Korma Sutra

Claim
marker

706 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002

marker
(713) 229-8200
Incorrect info? Correct your listing
Photos
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Korma Sutra - Houston, TX
Reviews
( 15 )
( 2 )
( 5 )
( 3 )
( 2 )

Best

I am a Brit living in Texas and have had difficulty in finding a truely good curry until I visited Yatra with 9 of my girlfriends recently. The currys were without doubt the best...

Worst

Heard about this place from a couple who got the train from where I attend school. Always been in the area to drink at Flying Saucer and never knew an Indian resturant existed.\r ...

Exceptional 8/2/2009

Heard about this place from a couple who got the train from where I attend school. Always been in the area to drink at Flying Saucer and never knew an Indian resturant existed.\r \r Wine was gawdful (very acidic) & the waiter claim it was ""okay"" (Are you out of your mind?!). The appetizer was so-so. I forgot what they were called but small pies with yogart (very bland). \r \r Enree: Prawns were AMAZING! Chicken vindiloo wasn't spicy/bland compared to other Indian resturants I've been too. \r \r The entire resturant had an off setting!! The light fixture were tooo bright; as if the resturant was cheap. There was not much music. The setting wasn't intimate and there's wasn't too much people for the evening. The place seemed too empty & bright for a Friday night dinner =/ \r \r The manager didn't even tell us bye. He socialized at a table with his friends. Rude! Pros: I've had better like the one in Sugarland Cons: Bland appetizers, chicken vindoloo, wine, restroom, lighting more
Reply | Report abuse |

An Indian Treat 8/1/2009

I am a Brit living in Texas and have had difficulty in finding a truely good curry until I visited Yatra with 9 of my girlfriends recently. The currys were without doubt the best I have tasted here and I cannot rave enough about them. Just try it, you wont be disappointed. We were from all over the world, Australia, Canada, America, Serbia, Asia (you get the picture) and every one of us enjoyed the food which was demonstrated by all of our empty plates returning to the kitchen !!!! The staff were also a treat, attentive without being overbearing, courteous and sometime flirtatious which all added to the wonderful evening we had. Although the restaurant is not local to where I live I shall be returning with my 'scottish' husband for another Indian treat soon.\r \r Pros: Authentic & delicious Cons: Its downtown more
Reply | Report abuse |

Great food and service 11/4/2008

Great food, good service. It's definitely worth a try. Nice facility as well. Order the non-veggie combo. Pros: Good food and Value. Cons: None. more
Reply | Report abuse |

What, Naan is extra?! 9/5/2008

I finally found this place. Their kitchen exhaust comes out around the corner and I could always smell it but could not find it.\r \r The food and service were excellent. However, I'll likely not be back. I don't understand paying $12 for a lunch plate and then being charged $2 for naan (some of the best I've ever had). I've never paid extra for bread with such a meal. It's sort of like the Chinese restaurant that charges extra for won-ton soup on their lunch menu - won't go back or the salad place that charges $.25 for crackers! I'll go back there because the garlic bread is free - go figure. What do you think the response would be if Cafe Express started charging for their condiments? Also, haven't restaurants woken up to the fact that instead of paying $2 for a glass of iced tea people are just getting water? Maybe it's just me, but I won't stand for the nickle and diming. Pros: Food, Service Cons: Pricing, Value more
Reply | Report abuse |

The Indian spices filled our noses and tummies with joy! 5/31/2008

We took our friend and her husband to Yatra's for her birthday and the food was just spectacular! We had the lamb empanadas and simosas for appetizers and not a drop of the sauce or crumb of bread was left behind. For dinner we split the chicken masala, goan curry, and saag w/ lamb...just delightful. We were somewhat reluctant to dine here given we are fans of Madras and Khyber, but this is now going to be one of favs and can't wait to take more friends.\r \r Regarding price -- for six of us the tab (w/ tip) came to $250. That included 9 beers, two appetizers, and 6 dinners. I don't think it's cheap, but it's not outrageous for 6 people. Pros: The food of course! Cons: Downtown parking more
Reply | Report abuse |

Excellent Indian Taste 5/25/2008

Goat biryani and goat curry I had was excellent. The goat meat is very fresh and cooked properly. True Indian biryani and curry taste. Pros: excellent taste Cons: Pricey more
Reply | Report abuse |

Simply the best Indian restaurant in Houston. 4/23/2008

I was disappointed to see that the previous comments on this restaurant were less than favourable.\r \r I have not eaten at the restaurant but I have had take out from here a few times. I found the staff to be very nice on the phone when I called in my order. The food was ready when they said it would be ready. I have never been disappointed with the quality or taste of the food. I am going there for lunch today and will write about that experience afterwards.\r \r They need to start doing delivery through. Pros: The staff are very nice. Cons: they do not deliver more
Reply | Report abuse |

Great food but incredibly slow service and way overpriced 4/9/2008

I love Indian food and I work downtown so I was very excited when Yatra opened. My first couple of trips were good - good food and substantial portions but a bit pricey. But now that its gotten popular, the service is EXTREMELY slow and the portions are shrinking so the value isn't there. I paid $6 for a basket of garlic naan! On a lunch special, I would think bread would come with the entree anyway but to charge over $1 per piece of bread is ridiculous. And at a downtown spot you'd expect fast lunch service (surely they can't be cooking to order) - but each of the last 2 trips I made it took over 90 minutes to get Chicken Tikka Masala and Spinach and Pea Soup. I really enjoy the food but I can't afford to go back - I don't have 2 hours to devote to lunch and its definitely not worth a $20 lunch. Pros: food Cons: service more
Reply | Report abuse |

Dissapointing - Not worth the price 4/2/2008

I had a early dinner at Yatra's ( 6ish ). Service was average as well as the food. The meal was average, however after I received the bill it was apparent that I was charged for things that normally are included with the meal. For example, some Basmati rice was charged to my bill ( about $11 ). Though I specified that didn't want bread they gave it to me anyway and charged me for it. A simple meal cost me $50 ( without alcohol ). Pros: Average taste Cons: Excessive charge for rice and bread. more
Reply | Report abuse |

Slow service, ok food, wonderful atmosphere 12/29/2007

We ate here on a Saturday night at about 8ish. Cons--We were extremely disappointed in how slow everything was from bringing our drinks, taking our order, and bringing/taking our checks. Our staff was not friendly and were riding on borderline rude. For so little people in the restaurant, we should have received exceptional service. Food was okay. Pros---They have a great atmosphere, not crowded, nice and quiet. Pros: atmosphere, easy to get seated Cons: service, a bit overpriced more
Reply | Report abuse |

Amazing dishes, beautiful atmosphere, classy/international experience 11/13/2007

I also went last night (with the group below) and I am a huge fan now as well. It was my first time to try Indian food and I really enjoyed Yatra's dishes. I highly recommend the spicy calamari as an appetizer and the Chicken Tikkamasala as an entree. As a group we ordered Saag Panir (cooked cheese)...its was amazing with wine! Overall....quaint, warm venue, outstanding menu, and a lovely dinner experience. \r \r ** I also enjoyed parking a little ways away and walking to take in downtown ( I never get out that way). A good date night would be walking to Yatra then stopping for coffee at Cafe Express or Timpano. Pros: Overall International Experience and great menu. Cons: Can't think of one. more
Reply | Report abuse |

Next new HOT SPOT in the 713 11/13/2007

A group of my girlfriends and I went to dinner at Yatra last night and it was fabulous! I have been before, but not since they changed the decor and ""image"". Our scene is normally Ibiza or Benjy's but this hidden, hot little downtown destination is definetly a group favorite now! The dramatic red walls and sophisticated bar made me feel like I was at a super-swanky Manhattan restaurant right here in the 713. The food was excellent as well....very cultured and a wonderful presentation. We even stayed for martinis afterwards! I had the Mango martini and it was delicious! In all of our opinions....Yatra is the perfect place for anyone... both the young, sassy movers and shakers and the romanitc love birds! We will be regulars. Pros: Fabulous accross the board! Great Mango Martini, Cultured menu, Trendy scene! Cons: None. more
Reply | Report abuse |

Shrinking portions 10/13/2007

I used to be a regular for lunch at Yatra, the past two weeks the portions have gotten progressively smaller. The food is still good. I've met and spoken with he owner on a couple of different occassions,he's rude, and not very personalble. \r \r On the other hand their Butterfly Lounge is great. Good music, smoking hot bartenders and nice choice of liquors. more
Reply | Report abuse |

No good at all! 9/27/2007

We went to Butterfly High, the same as this restaurant and had a horrible experience. First, we were the only ones in the restaurant on a Saturday night. Scary sign, but we stayed for dinner and drinks. The food was fine, not outstanding by any means. I could get the exact same for less cost with better service from a million other places in Houston. But more than the mediocrity of the food, the service was absolutely horrible. It was slow, unresponsive and inconsistent. The most ridiculous part is because of our service problems, the manager comped our meal. Sounds great, but a charge still showed up on my credit card - the card I first gave them for drinks at the bar before dinner. Once I contacted the restaurant regarding the mistake, I got passed to four different managers then finally the owner who denied the situation and refused to reconcile it. I would not recommend this restaurant and bar to anyone. Pros: None. Cons: Everything. more
Reply | Report abuse |

Excellent food, atmosphere and service 8/19/2007

As I am in Houston on business from the UK for the next six weeks, I decided last night to introduce some American friends of mine to the tastes of Indian cuisine as they had never experienced it before. We kicked-off our meal with vegetable samosa's which were delightfully delicious in their taste, followed by our main course where we took the advice of our waiter and opted for the Chef's Platter which is a combination of chicken tandoori, kofta (spicy minced lamb type sausage), Goan shrimp, chicken tikka masala, lamb rojan gohst, lentils, sag aloo, pilau rice and naan bread. As my American colleagues had never sampled Indian food before, they were very pleasantly suprised by the various different flavours that their taste buds were experiencing and thoroughly enjoyed their introduction to Indian food especially the chicken tikka masala, lamb rojan gohst and the sag aloo which they raved about. The meal was completed with a bottle Californian - Merlot which complemented the taste of the dishes we were savouring. So if you are looking for excellent food / wine at reasonable prices along with good service and set in a friendly relaxed atmosphere, then that is what you will find when you dine out at the Yatra Brasserie Pros: Excellent value for money Cons: Cannot think of any more
Reply | Report abuse |

Best Tandoori Prawns and Lamb Chops 7/4/2007

Yatra Brassiere is probably one of the finest Indian Restaurants I have ever eaten in. The service is impeccable, the staff are friendly and prices are very affordable. The consistency of food served at Yatra goes to show that the kitchen staff consist of professional chefs and produce mouth watering food. For lunch I have their Lamb Roganjosh with rice and for dinner their Lamb chops and Tandoori prawns are out of this world. The Nan bread is probably the best I have ever in my life. My wife goes crazy over the yellow dall and she keeps trying to extract the recipe from the owner but with very little success. \r \r Their recently opened lounge bar, Butterfly High, is a great way of finishing off fine meal. One can have nightcap after dinner listening to some great music. It?s about time that we had such an establishment in down town Houston. \r Pros: You are always treated like a king Cons: Nothing that I can think of more
Reply | Report abuse |

Great Restaurant, Great Lounge, Great Food!!! 6/27/2007

Ok, so the last reviews are completely inaccurate. I have been to Yatra many times, as well as the Butterfly lounge next door (owned and run by the same people) and I have never had anything but wonderful service and have never been less than impressed by the quality and flavor of the food! I have tried many of the other Indian restaurants in Houston, but this one is the closest to my house and by far the best one. I?ve had lunch and dinner there and both were great. The ambiance is really good and I have to disagree with the ratings; I think it is a really good place for groups as well. The staff is very happy to accommodate as many people as I bring with me. My favorite dish for lunch is the curry chicken?it is more than enough food for the price (I think it is $12) and its very traditional (not what you would find in your local Chinese restaurant or something). I?ve had several dishes at dinner and they have all been great. I am glad to see this place thriving (lunches are very busy now, and the last time I was in for dinner it was almost full). Its just an overall good place. Its ?pretty?, the staff is friendly, the food is fresh and delicious, and the wine list is good as well! Try it out, you will see what I mean! Pros: Great ambiance, fantastic food, yummy yummy yummy! Cons: parking can be difficult, but its not too bad if you are familiar with the area more
Reply | Report abuse |

Overrated, will never go there again for food! 6/11/2007

The place has 2 sections, a dining and a lounge area. The food is BAD. The samosa chaat (appetizer) is the only nice tasting dish on the menu. The main course, be it vegetarian or non-vegetarian is really bad, and extremely over priced. I do not recommend it. \r \r However, the lounge area is trendy and probably will be a good place for a quiet date, or even a private party. But I would check the prices first!!\r \r Also, be prepared to have gratuity of 20% included in your check.\r I would not recommend it at all. Pros: Good decor and ambience Cons: Dead during dinners, bad food, extremely over priced more
Reply | Report abuse |

Disappointing 6/10/2007

Based on the other reviews, I ate at Yatra's last night. Very disappointing. There are a number of better Indian restaurants in this town that have good service and a decent selection of beer & wines. The sag paneer tasted of commercial curry powder and too much of it at that. The flavor of the korma, usually a reliable choice, was average and not worth ordering again. Our waiter forgot to bring us our appetizers and when made aware of his mistake, he wanted to bring them after our meal! No adjustments to the bill were made to make up for his oversight and give us a reason to return. Yatra's has a week selection of beers (Bud or Bud Light) and was out of Indian beers the night we were there which is hard to fathom. I'm left to wonder if the other reviewers on this site have ever had really good Indian food or good service. I won't be going back to Yatra's. Pros: One of the few places Downtown offering Indian food Cons: Not very good and too expensive for what you get more
Reply | Report abuse |

Yea! Great Indian Food In Downtown Houston!! 4/21/2007

""Two thumbs enthusiastically way up"" for Yatra! Great menu and tasty dishes! And finally an Indian restaurant downtown!! Not even a different Midtown Indian restaurant lasted long, so glad to have a place to go in the area!\r \r I went for dinner on a Saturday night....made reservations but did not need them in the early evening (around 7pm). The restaurant is modern in decor and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.\r \r We started with the Keema Empanadas for only $ 5. Wonderful filled with lamb and spices.....included three empanadas and two wonderful sauces. Came out hot and tasty! If you're really hungy, I would recommend ordering 2 appetizers for 2 people.\r \r I tried a really good Indian beer that I had never tried. I can't recall the name, but it started with a ""D"". Very good....had a citrus taste, but not overpowering. Many people were having wine at the restaurant. There was a small wine menu that was brought out with the dinner menu.\r \r For entrees, we had the Rogan Josh for $ 14 and a chicken dish which was called Chicken C****. Unforntunately I cannot remember the name, but it had a coconut sauce that was out of this world!! Not overpowering......and perfectly spiced! The Rogan Josh had wonderful flavors with it's onion gravy, tender lamb....perfect!\r \r We got naan and rice which were a small extra charge...Probably needed slightly more rice than what was given....but it worked out ok with both the naan and rice together.\r \r The rest of the menu looked wonderful! Can't wait to go try lunch (unfortunately only open for lunch on weekdays). There are some Indian wraps which sounded wonderful and very reasonably priced!!\r \r My only small complaint was that service could've been slightly better. After getting the entrees, I would expect the waiter to come by at least once to check up and see if anything else was needed. Otherwise, I would highly recommend this restaurant! Different and great....one of my top 3 in town for sure!! Pros: Great selection on food and some of the tastiest in town Cons: Service could be slightly improved more
Reply | Report abuse |
< Previous 1 2 Next >
Menu for Korma Sutra


Summer SALE!!!:
15% OFF all yearly plans
Use year15 at checkout. Expires 1/1/2021
Owner Message

  • A perfect restaurant for great Indian cuisine, and within walking distance from any business downtown, Korma Sutra provides excellent service and all orders can be custom made to fit any dietary or religious needs. Because the owner and the Chef, his wife, insist upon service tailored to every individual, they also provide a lunch buffet for the downtown crowd who might be looking for an authentic yet quicker lunch; but don't let the term "buffet" fool you: Mr. Patel insist that all food served in the buffet is replenished right when it is necessary to ensure the fresh quality befitting all their cuisine.The interior dining area provides an atmosphere perfect for any occasion, and lest we not forget the wine on tap!

Editorial

  • In Short
    A warm and trendy scene sets the stage for a memorable dining experience amidst colorful art and enveloping aromas. Whether the patron is a seasoned connoisseur of Indian cuisine...

  • 2/24/2007 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Monday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Sunday Closed
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Central, Downtown
badge