Monday, August 31, 2026

  1. The menu at this casual Houston Heights spot traces the old Portuguese trading routes through Goa and East Africa, which makes for a sharper, stranger combination than the usual fusion pitch. Small plates move between Indian spicing and Portuguese technique without much fuss. The Michelin Guide awarded it a Bib Gourmand, and the custard tarts at the end make a convincing argument for the whole journey.

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    Address
    600 N. Shepherd Dr., Ste. 520, Houston, TX · Houston
    Hours
    • Mon–Thu 11 AM–10 PM
    • Fri 11 AM–10:30 PM
    • Sat 10 AM–10:30 PM
    • Sun 10 AM–9:30 PM
    Phone
    281-888-7806
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    OpenTable
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