The smart, smallish storefront Indian restaurant on Durham not far south of Washington has been a regular stop for me since the pandemic began. Convenient, even though I have to briefly enter the restaurant, a trip to pick up a meal is always quick, as the order is ready and the checkout is swift. The food travels very well back home to consume, much better than from most places. Surya was a regular stop for me before the pandemic began, mostly because I really enjoy the food.
I’ve really enjoyed pretty much everything there, and I’ve had, or nearly had, every entrée. After ordering it more than a few times now, I have to finally admit that my favorite preparation is the Chicken Vindaloo, which I had once again the other day and edges out their version with lamb for me. This Goan-originated dish was properly spicy, actually extremely spicy this last time – three glasses of water and a half-glass of milk were necessary to get through this lunch – but more significant was the deep flavor of the reddish-orange-colored sauce with an enjoyable brightness, richness and complexity that I could barely pause from, ladling it on the terrific long-grain rice side or scooping it up with the soft, occasionally blistered fresh naan. Studded with moist pieces of white chicken meat that are actually quite savory and cubes of soft potatoes, this is a delicious meal.
A visit to Surya, especially for the vindaloo, is one of things that helps makes these times more bearable.
Surya
700 Durham (a couple of blocks south of Washington), 77007
(713) 864-6667
suryahouston.com
I’ve really enjoyed pretty much everything there, and I’ve had, or nearly had, every entrée. After ordering it more than a few times now, I have to finally admit that my favorite preparation is the Chicken Vindaloo, which I had once again the other day and edges out their version with lamb for me. This Goan-originated dish was properly spicy, actually extremely spicy this last time – three glasses of water and a half-glass of milk were necessary to get through this lunch – but more significant was the deep flavor of the reddish-orange-colored sauce with an enjoyable brightness, richness and complexity that I could barely pause from, ladling it on the terrific long-grain rice side or scooping it up with the soft, occasionally blistered fresh naan. Studded with moist pieces of white chicken meat that are actually quite savory and cubes of soft potatoes, this is a delicious meal.
A visit to Surya, especially for the vindaloo, is one of things that helps makes these times more bearable.
Surya
700 Durham (a couple of blocks south of Washington), 77007
(713) 864-6667
suryahouston.com
