Recent social media posts
09/30/2026
Happy almost world vegetarian week, we got you a little somethin' ๐๐ฅ
Buy any adult entrรฉe in-store & choose your FREE vegetarian appetizer ๐
๐ฅ vegetable samosa
๐ vegetable pakora
๐ samosa chaat
๐ tikka fries
๐ง cheese naan
Use code VEGGIE26 to redeem
๐
Available Wednesday, 10/1 to Tuesday, 10/7
*๐ญ๐ช๐ฎ๐ช๐ต ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฆ ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐จ๐ถ๐ฆ๐ด๐ต, ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ท๐ข๐ญ๐ช๐ฅ ๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฉ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ฐ๐ง๐ง๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด*
09/28/2026
never too much mint chutney
09/25/2026
when in TX, curry season is a state of mind ๐ถ๏ธ
09/23/2026
when life gives you butter, garlic, basil and naan โ you get GARLIC NAAN ๐ง๐
09/22/2026
iced chai szn is here ๐๐
09/18/2026
spinach never looked this good ๐คค
09/16/2026
๐๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฝ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
"๐ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ถ๐จ๐ฉ๐ต ๐ ๐ฉ๐ข๐ต๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ช๐ข๐ฏ ๐ง๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฅ ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐ณ๐ฌ๐ข, ๐ต๐ถ๐ณ๐ฏ๐ด ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ต ๐ ๐ซ๐ถ๐ด๐ต ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ณ๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ต ๐ช๐ฏ๐ต๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฅ๐ถ๐ค๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ"
Keith has been with Tarka for 12 years, starting as our 2nd-ever Kitchen Manager at Round Rock before transferring to open our Northcross location. After a 3-year hiatus, he came back and now serves as our Area Manager โ basically our resident problem solver, handling everything from missing ingredients to walk-in coolers that quit on us!
His go-to order: The Tofu Bowl with spicy tomato chutney
We're beyond grateful to have Keith on the team! ๐งก๐ค
09/15/2026
fresh off the stove & straight to your table ๐
๐ฅฉ Choose your protein
Chicken | Lamb | Shrimp | Veggie | Paneer | Beyond Keema
๐ฅChoose your spice level
Mild | Medium | Hot | Extra Hot
09/10/2026
Let's build a Lamb Sheesh Kabob Bowl ๐ฅ
Grilled ground lamb patties, basmati rice, cucumber mint yogurt dip, mixed greens, red bean salad, pickled red onions and GF masala crisps
09/09/2026
Draw four? I'll allow it, but only if it looks like this ๐๐ฅญ
09/07/2026
Extra day off = an extra reason to get tikka masala fries ๐๐บ
09/04/2026
Lassis are a non-negotiable addition to your order ๐
โโ๏ธ
*๐ข๐ด๐ฌ ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐ค๐ฐ๐ค๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ต ๐ฎ๐ช๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ฎ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐ช๐ต ๐ท๐ฆ๐จ๐ข๐ฏ!*
09/02/2026
Save this cheat sheet for your next order that not only tastes good but doesn't work against you ๐
09/01/2026
Thank you Austin voting Tarka as Best Indian Restaurant for the 5th year in a row ๐ Y'all keep showing up for us and we can't thank you enough for your love & support! ๐งก
08/28/2026
The ultimate trifecta ๐คค
08/24/2026
Chicken & Cheese Samosa-nada is a MUST
08/21/2026
Forget adulting for a minute โ grab a lassi or lemonade of your choice ๐
๐๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ฆ
โ๏ธ Mango
โ๏ธ Strawberry
โ๏ธ Strawberry-Mango
โ๏ธ Sweet
๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก๐๐๐๐ฆ
โ๏ธ Strawberry Rose
โ๏ธ Mango
08/20/2026
Let us take dinner off your plate so you can focus on what matters. Take $7 off your order of $35 or more with code BTS26 through August 23. Order via the link in our bio!
08/19/2026
Mills Elementary School : "Hands down the teachers' favorite lunch during professional development days!"
Thank you, Mills Elementary, for letting us be part of your team's day ๐๐
08/17/2026
Chef POV making Tikka Masala & Biryani ๐งโ๐ณ
08/14/2026
Only true Tarka regulars can pass this one ๐ Comment your 2 picks ๐
08/12/2026
Weโre sippinโ good karma this summer ๐
08/12/2026
We're drinking good karma this summer ๐
Address
3701 S Shepherd Dt, Ste A
Houston, TX
77098
To get to the Indian restaurant located at S Shepherd Dt in Houston, you can take the METRORail Red Line and get off at the Wheeler Station. From there, walk south on Wheeler Ave towards Main St, then turn left onto Main St. Continue along Main St until you reach S Shepherd Dr, then turn right onto S Shepherd Dr. The restaurant is located on your left.
If you prefer to drive, take I-69/US-59 to the downtown Houston area and exit at Richmond Ave. Turn right onto Richmond Ave and continue straight until you reach S Shepherd Dr. Turn left onto S Shepherd Dr and continue driving until you see the restaurant located on your left.
There is a parking lot available for customers of the restaurant or street parking nearby if availability permits.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 9pm |
| Friday |
11am - 9pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 9pm |
| Sunday |
11am - 9pm |
Alerts
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Tarka Indian Kitchen posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
What people say
Indian restaurants are known for their bold flavors, aromatic spices, and diverse range of dishes. Tarka Indian Kitchen in Houston's S Shepherd Dt is a prime example of an Indian restaurant that excels in all these areas. The restaurant prides itself on serving fresh and flavorful Indian cuisine, along with freshly whipped lassis and select wine and beer.
One of the standout features of Tarka Indian Kitchen is its commitment to sustainability. The City of Austin has recognized the restaurant as a Green Restaurant for its take-out packaging and waste recycling efforts. This dedication to eco-friendliness is just one example of how Tarka goes above and beyond to provide a positive dining experience.
Whether you choose to dine in, take out, or have your food delivered via third-party vendors, Tarka makes it easy to enjoy their delicious food. Online and mobile ordering options are available for added convenience.
Tarka's menu boasts a wide variety of dishes that cater to different dietary needs and preferences. From vegetarian options like Chana Masala to meat-based dishes like Keema Curry, there's something for everyone at this restaurant.
It's no surprise that Tarka Indian Kitchen has garnered a loyal following among Houston locals. In fact, the restaurant was recently nominated for the title of "Best Indian Food in ATX" by the Statesman newspaper. With such high praise from customers and critics alike, it's clear that Tarka is doing something right.
If you're looking for an authentic Indian dining experience that combines bold flavors with sustainable practices, look no further than Tarka Indian Kitchen in Houston's S Shepherd Dt.
