Ashiana Indian Restaurant

07/19/2008 Posted by iamomeed

You know I had really high hopes for this place. The restaurant was elegantly decorated. So I figured I was going to get a meal at a high end classy Indian restaurant. The service was truly awful. I feel like we were being ignored. We didn't get menus until I asked the bus boy to get us some. He went and asked the host. We didn't get drinks until I once again had to ask the bus boy to get the host. I'm not a restaurant snob or anything like that, but for the prices they were asking for, I except damn good service. Over food came out slow. Service was slow to sub par. The food was average. You could get much better food in the hilcroft and harwin area for 1/3 of the cost. our bill was about $150 for 3 people. This includes 3 alcoholic drinks. In conclusion don't waste your time or money here.

Pros: Decent food no line

Cons: crappy service and experiance, too exp

04/19/2008 Posted by billatkins

I eat lunch at Ashiana quite often, and while it's not cheap, it's not too expensive. I hadn't eaten dinner at Ashiana in over 3 years, but when my wife told me she would take me anywhere I wanted for my birthday, I chose Ashiana. She doesn't particulary care for Indian (but she likes Kiran's), so I didn't want to miss my chance for traditional Indian. The food was "good" not great, but no better than the lunch buffet. There were two couples and our dinner tab ran over $170 BEFORE the wine. It's way too expensive for what you get. The meat dishes were small, not enough to share even a little bit, the vegs were good but limited. They charged for the nan, the deserts were substandard, and the service was poor at best. In the old days, you the food was of higher quality and you had servers all over you. Kiran herself would always stop by to make sure everything was good and make you feel at home. Those days are gone. Needless to say, I should have selected Kiran's, but I wanted to go back to Ashiana at dinner for old time's sake. From this point forward, Ashiana will only be a lunch choice.

Pros: Food, Wine Lists

Cons: Prices, Portions, Service

09/17/2007 Posted by tilmaya

Back in the days, I had heard great things about this place...so when I finally went there for dinner, I was very disappointed. The owners (and presumably the chef) have changed, ending the golden era of this restaurant. The chicken tikka masala tasted like something between creamy tomato basil soup and ketchup. The chicken was over cooked and too salty. The Saag paneer was bland. Even the naan bread was below-par. I normally wipe the plate clean when I go out for Indian food, but this time, there was plenty of food left over, and I didn't take any home in a doggy bag. I was so disappointed! I think the new owners should change the name of the restaurant so that diners like me will not get it confused with the old, great Ashiana restaurant.

Pros: Ambience

Cons: poor food

07/22/2007 Posted by theredstone

Well the food was good. As for the service let me tell you. We ordered a certain bottle of wine listed and the "Wine Director" brings out a completely different wine and even grape varietal. I ordered lightly sweet and he brings out bone dry. Then after I said I would look over the wine list again he leaves the bottle on my table and walks away. So then I ordered a certain Pouilly-Fuisse and the "Wine Director" brings me a completely different chateau? I very nicely said that was the wrong producer and he says well if you don't like it I'll get you something else?? I can look past the sloppy dress of the "Wine Director" but not his lack of true sercive. I've never had a more difficult time ordering wine. Wine Spectator Award?????????????

Pros: Good food.

Cons: Bad service especially wine service.

06/27/2007 Posted by ab199

Ashiana is by far the best Indian restaurant I have dined at in Houston. The wine list, ambiance and food are superb. If you like an elegant, refined atmosphere with courteous servers and award-winning cuisine, you will not be disappointed. The chicken or prawn Madras is a favorite menu item. We live on the west side of Houston between Richmond and Katy but it is worth the drive to dine at Ashiana - we will be back!

Pros: wonderful atmosphere and courteous staff

Cons: location

03/13/2007 Posted by anytac

My husband and I are big indian food fans. We recently moved from the UK and were looking for a very good indian restaurant, just like the one we used to visit back in Bristol, UK. We were recommended to this restaurant and were so dissapointed it was out of this world! Food was bland, flavourless and so not indian.... We asked for Korma and Tikka Massala, Korma looked more like chicken in white wine sauce (sauce was ivory color, instead of the orangy color I am used to), Tikka Massala was like eating chicken in tomato sauce, it wasn't spicy at all! I will simply not go ever again and would definately not recommend even to my worse enemy! And don't even get me started on the prices! $19 for a Chicken Korma ?????????????? Not even in the poshest place in the UK!!

Pros: Nothing that I can recall

Cons: Flavor, price, and many other things!

11/20/2006 Posted by raj1235

I have been a big fan of Ashiana from the first visit there. My friends had taken me there and raved about the restaurant. Recently I took some VIP guest there and we had a wonderfull time. The service is always great . Great food , Great management. Never been disappointed. Will keep going there.

Pros: Ambience, Food, Wine List, Service, Location

Cons: None

11/02/2006 Posted by jpharoah

This is such a nice place to eat Indian food. I love Indian cuisine, ever since I toured UK(!!). It seems I am not the first to learn how to eat Indian food from UK. The Brits love Indian food, and If I may say so it looks like all of them visit Ashiana. The place is buzzing, and it really is a place to be. Thier Lunch Buffet is fabulous, the lines are long, and the parking is full, but it is soooo good, and worth it. I visited just this afternoon for lunch and they were packed with people, with a line out of the door. The Owner is always on the floor and I really think that adds a personal touch. The prices are reasonable, and the Buffet has been the same price for the last 4 yrs. I do not understand what the other reviewer was complaining about. There is nothing ordinary about this restaurant, right from thier service, to the ambience to the personal touch guests recieve. The hot towels at the end of the meal, even at lunch really proves it!!! Must try..the Chicken tikka masala, Lamb roghan josh....The best Naan in the USA....I can eat there everyday!!!

Pros: Good Brunch, Wine List, Ambience

Cons: None

11/01/2006 Posted by ptaylor2006

Ashiana is my favorite restaurant. I really think they serve the best Naan ever. The Lunch Buffet is fabulous. Most days, it is extremely busy, and after tasting the food, you will know the reason. Unlike many other restaurants Ashiana does not soak thier food in butter and oil. The food is light, tasty and is flavorful. Dinner was a very nice experience, when we visited over this past weekend. The owner stopped by and greeted us. She recommended the Mushroom Masala, and the Chicken Phall(for one of our daring Brit guests). Both were extremely good, I must say!She was extremely polite and our guests were very impressed. The servers were discreet and did not make us feel rushed, nor were they pushy or arrogant. I have visited every single Indian restaurant in Houston, but I always revisit Ashiana, especially when it is a special occasion, or I have to entertain business associates, as believe me, this is a place where you want to be. You can be assured there will be no dissapointments where, service, ambience and primarily food is concerned. The rates may be a bit pricey,but the quality associated with it should not be overlooked. There is absolutely no point in sacrificing good quality, to lower prices(as the previous reviewer suggested). My request to the Owner will be, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!! WE LOVE ASHIANA!!!

Pros: Great ambience, Good Food!!

Cons: None!!

10/28/2006 Posted by ajay10

I read all the great reviews and went to this restaurant with my wife, being an Indian I was totally disappointed with the quality of the food and mediocre service. Food is below average and Ashiana is like any other below average Indian restaurant, there is no reason to be excited about this Indian restaurant. Only an Indian can tell how good or bad Indian restaurants are. Entries are too pricy and even buffet was pricy; I think it is not worth the price. Ambience is good. Ambience matters only when food is good otherwise it is of no use. I hope the owner of this restaurant reads this review and change the chef who cooks according to the prices it displays on the menu otherwise reduce the prices and at least serve good quality Indian food. I would not recommend at least to others based on my experience.

Pros: Ambience

Cons: Below Average Food and Bad Service.