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Musaafer

Name: Musaafer
Address: 5115 Westheimer Rd Ste C-3500, Houston, TX, United States, 77056-5528
Telephone: (713) 242-8087
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

$50 and over

Indian

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 109 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
Area
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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

12-Course Chef's Tasting Menu
USD 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
USD 95.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
Join us for a special 4 course lunch menu for $95/person (excluding tax and gratuity)
New Year's Eve 2024
USD 165.00 - USD 215.00 per person
31 Dec 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 CEVICHEUSD 25.00
escolar, yuzu coconut sauce, homemade tooti frooti
Mithu's Coriander PrawnsUSD 27.00
Coconut, coriander, shallots, turmeric, curry leaf, and copra pav | add shrimp+$4 | add copra pav+$7
TUNA PAPAD (3 PCS)USD 32.00
ahi tuna, achar emulsion, karvanda, sesame | add piece+$1
SOL KADHI RAW OYSTERUSD 58.00
kokum, coconut milk, ginger, nimbupani jelly, toasted millet
LOBSTER POLLICHATHUUSD 36.00
shallots, tomatoes, curry leaf, grilled endive, mango pickle emulsion; kallapam |add extra kallapam+$6
BAKED OYSTERUSD 70.00
palak paneer rocke feller, toasted brioche
OCTOPUSUSD 36.00
tandoori octopus, tandoori gobhi macaron, purple potato puree | add extra macaron+$4

Poultry & Meat

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

Vegetarian Appetizer

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

Main Menu

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

Dessert

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

What 1,047 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

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Houston
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Houston
Healthy
Houston
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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."

1,047 Reviews

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Stephanie
VIP
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
PHENOMENAL food, service, and ambiance. Would definitely come again in the future for special occasions. It’s earned a michelin star, but I see it receiving another one soon.
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Ken
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time! The food and drinks were great. Russell was amazing. Will be returning again; no doubt!
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Edwin and Nicole
Houston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unexpected delight! The food is so delicious and the servers are very friendly and knowledgeable about the restaurant, history and know all the ingredients of every dish. We had a wonderful dinner at Musaafer. We will definitely try it again. P.S.: Musaafer has a 2024 Michelin Star. A Michelin star is a culinary award given to restaurants by the Michelin Guide for their exceptional food, service, and ambience.
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Eric
St. Louis
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Had the 12-Course chef's tasting menu. The presentation of all the dishes was excellent. All were very artistic and showed great attention to detail. However, not all the dishes lived up to the presentation. A few, including the main course, were excellent, however the remainder were good but outstanding. The service was excellent until the final two courses which were presented quickly and gave the impression the staff was trying to clear the table for the next seating of dinners. This unfortunately distracted from what had been excellent service. I will certainly return to try dishes from the normal ala carte menu and am hoping the experience improves.
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perdisha
Caribbean
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food service and food exceeded all my expectations. Our server Mark was extremely knowledgeable on all the menu items and explained how each meal was prepared ! We ordered appetizers, main , desert and a chai ,I can’t say which of the items I enjoyed the least . Every item was a delight . I don’t think any other Indian food restaurant will live up to the expectations set by Musaafer .
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Rachna
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 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 7 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 7 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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Christina
VIP
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There is nothing not amazing about this place…I would give 10 stars…
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Marjorie
Houston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
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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FAQs

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

Musaafer is rated 4.7 stars by 1047 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 109 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
Area
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, Takeaway, 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 booking

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 CEVICHEUSD 25.00

Mithu's Coriander PrawnsUSD 27.00

TUNA PAPAD (3 PCS)USD 32.00

SOL KADHI RAW OYSTERUSD 58.00

LOBSTER POLLICHATHUUSD 36.00

BAKED OYSTERUSD 70.00

OCTOPUSUSD 36.00

Poultry & Meat

TANDOORI HENUSD 23.00

SEEKH KEBAB (4PCS)USD 27.00

SHAMMI KEBAB (3PCS)USD 29.00

CHAANP (3PCS)USD 35.00

BRISKET BAO (2PCS)USD 20.00

Vegetarian Appetizer

PAANI PURI (5PCS)USD 16.00

LYCHEE CEVICHEUSD 23.00

MASALA PAPAD (3PCS)USD 26.00

CAULIFLOWER & BROCCOLIUSD 23.00

CHENA DAHI VADA CHAATUSD 23.00

ONION RINGS PAKODAUSD 19.00

PANEERUSD 25.00

VEG SEEKH KEBABUSD 27.00

JACKFRUIT BAOUSD 18.00

Main Menu

KOMRI VADEUSD 36.00

BUTTER CHICKEN EXPERIENCEUSD 34.00

CHICKEN THUKPAUSD 34.00

LAAL MAASUSD 36.00

NIHARIUSD 45.00

RIZALAUSD 54.00

DUM KI RIBSUSD 49.00

BEEF VINDALOOUSD 75.00

LAMB LEG FOR 2USD 90.00

GOAN FISH CURRYUSD 46.00

BLACK SESAME MISO CODUSD 49.00

PALAK PANEERUSD 29.00

PANEER RIZALAUSD 29.00

RAJMA KOFTA KEBAB (4PCS)USD 29.00

ALOO METHIUSD 29.00

SEV TAMATARUSD 35.00

TOFU THUKPAUSD 35.00

DAL MAKHNIUSD 23.00

VEGAN DAL MAKHNIUSD 23.00

BAINGAN BHARTAUSD 18.00

BALCHAO POTATOESUSD 10.00

CHATPATI SERRANOUSD 10.00

Dessert

MANGO DOLLYUSD 25.00

MAKAI BADAM HALWAUSD 25.00

GULABUSD 27.00

MISHTI DOIUSD 25.00

QUBANIUSD 25.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Musaafer offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Musaafer currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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