

                                                                            three style sev, onion & tomato; dopad roti

                                                                            • TOFU THUKPAUS$35.00

                                                                              grilled tofu, bokchoy, sesame, tomato, golden garlic, noodles: tingmo

                                                                              • DAL MAKHNIUS$23.00

                                                                                72hour slow cooked black lentil, tomato, smoked chili

                                                                                • VEGAN DAL MAKHNIUS$23.00

                                                                                  72 hour slow cooked black lentil, tomato, smoked chili, vegan cream & butter

                                                                                  • BAINGAN BHARTAUS$18.00

                                                                                    roasted egg plan tmash, onion, tomato, sesame, crispy eggplant skin

                                                                                    • BALCHAO POTATOESUS$10.00

                                                                                      roasted baby potatoes, tomatoes, cloves, smoke chili, cumin

                                                                                      • CHATPATI SERRANOUS$10.00

                                                                                        roasted serrano, lime, chat masala, dry mango

                                                                                        Dessert

                                                                                        • MANGO DOLLYUS$25.00

                                                                                          alphonso mango semi freddo, mango pâte de fruit, cocoa mud crumble, dill, crystallized fig leaf

                                                                                          • MAKAI BADAM HALWAUS$25.00

                                                                                            corn & almond fudge, pink guava crème & pulp, black corn, almond praline, mamra almond, lemon gel

                                                                                            • GULABUS$27.00

                                                                                              gulab jamun, dark chocolate rose, passion fruit chocolate, pistachio cremeux, pistachio dragees, mango, berries

                                                                                              • MISHTI DOIUS$25.00

                                                                                                faux yogurt shrooms, raspberry, pomegranate stones, shrikhand froyo

                                                                                                • QUBANIUS$25.00

                                                                                                  qubani ka meetha, flaked apricot, lavender, vanilla whip, seabean fennel sorbet, dehydrated paan

                                                                                                  Last updated: December 21, 2023

                                                                                                  What 1,127 people are saying

                                                                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                  4.7
                                                                                                  4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                  • 4.7Food
                                                                                                  • 4.6Service
                                                                                                  • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                                  • 4.3Value

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                                                                                                  Review summary

                                                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                  Musaafer offers an "exquisite dining experience" with "amazing food" and "superb decor." The restaurant's ambiance is "stunning," creating an "immersive experience" that celebrates Indian culture. Service is often highlighted as "exceptional," with knowledgeable staff enhancing the culinary journey. Musaafer's Michelin star accolades are richly deserved, making it a must-visit in Houston.

                                                                                                  1,127 Reviews

                                                                                                  1. Hugh

                                                                                                    Houston

                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Excellent as always. Butter chicken experience, pani puri are hits

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                                                                                                  2. Briaunna

                                                                                                    Richmond

                                                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Our waiter was very knowledgeable. Shared a ton of details about each item we ordered. Ambiance was nice. The appetizers we ordered were the paani puri & the oysters. They were decent. The main dishes we ordered were the butter chicken and the dal Musaafer and they were fantastic! We also got a side of basmati rice and garlic naan. The cocktails are fantastic especially the Zaffran & Pisco Sour! Won’t necessarily crave the food but would come back for sure!

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                                                                                                  3. Shalima

                                                                                                    Houston

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Exquisite! Staff was knowledgeable and friendly. Service was impeccable. Food taste, presentation and quality was on point.

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                                                                                                  4. Jamal

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    Houston

                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Went for Valentine's Day. Food was on point except that it was actually too much. Bill was over $400 for two people. No drinks involved. That came out to $40 per course for a six course meal for two people.

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                                                                                                  5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                    New York City

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Such an beautiful night, the atmosphere was superb and food was just marvelous!

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                                                                                                  6. Matthew

                                                                                                    Central Texas

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Our server MANOJ K was awesome! He was very professional and interactive and fun

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                                                                                                  7. PJ

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    Houston

                                                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                                                    2.0

                                                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 2
                                                                                                    2. Food 2
                                                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                    Not authentic Indian food. Very expensive. Once is more than enough.

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                                                                                                  8. Wes

                                                                                                    Houston

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    2 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Fabulous experience all the way around. Not to be missed

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                                                                                                  9. sreekumar

                                                                                                    Dallas

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Delectable food and outstanding service from Roshy! ‘Mithu’s prawns’ was out of this world!

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                                                                                                  10. Jeff

                                                                                                    Houston

                                                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    4 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    This place never disappoints! World class ambiance and food- the service is top notch!

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                                                                                                  FAQs

                                                                                                  Musaafer offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Musaafer also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 242-8087.

                                                                                                  Musaafer is rated 4.7 stars by 1127 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                  Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                                  Make a reservation

                                                                                                  2 people
                                                                                                  7:00 p.m.
                                                                                                  Booked 65 times today
                                                                                                  Experiences are available.

                                                                                                  Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                  Google Map for Musaafer

                                                                                                  5115 Westheimer Rd Ste C-3500, Houston, TX 77056-5528

                                                                                                  Dining areas

                                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                                  • Award-winning
                                                                                                    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
                                                                                                  • Cross Street
                                                                                                    Westheimer & Sage
                                                                                                  • Neighbourhood
                                                                                                    Galleria / Uptown
                                                                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                    Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:45 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                                                  • Price
                                                                                                    $50 and over
                                                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                                                    Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan
                                                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                                                    Fine Dining
                                                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                                                    Smart Casual
                                                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                                                    Drive to parking lot situated @ the Galleria Mall from Westheimer ( near Sage & next to Saks 5th Av.).Valet & free parking are both available.
                                                                                                  • Payment Options
                                                                                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                  • Additional
                                                                                                    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                  • Website
                                                                                                    http://www.musaaferhouston.com/
                                                                                                  • Phone number
                                                                                                    (713) 242-8087
                                                                                                  • Catering
                                                                                                    For Catering inquiries, please visit www.talesbymusaafer.com and complete the form.
                                                                                                  • Private party facilities
                                                                                                    For private events, please visit our website and complete our private event inquiry form.
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