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Galleria, Houston

Musaafer

1 Michelin star (2026 Texas guide)

Musaafer is an Indian restaurant in Galleria, Houston. 1 Michelin star (2026 Texas guide). Chef: Mayank Istwal. It appears on 3 of our lists.

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5115 Westheimer Rd., Ste. 3500, Houston, TX 77056

$$$$ · Mayank Istwal

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Why it is on our lists

A grand dining room inside a Houston shopping mall where Mayank Istwal reworks dishes from across India. The Malabari fish curry is a standout. It kept its star in the 2026 Texas edition.

What to order

  • Malabari fish curry with paratha
  • Scallop ceviche with green apple
  • Tandoori octopus with tuna papad
  • 72 hour dal
  • Onion xuixo dusted with 24 spices
  • Prawns in coriander coconut curry
  • Dal cooked for 72 hours
  • Pani puri
  • Tandoori hen
  • Dal muradabadi
  • Chef's tasting menu

On these lists

Michelin-Starred Indian Restaurants Around the WorldThe Best Indian Restaurants in the USThe Best Indian Restaurants in Houston

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Sources: guide.michelin.com, guide.michelin.com, guide.michelin.com