Tarka Menu – Houston, TX

Type : Indian restaurant

Location : Houston, TX

Local counter-serve chain dishing up Indian curries, kebabs & more in a contemporary setting. Based on 216 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Tarka 77042

Address:
10550 Westheimer Rd #300, Houston, TX 77042

Phone: (713) 913-7870

Website:

Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
11 AM–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–9 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM

Menu

Starters
Chicken Pakoras (GF)
Tender chicken strips dipped in a seasoned chick pea flour batter. Served with mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney.
$6.50
Vegetable Pakoras (V) (GF)
Potatoes & onions dipped and fried in a gram flour and roasted cumin batter. Served with mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney. Vegan chutney available.
$5.25
Vegetable Samosas (V)
Flaky pastry puffs (2 per order) stuffed with seasoned potatoes and green peas. Served with mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney. Vegan chutney available upon request.
$6.00
Paneer Pakoras (GF)
Savory strips of Indian farmer’s cheese dipped & fried in seasoned gram flour & roasted cumin batter. Served with choice of chutney or Tikka sauce.
$6.50
Samosa Chaat
Classic Indian street fare! Samosas topped with onions, garbanzo beans, chutneys & roti crisps. An adventure for the taste buds!
$6.00
Tikka Masala Fries
Perfectly fried & tossed with our special masala seasoning mix. served with tikka sauce or make it vegan with ketchup or agave-tamarind sauce.
$4.20
Soup/Salad
Chicken Kabob Salad (GF)
Freshly grilled chicken kabobs atop mixed greens, tomatoes, cabbage, cucumbers, and carrots, served with agave-tamarind dressing. Ask for No Roti Crisps to make Gluten Free.
$12.50
Madras Soup (V) (GF)
Tomato-Coconut Soup cooked with Indian spices & finished with an aromatic tarka of onions, cumin & garlic.
$3.30
Green Salad (V) (GF)
Mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, garbanzos & cucumbers with a choice of dressing. Ask for No Roti Crisps to make gluten free.
$4.75
Lamb Kabob Salad (GF)
Freshly grilled Lamb kabobs atop mixed greens, tomatoes, cabbage, cucumbers, and carrots, served with agave-tamarind dressing. Ask for No Roti Crisps to make Gluten Free.
$14.00
Mulligatawny Soup (GF)
Flavorful vegetables, lentils & minced chicken, infused with lemon juice, curry powder & coconut milk.
$3.60
Fresh Bread
Naan
Leavened Indian flatbread
$3.00
Roti (V)
Unleavened whole wheat bread
$3.00
Pav (V)
Freshly toasted vegan sweet yeast rolls
$3.00
Garlic Naan
Leavened flatbread brushed with garlic & basil
$3.50
Cheese Naan
Freshly baked Naan topped with Monterey Jack & Cheddar
cheese, melted to gooey perfection with a dusting of masala.
Served with your choice of Tikka sauce, Desi Ranch or Raita.
$5.00
Curries
Coconut Curry (V) (GF)
Smooth onion sauce infused with fresh ginger and garlic, finished with coconut milk & potatoes. Served with basmati rice.
$11.25
Daal Curry (V) (GF)
Yellow & red lentils cooked with Indian spices & finished with a tarka of onions, tomatoes, cumin & coriander
$11.25
Korma (N) (GF)
Rich cashew almond pistachio cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.
$11.25
Saag (GF)
Pureed spinach sauteed with garlic and onions, delicately spiced and enriched with cream. Served with basmati rice.
$11.25
Tikka Masala (GF)
Mouthwatering creamy tomato curry infused with fresh herbs and ground spices. Served with basmati rice.
$11.25
Vindaloo (GF)
Tangy onion and tomato sauce sauteed with bell peppers & potatoes, finished with tamarind chutney. Served with basmati rice.
$11.25
Mirchy Mirch Curry (GF)
A fiery curry made with sauteed garlic, ginger & whole spices, simmered with chilies, mint & coriander. Not available Mild.
$11.25
Kabobs
Chicken Kabob (GF)
Tender chicken breast delicately seasoned in our chef’s special marinade. Served with mint-tamarind-yogurt chutney.
$13.75
Combo Kabob (GF)
Can’t decide? Get the best of both worlds with chicken and lamb kabobs. Served with a choice of chutney.
$15.00
Lamb Kabob (GF)
Juicy boneless lamb marinated in yogurt with fresh garlic and ginger, roasted cumin, herbs & spices.
$15.50
Biryanis
Chicken Biryani (GF)
Basmati Rice stir fried with chicken, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
$13.75
Lamb Biryani (GF)
Basmati Rice stir fried with lamb, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
$15.50
Paneer Biryani (GF)
Basmati Rice stir fried with paneer, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
$12.50
Shrimp Biryani (GF)
Basmati Rice stir fried with shrimp, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
$13.75
Vegetables Biryani (GF)
Basmati Rice stir fried with vegetables, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices. Served with yogurt blended with roasted cumin, seasoning and finely minced vegetables.
$11.25
Beyond Keema Biryani (GF) (V)
Basmati Rice cooked with plant-based ground meat, green peas, garlic, ginger, onion, and whole spices.
$15.00
Vegetarian
Malai Kofta (N)
Savory vegetable dumplings cooked in a rich tomato-onion curry sauce. Served with basmati rice.
$12.50
Tarka Daal (V) (GF)
Yellow & red lentils cooked with Indian spices and finished with a tarka of onions, tomatoes, cumin and crushed coriander. Served with basmati rice.
$11.25
Channa Masala (V) (GF)
Zesty garbanzo bean curry with sautéed onions, tomatoes, garlic & ginger, garnished with cilantro. Served with basmati rice.
$11.25
Aloo Gobi (V) (GF)
Braised cauliflower & potatoes cooked with a fragrant blend of spices. A traditional north Indian favorite! Served with basmati rice.
$12.00
Kofta Korma (N)
Savory vegetable dumplings cooked in a rich cashew-almond-pistachio cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.
$12.50
Beyond Keema Curry (V)
Plant-based ground meat with green peas & red potatoes, seasoned with coriander, dried chilis & Indian spices, served with freshly toasted vegan sweet yeast rolls.
$15.00
Mattar Paneer (GF)
Paneer cheese and green peas simmered in an onion curry with a touch tomato sauce and cream. Served with basmati rice.
$12.50
Saag Channa (GF)
A flavorful combination of our garbanzo bean curry & pureed spinach sautéed with garlic & onions. Served with basmati rice.
$12.00
Kid’s Menu
Kids Biryani Rice Bowl (GF)
Basmati rice stir-fried Indian style with chicken, veggies or paneer. Served with choice of drink.
$7.00
Kids Chicken Pakoras (GF)
Indian style chicken fingers served with rice or masala fries. Served with choice of drink.
$7.00
Kids Curry Bowl (GF)
Chicken, veggies or paneer in mild Tikka Masala curry over basmati rice. Served with a choice of drink.
$7.00
Kids Kabob Bowl (GF)
Chicken or Lamb Kabob served over basmati rice or masala fries, with mint-tamarind chutney. Served with choice of drink.
$7.00
Lassis
Mango Lassi
A refreshing Indian concoction of yogurt freshly whipped with ripe pureed mango.
$4.75
Strawberry Lassi
A refreshing Indian concoction of yogurt freshly whipped with ripe pureed strawberries
$4.75
Sweet Lassi
A refreshing Indian concoction of yogurt freshly whipped with sugar
$4.50
Special Beverages
Mango Lemonade $2.95
Strawberry Rose Lemonade $2.95
Chai $2.95
Iced Tea $2.95
Natural Sugar Soft Drinks $2.95
Sparkling Water
Sparkling Mineral Water
$2.95
Kids Mango Lemonade $1.75
Kids Strawberry Rose Lemonade $1.75
Apple Juice $1.75
Desserts
Ras Malai (N)
Delicate cheese patties served in sweetened cream infused with cardamom.
$3.75
Gulab Jaman
A traditional deep fried milk pastry served warm in a rosewater-honey syrup.
$3.75
Mango Cheesecake (GF)
Light & moist cheesecake, bursting with flavor from the king of fruits
$5.25
Sides
Tikka Masala Fries
Perfectly fried & tossed with our special masala seasoning mix. served with tikka sauce or make it vegan with ketchup or agave-tamarind sauce.
$4.20
Side Rice $2.70
Side Raita $0.50
Side Desi Ranch $0.50
Side Mint Chutney $0.50
Side Vegan Mint Chutney $0.50
Small Side Tikka Sauce (2 Oz) $0.85
Large Side Tikka Sauce (10 Oz) $3.90
Side Korma Sauce $4.35
Side Saag
Pureed spinach sauteed with garlic and onions, delicately spiced and enriched with cream.
$4.35
Small Hot Sauce (2 Oz) $0.00
Large Hot Sauce (10 Oz) $1.75
Side Achar $1.25
Side Veggies
Lightly seasoned and sautéed zucchini, cauliflower, carrots & green beans.
$3.60
Onion Plate $1.50
Side Kabob Veggies
Lightly seasoned zucchini, bell peppers and red onions, grilled on a flat-top.
$3.60

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Reviews

Alex Anyaorah
The food is very good. The service is also good and quick. This is a fastfood style Indian restaurant. You order your found you are given a number and your food is brought to you. The service is fairly quick. You decide how spicy you want your food. The portion is very good for the price. All the items in the menu are less than $20. They have some Indian inspired drinks like mango lemonade. They have lamb and it only adds about $1 to your bill which is excellent. The ambience is good.

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haritha vithanala
Simple and cute ambiance.

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jovan
Drive past them all the time so I thought I give them a shot. Food was very tasty and music selection was great. Quality of service didn’t stand out at all, pretty basic that’s why I had to take a star away. Would still recommend to try them out.

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Patrick Stuckwish
I was craving some Indian food and thought I’d give this place a try. The food is good, but nothing exceptional. The service was basic level, I didn’t feel unwelcome, but not welcome at the same time…if that makes sense.

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Robert De Lessio
I am new to the Houston market and am an avid Indian cuisine fanatic. I’ve been a foodie all of my life. In typical fashion Indian cuisine can be very hit and miss. I happened on the Westheimer Road location a little over a month ago, and am now a raving fan. The location is convenient. The store is meticulously clean. The staff friendly. Most importantly? The quality of the food is right on point. The value is fair as well. I’ve been back at least 4-5 times in the last 5 weeks…. This place is amazing.

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Christopher Wallace
Hard to believe this is fast food! I give it a 4.5 for my first visit. The chicken and lamb kebabs were delicious, especially the sauces. However, the portions were a bit small and both meats were a little dry and overcooked. Just a little improvement in juiciness would easily get 5 stars. Definitely will order here again. Also, the service was friendly and helpful.

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Anusha Narayanaswamy
The ambience is great. They played good selection of music in the restaurant. We actually went here looking for the Indian chai which was just okay. We also got home chicken korma with rice and ordered extra spicy. The extra spice level was a joke for the Indian taste buds. The korma was sweet with some jalapeño chillies added in. Other than that the dish was tasty. We look forward to visiting again.

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Katie- Siffert Kakhnovets
I’m a HUGE fan of Indian food and I’ve had chicken tikka at most Indian restaurants around Houston. This was a Fantastic made-to-order chicken tikka masala, I ordered medium and hot on different trips and the hot was good but a little too spicy, medium was a better heat level for me. The garlic naan and veg samosas were also delicious and very fresh, everything tasted like it was made to order!

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Loretta Hatch
Great food! Free refills are always a plus, but when there are amazing flavors of drinks to pick from, it makes it that much better! Great staff! The atmosphere inside is very peaceful when we went it wasn’t too busy with spacious and comfortable seating. Will definitely visit again.

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Ruth De la Cruz
Service is fast, food is delicious and in big portions! It closes late so if you were busy and get there after 8pm you are still able to get nice and delicious food.

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