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data-advanced-filters=\"no\"><article class=\"wpr-grid-item elementor-clearfix post-396 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog tag-chickentikkamasalahouston tag-houstonfoodie tag-indianrestauranthouston tag-southindianfoodhouston tag-thanjaimesshouston\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-wrap wpr-effect-size-medium \" data-overlay-link=\"yes\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-image-wrap\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chicken-Tikka-Masala.webp\" data-img-on-hover=\"\"  data-src-secondary=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chicken-Tikka-Masala.webp\" alt=\"Chicken Tikka Masala\" class=\"wpr-anim-timing-ease-default\"><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover wpr-animation-wrap\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover-bg  wpr-overlay-fade-in wpr-anim-size-large wpr-anim-timing-ease-default wpr-anim-transparency\" data-url=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/chicken-tikka-masala-near-me-houston\/\"><\/div><div class=\"wpr-cv-container\"><div class=\"wpr-cv-outer\"><div class=\"wpr-cv-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover-middle elementor-clearfix\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-date elementor-repeater-item-48342fa wpr-grid-item-display-inline wpr-grid-item-align-left\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><span>May 12, 2026<span class=\"wpr-grid-extra-text-right\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-below-content elementor-clearfix\"><h2 class=\"wpr-grid-item-title elementor-repeater-item-cfd78d2 wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-left wpr-pointer-none wpr-pointer-line-fx wpr-pointer-fx-fade\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><a target=\"_self\"  href=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/chicken-tikka-masala-near-me-houston\/\">Where to Find Chicken Tikka Masala Near Me in Houston?<\/a><\/div><\/h2><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-excerpt elementor-repeater-item-57ecc39 wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-left\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><p>The dinner rush begins long before the first plate reaches the table. The aroma of roasted spices drifts from the kitchen, warm naan lands fresh from the tandoor, and conversations rise around families gathering after work in Houston. At&nbsp;Thanjai&nbsp;Mess, the...<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-read-more elementor-repeater-item-369532d wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-center\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/chicken-tikka-masala-near-me-houston\/\" class=\"wpr-button-effect wpr-button-none\"><span>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"wpr-grid-item elementor-clearfix post-392 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog tag-indianrestauranthouston tag-indianseafoodhouston tag-nethili65houston tag-southindianfoodhouston tag-thanjaimesshouston\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-wrap wpr-effect-size-medium \" data-overlay-link=\"yes\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-image-wrap\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Nethili-65.png\" data-img-on-hover=\"\"  data-src-secondary=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Nethili-65.png\" alt=\"Nethili 65\" class=\"wpr-anim-timing-ease-default\"><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover wpr-animation-wrap\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover-bg  wpr-overlay-fade-in wpr-anim-size-large wpr-anim-timing-ease-default wpr-anim-transparency\" data-url=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/what-makes-nethili-65-a-must-try-in-houston\/\"><\/div><div class=\"wpr-cv-container\"><div class=\"wpr-cv-outer\"><div class=\"wpr-cv-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover-middle elementor-clearfix\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-date elementor-repeater-item-48342fa wpr-grid-item-display-inline wpr-grid-item-align-left\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><span>April 27, 2026<span class=\"wpr-grid-extra-text-right\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-below-content elementor-clearfix\"><h2 class=\"wpr-grid-item-title elementor-repeater-item-cfd78d2 wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-left wpr-pointer-none wpr-pointer-line-fx wpr-pointer-fx-fade\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><a target=\"_self\"  href=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/what-makes-nethili-65-a-must-try-in-houston\/\">What Makes\u00a0Nethili\u00a065 a Must-Try in Houston?\u00a0<\/a><\/div><\/h2><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-excerpt elementor-repeater-item-57ecc39 wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-left\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><p>The sizzle arrives before the plate does. From across the dining room, the aroma of curry leaves,&nbsp;freshly&nbsp;ground spices, and perfectly fried seafood turns heads. A server sets down a platter of golden, crisp&nbsp;Nethili&nbsp;65, and within seconds, hands reach in. The...<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-read-more elementor-repeater-item-369532d wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-center\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/what-makes-nethili-65-a-must-try-in-houston\/\" class=\"wpr-button-effect wpr-button-none\"><span>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"wpr-grid-item elementor-clearfix post-389 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog tag-bestpepperrasamhouston tag-indianrestauranthouston tag-southindianfoodhouston tag-thanjaimesshouston\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-wrap wpr-effect-size-medium \" data-overlay-link=\"yes\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-image-wrap\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pepper-Rasam.webp\" data-img-on-hover=\"\"  data-src-secondary=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pepper-Rasam.webp\" alt=\"Pepper Rasam\" class=\"wpr-anim-timing-ease-default\"><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover wpr-animation-wrap\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover-bg  wpr-overlay-fade-in wpr-anim-size-large wpr-anim-timing-ease-default wpr-anim-transparency\" data-url=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/best-pepper-rasam-houston\/\"><\/div><div class=\"wpr-cv-container\"><div class=\"wpr-cv-outer\"><div class=\"wpr-cv-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover-middle elementor-clearfix\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-date elementor-repeater-item-48342fa wpr-grid-item-display-inline wpr-grid-item-align-left\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><span>April 24, 2026<span class=\"wpr-grid-extra-text-right\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-below-content elementor-clearfix\"><h2 class=\"wpr-grid-item-title elementor-repeater-item-cfd78d2 wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-left wpr-pointer-none wpr-pointer-line-fx wpr-pointer-fx-fade\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><a target=\"_self\"  href=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/best-pepper-rasam-houston\/\">Best Pepper Rasam in Houston, Texas for Authentic Taste<\/a><\/div><\/h2><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-excerpt elementor-repeater-item-57ecc39 wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-left\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><p>The first thing you notice is the aroma. It drifts across the table before the bowl even arrives, warm and inviting, carrying hints of crushed black pepper, garlic, and curry leaves. Inside&nbsp;Thanjai&nbsp;Mess in Houston, Texas, a simple serving of&nbsp;rasam&nbsp;transforms the...<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-read-more elementor-repeater-item-369532d wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-center\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/best-pepper-rasam-houston\/\" class=\"wpr-button-effect wpr-button-none\"><span>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"wpr-grid-item elementor-clearfix post-386 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog tag-indianrestauranthouston tag-vegchettinadcurryhouston tag-vegetarianindianfood\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-wrap wpr-effect-size-medium \" data-overlay-link=\"yes\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-image-wrap\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/veg-chettinad-curry-houston.webp\" data-img-on-hover=\"\"  data-src-secondary=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/veg-chettinad-curry-houston.webp\" alt=\"Veg Chettinad Curry\" class=\"wpr-anim-timing-ease-default\"><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover wpr-animation-wrap\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover-bg  wpr-overlay-fade-in wpr-anim-size-large wpr-anim-timing-ease-default wpr-anim-transparency\" data-url=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/veg-chettinad-curry-houston\/\"><\/div><div class=\"wpr-cv-container\"><div class=\"wpr-cv-outer\"><div class=\"wpr-cv-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover-middle elementor-clearfix\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-date elementor-repeater-item-48342fa wpr-grid-item-display-inline wpr-grid-item-align-left\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><span>April 20, 2026<span class=\"wpr-grid-extra-text-right\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-below-content elementor-clearfix\"><h2 class=\"wpr-grid-item-title elementor-repeater-item-cfd78d2 wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-left wpr-pointer-none wpr-pointer-line-fx wpr-pointer-fx-fade\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><a target=\"_self\"  href=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/veg-chettinad-curry-houston\/\">\u00a0Authentic Veg\u00a0Chettinad\u00a0Curry in Houston You Must Try\u00a0<\/a><\/div><\/h2><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-excerpt elementor-repeater-item-57ecc39 wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-left\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><p>The evening crowd gathers slowly, conversations blending with the gentle clatter of plates as the kitchen comes alive. The aroma of roasted spices drifts across the dining room, drawing attention even before the food arrives. At&nbsp;Thanjai&nbsp;Mess in Houston, Texas, one...<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-read-more elementor-repeater-item-369532d wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-center\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/veg-chettinad-curry-houston\/\" class=\"wpr-button-effect wpr-button-none\"><span>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"wpr-grid-item elementor-clearfix post-375 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog tag-chithiraifestivalhouston tag-indianrestauranthouston tag-thanjaimess\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-wrap wpr-effect-size-medium \" data-overlay-link=\"yes\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-image-wrap\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chithirai-Festival-Food-in-Houston.webp\" data-img-on-hover=\"\"  data-src-secondary=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chithirai-Festival-Food-in-Houston.webp\" alt=\"Chithirai Festival\" class=\"wpr-anim-timing-ease-default\"><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover wpr-animation-wrap\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover-bg  wpr-overlay-fade-in wpr-anim-size-large wpr-anim-timing-ease-default wpr-anim-transparency\" data-url=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/best-chithirai-festival-food-in-houston-for-family-dining\/\"><\/div><div class=\"wpr-cv-container\"><div class=\"wpr-cv-outer\"><div class=\"wpr-cv-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover-middle elementor-clearfix\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-date elementor-repeater-item-48342fa wpr-grid-item-display-inline wpr-grid-item-align-left\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><span>April 11, 2026<span class=\"wpr-grid-extra-text-right\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-below-content elementor-clearfix\"><h2 class=\"wpr-grid-item-title elementor-repeater-item-cfd78d2 wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-left wpr-pointer-none wpr-pointer-line-fx wpr-pointer-fx-fade\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><a target=\"_self\"  href=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/best-chithirai-festival-food-in-houston-for-family-dining\/\">Best Chithirai Festival Food in Houston for Family Dining\u00a0<\/a><\/div><\/h2><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-excerpt elementor-repeater-item-57ecc39 wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-left\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><p>The sound of laughter fills the dining room as families gather around long tables, sharing plates and stories while the aroma of freshly prepared South Indian dishes drifts through the air. A child reaches eagerly for a crispy vada, grandparents...<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-read-more elementor-repeater-item-369532d wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-center\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/best-chithirai-festival-food-in-houston-for-family-dining\/\" class=\"wpr-button-effect wpr-button-none\"><span>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"wpr-grid-item elementor-clearfix post-368 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog tag-indianfoodhouston tag-indianrestauranthouston tag-tandoorichickenbiryani tag-thanjaimesshouston\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-wrap wpr-effect-size-medium \" data-overlay-link=\"yes\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-image-wrap\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Tandoori-Chicken-Biryani.png\" data-img-on-hover=\"\"  data-src-secondary=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Tandoori-Chicken-Biryani.png\" alt=\"Tandoori Chicken\" class=\"wpr-anim-timing-ease-default\"><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover wpr-animation-wrap\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover-bg  wpr-overlay-fade-in wpr-anim-size-large wpr-anim-timing-ease-default wpr-anim-transparency\" data-url=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/why-is-tandoori-chicken-biryani-popular-in-houston-texas\/\"><\/div><div class=\"wpr-cv-container\"><div class=\"wpr-cv-outer\"><div class=\"wpr-cv-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover-middle elementor-clearfix\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-date elementor-repeater-item-48342fa wpr-grid-item-display-inline wpr-grid-item-align-left\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><span>April 10, 2026<span class=\"wpr-grid-extra-text-right\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-below-content elementor-clearfix\"><h2 class=\"wpr-grid-item-title elementor-repeater-item-cfd78d2 wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-left wpr-pointer-none wpr-pointer-line-fx wpr-pointer-fx-fade\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><a target=\"_self\"  href=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/why-is-tandoori-chicken-biryani-popular-in-houston-texas\/\">Why Is Tandoori Chicken Biryani Popular in Houston, Texas\u00a0<\/a><\/div><\/h2><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-excerpt elementor-repeater-item-57ecc39 wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-left\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><p>The scent arrives before the plate does. Warm basmati rice, slow-cooked chicken, roasted spices, and a gentle smoky aroma drift across the dining room as servers move between tables carrying steaming bowls of biryani. A group of friends pauses mid-conversation,...<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-read-more elementor-repeater-item-369532d wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-center\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/why-is-tandoori-chicken-biryani-popular-in-houston-texas\/\" class=\"wpr-button-effect wpr-button-none\"><span>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"wpr-grid-item elementor-clearfix post-364 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog tag-indianvegetarianfood tag-southindianfoodhouston tag-thanjaimesshouston tag-vegetarianrestauranthouston\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-wrap wpr-effect-size-medium \" data-overlay-link=\"yes\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-image-wrap\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vegetarian-restaurant-houston.webp\" data-img-on-hover=\"\"  data-src-secondary=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vegetarian-restaurant-houston.webp\" alt=\"Vegetarian Restaurant\" class=\"wpr-anim-timing-ease-default\"><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover wpr-animation-wrap\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover-bg  wpr-overlay-fade-in wpr-anim-size-large wpr-anim-timing-ease-default wpr-anim-transparency\" data-url=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/best-vegetarian-restaurant-in-houston\/\"><\/div><div class=\"wpr-cv-container\"><div class=\"wpr-cv-outer\"><div class=\"wpr-cv-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover-middle elementor-clearfix\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-date elementor-repeater-item-48342fa wpr-grid-item-display-inline wpr-grid-item-align-left\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><span>April 9, 2026<span class=\"wpr-grid-extra-text-right\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-below-content elementor-clearfix\"><h2 class=\"wpr-grid-item-title elementor-repeater-item-cfd78d2 wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-left wpr-pointer-none wpr-pointer-line-fx wpr-pointer-fx-fade\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><a target=\"_self\"  href=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/best-vegetarian-restaurant-in-houston\/\">Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Houston for Indian Food Lovers\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/div><\/h2><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-excerpt elementor-repeater-item-57ecc39 wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-left\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><p>The dinner rush begins just as the sun fades over Houston\u2019s skyline. Families settle into their&nbsp;seats,&nbsp;friends gather around shared tables, and the comforting aroma of roasted spices and freshly prepared curries drifts from the kitchen. Plates of golden dosas glide&nbsp;past,&nbsp;bowls...<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-read-more elementor-repeater-item-369532d wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-center\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/best-vegetarian-restaurant-in-houston\/\" class=\"wpr-button-effect wpr-button-none\"><span>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"wpr-grid-item elementor-clearfix post-361 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog tag-indianrestauranthouston tag-southindiandishes tag-thanjaimesshouston\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-wrap wpr-effect-size-medium \" data-overlay-link=\"yes\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-image-wrap\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-2.webp\" data-img-on-hover=\"\"  data-src-secondary=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-2.webp\" alt=\"South Indian Dishes\" class=\"wpr-anim-timing-ease-default\"><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover wpr-animation-wrap\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover-bg  wpr-overlay-fade-in wpr-anim-size-large wpr-anim-timing-ease-default wpr-anim-transparency\" data-url=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/best-south-indian-dishes-for-first-time-visitors\/\"><\/div><div class=\"wpr-cv-container\"><div class=\"wpr-cv-outer\"><div class=\"wpr-cv-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover-middle elementor-clearfix\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-date elementor-repeater-item-48342fa wpr-grid-item-display-inline wpr-grid-item-align-left\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><span>April 8, 2026<span class=\"wpr-grid-extra-text-right\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-below-content elementor-clearfix\"><h2 class=\"wpr-grid-item-title elementor-repeater-item-cfd78d2 wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-left wpr-pointer-none wpr-pointer-line-fx wpr-pointer-fx-fade\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><a target=\"_self\"  href=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/best-south-indian-dishes-for-first-time-visitors\/\">Best South Indian Dishes for First-Time Visitors\u00a0<\/a><\/div><\/h2><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-excerpt elementor-repeater-item-57ecc39 wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-left\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><p>The aroma of freshly ground spices drifts through the dining room as the first plates arrive at nearby tables. A family leans in to watch a golden dosa being served, its crisp edges folding gently over a warm potato filling....<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-read-more elementor-repeater-item-369532d wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-center\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/best-south-indian-dishes-for-first-time-visitors\/\" class=\"wpr-button-effect wpr-button-none\"><span>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"wpr-grid-item elementor-clearfix post-343 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog tag-indianfoodhouston tag-indochinesefood tag-paneerchillihouston\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-wrap wpr-effect-size-medium \" data-overlay-link=\"yes\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-image-wrap\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Panner-Chilli.png\" data-img-on-hover=\"\"  data-src-secondary=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Panner-Chilli.png\" alt=\"Panner Chilli\" class=\"wpr-anim-timing-ease-default\"><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover wpr-animation-wrap\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover-bg  wpr-overlay-fade-in wpr-anim-size-large wpr-anim-timing-ease-default wpr-anim-transparency\" data-url=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/5-reasons-paneer-chilli-is-a-must-try-dish-in-houston\/\"><\/div><div class=\"wpr-cv-container\"><div class=\"wpr-cv-outer\"><div class=\"wpr-cv-inner\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-media-hover-middle elementor-clearfix\"><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-date elementor-repeater-item-48342fa wpr-grid-item-display-inline wpr-grid-item-align-left\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><span>April 6, 2026<span class=\"wpr-grid-extra-text-right\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-below-content elementor-clearfix\"><h2 class=\"wpr-grid-item-title elementor-repeater-item-cfd78d2 wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-left wpr-pointer-none wpr-pointer-line-fx wpr-pointer-fx-fade\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><a target=\"_self\"  href=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/5-reasons-paneer-chilli-is-a-must-try-dish-in-houston\/\">5 Reasons Paneer Chilli Is a Must-Try Dish in Houston\u00a0<\/a><\/div><\/h2><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-excerpt elementor-repeater-item-57ecc39 wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-left\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><p>The dinner rush has just begun, and the aroma of sizzling garlic and green chilies fills the air as plates move swiftly from the kitchen to the tables. Conversations hum softly in the background while families and friends gather around...<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpr-grid-item-read-more elementor-repeater-item-369532d wpr-grid-item-display-block wpr-grid-item-align-center\"><div class=\"inner-block\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/5-reasons-paneer-chilli-is-a-must-try-dish-in-houston\/\" class=\"wpr-button-effect wpr-button-none\"><span>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/section><div class=\"wpr-grid-pagination elementor-clearfix wpr-grid-pagination-load-more\" data-pages=\"4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thanjaimesshouston.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6\/page\/2\/\" class=\"wpr-load-more-btn\" data-e-disable-page-transition >Load More<\/a><div class=\"wpr-pagination-loading\"><div class=\"wpr-double-bounce\"><div class=\"wpr-child wpr-double-bounce1\"><\/div><div class=\"wpr-child wpr-double-bounce2\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"wpr-pagination-finish\">End of Content.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Stories Latest Blog Posts All Posts Blog March 6, 2026 What Makes Fish 65 Houston So Popular in Texas? 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