Kiran's

Came back to Kiran's for a friend's bday dinner.

I've only ever been here at the new location for tea.  The prior location for specialty meals or brunch.  Never dinner.  So this is new for me.

Started out with the Mint Lime Lemonade.  It is quite refreshing when you have a humid evening, dining outside.

We started with samosas, ours was lamb.  They split the dish for us and put a side of mixed greens and some chutney.

I got the Lobster bisque - which has 2 huge decent sized lobster meat.  There's also a shot of sherry in there.

Our share of basmati rice with raisins.

To go with the lamb rhogan josh.  To me, it's a very delicious meat stew.  Would've been great with some...

Papadum!!!  My favorite.  I do understand that I'm essentially saying the tortilla chips was the best part of the Mexican meal but it's true.  I like the papadum.  It goes well with the stew and of course, the chutney sauce.

We also ordered some Naan, this is a onion & serrano combo, which smells great, but tasted a tad salty.

I will say, it's been a while since I've been here.  The service was always a strong point for them.  This time was very disappointing.  We sat outside and there were a few tables both inside and out, not full.  We were seated for a bit before the server came to offer drinks.  Then the food came in a good pace, then all of a sudden, we wait and wait and wait, the naan and papadum were nowhere to be seen.  Those typically comes out after the appetizer and soup.  Then, our entrees arrived and we had to follow up with them in order to get what we had ordered.  We check around us again, and again, the tables weren't full. 

Totally understand the shortage of restaurant staff, but given the food is ok.  Their service was really what made them stand out.  If that piece is also not done well.  I don't need to pay that kind of price for food and service that are subpar.  As big as a city like Houston is.  Good Indian food can be found if you're in the right area.  Didn't need to go thru extra length to pay more to get less.  Hope this was a fluke.

Kiran's

2925 Richmond Ave

Houston, TX 77098

713-960-8472

https://kiranshouston.com