Musaafer - Houston (TX)

4 /5 Chris: I have mixed feelings about this place. Why does it have a Michelin star? I mean, the food was good, but was it Michelin-star good? I tried a few dishes, such as the butter chicken, which was very good. We also ordered the Dum ki ribs, but we had to return the plate. The ribs were mostly fat, lacked meat, and the flavor just wasn’t there. We tried the scallop ceviche, which was great, and the shrimp dish, which was my favorite. We also tried some street pani puri, but they were not that good. The rice was mediocre. We tried both the white rice and the onion cumin rice; both lacked flavor and were dry. Now for the bad part: I loved the restaurant and the decorations, but I thought it was a little dirty. From the entrance, the floor mats were dirty, and our table was sticky. Also, the waiter needs to work on his hygiene—he smelled like cigarettes and had morning breath. It was hard to deal with that smell while eating supposedly Michelin-rated food. I paid around $200 for the food. I didn’t think it was expensive, and I would definitely come back.

5 /5 Robin Snellings: One of the greatest and most unique restaurants in Houston! The inside transports you to another world. The food is incredible beyond comparison, and the drinks are a perfect complement. We did the tasting menu, and it was one of the most amazing experiences Ive had in a dinner. Absolutely delicious and memorable! Our server JP was so fun and shared the background of each course. We got a tour of the restaurant after our meal, and its unbelievable the detail and unique feel of each room. This is a great place to go for special occasions!

5 /5 Bhasha Maru Desai: We came to Musafer to celebrate our 7th anniversary, and the Michelin star restaurant did not disappoint. We enjoyed the flavors burst of the Lychee Ceviche, the creaminess of the Dal Musaafer paired with the complexity of the jackfruit biryani, and last but not the least the work of art in form of Mishti Doi. We were stuffed and in a food coma. The culinary experience and memories were worth the bill. Arina was friendly waiter. Definitely get a dessert for the presentation.

5 /5 Joleen Rodriguez: We had an amazing dinner at Musaafer. The restaurant is beautiful with detailed spaces. We dined in the temple and loved its golden highlights, velvet seats, subtle lighting and colorful mosaics. We ordered a lot of the recommended dishes and they did not disappoint. The modern takes, deep flavors, unique designs, and plating were rich and stunning. One of the best highlights of the event was our amazing server Sagiv who explained dishes, told stories about their inspirations and creations, and wonderful customer service and friendliness. He even got us an off menu cup of ‘milk’ and it was delicate and heartwarming and surprising all at once - loved it. We were disappointed there wasn’t an extra line to add additional on top of the mandatory gratuity, because we definitely would have. Sagiv and the food and atmosphere were all fantastic. Next time we make the 5-hour trip to Houston, we’ll be driving right back to Musaafer for our first night.

5 /5 Catherine Poddar: We had a fantastic birthday lunch here. The decor gives the vibes of some of the beautiful forts in India. The staff is understated but gracious and courteous. They are very helpful, give great recs, and are just the right amount of attentive. Overall, I think the biggest strength of the food is the layers of flavor they are able to achieve. The paneer we had was one of the best curries we had. The ceviches were unique and delicious. The one dish that really took the cake in presentation and flavor was the mishti doi. I love mishti doi and I have never had one that was as unique, delicious and playfully plated as this version. We didnt take a picture because we were too busy eating. And then, they brought out non alcoholic sparkling wine for a birthday toast and added a candle to the dessert. Shout out to Amrina for singing with us. It was an awesome end to the meal. We would 100% like to return.