HASHTAG INDIA - HOUSTON — Restaurant in Houston

After a long time we have found a new Indian Restaurant in Houston which is very nice and good. So we were at Harmenn Park and looking for some Indian restaurants and we found HASHTAG INDIA. Their menu and food variety OMG!!! We went and had a great experience. Menu has its own varieties and food is delicious. They make some specific items during their restaurant hours and sell them fresh and hot. We had Onion Bhaji/Pakora & wow they were delicious. I ask them to put some Indian fried green chilies as well & it was mouthwatering. They serve these Bhaji/Pakora with Peanut Chutney and Dosa Chutney, both chutney’s were delicious too. We ordered Chili Momos & Gobhi Manchurian for appetizers. If you really like spicy food i would definitely recommend Chili Momos. Gobhi Manchurian was delicious too, the taste was really different & delicious. Paneer Makhani served with Rice. Paneer Makhani was really great. Their Garlic Naan was really good. Soft and crispy both with delicious taste. Paneer Mandi was the cherry on the cake. It was really delicious and paneer gravy which they serve with it it’s really unique. Served with yogurt & different kind of gravy in a very small box. Their sitting area is very unique & different. They have normal sitting area with Chair& Table and booth sitting & the Mandi kind of sitting as well. Where you have to take of your shoes at the shoe rack then you can go and sit in the booth on the floor with small cushions and tables. Just one thing you have to get cutlery & water by your self , they just brings your food to your table. Do let them know if your spice level is low. I would recommend this place for sure. Kids had White Forest pastries & Oreo Pastry and it was nice too. They have live Chaat Corner where you can eat Pani Puri , they will serve it just like you get on streets. We also ate Paan & same it was delicious. Do try this place....

I’ve visited several Indian buffets around Houston like Gayatri Bhavan, Naga's, and Himalayan Taj, and recently tried this place for the first time. While I appreciate the effort, I would like to share a few suggestions based on my experience:

Suggestions for Improvement:

Serving Style: Using paper plates for a buffet is unusual and disappointing, especially since food sticks to them. Please consider switching to proper plates and adding small bowls for curries. Missing Essentials: Items like yogurt, dipping chutneys, and carrot-onion salad were missing. These are basic components in any Indian buffet and should be included. Food Temperature: Most items were served cold. It's important that food is kept hot — especially naan/roti, which can either be served fresh to the table or replenished frequently in smaller quantities at the buffet station. Beverage Clarity: A drink with cucumber, lemon, and carrot was placed at the end, but it wasn’t clear what it was or its purpose. Proper labeling or a brief description would help. Food Arrangement: The buffet arrangement felt cluttered and a bit confusing. A more organized layout would improve the overall experience. Flavor and Spice Levels: Some items were quite bland. Enhancing the flavor and spice levels would make a big difference.

Final Note: I’m sharing these suggestions respectfully, as someone who enjoys Indian buffets and has had great experiences elsewhere in Houston. I truly hope the team takes this feedback positively and works on enhancing the food, service, and overall dining...

We recently visited this Indian restaurant as a group of five and had mixed experience. On the positive side, we absolutely loved the spicy chicken Mandi—flavorful, tender, and packed with the right level of heat. The butterscotch pastry was also a sweet highlight at the end of our meal. The cozy floor seating added a nice traditional touch, and it’s great for a small group looking for a more intimate dining setup.

However, there were a few disappointing aspects that impacted our overall experience:

Service Charge: We were surprised to see an 18% service charge automatically added to our bill, even though we were just a party of five. Dining Ware: While the food itself was delicious, it was served on paper plates with plastic cutlery. This didn’t necessarily take away from the taste, but the experience would have felt more complete and enjoyable with proper dinnerware. Lack of Basic Service: When we asked for spoons with our dessert, we were told to go and get them ourselves. That made us question the value of the service charge even more. Rushed Out: Immediately after finishing our meal, we were asked to vacate the table for other waiting customers—but when we stepped outside, we saw only one family waiting. It felt unnecessarily rushed. Overpriced Dessert: We tried the custard, which was priced at $10, but unfortunately it didn’t live up to the expectation in terms of flavor. While the food had its strong points, the overall service and dining experience left us disappointed. Hopefully, the restaurant takes this feedback to improve the customer experience...