Lunch buffet:I’m by no means an expert on Indian food, but I’ve worked in India for several months (Mumbai, Baroda, Cochin, and Vizag), so I’m not completely clueless either. I’m from Houston, which probably has more Indian restaurants per capita than any other US city…some there are ok, others rival the best in India. Pintu’s, in Houston would be middle of the pack, if they were there.Pintu’s buffet is a bit limited in selection, but authentic to the (Punjab-ish) traditional cuisine and certainly my expectations.For health reasons, I’m low carb these days, so I didn’t get to enjoy the rice, bread, deep fried items, Chana Masala etc., but their tandoori chicken, Brinjal bhartha, okra fry (bhindi do piaza), butter chicken, and beef keema were all mouth watering and memorable.Special mention for the tandoori chicken and especially the brinjal bhartha (separation of spices, freshness, texture etc.). Fantastic ghee base with a ginger - garlic - chili base taste, bringing the masala alive, punching thru faithfully and sensationally on each bite with a satisfying aftertaste… I very much enjoyed every moment. Kudos to the talented chef and staff.The chutneys (mint, chili) were great (I can’t do tamarind these days…sugar/carbs). Also, the salad mix was nice, diverse, and had a wonderful dressing on the side.The negative… the host guy was questioning why I brought in a bottle of kefir (it’s like yogurt, I put it on my salad) and I had to explain myself than I eat a bit with all meals for health reasons (probiotic).He still looked very concerned, but gave in when I continued to push back. 4 stars, due to this. The other staff were great about taking my empty plates, refilling water, etc.In summary, it is a limited spread, but very high quality, true to the tradition, mouth watering yummy Indian lunch time buffet that cost 19.20, tax included. This worked out to 6.20 per plate, terrific value, recommend restaurant, bahut svadish hei!!!Dietary restrictions: I’m keto, but still had good options.
The food is very authentic & delicious with great flavor.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka, Garlic Naan
Ashley
Awesome food that is always consistently amazing. Highly recommend all of their food. Great customer service and easy to order. One of my favorite restaurants!
Food is amazing!!! Wait staff has left us bewildered. We have been there twice. First time, owner mentioned they were short staffed. Ok, plausible. Second visit, almost the same inattentive service. The waiter brought out one drink at a time, we aren't sure if he forgot the others or just not well trained on serving. But, we ordered a variety of apps and each had our own meals. Each app came out separately, one app was completely forgotten. So, not really sure we will go back. It's too bad! We love the food.
Melyblaze Gardens
Food is amazing and absolutely delicious. Service is five stars as-well. Great restaurant! I suggest trying the Tikki Chicken still simmering when it’s served.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sebastian Rodriguez
I went here 3 times. Service and everything was great, but I became violently ill the last 2 times I went. Maybe I just couldn’t stomach it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tyler Saremi
Food is amazing. Service is outstanding. I do takeout often AND once I give them my phone number they have a log of what I like to order! Highly recommend.
Very bad experience. Served biryani without Raita and salan. Rice was also not served.Non veg food quality is not good.Extra items added to the cheque which we haven't ordered. Will never visit this place again and not recommended for others as well.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Pankaj Patel
Thank you to Pintuji, Mintuji ,their food dishes is the best around, and always polite and welcoming.and their price is fare compared to other indian restaurant'
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tiffany B.
Great food! Will def do it again - really picky eaters in our fam especially for menus that are Indian, Moroccan or Mediterranean. Great selection and spice can be accommodated to your liking.
Khushi Shah
Food was okay !!But the service was extremely bad bad and the worstThe owner and employees have a high level attitude and not even a good serviceFor our own dirty plates they ask us to pass it to themI mean for real ????It took them 45 min to deliver the food on the tableSpecially when you are coming from far away to taste the food because of the reviews and rating
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
anshuhyderabad
Please visit this place ONLY if you are an American. The owner has no respect for Indians though he is running this Indian restaurant only. Absolutely rude and weird guy. He is a big time idiot who does not know as one should talk or he will stoop to any level to please Americans. Pathetic guy.
Lunch buffet:I’m by no means an expert on Indian food, but I’ve worked in India for several months (Mumbai, Baroda, Cochin, and Vizag), so I’m not completely clueless either. I’m from Houston, which probably has more Indian restaurants per capita than any other US city…some there are ok, others rival the best in India. Pintu’s, in Houston would be middle of the pack, if they were there.Pintu’s buffet is a bit limited in selection, but authentic to the (Punjab-ish) traditional cuisine and certainly my expectations.For health reasons, I’m low carb these days, so I didn’t get to enjoy the rice, bread, deep fried items, Chana Masala etc., but their tandoori chicken, Brinjal bhartha, okra fry (bhindi do piaza), butter chicken, and beef keema were all mouth watering and memorable.Special mention for the tandoori chicken and especially the brinjal bhartha (separation of spices, freshness, texture etc.). Fantastic ghee base with a ginger - garlic - chili base taste, bringing the masala alive, punching thru faithfully and sensationally on each bite with a satisfying aftertaste… I very much enjoyed every moment. Kudos to the talented chef and staff.The chutneys (mint, chili) were great (I can’t do tamarind these days…sugar/carbs). Also, the salad mix was nice, diverse, and had a wonderful dressing on the side.The negative… the host guy was questioning why I brought in a bottle of kefir (it’s like yogurt, I put it on my salad) and I had to explain myself than I eat a bit with all meals for health reasons (probiotic).He still looked very concerned, but gave in when I continued to push back. 4 stars, due to this. The other staff were great about taking my empty plates, refilling water, etc.In summary, it is a limited spread, but very high quality, true to the tradition, mouth watering yummy Indian lunch time buffet that cost 19.20, tax included. This worked out to 6.20 per plate, terrific value, recommend restaurant, bahut svadish hei!!!Dietary restrictions: I’m keto, but still had good options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tandoori Chicken, Butter Chicken
Service is so
Food: 4
Service: 1
Yummy and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is very authentic & delicious with great flavor.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka, Garlic Naan
Awesome food that is always consistently amazing. Highly recommend all of their food. Great customer service and easy to order. One of my favorite restaurants!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala, Chicken Curry, Chicken Tikka, Butter Naan, Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan
Food is amazing!!! Wait staff has left us bewildered. We have been there twice. First time, owner mentioned they were short staffed. Ok, plausible. Second visit, almost the same inattentive service. The waiter brought out one drink at a time, we aren't sure if he forgot the others or just not well trained on serving. But, we ordered a variety of apps and each had our own meals. Each app came out separately, one app was completely forgotten. So, not really sure we will go back. It's too bad! We love the food.
Food is amazing and absolutely delicious. Service is five stars as-well. Great restaurant! I suggest trying the Tikki Chicken still simmering when it’s served.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went here 3 times. Service and everything was great, but I became violently ill the last 2 times I went. Maybe I just couldn’t stomach it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is amazing. Service is outstanding. I do takeout often AND once I give them my phone number they have a log of what I like to order! Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka, Garlic Naan
Terrible service . Avoid this place .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Very bad experience. Served biryani without Raita and salan. Rice was also not served.Non veg food quality is not good.Extra items added to the cheque which we haven't ordered. Will never visit this place again and not recommended for others as well.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Thank you to Pintuji, Mintuji ,their food dishes is the best around, and always polite and welcoming.and their price is fare compared to other indian restaurant'
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food! Will def do it again - really picky eaters in our fam especially for menus that are Indian, Moroccan or Mediterranean. Great selection and spice can be accommodated to your liking.
Food was okay !!But the service was extremely bad bad and the worstThe owner and employees have a high level attitude and not even a good serviceFor our own dirty plates they ask us to pass it to themI mean for real ????It took them 45 min to deliver the food on the tableSpecially when you are coming from far away to taste the food because of the reviews and rating
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Please visit this place ONLY if you are an American. The owner has no respect for Indians though he is running this Indian restaurant only. Absolutely rude and weird guy. He is a big time idiot who does not know as one should talk or he will stoop to any level to please Americans. Pathetic guy.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1