Kiran's

Kiran’s, a posh spot in Upper Kirby, is a luxurious, and often spicy setting for a special occasion, mostly because it resembles a fantastical palace, if that palace was also full of gilded tandoors. The menu —which includes afternoon high tea service, multiple naanzzas (or, naan pizzas), and even a full-tasting menu of lobster—offers a dizzying number of layered, ornate dishes like dried cherry, English pea and spiced lamb samosas. Whether you sidle up to the bar for a lassi cocktail and chaats, or get decked out for high tea tandoor chicken finger sandwiches, the food at Kiran’s will make you feel exceptional.

photo credit: Chelsea Thomas