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Musaafer, Houston, TX
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Musaafer

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$50 and over
Indian
5115 Westheimer Rd Ste C-3500, Houston, TX 77056-5528

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 88 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Two chefs of The Spice Route Co. were sent on this ambitious task of traveling 29 states of India; gathering stories and experiences along the way and bringing home age-old regional recipes, which have been translated into our eclectic menu. You’ll find Musaafer in Houston in the Galleria shopping complex, close to the city’s lively business district. The elegant two-story space with sweeping windows offers a luxurious and memorable dining experience. Guests are treated to unforgettable Indian cuisine, a world-class wine program and unparalleled hospitality.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Mayank Istwal

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    MICHELIN 1 Star2024

From the OpenTable editors: An opulent two-story space filled with carved wooden columns and brocade paneling sets the stage for regal Indian feasts at Musaafer. Expect elegant, à la carte dishes like kofta meatballs with Texas wagyu along with a decadent multi-course tasting menu starring the likes of caviar and a lamb chop with beetroot dust. Add in theatrical, tableside presentations and inventive cocktails like a paan-infused negroni, and it’s easy to see why the restaurant earned a MICHELIN Star.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:45 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    For Catering inquiries, please visit www.talesbymusaafer.com and complete the form.
  • Private party facilities
    For private events, please visit our website and complete our private event inquiry form.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
  • Neighborhood
    Galleria / Uptown
  • Cross street
    Westheimer & Sage
  • Parking details
    Drive to parking lot situated @ the Galleria Mall from Westheimer ( near Sage & next to Saks 5th Av.).Valet & free parking are both available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 12-Course Chef's Tasting Menu

    $175.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    🍽️ Indulge in an Unforgettable Culinary Journey; Musaafers Exclusive 12-Course Tasting Menu. Embark on a gastronomic adventure like no other with our meticulously crafted Chef's Tasting Menu. Elevate your dining experience as you savor a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas expertly curated by our culinary team. Whether it's a milestone celebration, romantic evening, or simply an opportunity to indulge, our tasting menu promises to mark any occasion with style and sophistication. Reserve your seat today!
    12-Course Chef's Tasting Menu Photo

What 1,281 people are saying

Musaafer reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Musaafer offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "incredible food" and "spectacular service." Guests rave about the "beautiful decor" and "opulent ambiance," making it ideal for special occasions. Highlights include a "12-course tasting menu" and expertly crafted dishes like "butter chicken" and "lychee ceviche." A Michelin-starred gem in Houston!
1,281 Reviews
  1. Nivi VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, ambience, and drinks were exceptional! We had a very attentive and knowledgeable server in Ahmed and he made our experience extra special!

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  2. Sidney

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can’t put into words how great this experience was. The decor of place is outstanding you visits new areas of the world according to where you sit. The server if you can call him that I would say the leader of the journey that you’re going on in a gastronomic Trek was excellent at explaining everything that was going to be served to us. The food was some of the best I’ve ever had and I’ve eaten all over the world. I am going to be a regular customer.

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  3. Hauwa

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time. The food was top notch and service was exceptional.

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  4. Yadavendra

    Pittsburgh / Western PA4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Great ambience. Good wine. Best service by Justin and company!!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an experience. From our server, referred to as a guide, to the drinks, to all food including dessert, this was an experience. Everything exceeded our expectations. Ambiance: there was quiet instrumental music with a good beat that didn’t take away from conversation. The lighting also set a perfect mood. We were in the room with the bar which was a perfect centerpiece. Food: For appetizers we got the pani puri and the coriander shrimp. Both beautifully presented, a good size portion, and absolutely delicious. For entrees we got the Malawi fish curry and the palak paneer. Once again delicious and neither had much spice. The fish curry did have a spice that built as you ate but never got to the point of overwhelming the flavor. For dessert our guide recommended the mushroom dish. This appears to be a specialty of theirs and the creativity with it is amazing. We loved it, but might not recommend it to anyone who does not like yogurt. Overall the experience you would hope for. It is clear how Musaafer received its star.

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  6. Joseph

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the lamb chop skewers, the butter chicken experience, filet mignon, potatoes, basmati rice, and naan bread. Everything was absolutely amazing. More importantly our server was unequivocally wonderful. She was a women with a really long braid her knowledge of the menu was impeccable and she controlled the conversation and made the atmosphere lighthearted and refreshing. She communicated with us very well. This restaurant goes above and beyond with service and the food is exceptional.

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  7. Halli VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Probably the worst of our three visit over the years. We try to come once a year to try some new items but this year really missed the mark. The service was a bit of a weird experience. The gentleman clearing the tables was hovering and snatched some of the dishes away before we were done with them. We also asked that everything be wrapped up, including some sauce that the short rib came in so that we could use it on the leftover biryani. We confirmed with him several times that it was wrapped up but very crestfallen when we got home and of course it wasn’t there. The Brussels sprouts were also not good, flavorless and mushy. We tried the chena dahi vada chaat, which we hoped would be brought out alongside the kebab and e ordered. They were brought out separately and the way the chaat was served was a bit bizarre. I wish we were given the option to leave it in its served presentation instead of all chopped up together. A lot of the dish was left behind in the initial serving dish so it seemed so wasteful.

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  8. Leslie VIP

    Central Texas32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oh my! What a gorgeous restaurant with food that matched the venue in appearance and flavor and outstanding and personable service to top it all off! We had 3 different appetizers (chicken tikka, Lychee Ceviche, Kulcha), 3 cocktails, 3 entrees (Butter chicken experience, Jackfruit Kofta, Dal Muradabadi), Basmati rice, naan and Baingan Bharta and a bottle of wine and the Mishti Doi "mushroom" dessert and all of it was outstanding! We will definitely be back for more! Musaafer is a wonderful experience for all of the senses in every single way!

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  9. Deepika

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and overall experience! The paneer is fresh and soft and the curries all had their own unique flavor.

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  10. Jennie VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant and beautiful food. There was a longer gap between appetizers and entrees but service was overall very good.

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FAQs

Musaafer offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Musaafer also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 242-8087.

Musaafer is rated 4.8 stars by 1281 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 88 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Musaafer

5115 Westheimer Rd Ste C-3500, Houston, TX 77056-5528

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
  • Cross street
    Westheimer & Sage
  • Neighborhood
    Galleria / Uptown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:45 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Drive to parking lot situated @ the Galleria Mall from Westheimer ( near Sage & next to Saks 5th Av.).Valet & free parking are both available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For Catering inquiries, please visit www.talesbymusaafer.com and complete the form.
  • Private party facilities
    For private events, please visit our website and complete our private event inquiry form.
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