Amaravati Indian Cuisine

Good food, good service, nice ambiance, but it can be a bit confusing. This is one of my favorite places to get Indian food in Houston, and I only tried it a couple of months ago. When I went and all of the other times that I've gone, I've gotten great service and great food, my only problem is that I've shown up a couple of times during what are supposed to be business hours and have found it closed! It's only happened about 2 or 3 times though so it's not a major inconvenience. Would definitely recommend this place. More...

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Amazing!!  I never write reviews but this place is awesome!!  Best Indian food in our area.

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I love their lunch buffet! Great quality delicious food at a good price. Its so hard to find that nowadays. Im so glad they serve halal food. I love my desi food, and this definitely hits the spot! Great service as well! More...

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We were driving to another Indian lunch buffet, when we saw it on the way and decided to stop in for Sunday lunch buffet and I'm so happy we did! The buffet was so delicious, the meat was plentiful and not full of bones like some other places. There was nothing in my plate that wasn't amazing.Will definitely be back. More...

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Went to try out their buffet an hour after opening and the food was flavorful and delicious! Must try goat curry! I usually don't like it at other places but theirs is so good! Chicken is so tender! Everyone was very friendly and attentive. I'm only dissatisfied that even after asking if I could use the Yelp offer they have for 20% off they still didn't apply it. More...

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This place was amazing! The food was great and so full of flavor! The staff was very generous and very eager to please. When I took my first bite of my food, It was like I was taken to India. It was honestly a very great experience that everyone should have! I can't wait to go back! More...

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We have been to this Indian restaurant thrice and it's always been on a Sunday and mainly for the buffet. I'm personally quite picky about eating Indian food outside India since I'm quite sensitive to the spice level. The buffet has a reasonable spread of items. The meats are mainly chicken and mutton (goat meat) curries and chicken kababs, they don't serve beef. The curries are flavorful and not too spicy. I personally stick to the goat curry. The chicken biryani is pretty good and worth a try, the chicken however may not be boneless. The vegetarian dishes are the usual spread of options. The cost of the buffet is 10.99$ and there's a 10% discount if you pay by cash. We have earlier tried the dosas on the menu and felt we've tasted better so I would recommend sticking to the regional items on the menu that they are good if you not there for the buffet. The owners are mostly always there and are pretty accommodating.Recently tried the Chicken Tikka Kabob and the Malai Kabob, both very flavorful and non spicy. For people looking for a non spicy dry meat dish, would recommend both these kabobs to be eaten with a naan bread. More...

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Tasty indian food in an area with few indian restaurants. Definitely the best indian restaurant in the area. Only beef is not having my water refilled.

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Great Indian food at really good prices. The restaurant is always clean and the staff is always friendly. I have no complaints and only good things to say. If you're in the Spring-Woodlands area, check this place out! More...

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This place was absolutely amazing. The staff was very friendly, the food was DELICIOUS, and the prices were so reasonable. I had the paneer butter masala and it was so delicious. We had extra sides of garlic naan and that was also perfect. I would recommend this to anybody who enjoys Indian food or wants to try Indian food for the first time. Their menu is extensive and there is tons of vegetarian and nonvegetarian options so everyone can be pleased. They also tell you the spice level so that Do you know what you are getting into you. The portions were excellent, I had plenty leftover for lunch the next day. More...

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Best Indian food we've found that's authentic in Texas besides Austin, used to live in Asia and it tastes pretty close. More Southern Indian based, order the chicken tikka masala with naan and rice. Food takes longer to be served but it is not a chain restaurant. Really glad this place exists.They serve buffet during lunch, we've always came during dinner time. Sometimes the service is slow but food doesn't dissapoint. More...

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My son and I went here and it was very good.  He had the Lamb biryani and I had the goat. We both enjoyed our dinners very much.  They will tailor the spice level for you but if you tell them spicy be ready to burn LOL.   We even ordered chicken biryani takeout for my daughter and she said it was delicious -     The portions are quite generous and the prices are reasonable- I was also impressed by the large selection they have on the menu.  I am going back soon for the Vindaloo ! More...

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Tastes much lighter and fresh since new owners have taken over.  the spice level is quite mild for my liking even with spicy hot but for those who cant stand the heat this place is for you.  I will eat at the new Amaravati again for sure and ask for India Spicy Hot More...

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We ordered mutter paneer, butter chicken, and garlic naan. We loved it. My wife was so happy to find great Indian food close by. We will be back very often.

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I dined here with 2 other people on a Tuesday night. Good (quiet) ambiance, extensive menu, friendly and helpful service, short wait time for seating and food, and delicious dishes = 5 Stars!

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Excellent meal and service.  This is the best meal I've had since moving to the area.  I'll be back frequently

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Perlier fan here and I've been past this place like a thousand and one times while going to my favorite Game Preserve across the street. Why did you guys not tell me about this place earlier? One day I took my mother to the buffet here and was really surprised at the choices as well as the softness of the chicken, I haven't had chicken like this since leaving canes and they fry their stuff. I know you are going to say comparing apples to oranges but just trying to get you on the tender chicken note, work with me on this.The service my first time was kind of standoffish, did not really feel comfortable with that younger lady but I can tell you pretty much all my second visit when I took my kids was completely different. The older lady and even the working gentleman walking around our table I would assume are the owners really allowed us to enjoy the experience by being open, suggestive and asking how everybody liked their individual orders since there is not a dinner buffet slot here.The surprise of our taste buds with my mother got the curry fish and these people need to be arrested for putting crack in their curry sauce, mother does not compliment too much or eat that much but she did and hundred and eighty degree turn around on this.   The non which there are three different types would come to the table fresh of course since you are ordering Ala-cart but totally worth it, especially with yelp's 10% discount, use it you will save a lot. The only thing I do not understand about this place which is minor is they do not offer an unsweetened tea, you have to drink it sweet or get a soda or something.  Isn't it supposed to be other way around? Like I said minor, we just had the water.One thing I forgot to mention about the buffet is it is very reasonably priced I mean I think it was like $11, who charges only $11 for a buffet these days? More...

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Overall, go for the food and the service, not the decor/ambience!We used to visit this restaurant when it was under previous ownerships. With new ownership in place, we decided to visit with close friends for dinner a couple of days ago. Restaurant is located in a strip mall next to HEB, off Sawdust. Ambience is nothing to get excited about...bare bones but clean. Owners should work on getting the musty smell taken care of, however. A full service bar is present on location and while wine and beer selection is limited, they do offer price specials, prices for drinks are very reasonable, overall.Menu is extensive and offers a combo of North and South Indian and Indo-Chinese, with focus on the Andhra/Telangana styles of cooking (states in SW India, known for their fiery and flavorful cuisine). The highlight of the place is of course Narmada and her crew. Narmada is very welcoming and eager to please and takes care of customers well. Kudos. We ordered a mix of grilled appetizers followed by Mysore Masala Dosa, Goat and Chicken Biryanis (buy 2, get 1 free), Andhra style curries - lamb, chicken, shrimp. Biryanis, while tasty, appeared to have a common rice base with different meats cooked and added to them based on the order, as opposed to the traditional style of cooking the meats and spices together with the rice. Curries were tasty, the classic Gongura styled ones being the best. Dosa was crisp and met expectations overall, accompanying chutnies, which define the meal, were generally tasty.Overall, good visit with close friends, excellent service; Narmada even threw in complimentary desserts! Apparently they have a weekend buffet for $ 10.99, very reasonably priced, with several of the same dishes we saw on the dinner menu. Buffet selection looked vast. Not the traditional Indian buffet offering which generally is unimaginative and boring/tasteless. Try the buffet, we of course went for the dinner menu as the buffet was for lunch alone.We plan to return. More...

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Great food. We ordered Manchurian idli and Hakka noodles and both were amazing. Liked the flavors and spices used.

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Loved the food! Was delicious!!! We had a good time. They even had Karbach beer ... not a good selection available for cheaper wine. But everything was delicious!

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1st time dining here so of course I sampled the buffet.  I must say my pallet was extremely overjoyed with the new taste& flavors, something I've never experienced until now.  I love everything! Bucket list

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We came for dinner. We ordered some Chaat and garlic naan to start and split paneer butter masala and lamb vindaloo. They're menu was huge so it was hard to pick  Everything was wonderful and full of flavor and spice. We love that they use a clay oven for their naan and take such time and care with their food. More...

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the food was amazing. the service was fantastic. i had the house special curry and it was perfect. so great. highly recommend

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I have been going to various Indian restaurants at this location and the new owners have the best food of them all.  We have been to or ordered 6+ times and have yet to be disappointed.  Saag panner, garbanzo beans, Mango Lassi (theirs is delicious), dosas, etc. are all excellent.They offer the standard Northern Indian dishes us Americans are used to plus a variety of unique Southern Indian dishes.Plus the owners are very nice people who want to make your visit a good one.  We have ordered large to-go orders a few times and they always throw in a special dish.  Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. More...

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Delicious Indian food! The hosts are quiet and reserved but provided excellent service and were very attentive. The menu is vast and covers all styles of Indian cuisine from north to south. We tried the House Signature Lamb Curry at a spicy (medium) level and as a Texan who enjoys spicy food it had a good amount of heat while still allowing us to enjoy the taste of the curry. More...

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Good buffet, good vegetarian options, including some Indian desserts.Came after lunch rush, and it was very calm and great personal service

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This has to be the best Indian food I have ever had, I have traveled all over the US and this is THE BEST !!!! You will not regret coming here. You can come after me if you're dissatisfied with the food and service they have, I say that because I know you will not regret any bit of it!!!!!! More...

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I have gone to this local family owned restaurant quite a bit since my first review. The food has some amazing homemade flavors. You can feast affordably on their buffet for lunch. Their selections change regularly. You will find the always popular Butter Chicken and at least one Curry dish but they mix it up with lesser known dishes like the Coconut Kesari which it a sweet Coconut flavored "Cream of Wheat" that is out of this world. Try their Tomatoe Chutney with Naan bread too. The service is always warm and friendly. I mentioned how much I loved the Kesari to our watress and she smiled big and she told me she prepared it that morning. I gave my compliments to the chef. She came back with a bowl to go without asking for it. What a random act of kindness! If you're looking for A Home Cooked Indian Meal you found a great spot. Bon Apetite. More...

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Good food good price.i will go again awesome .service very good.texture of spice and flavor

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Amazing food! Best Indian food we've had in at least 2 years! Also this restaurant has the most comprehensive selection and variety at an Indian restaurant we've ever been to. Soooo good!! Definitely recommend.

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So good! Lots of vegetarian options, great variety, plus very friendly and polite service.  The flavors are more complex than what you will find at Sitar (just down the street), and overall the dishes are spicier than I've eaten at most Indian restaurants.  The look of the place is unassuming, but the delicious food is what I go there for!Amaravati is a welcome improvement over the previous establishment, Namaste, which I was wholly unimpressed by.  It's hard not to make a comparison; Amaravati is the third?  Fourth?  Fifth? Indian restaurant to inhabit the same space in the strip mall.  I certainly hope this one sticks around! More...

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My husband and I have been here 3 times in the last month. We always come on Sunday after church as a casual daytime date. To us, the buffet has plenty of options because we have only tried maybe 10 Indian restaurants in our lifetime. So each time we go, the friendly staff assists us in making selections and trying new dishes. Each time I go I want to try just a little of each dish so I have had a large selection of their offerings. Their food is GREAT! Some is pretty spicy but others are mild. The only dish I didn't enjoy was the goat curry (don't remember the exact name) but it has bones and I was not expecting bones. For the most part, the buffet main dishes stay the same with just a few slight variations. If you go before noon, the place is almost empty but the one time we went after 12:30 the place was packed. More...

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Best Indian food in Woodlands. Lovely food and staff make you welcome and service is good

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Amaravati offers a good Indian food lunch buffet.  It's not the best Indian food I've ever had.  The choices on the lunch buffet are limited but the food is pretty good for a budget-priced, suburban strip mall location.  At Amaravati you can grab a quality Indian food lunch and be on your way quickly.  I don't lunch at Amaravati too often.  It's not that the food is unappealing.  It's just that, given the limited choices on their lunch buffet, I think it would soon get too repetitive if I went more than once a week. More...

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My husband & I ate here for the first time on Sunday. We had the lunch buffet & it was delicious. They have a variety of dishes with chicken, lamb, fish and also a variety of vegetable dishes. You also get complimentary naan with the buffet. There were also two dessert options. Everything we ate was very flavorful. We both loved it. This restaurant is family owned & operated.  One of the owners is the chef & you will see other family members working the cash register & waiting tables. They are all  lovely people. Very friendly & polite. We noticed a lot of Indian families with young children eating there too so I think that is a true testament of how good this Indian food really is. I mean, what better food critic than someone who really knows how good, authentic Indian food should taste.This restaurant has great service, amazing food, friendly staff, it is very clean & has a great family friendly atmosphere. We will definitely be eating here again. Oh, and we got 15% off our check because we paid in cash! Please try it & if you check in on Yelp you can get 20% off! More...

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Our first time here. My husband had the Andhra Royyala Vepudu (a shrimp curry), I had the Gutti Vankai (eggplant curry). We shared the house special appetizer with cauliflower and pickled chiles. All ordered spicy. We also had biryani--his chicken, mine vegetable. The meal was delicious and service was excellent. The spicy choices were definitely spicy, so if you are on the fence, medium might be better. The restaurant is lovely, with simple, tasteful decor. We could not have had a better experience and will definitely return. Sorry that we enjoyed the curries so much that I didn't get pics until we wer More...

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If few Pakistani complain about the buffet is not in Pakistani style they must tried their Menu Chicken Briyani 5.5 thumb up out of 5 Their dosa all special and Their bar b q awsome Hyderabadi house and amarvati all same Different in price that's it and Vajaywada Briyani they didn't keep That's all different Tasty and lovely food Try everything of theirSambar rice and dosa I m just eaten from online delivery Must tried restaurant in woodland

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Great food, love the robust flavors. These cooks aren't afraid to serve Indian food the way it's supposed to be prepared.. ...SPICY!!! Staff is very friendly and sometimes even throws in a sample of their dessert for us to try. The décor of the restaurant could use some work to create a nice ambiance or festive look to would match the great food but not a deal breaker for me. More...

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Amaravati's buffet is AMAZING, I never wanted to leave. Plus their friendly staff made it hard to leave. They were so helpful with recommending different foods to try based off what we already knew we loved. We love this buffet because they have different levels of spice, unlike other Indian buffets which tend to all be mild. We can't wait to go back again! More...

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This place never disappoints! They have a wide variety of options at their buffet. It's very fun to try all their different dishes and they love to explain what goes best with what if you are not experienced with Indian food.

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Welcome to The Woodlands! What great food, great service. We had appetizers (try the chicken 555), and both lamb and chicken mains. Large portions. Naan bread very nice. We have been several times! More...

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Our first trip here started off a bit rocky. The poor guy in the dining room was alone in seating, waiting, serving and cashiering for about 20 minutes and then people started arriving to help. Glad we waited patiently because when the food came out, we were mega impressed!  The flavors were AMAZING!!!!  Great presentation of food and just a wonderful meal overall!  Hope to give them 5 stars next time if they can get their staffing figured out. More...

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Now I just thought this place was fine! I ordered from the menu on NYE, and the chicken dish that I ordered with rice and Naan bread was simply outstanding. I can't wait to check out the buffet. More...

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This is the best Indian restaurant in Houston!! The dishes are so good and the portions are generous. Bring your entire family and the owners will take really good care of you. They have a big variety of food choices. I'm always trying different dishes. The buffet is awesome too. Their dishes change for the buffet and it's a great surprise each time. More...

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Best Indian food around. A must try! Quiet place that serves authentic Indian cuisine. The butter chicken is phenomenal. Great service, and great prices. One of my favorite places around. More...

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