Houston Press (December 2009)

Indika is part of a new wave of innovative Indian restaurants that's changing the image of Indian food across the country.  ... click for more

 

CultureMap Houston (December 2009)

Anita Jaisinghani, chef/owner of Indika, takes the alluring spices and textures of her childhood and contemporizes them, creating modern Indian food of staggering excellence.  ... click for more

 

Houston Press (September 2009)

Indika has won the title of "Best Indian Restaurant" for 2009.  ... click for more

 

Wall Street Journal (October 2007)

This glowing review from the Wall Street Journal contains five Indika recipes.  click for more

 

Houston Press (September 2007)

Indika has won the title of "Best Indian Restaurant" for 2007.  ... click for more

 

Houston Chronicle (September 2007)

Restaurant critic Alison Cook raves about Indika's Sunday brunch, one of Houston's best-kept secrets.  ... click for more

 

Houston Chronicle (June 2007)

Alison Cook talks about her rewarding experience visiting Indika as a treat for out-of-town guests.  ... click for more

 

Houston Magazine  (January 2007)

"Redefining Indian food, the dishes of Indika are rooted in tradition while at the same time pushing the culinary edge."  ... click for more

 

USA Today  (November 2006)

"India-born chef/co-owner Anita Jaisinghani has moved to a new location ... and charms followers with creative takes on her native cuisine."  ... click for more

 

Food & Wine  (November 2006)

"Anita Jaisinghani recently relocated Indika...to a contemporary, light-filled space that's more suited to her exciting modern Indian cooking."  ... click for more

 

Houston House & Home (November 2006)

"Passage from India: A Passion for cooking leads Anita Jaisinghani on a journey to the successful Indika." ... click for more

 

Houston Chronicle  (October 2006)

The Houston Chronicle's Best of Houston awards Indika best Maitre'd (Rustam Sanjana) and best cocktail (Anarkali - pomegrante drink).

 

Houston Press  (October 2006)

"Is Indika the the best Indian restaurant in the United States?" ... click for more


Prepared Foods Magazine  (July 2006)

"Chef and owner Anita Jaisinghani has taken the wonderful recipes and flavors of her childhood in India and brought them to life in Texas."  ... click for more

 

Greater Houston Weekly  (July 2006)

"The nationally recognized chef combines the favorite flavors of her homeland with fresh Texas produce and Gulf seafood in new and creative ways.'" ... click for more

 

Houston Modern Luxury Magazine  (June 2006)

"Everything at Anita Jaisinghani's newly relocated Indika is hip, exotic and sexy." ... click for more

 

Zagat Survey  (March 2006)

"Chef-owner Anita Jaisinghani's Indian 'jewel' continues to 'challenge diners' with 'sophisticated, styled cuisine.'" ... click for more

 

Gourmet  (October 2003)

"Her seductive blend of American ingredients and Indian spices … is a shining example of the enlightened multiculturalism for which this city is famous." ... click for more

 

New York Times

"Anita Jaisinghani blends the flavors of her Indian childhood with an American sensibility. The results have made Indika a destination of choice." ... click for more

 

Time Magazine  (May 2003)

"The techniques are scrupulously traditional, but every dish includes some surprise: crabmeat in the flaky samosas, fresh spinach and mustard greens in the saag paneer" ...  click for more

 

Houston Business Journal  (April 2002)

"She serves food that is wonderfully imaginative, complex, and satisfying ... brilliantly redefined Indian." ... click for more

 

Texas Monthly  (April 2002)

"Extras such as a pretty dining room with arches and a carefully selected wine list add to the pleasure of dining at this little house. A friend dug into a roasted half eggplant filled with cashews and paneer (homemade cheese) while we feasted on a duo of grilled lamb chops and stewed leg of lamb."

 

Houston Chronicle  (February 2002)

"She takes traditional Indian dishes and freshens them, lightens them, sets them a bit out of context." ... click for more


Bon Appetit  (January 2002)

"Best Ethnic: Indika is notable for its stylish setting and for the innovative Indian cuisine created by chef-owner Anita Jaisinghani, who has worked at Cafe Annie."  Teresa Byrne-Dodge, editor of My Table magazine.


Houston Voice

"Food:5, Service:4.5, Value:4.5, Scene: 5"


Citysearch

"Finally--fresh, modern Indian cuisine served in unpretentious yet stylish surroundings." ... click for more


Paper City  (Sept. 2001)

"Streamlined but sophisticated plate presentations that will make you feel as if you're dining in London." ... click for more


My Table  (2001)

"The kitchen, ostensibly Indian, surely breaks new ground with its innovative take on a classic cuisine." ... click for more

 

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