Last Updated On – 16th October, 2025

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If you’re like me and hunting for the best Indian buffet Houston offers—from temple-side vegetarian thalis to dosa-packed lunch spreads—this guide maps 10 reliable spots with hours, neighborhoods, and tips. Updated for 2025.

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North Indian Favorites

Tandoorish

Tandoorish is a great place to go for an Indian buffet in Houston. They offer a wide variety of traditional dishes, so you can try a little bit of everything. The restaurant boasts a casual atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for a relaxed lunch or dinner.

Price range: $$
Buffet Times: Sundays 12 pm – 4 pm | Weekdays 11 am – 3 pm
Location: 9135 W Sam Houston Pkwy N #400, Houston, TX 77064
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India’s Restaurant

India’s Restaurant is a no-frills spot that offers a delicious and affordable Indian buffet Houston loves. They serve classic Indian eats like tandoori chicken and daal. You can fill up without putting a hole in your wallet at their all-you-can-eat buffet. This is one of my family’s go-to spots when we’re craving Indian food.

Price range: $
Buffet Times: Lunch Buffet: Daily 11 am to 2:30 pm
Location: 5704 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77057
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Maharaja Bhog

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With locations worldwide, Maharaja Bhog is an upscale vegetarian restaurant offering a unique daily buffet that showcases a different Indian thali dish each day, providing a delicious exploration of regional Indian cuisine I can’t get enough of.

Price range: $$
Buffet Times: Sunday – Thursday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm & 6 pm – 9:30 pm | Friday & Saturday 11:30 pm – 3 pm – 10 pm
Location:8338 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074
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South Indian & Vegetarian Buffets

Udipi Cafe

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This vegetarian cafe offers a South Indian buffet Houston loves, featuring a variety of Dosas, a savory crepe that’s a staple of South Indian cuisine

Price range: $$
Buffet Times: Tuesday – Sunday 11 am – 3 pm
Location: 5959 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX 77036
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Bombay Sweets

This eatery may be small, but Bombay Sweets offers a pure vegetarian buffet for lunch and dinner. It features a variety of dosas, idlis, and vadas, alongside curries and rice dishes. After a full meal, have some of their tasty sweets for dessert.

Price range: $
Buffet Times: 10 am – 9:30 pm
Location: 5827 Hillcroft Ave, Houston, TX 77036
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Govinda’s Vegetarian Cuisine

A vegetarian, Govinda’s is a restaurant offering a cafeteria-style lunch buffet featuring a variety of flavorful curries, lentil dishes, rice preparations, and fresh vegetables. This is where you can often find me enjoying a delicious lunch.

Price range: $$
Buffet Times: Daily 11 am – 2:30 pm | 5 pm – 9 pm
Location: 1320 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018
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Mixed/Regional Buffets & Great Value

Biryani Pot

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Biryani Pot in Houston is a haven for Indian food lovers like me, known for its authentic Hyderabadi flavors and warm atmosphere.

Price range: $-$$
Buffet Times: Monday – Friday 11 am – 2:30 pm | Saturday & Sunday 11:30 am – 3 pm
Location: 6509 Westheimer Rd, Suite B, Houston, TX 77057
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Sitar Cuisine of India

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This suburban restaurant offers a lunch and dinner buffet with a mix of North and South Indian dishes. They are known for their extensive buffet selection, which they serve for lunch and dinner.

Price range: $$
Buffet Times: Lunch: Daily 11 am – 2:30 pm | Dinner: Tuesday – Sunday 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: 25701 Interstate Hwy 45 #12, Spring, TX 77380
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Modern, Buffet-Adjacent & Weekday Specials

Flying Idlis

This modern Indian restaurant, with South Indian canteen vibes, offers a lunch buffet with a focus on South Indian street food, featuring a variety of dosa variations, idlis, vada, and flavorful curries.

Price range: $-$$
Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Sunday 7 am – 2:30 pm and 5 pm – 9 pm
Location: 9411 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77063
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Narin’s Bombay Brasserie

Looking for a fancier Houston Indian buffet? Narin’s Bombay Brasserie is an upscale Indian restaurant that offers an extensive menu of North Indian cuisine, known for its elegant ambiance and flavorful dishes. Make sure to check out their buffet specials!

Price range: $$
Buffet Times: 11 am – 2:30 pm
Location: 3005 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027
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