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Shri Balaji Bhavan Pure Vegetarian Restaurant
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5655 Hillcroft Houston, TX 77036

713-783-1126 

 

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  • Health, Indian, Vegetarian
    Sun-Mon, Wed-Sat 11am-9:30pm
    $
    All Major Credit Cards
  • Casual
    Takeout, Private Party, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible
    Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
    None
  • Accepted, Not Necessary
    Lot Available
Description

Nestled between sari shops and South Asian grocery stores on Hillcroft, this popular spot offers fresh and fiery-hot vegetarian fare in the tradition of South India. The inexpensive menu, sparkling tile floors and thumping Bombay pop draw a diverse crowd of Indian foodies. The popular Madras thali includes seven stainless-steel cups filled with an assortment of dishes flavored with tamarind, coconut and walloping peppers. Other favorites include the dal fry, dosas and chaats. The handmade breads are excellent.







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  • 2010 | Best Indian Restaurant

    Like most restaurants in Little India -- the section of town that straddles Hillcroft where it meets Highway 59 -- Shri Balaji Bhavan is a hole in the wall, and it's enticingly inexpensive. But what sets Shri Balaji Bhavan apart from all its neighbors are two things: spice and authenticity. In the great eternal debate over which is more important -- how good food tastes versus how bona fide it is -- Shri Balaji Bhavan wins on both fronts. The supremely authentic cuisine... More »

  • 2008 | Best Indian

    Shri Balaji Bhavan serves up some excellent Southern Indian comfort food that has not been dumbed down for the masses. The staff is friendly and willing to help navigate the menu, if you're not familiar with Indian food. Thali, or sampler platters of sorts, are a great way to try a number of things if you can't commit. There is also an impressive list of chaat -- the bhel puri is addictive -- and rice flour or lentil dosas that will make you return regularly to this unassuming... More »

  • 2006 | Best Bang for the Buck

    Bang doesn't really do it justice. It's more like kaboom! An explosion of sambar masala piquancy attracts crowds to Balaji Bhavan faster than moths to a blaze. Devotees of a good chole (chick peas in tomato sauce), rasam (a thin soup with tamarind) and rava masala dhosa (a crepe stuffed with seasoned tomatoes and onions) will find the heat complemented with a full bouquet of spices, usually for less than the price of an Extra Value Meal at McDonald's. Almost everything on the menu at this... More »

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  • Top 5: Indian Restaurants

    Top 5: Indian Restaurants

    By Geri Maria Harris | Mon, April 11, 2011

    After naming a Southern Indian eatery as my top vegetarian-friendly restaurant pick, I started to think about what makes an Indian restaurant good. I'm a huge fan of bread, so fresh, golden bubbly na... More »

  • Pure Bliss

    Pure Bliss

    By Josh Harkinson | Thu, May 18, 2006

    If you think the name is long, try the line. The queue at the counter of Shri Balaji Bhavan Pure Vegetarian Restaurant often includes children in sequined outfits from the fabric store next door, utility repairmen in jumpsuits, businessmen in star... More »

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    houstonpressbestof | Houston, TX | 132 Reviews

    | Wed, May 6, 2009

    Shri Balaji Bhavan serves up some excellent Southern Indian comfort food that has not been dumbed down for the masses. The staff is friendly and willing to help navigate the menu, if you're not familiar with Indian food. Thali, or sampler platters of sorts, are a great way to try a number of things if you can't commit. There is also an impressive list of chaat — the bhel puri is addictive — and rice flour or lentil dosas that will make you return regularly to this unassuming vegetarian gold mine. Almost everything has a healthy amount of spice to it, so you'll want to get a lassi or some chai to go along with the meal.

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Main Menu
Appetizers
2 Pcs $2.49
Samosa
$2.99
Vegetable Roll
$2.99
Mirchi Bhajia
3 Pcs $2.99
Idli
$3.49
Dhai Vada
Chaat
$2.99
Papdi Chaat
$2.99
Dahi Puri
$2.99
Sev Puri
$2.99
Pani Puri
$2.99
Boondi Puri
$3.99
Daabli
$3.99
Samosa Chaat
Special Combination
Masala Doasa , Vada , Idli, Sweet
$6.99
Uttapum
$5.49
Cheese Uttapum
$6.49
Madras Thali
$5.99
Masala Chili Rice
$4.29
Curd Rice
Entree
$3.49
Puri Bhaji
$3.49
Chapathi Bhaji
$4.99
Paav Bhaji
$4.49
Vegetable Briyani
$3.99
Sada Dosa
$4.49
Sada Dosa
with onion
$4.99
Masala Dosa
$5.49
Masala Dosa
with onion

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