Verandah
5-Course Progressive Indian Tasting Event
“Verandah” is derived from two Sanskrit words: “Vahir” (outside) and “Ander” (inside). Suggesting an open kind of hospitality, it is a fitting moniker for this important Upper Kirby restaurant, whose predecessor, Great W’kana, was named to the Houston Chronicle’s “Top 100 Restaurants” list. Verandah has been named to Eater’s “17 Essential Indian and Pakistani Restaurants in Houston” list and Thrillist’s "16 Best Houston Restaurants for Vegans and Vegetarians" list. Its chef, Sunil Srivastava, honed his culinary skills at Bukhara, one of New Delhi’s most eminent restaurants, and the popular Dumpukth in Mumbai. Arriving in the US, he worked as Executive Chef at Tamarind and Amber, among the top Indian restaurants in, respectively, New York City and the Bay Area, before establishing Great W’Kana. At Verandah, he is serving “some of the finest Indian food in town,” according to Houstonia, which also lauds the “beautiful space,” with its white marble bar, modern furniture, glass walls, and visually arresting mandala painting. By all accounts, Verandah is something special, and we eagerly await our visit!
About the Host:
Sunil Srivastava
Chef/Owner
Hailing from India, Chef Sunil Srivastava was a Best Chef of the Year by the Associates of Catering Professionals in Hyderabad before moving to the US. He's cooked at Michelin-selected Tamarind in NYC and previous restaurant, Great W’kana Café, made the Houston Chronicle's Top 100 List for eight years straight. He opened Verandah in February 2019.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated.
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Charcoal-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
english peas, mint tamarind chutney, puff rice
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Cod Kebabs
carrom seed and chickpea flour, spanish marmalade, onion seed tomato sauce
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Curry from the South
pan-seared scallops, crispy shrimp, spicy tomato gravy
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Lamb Steak
caramelized onion and fennel sauce, basmati rice, garlic naan
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Rose Panacotta
custard with baby jamun, almond praline, laddu dust
Verandah
3300 Kirby Dr Suite 7-A
Houston, TX 77098
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $80 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know.
