Lamp chops, nihari and kofta. Photo: Shafaq Patel/Axios
👋 Shafaq here! I recently stopped by Elite Restaurant in Sugar Land for some South Asian food.
Dig in: Elite opened in 2022 and serves traditional Indian and Pakistani dishes.
In just a few years, the space has increasingly become a spot for banquets, community and speaker events, while also turning into a gathering place during busy weekend buffet hours.
What to order: The lamb chops ($26) stood out — charred and flavorful. Elite is a strong pick for meat dishes, including the nihari ($13). There are vegetarian options, too, like the malai kofta ($13), though the other dishes were more evenly spiced.
Elite's gajar ka halwa ($5) is a good pick for people who want a not-too-sweet version of the carrot-based dessert, which is often more decadent elsewhere.
Quick review: Indulgent, well-seasoned traditional South Asian food, perfect for family-style dining.
If you go: 11941 S. Texas 6.
The restaurant also offers a daily buffet 11:30am-3pm for $15. Weekend brunch runs Saturday and Sunday 11am-3pm for $22.
