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Musaafer

$50 and over

Indian

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 80 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

MICHELIN 1 Star
2024

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.

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
Neighborhood
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
$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!
NYE Lunch at Musaafer
$95.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us for a special 4 course lunch menu for $95/person (excluding tax and gratuity)
New Year's Eve 2024
$165.00 - $215.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in the New Year in style at Musaafer with an unforgettable 6-course celebration. Enjoy a curated menu of gourmet dishes, each crafted to delight your senses, accompanied by live entertainment to set the perfect festive mood. Enhance your experience with optional wine pairings, expertly selected to complement each course. Whether you're toasting to new beginnings or savoring every moment, our elegant setting and exceptional service will make your NYE truly memorable. Reservations are limited—join us for an evening of exquisite food, music, and celebration!

ESCOLAR CEVICHE$25.00
escolar, yuzu coconut sauce, homemade tooti frooti
Mithu's Coriander Prawns$27.00
Coconut, coriander, shallots, turmeric, curry leaf, and copra pav | add shrimp+$4 | add copra pav+$7
TUNA PAPAD (3 PCS)$32.00
ahi tuna, achar emulsion, karvanda, sesame | add piece+$1
SOL KADHI RAW OYSTER$58.00
kokum, coconut milk, ginger, nimbupani jelly, toasted millet
LOBSTER POLLICHATHU$36.00
shallots, tomatoes, curry leaf, grilled endive, mango pickle emulsion; kallapam |add extra kallapam+$6
BAKED OYSTER$70.00
palak paneer rocke feller, toasted brioche
OCTOPUS$36.00
tandoori octopus, tandoori gobhi macaron, purple potato puree | add extra macaron+$4

Poultry & Meat

TANDOORI HEN$23.00
chargrilled hen, root vegetable carpaccio, mint chutney
SEEKH KEBAB (4PCS)$27.00
choice of lamb or chicken, red onion, daikon
SHAMMI KEBAB (3PCS)$29.00
minced beef patties, chana dal, red onions, radish, pickled raw papaya, spiced crisp discs
CHAANP (3PCS)$35.00
lamb chops, coriander, chili, crème fresh, beetroot dust | add 1pc+$12
BRISKET BAO (2PCS)$20.00
balchao, skillet white onion, radish, aioli | add 1pc+$11

Vegetarian Appetizer

PAANI PURI (5PCS)$16.00
spiced potato & chickpea; 5 fillings |add 1pcpuri +$1.5 | add 1 filling+$2
LYCHEE CEVICHE$23.00
cured lychee, yuzu coconut sauce, homemade tooti frooti
MASALA PAPAD (3PCS)$26.00
red pepper & avocado, achar emulsion, karvanda, sesame | add 1pc+$9
CAULIFLOWER & BROCCOLI$23.00
spiced cauliflower, tandoori broccoli, black garlic emulsion, broccolini capers, pickled onion | add 1pc+$6
CHENA DAHI VADA CHAAT$23.00
milk curd dumplings, sweet yoghurt, tamarind, mint, pomegranate, black chickpeas, potatoes, beet papdi
ONION RINGS PAKODA$19.00
onion, potato, garlic emulsion, activated charcoal; mint chutney | add 1pc+$10
PANEER$25.00
paneer tikka, cottage cheese sashimi, lentil roti, beetroot chutney, paneer papad | add 1pc+$8
VEG SEEKH KEBAB$27.00
vegetable seekh, root vegetable | add 1pc+$7
JACKFRUIT BAO$18.00
balchao, skillet white onion, radish, aioli | add 1pc+$10

Main Menu

KOMRI VADE$36.00
chicken mosaic, cucumber ribbons, red chili thecha cheese stick, coconut; cucumber vada | add piece+$4
BUTTER CHICKEN EXPERIENCE$34.00
tomato, fenugreek, cashew
CHICKEN THUKPA$34.00
grilled chicken, bokchoy, sesame, tomato, golden garlic, noodles: tingmo | add piece+$6
LAAL MAAS$36.00
smoked goa tmeat ,mathania chili, freeze dried garlic, millet brittle
NIHARI$45.00
braised lamb shank, long pepper, serrano, chili oil
RIZALA$54.00
lamb chop, rose petal, brown onion, serrano, cilantro
DUM KI RIBS$49.00
beef short ribs, rose water, cashew &onion dolmas, chironji, yogurt stuffed chili, nigella seed naan toast
BEEF VINDALOO$75.00
choice of fillet mignon OR New York strip | served with balchao baby potato, shallots, vindaloo sauce
LAMB LEG FOR 2$90.00
patagonian lamb leg, pickled madras onion, mango cilantro chutney; roomali roti | roomali roti (add$6)
GOAN FISH CURRY$46.00
chilean seabass, kokum, coconut, cilantro, kashmiri, byadgi chili
BLACK SESAME MISO COD$49.00
khasi black sesame, white miso, ginger congee, bokchoy, crispy shallot, golden garlic
PALAK PANEER$29.00
spinach, cottage cheese, garlic, corn crisps
PANEER RIZALA$29.00
rose petal, brown onion, serrano, cilantro
RAJMA KOFTA KEBAB (4PCS)$29.00
red kidney bean, leeks, onion tomato sauce, foxnuts | add piece+$7
ALOO METHI$29.00
potato disc terrine, garlic avocado chutney cornet, fenugreek, poppy seed, cashew
SEV TAMATAR$35.00
three style sev, onion & tomato; dopad roti
TOFU THUKPA$35.00
grilled tofu, bokchoy, sesame, tomato, golden garlic, noodles: tingmo
DAL MAKHNI$23.00
72hour slow cooked black lentil, tomato, smoked chili
VEGAN DAL MAKHNI$23.00
72 hour slow cooked black lentil, tomato, smoked chili, vegan cream & butter
BAINGAN BHARTA$18.00
roasted egg plan tmash, onion, tomato, sesame, crispy eggplant skin
BALCHAO POTATOES$10.00
roasted baby potatoes, tomatoes, cloves, smoke chili, cumin
CHATPATI SERRANO$10.00
roasted serrano, lime, chat masala, dry mango

Dessert

MANGO DOLLY$25.00
alphonso mango semi freddo, mango pâte de fruit, cocoa mud crumble, dill, crystallized fig leaf
MAKAI BADAM HALWA$25.00
corn & almond fudge, pink guava crème & pulp, black corn, almond praline, mamra almond, lemon gel
GULAB$27.00
gulab jamun, dark chocolate rose, passion fruit chocolate, pistachio cremeux, pistachio dragees, mango, berries
MISHTI DOI$25.00
faux yogurt shrooms, raspberry, pomegranate stones, shrikhand froyo
QUBANI$25.00
qubani ka meetha, flaked apricot, lavender, vanilla whip, seabean fennel sorbet, dehydrated paan

What 1,040 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
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Houston
Healthy
Houston
Most Booked
Houston
Healthy
Houston
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Musaafer offers a mesmerizing dining journey that captures the essence of Indian cuisine with a modern twist. Guests rave about the "phenomenal service" and "exceptional food," making it a favorite for special occasions. The ambiance is "regal," with decor that transports diners to another world. Reservations are recommended to fully enjoy this "exquisite dining experience."

1,040 Reviews

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Rachna
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
I don’t understand how a Michelin star restaurant can take 2 hours to bring what you’ve ordered. I really don’t.
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Sanjeet
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience overall. Initial waiting period was a bit long, but the staff were quite courteous.
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Scott
Los Angeles
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food was amazing. The Service was very, very slow from beginning till the end of the dinner. There were 2 Birthdays at our table and nothing was done to recognize it. The automatic 20% tip probably makes providing service not important. Disappointing.
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Marjorie
Houston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Melissa was excellent. She knows the menu and her recommendations were on point!
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Tracey
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the most wonderful birthday dinner at Musaafer! The interior and decor were absolutely stunning, creating such a warm and inviting atmosphere. The food was incredible—each dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented. The service was impeccable too, with the staff making us feel so special and well taken care of. I'm so happy with the entire experience and couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate!
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Michael
Houston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Musaafer has earned its Michelin star! My wife and I went two weeks before they received their star. We loved everything from the cocktails to the appetizers, especially the entrees. I took five men with me last night, and they were blown away.
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Kishen
VIP
Houston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service, great food, scenic, ambience, rich history, and one of the best experiences of Indian culture you would have while dining in Houston
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Mingyu
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good design good taste good service. Really enjoy the time with family.
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ANAMARIA
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a really good experience, the food was delicious, the Lamb and lentils absolutely delicious. The experience with Justin was great, he had a lot of knowledge about the food and the Restaurant. We will como back.
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Aysha
Houston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a beautiful restaurant, I can see why Michelin gave them a star! Finally Indian food receiving the recognition and appreciation it deserves.
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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 1040 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 80 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
Cross street
Westheimer & Sage
Neighborhood
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.

Musaafer

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

MICHELIN 1 Star

Additional information

12-Course Chef's Tasting Menu

NYE Lunch at Musaafer

New Year's Eve 2024

Appetizer

ESCOLAR CEVICHE$25.00

Mithu's Coriander Prawns$27.00

TUNA PAPAD (3 PCS)$32.00

SOL KADHI RAW OYSTER$58.00

LOBSTER POLLICHATHU$36.00

BAKED OYSTER$70.00

OCTOPUS$36.00

Poultry & Meat

TANDOORI HEN$23.00

SEEKH KEBAB (4PCS)$27.00

SHAMMI KEBAB (3PCS)$29.00

CHAANP (3PCS)$35.00

BRISKET BAO (2PCS)$20.00

Vegetarian Appetizer

PAANI PURI (5PCS)$16.00

LYCHEE CEVICHE$23.00

MASALA PAPAD (3PCS)$26.00

CAULIFLOWER & BROCCOLI$23.00

CHENA DAHI VADA CHAAT$23.00

ONION RINGS PAKODA$19.00

PANEER$25.00

VEG SEEKH KEBAB$27.00

JACKFRUIT BAO$18.00

Main Menu

KOMRI VADE$36.00

BUTTER CHICKEN EXPERIENCE$34.00

CHICKEN THUKPA$34.00

LAAL MAAS$36.00

NIHARI$45.00

RIZALA$54.00

DUM KI RIBS$49.00

BEEF VINDALOO$75.00

LAMB LEG FOR 2$90.00

GOAN FISH CURRY$46.00

BLACK SESAME MISO COD$49.00

PALAK PANEER$29.00

PANEER RIZALA$29.00

RAJMA KOFTA KEBAB (4PCS)$29.00

ALOO METHI$29.00

SEV TAMATAR$35.00

TOFU THUKPA$35.00

DAL MAKHNI$23.00

VEGAN DAL MAKHNI$23.00

BAINGAN BHARTA$18.00

BALCHAO POTATOES$10.00

CHATPATI SERRANO$10.00

Dessert

MANGO DOLLY$25.00

MAKAI BADAM HALWA$25.00

GULAB$27.00

MISHTI DOI$25.00

QUBANI$25.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Is Musaafer currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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