Atul Shrivastava

Moderate Indian Restaurant with nice ambience. Food was good with sufficient portions. Staff and services were decent and courteous. Drinks were average. Overall a nice experience. Recommended.

dinoy jose

I had a mixed experience during my first visit as the food did not fully meet my expectations. What impressed me most, however, was the way the owner, Mr. Murali, personally stepped in with genuine care and professionalism. He immediately acknowledged the issue, took responsibility, and went above and beyond by offering a complimentary order. On my return, the food was absolutely delicious, served fresh and flavorful, with excellent attention to detail. The service was outstanding, and it’s clear that customer satisfaction is their top priority. It’s rare these days to find a place where the owner himself gets involved to ensure every guest leaves happy. This hotel not only delivers great food but also exceptional hospitality that makes you feel truly valued. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience!

Rose

We ordered the shrimp dynamite (mild). It was so good. Lightly fried in a batter and idk what kind of sauce it was tossed in but I could drink it. I tasted garlic, tomato, parsley. It’s one of their best sellers. I ordered the chicken butter masala with rice and garlic naan. The garlic naan is some f the best naan I’ve eaten. I liked the rice, it was mixed with ghee and parsley and little seeds (looks like fennel but I don’t think it’s fennel). They served the chicken breast in the standard chicken butter sauce. We also ordered the goat in a spicier brown sauce. I also thought this was good. I have no idea what’s in it but it was really flavorful.

+2

Harmeet Sheemar

Came here a few weeks ago for brunch with family. We loved everything! The ambiance, service and food were amazing! The server checked in on us frequently and she suggested amazing dishes. The food wasn’t like your typical oily desi food. I did not feel bloated after eating it and the food wasn’t “heavy”. Portion sizes are also a good amount!

+3

Kavitha Krishnan

Delicious Indo Chinese food. Takes me back to street food in India. Had the green chili paneer and it was packed with flavor and just the right amount of spices. Chicken momos were good and mild..the maggi rolls were eating maggi rolled in a crunchy egg roll which I liked as well. had the Hakka noodles and we ordered spicy. Big mistake very very spicy for us we were crying for every bite but couldn’t help but finish it later on because it tasted so good. Definitely will return but will order a mild version of entrees!

+5

Adelita Martinez

We indulged in a vibrant spread, beginning with the Butter Chicken Masala, which was luxuriously rich and perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness and spice. Paired with Ghee Jeera Rice, the combination was nothing short of exquisite. The Spicy Masala Noodles offered a delightful fusion of bold heat and savory depth, while the Vijayawada Chicken Biryani stood out for its fragrant basmati, tender chicken, and expertly layered spices. A personal favorite of the evening was the Tandoori Chicken Momos—succulent, smoky, and impeccably seasoned. One of the guys at the front suggested the gulab-jamun dessert with vanilla ice cream and I absolutely recommend. The restaurant itself is immaculately maintained, with an inviting ambiance that enhances the overall experience—an easy A+ for atmosphere. The staff were warm, attentive, and offered insightful recommendations that clearly reflected a deep knowledge of the menu. Without hesitation, I wholeheartedly recommend this establishment to fellow lovers of fine cuisine. We will most certainly be returning.

+7

Ayanshu Kumar

We went to dine in on my wife’s birthday and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The service was very prompt, from waiting to be seated to final exit. The dishes we ordered were amazing and very delicious. Each item was prepared with care and presented nicely. The cutlery were so nice that my wife loved those and we ended up ordering them from Amazon. Overall a nice family dinner well spent at Monks in Pearland. Highly recommended. We will be back to try out other dishes on the menu.

+1

Gul Khan

My husband and I came here for lunch and we were blown away. This spot is a fusion food gem tucked into our neighborhood. We enjoyed every single item that we had. The Chieko and mango lassi were the perfect accompaniment for the subtle spice levels in the dishes we had. Highly recommend coming here when you’re craving Desi-Asian fusion food. We had the mango and Chieko lassis, dragon shrimp, street style noodles (gluten free), burnt garlic rice with chicken, tandoori chicken and chetinadi goat. Service was super attentive as well. Loved everything and we’ll be back again and again.

+2

Jared Mueller

We’ve been driving by this place for a while, and I’m so glad we finally stopped in! I ordered some takeout—walk-fried noodles, butter masala, and chicken biryani—and everything was absolutely delicious. The service staff was incredibly kind and eager to help me navigate the menu since I’m not very familiar with Indian cuisine. I’ve only had it a couple of times before, and usually, someone else ordered for me, but they made me feel totally comfortable exploring the options. The atmosphere of the restaurant is stunning—beautifully designed and spotlessly clean. While I waited for my food, I noticed they even had a selection of beers from India, which was a nice touch. Overall, this was such a fantastic experience, and I can’t wait to come back and try more dishes! Would you like me to tweak it further?

+1

John Augillard

Was jonesing for some Indian food and stopped in to give it a shot. I had the spicy hot vindaloo chicken. That is their highest spice level. If you're not into spicy food, don't try it. It's very hot. Hot but tasty. The staff was friendly and professional. I will be back.

+1

Creshawn D

After visiting for the first time a few months ago, I have been back almost weekly! I love the food here! I have tried almost everything on the menu and have yet to try something I don't like. My personal favorites are the Green chili Gobi, the burnt garlic rice and the Chili Garlic paneer! The flavors are so robust and authentic! I promise, visit and you will love it too

I am impressed with the service and the food quality. Every dish that we ordered was delicious!

I am impressed with the service and the food quality. Every dish that we ordered was delicious!

I am impressed with the service and the food quality. Every dish that we ordered was delicious!

ughhh I love this place. chill service. a good, solid butter chicken. and the naan is out of this world!

This is my favorite Indian Restaurant! The ambiance is relaxing and beautiful. The food here is unmatched. My favorites are the samosas and the butter masala Chicken.

This is my favorite indian restaurant! The ambiance is relaxing and beautiful. The food here is unmatched. My favorites are the samosas and the Butter Masala Chicken.

This is my favorite Indian Restaurant! The ambiance is relaxing and beautiful. The food here is unmatched. My favorites are the samosas and the Butter Masala Chicken.

Good food and service\nHighly recommended \nNoodle dishes are very good\nReasonably priced

Best Indo Chinese place we have tried recently. Great food and nice ambiance. Family friendly. The owner and the service is A+. One of the items on our order was not right, the owner went out of th…

A friend introduced to me Monks. First time here. The food is amazing and reasonably priced. I ordered the Masala and will definitely be ordering from here again. The service in Monks is quick and …

The chicken tikka masala is always great here. We tried a different second entree than our usual, the chili pepper entree, but it wasn’t my favorite. The samosas are also always delicious, as well as the pakoda (literally my fav go to app), and the service was actually great for as busy as they were on a Friday night-major props. Rated 4 stars for atmosphere because the host had his phone on speaker mode the whole time we were dining, which wasn’t pleasant. Plus, I’d love to see the lighting a little dimmer for dinner time. Other than that, this is one of the better Indian restaurants in the Greater Houston Area! (Management: I strongly recommend getting a second host on Friday/Saturday evenings because it is really busy and takes time to even get your order submitted.

Disha Agarwal

Amazing food and well, very much in budget! Ordered the green chilli cauliflower appetizer with some veg spring rolls & burnt garlic fried rice! Everything so perfect and delish! Review edit - Visited again recently only because was in awe of this place but to my disappointment, wasn't as satisfied as before. This time I ordered 2 different things from my previous order, gobi manchurian and veg hakka noodles. Gobi manchurian was decent but I wasn't very happy with the hakka noodles. Was made really spicy using way toooo much black pepper. The service was also very late (it was a Monday evening)- took 35 mins and thus I didn't ask for a different order because I didn't have to patience for them to remake it. Taking a star down from my review.

Deb bhattacharya

We visited Monk Bistro on a Friday evening and tried Chicken Chettinad, Manchow Soup, Steamed and Tandoori Momos, Chicken Lollipop, Butter Garlic Naan, Gully Gobi, Rasmalai, and Gulab Jamun. The standout dishes were the Gully Gobi and Chicken Lollipop — both were flavorful and well-prepared. The restaurant wasn’t crowded initially around 7:30 PM, but it got very busy later, and the service became quite slow with long waits for food. The momos were average, and the desserts, served in store-style plastic containers, seemed a bit old and unimpressive. Overall, a mixed experience with a few good dishes but slow service and underwhelming desserts.

+2

Food and service is really good! Highly recommend the samosas, dynamite shrimp, chicken biryani, burnt garlic fried rice, and of course the tikka masala You really can't miss here highly recommend

food and service is really good! Highly recommend the samosas, dynamite shrimp, chicken biryani, burnt garlic fried rice, and of course the tikka masala You really can't miss here highl…

Food and service is really good! Highly recommend the samosas, dynamite shrimp, chicken biryani, burnt garlic fried rice, and of course the tikka masala You really can't miss here highly recommend

Food and service is really good! Highly recommend the samosas, dynamite shrimp, chicken biryani, burnt garlic fried rice, and of course the tikka masala You really can't miss here highly recommend

Food and service is really good! Highly recommend the samosas, dynamite shrimp, chicken biryani, burnt garlic fried rice, and of course the tikka masala You really can't miss here highly recommend

Indo Chinese food and the Indian dishes were the worst part. Genuinely the worst butter chicken of my life. It was so sweet and had a punch in the face cardamom taste. \n\nThe naan was flat. It s…

Indo Chinese food and the indian dishes were the worst part. Genuinely the worst butter chicken of my life. It was so sweet and had a punch in the face cardamom taste. \n\nThe naan was flat. It sho…

I ordered takeout from this restaurant and was pleasantly surprised! The food was very well packaged and traveled perfectly.\n\nThe Butter chicken masala was fragrant and flavorful without being …

Let me just say this... MONKS is hands down the best Indian food in Houston--well, Pearland! The food is made fresh, the atmosphere is inviting, and the service is solid. I absolutely love lamb bir…

Food is very good. It was crowded and ran by students. Still quite well organized. I will go again. We ordered vegetarian items.

food is very good. It was crowded and ran by students. Still quite well organized. I will go again. We ordered vegetarian items.

Had a dinner meet up at The Monk's Indian Bistro, and overall, the experience was just okay. The service was polite, but the food didn't blow me away. I'm no stranger to Indian cuisine, it's very similar to the West Indian foods I grew up on, and I've also explored Indian dishes during my travels to Dubai so I came in with a pretty open palate. I ordered the Tandoor Murgh which I didn't realize was an appetizer. It was flavorful but a little on the dry side. The biggest issue was timing for me. The dishes came out at different times, with odd pairings, and we waited a long time for the main courses which took away from the flow of the evening. By the time the main dishes came I was already full and ready to go. Food Highlights: Mango Lassi, Cilantro Lemon Soup. The lighting in the restaurant also felt a bit too dim. The space could really benefit from brighter lighting to freshen up the ambiance. I wanted to enjoy it more, but there wasn't anything particularly memorable about the food.

Ronny Ruch

I was recommend this place by a friend so we came to check it out. This place was packed which probably attributed to the long wait time and service! Food took a LONG time to be served and it was warm. Flavor was delicious but portions small. My wife ordered a Butter Chicken but the ratio of chicken to sauce was off. Overall...it was AIGH. Not the best, not the worst. Would consider returning once there is a smaller crowd.

sreecharan telaprolu

The Paneer momos were good, but the Vijayawada Chicken Biryani was disappointing. The bowl was extremely hot (felt like it came straight from the microwave), yet the food itself wasn’t hot enough. The spices didn’t taste right and it needed more salt and chili powder with fresh biryani rice. Overall, I’d rate it 2.5/5.

Lisa

Okay I have to say that this place has one of the best butter chicken I have ever tasted. It's SO tasty! & It was a large portion size too. I highly recommend it. The restaurant is very chic & service was very prompt. Everything ordered came out hot & they were all delicious. UPDATE: So the last time it was dined in, I did take out & the take out experience was not good at all so I had to retract some stars. The quality & service of take out was not good at all, everything was loppy & the containers were all over the place. Luckily all of the containers were sealed right or food would've been everywhere in the bag. I also was missing an item & had to contact Doordash for a refund. I think the take out experience is as important as dining in & it should be respected. Even if it's Doordash, Uber Eats or whatever, the person picking up is not always the deliverer but the actual customer themselves. And if the food is not delicately taken care of or the order is missing it gives a very bitter taste in the mouth.

Had a dinner meet up at The Monk's Indian Bistro, and overall, the experience was just okay. The service was polite, but the food didn't blow me away. I'm no stranger to indian cuisine, it's very s…

Had a dinner meet up at The Monk's Indian Bistro, and overall, the experience was just okay. The service was polite, but the food didn't blow me away. I'm no stranger to indian cuisine, it's very…

Had a dinner meet up at The Monk's Indian Bistro, and overall, the experience was just okay. The service was polite, but the food didn't blow me away. I'm no stranger to Indian cuisine, it's very s…

All the water containers they gave me had mold! Server had attitude issues or didn't want to be there. Food was ehhhh but overpriced for what it was. Will probably never go again.