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Musaafer

Dinner: Mon–Thu 5pm–10pm, Fri–Sat 12pm–11pm, Sun 12pm–10pm

  • 5115 Westheimer Rd, Ste 3500 (The Galleria), Houston, TX 77056
  • (713) 242-8087
  • Last verified: August 2026
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Ornately paneled dining room at Musaafer in Houston, with a blue velvet chair and an inlaid stone table against walls of framed gold metalwork and brocade

Menu

Appetizers — Seafood

  • Flounder Ceviche$29

    Cured flounder, fermented coconut and rice water, ginger, serrano, raspberry, black berry, toasted millets

  • Tuna Papad (3 pcs)$36

    Ahi tuna, achar emulsion, karvanda, sesame; add piece +$12

  • Baked Oyster$38 (½ dz) / $72 (1 dz)

    Palak paneer rockefeller, toasted brioche

  • Mithu's Coriander Shrimp (6 pcs)$29

    Coconut, cilantro, shallots, turmeric, curry leaf; copra pav; add shrimp +$4, add copra pav +$7

  • Octopus$38

    Tandoori octopus, cauliflower macaron, purple potato purée; add extra macaron +$5

  • Prawn Manchurian Toast$29

    Prawn mix, corn salsa, coconut jelly, habanero emulsion; add extra toast +$14

Appetizers — Poultry & Meat

  • Tandoori Chicken Kulcha$26

    Chargrilled chicken, Indian cheddar, red onion, fenugreek-kashmiri chili butter

  • Chicken Tikka Seekh (4 pcs)$28

    Chargrilled chicken mince, spiced yogurt, radish, flavor bomb, makhani sauce; add piece +$7

  • Lamb Seekh Kebab (4 pcs)$28

    Minced lamb, daikon, red onion, mint chutney; add piece +$7

  • Chaanp (3 pcs)$42

    Chargrilled lamb chops, coriander chili, crème fraîche, beetroot dust; add piece +$14

  • Nihari Birria Tacos (2 pcs)$25

    Pulled lamb, Indian cheddar, nihari consommé; add piece +$12

Appetizers — Vegetarian

  • Paani Puri (5 pcs)$20

    Spiced potato & chickpea; 5 fillings; add puri piece +$2, add 1 filling +$2

  • Lychee Ceviche$25

    Cured lychee, yuzu coconut sauce, homemade tooti frooti, crispy corn

  • Masala Papad (3 pcs)$30

    Red-pepper & avocado, achar emulsion, karvanda, sesame; add piece +$10

  • Bhalla Patta Chaat$26

    Lentil dumplings, sweet yoghurt, tamarind, mint, pomegranate, shisho leaf fritters

  • Onion Xuixo$26

    Onion, leavened kachori, house blend spice, mint, tamarind chutney

  • Bihari Sigdi Kebab (2 pcs)$29

    Charred soya chaap, scallion tomato chutney, masala laccha paratha; add piece +$13, add masala laccha paratha +$4

  • Vegetable Seekh Kebab (4 pcs)$28

    Vegetable seekh, daikon, red onion, mint chutney; add piece +$7

Main Course — Chicken

  • Makhmali Palak Murg$38

    Chargrilled cornish hen, spinach, aloo matar tikki

  • Butter Chicken Experience$44

    Tomato, tomatillo, clarified, fenugreek, cashew

Main Course — Meats & Steaks

  • Laal Maas$40

    Smoked goat meat, mathania chili, freeze dried garlic, millet brittle

  • Steak Nihari 16oz$100

    Cowboy steak, yellow chili, serrano, chili oil, ginger

  • Keema Pao$48

    Lamb mince, bombay XO, mirchi ke tipore, spring onion, aloo bhujiya farsan mix, crispy fried egg; maska pao

  • Rizala$58

    Lamb chops, rose petal, brown onion, serrano, cilantro

  • Dum Ki Ribs$52

    Beef short ribs, rosewater, chironji, yogurt stuffed chili, golden onions, cashew

  • Beef Vindaloo 8oz$78

    Fillet mignon, beef chili fried rice, sesame dressing, grilled broccolini, vindaloo sauce

  • Lamb Chop Sufiyani Biryani$44

    Basmati, lamb chops, fresh apricot, saffron; burhani raita

Main Course — Seafood

  • Malwani Fish Curry$49

    Chilean sea bass, kokum, triphal, coconut, cilantro, byadgi chili

  • Khasi Black Cod$49

    Black cod, miso, rice congee, crispy garlic, shallots, bok choy

Main Course — Vegetarian

  • Palak Paneer$34

    Spinach, cottage cheese, garlic, corn crisps

  • Paneer Rizala$36

    Rose petal, brown onion, serrano, cilantro

  • Dum Aloo Gucchi$39

    Crispy potato disc, stuffed morels, garlic tomato chutney, kashmiri dum aloo gravy

  • Kela Kofta (4 pcs)$34

    Plantain, pistachio, tomatoes, curry leaf, coconut chips; add 1 piece kofta +$8

  • Dal Musaafer$28

    72-hour slow cooked black lentil, tomato, smoked chili

  • Dal Muradabadi$28

    Yellow lentil, red onion, crispy moong dal, ghee

  • Jackfruit Kolkata Biryani$32

    Basmati, jackfruit, potato; burhani raita

Rice

  • Caramelized Onion & Cumin Rice$15
  • Basmati Rice$6

Sides

  • Balchao Potatoes$10

    Roasted baby potatoes, onion, tomatoes, cloves, smoked chili, cumin

  • Baigan Bharta$20

    Roasted eggplant mash, onion, tomato, sesame

  • Brussels Sprouts$20

    Sesame dressing, white onion, coriander

  • Chatpati Serrano$10

    Roasted serrano, lime, chaat masala, dry mango

  • Lachha Onions$5

Breads

  • Garlic Naan$6
  • Nimbu Naan$6
  • Bullet Naan$6
  • Lachha Paratha$6
  • Tandoori Roti$5
  • Mirchi Paratha$8

Tasting Menu ($195 per person; standard wine pairing $95, sommelier's selection $145)

  • Celeriac & Tomato Tart

    Roasted celeriac, tart ring, tomato jelly, blackberry

  • Achappam

    Rose cookie, roasted sweet pepper, guava chutney, avocado

  • Beet Fagottino

    Sliced beetroot, citrus zest, toasted pistachios, pomegranate

  • Jeera Ananas Oyster/Rambutan

    Cured oyster/rambutan, cumin, oats oyster shell, cilantro, charred pineapple; add $18

  • Caviar

    Kaluga, crispy beet discs, habanero emulsion, crème fraîche; add $45

  • Lychee Ceviche or Flounder Ceviche

    Lychee, yuzu coconut sauce, homemade tooti frooti — or cured flounder, fermented coconut and rice water, ginger, serrano, raspberry, blackberry, toasted millets

  • Onion Pakoda

    Onion wedge, spiced potato, garlic emulsion, onion skin ash

  • Tomatillo Rasam

    Choice of crab/jackfruit cake, tomatillo rasa (broth) cumin, garlic, black pepper, curry leaf podi

  • Tamarind Sorbet

    Tamarind pulp, dates, black pepper, cumin, lentil crumble

  • Jhol Momo

    Edamame, butternut squash, timur pepper, crispy shallots

  • Chapli Paratha

    Choice of beef or soy smash chapli kebab, avocado mousse, chili aioli pomegranate chutney, mint raita

  • Chaanp

    Chargrilled lamb chop, coriander, chili, crème fraiche, beetroot dust; add $16

  • Fish Moilee or Malai Kofta

    Seabass, madras onion, coconut, turmeric, malabari parotta — or cottage cheese (paneer), cashew, brown onion, garlic naan

  • Qubani

    Qubani compote, vegan vanilla whip, lavender soil

  • Mysore Pak

    Roasted chickpea flour ganache, cardamom cream

Desserts

  • Balushahi$28

    Saffron and cardamom malai, smoked pineapple sorbet, rhubarb, kumquat, fig

  • Rasmalai$27

    Chena sponge, rasmalai milk, pistachio & moringa joconde, almond cream, strawberry

  • Gulab$29

    Gulab jamun, guayaquil rose, passionfruit chocolate, pistachio cremeux, mango, berries

  • Mishti Doi$27

    Faux yogurt shrooms, raspberry crispy, shrikhand froyo, almond cake

  • Qubani$28

    Qubani compote, vegan vanilla whip, lavender soil, sea bean sorbet

Coffee & Tea

  • Espresso (decaf or reg)$7
  • Latte$9
  • Cappuccino$9
  • Masala Chai$10
  • Assorted Variety of Hot Tea$8

Digestifs

  • Kohinoor$29/$43/$63/$600
  • Paan Negroni$20
  • Espresso Martini$20
  • Carajillo$20

Menu items and prices are approximate and may have changed — call the restaurant to confirm.

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