A curated first-week guide to the Desi community in Houston. Find your temple, your grocery store, and your people.
Share with a friend →Step 1: Find a temple, mosque, or gurdwara
Your first connection to the community. Most welcome newcomers.
Hindu Vishwa Parishad Temple
📍 3110 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston
(713) 229-8454
Vishnu Temple Houston
📍 1232 Arlington St, Houston
(713) 864-7969
Sri Meenakshi Temple Pearland
📍 17130 McLean Rd, Pearland
(281) 489-0358
ISKCON Houston
📍 1320 W 34th St, Houston
(713) 686-4482
Step 2: Stock up on groceries
Indian grocers carry everything from atta to fresh curry leaves.
Patel Brothers Houston
📍 5815 Hillcroft St, Houston
(713) 784-8332
Swad Indian Grocery
📍 5901 Hillcroft St, Houston
(713) 780-0023
India Grocers
📍 6606 Harwin Dr #140, Houston
(713) 780-8810
Step 3: Connect with the community
Cultural associations, non-profits, and newcomer networks.
India House Houston
📍 8282 Bellaire Blvd, Houston
713-776-7110
Houston Tamil Sangam
📍 5765 Westheimer Rd, Houston
India House Houston
📍 8888 Westheimer Rd Ste 300, Houston
(713) 974-5959
Step 4: Eat your comfort food
From biryani to dosa — find the flavors that feel like home.
Aga's Restaurant & Catering
📍 6025 Hillcroft St, Houston
(713) 334-7372
Indika
📍 516 Westheimer Rd, Houston
(713) 524-2170
Khyber North Indian Grill
📍 2510 Richmond Ave, Houston
(713) 942-9424
Udipi Cafe
📍 5959 Hillcroft St, Houston
(713) 975-6059
Step 5: Get essential services
Desi doctors, accountants, salons, and travel agents who understand you.
South Asian Bar Association of Houston
📍 1415 Louisiana St, Houston
Desi Immigration Services Houston
📍 5400 Hillcroft Ave #300, Houston
(713) 789-5555
Mehndi by Mala
📍 Sugar Land, TX 77479
(832) 456-7890
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