Desi Indian Restaurant, nestled in Stafford, TX, has quickly gained a reputation as a hidden gem for lovers of Kerala cuisine. Customers rave about the authentic and flavorful dishes, such as palappam, vellaippam, and duck curry. Vawshi M describes it as "the best place" for Kerala food, praising the generous portions and economical pricing. The attentive service from the owner adds to the warm atmosphere, which many have highlighted in their glowing reviews.
Food enthusiasts have enjoyed a variety of offerings, including chicken curry, fish curry thali, and delightful snacks like Sardan fry. Ziyad Mohammad emphasizes that the restaurant serves halal meat, providing peace of mind for diners with dietary preferences. While the service is noted to be self-service and occasionally less friendly, the quality of the dishes makes up for it, as Dennis Mathew points out with his successful catering for parties.
Moreover, food from Desi Indian helps recreate a slice of Southern India, enchanting many with the fragrant paneer and superb garlic naan. Though some patrons have mentioned cleanliness as an area for improvement, the overall dining experience is hearty and satisfying, making Desi Indian Restaurant a must-visit for those seeking authentic Kerala flavors in the Greater Houston area.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has great tea selection
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Has all you can eat
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves halal food
Serves healthy options
Serves organic dishes
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Has table service
Amenities
Has gender-neutral toilets
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts cheques
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
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Reviews For Desi Indian Restaurant
Vawshi M
Jul 13,2025
The best place I have come across for Kerala food. The food is delicious, quantities are good, economically priced and great service. On our visit we tried palappam, vellaippam, duck curry, chicken curry, parotta, fish curry thali. A hole in the wall... I am glad to have found this hidden gem.
sherley varughese
Jul 8,2025
This place is superb! This is my go to place for tasty kerala food! Owner is very attentive!
Ziyad Mohammad
May 28,2025
Enjoyed delicious Kerala meals today. They serve halal meat, confirmed withe management. Alpng with meals, i had Sardan fry which was awesome. Everything is self service, but well managed shop. They have all kind of Kerala dishes incluidng paratha. They do catering as wells. Reasonable parking available in the premise. Also enjoy malayalam daily while eating. Promise place for Keralites visiting Greater Houston ! One last comment.. food is good, though not a friendly servics.
Dennis Mathew
May 19,2025
Food is tasty and people are friendly. Had more than 50 pack for the party’s .
Polina Blair
May 2,2025
The food was good. The cook knew what he was doing and fixed my medium just right. I had paneer dish and it was fragrant and delicious. I also enjoyed garlic naan. The place prepares southern Indian dishes. The decor was nice, but the place could be cleaner.
Rakhesh Raveendran
Apr 27,2025
Amazing authentic Kerala food!!! Made my day!! Adipoli chai, appam and more!
Aby
Mar 30,2025
I highly recommend this store for their incredibly delicious meals. The food quality is exceptional, with every dish bursting with flavors that will leave your taste buds satisfied. The portion sizes are generous, ensuring you get a fulfilling dining experience.
Nikhil Rajendran
Mar 23,2025
Hands down one of the best places to go for Kerala cuisine ( south Indian). Authentic taste as you would find in Kerala. No fancy ambience. But the food makes up for it and more.
Reviews For Desi Indian Restaurant