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Houston Spring Branch Ruchi’s Indian Cuisine Review

Indian review

Ruchi’s Indian Cuisine review

Indian in Spring Branch, Houston

A indian spot in Spring Branch remembered for chai and an overall positive visit.

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Sara's review

Our visit and review

Would Go Again
“I don't think this restaurant has even been opened for a year but man its poppin', the flavors, the service, everything. This gem of a spot is located within the Spring Branch area..”

Sara's full firsthand review

I don't think this restaurant has even been opened for a year but man its poppin', the flavors, the service, everything. This gem of a spot is located within the Spring Branch area.. a part of town thats typically not known for Indian food. Everything about Ruchi's was perfect. Down to their service, warm environment and tantalizing food. Wow! I asked the Non-Indian servers if the chefs were Indian.. and she said yes.. in fact they are South Indian. Perfect! No wonder the Masala Dosa hit the spot. Huge, full of savory potato filling and complemented with coconut sambar, kurma, etc. Biryani was pretty good as well. Full of meat, spices and savory goodness. I was amazed at how much food was left over after everyone ate. The food was so delicious that everyone continued to peck at their plates. We got full quick, generous servings that were packed full of flavor. We also like the appetizers served in the beginning, potato veggie samosas that were complemented with green yogurt chutney and tamarind chutney. Lastly, we enjoyed the Ras Malai, a sweet cottage cheese dumpling dessert that's soaked in a milky saffron base, topped with crushed pistachios and dried rose flowers. Sweet closing to sum up a warm fun-filled night. All in all, everyone had a good time at this cute little spot tucked out in S.B. They have TVs with colorful music blasting, as well as food travel shows. Thanks for the warm service and wonderful hospitality. We will surely revisit next time around, perhaps during lunch while sipping on chai and such! Until next time. ~xoxoxo~

What we tried

Sara's visit centered on chai, samosas. The strongest impression was the quality and flavor of the items that stood out, along with the overall experience around them.

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The experience

Service felt friendly and attentive. The space was busy during the visit.

Who might enjoy it?

Diners exploring the area.

Would we go again?

Yes. The overall experience was strong enough to revisit.

Your review questions, answered

What did Sara order?

chai; samosas

What does Would Go Again mean?

An enjoyable experience we'd return for. See the full rating scale →

Where can I find current hours and the menu?

[Link to current hours and menu once available.]