Back when I first did this review I was still a bit of a novice when it came to Indian food. Now that I've had the chance to try more places I realize that this place was a lot better than I thought. A lot of the expensive Indian restaurants that I've eaten at can't match this place. This is a hidden gem for sure.

This place is a gem! I want to add that the owner kept his long-time staff employed during the pandemic, even though business was slow bc so few people were coming into downtown! I really commend and admire him for that. His staff is the same as before the pandemic, which speaks volumes to how he treats everyone. The prices did go up a little last year (but still extremely reasonable for all the food you get), but that is because the rent in that area went up. I've been going there for the last 7.5 years and I still love it! Their Indian food is particular fantastic! I highly recommend the chicken or paneer tikka masala. It comes with naan (plain, butter, or garlic--go with the garlic!), rice, raita (yogurt), and fountain drink/tea. Sometimes they'll have Pav Bhaji and Samosa Chaat--which are also great! If you're not into Indian food, they make great fried catfish, turkey, sandwiches, etc. there's something for everyone there!

Delicious tikka masala and good customer service tucked away in the tunnels downtown.

Deli delux Its part of the underground tunnel near McKinney. Enter the 909 Houston Center and go down the stairs. This will one of the first food joints you will reach from this side. The board outside said 'samosa chat' and we were sold. We got one of that and a mango lassi. The chat had raw mangi pieces in it. That is as authentic as it can get with Indian chats, raw mango ! Yummm. The chat was very tasty, perfectly spicy and it came with a little raitha, probably to help the stomach digest, not sure. The lassi was really good too. I believe in the mornings they have various South Indian breakfast items, now... thats rare. Since it the tunnels, the timings are like 7 am to 3 pm, and parking is a challenge in downtown as we all know. But still, would like to come back to treat ourselves with the breakfast . Its a great Indian place to try out if you work in Houston downtown. The prices are not street, but that's expected.

Clean, professional, friendly! They offer delicious, food with healthy portions for a very reasonable price. I'm terribly happy to have discovered this treasure! The locals love this place! As my first experience I mentioned It was my first time & asked 2 customers ahead of me what they recommended. They were taken aback that I e never eaten there before. "Everything is great!" "You like spicy? 9 out a 10 times I get the spicy catfish!" Needless to say I got the catfish. BUT at he owner heard it was my first time and offered me a sample of his chicken. I originally came for Indian food, hence I got BOTH. In fact, since they're closed on the weekends, I ended up getting another order of his chicken to go! My only gripe is that the Tunnel is closed on the weekends.

Indian breakfast! *Being able to procure upma and idli for breakfast during my work week is such a treat. I could eat it every day, though I restrain myself. The Indian omelette "po boy" is tasty as well. Chai or a mango lassi rounds it out. The lunch options here are also top notch. *The above review still stands, but now we're in the middle of a pandemic. Most of downtown has shut down and people are working from home, if they're still fortunate enough to have a job. This Deli Deluxe location, in the McKinney Tunnels, is still pushing, along with the Shipley's next door. I decided this morning to call in an order of upma and an Indian omelette. Unfortunately, no masala idli today. It's been four months too long. I was overjoyed to see Manish and Gaby today. They are masked and gloved and the shields are up. They are ready to feed you from early morning until 3P, Monday-Friday. Calling it in and picking it up is ideal. Please support your local businesses. They need you now more than ever.

Wow, such a great spot in Houston tunnels. Went at about 9:30am. The owner was extremely friendly and customer centric. Based on his suggestion, I ordered poha and vada pav. Both of them were extremely delicious and brought back memories of Mumbai. Definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to grab a quick Indian or American breakfast or lunch.

Came here to pick up lunch before heading to the pool. It is actually located in the bottom floor of a corporate building which we had not realized. We decided to go ahead and order anyways because everything looked so good. They have a wide selection of food including seafood, Indian food, and deli food. The prices were good and the staff was very friendly. I ordered the Chicken Tikka Wrap, so kind of a mix of the deli and Indian foods. The wrap was amazing! I have never had Indian food in a wrap like this, and it did not disappoint. The chicken was extremely flavorful and the sauce was delicious. The wrap came with rice, spinach, grilled veggies, and tomatoes. I also got cilantro sauce and sour cream to top it off, and it was magical. I asked for the wrap medium spicy, and it definitely had a pretty heavy kick. I would go with mild next time I had the choice. Great spot for takeout whether you work in the building or not!

Good selection of Indian and American dishes. DD has decent prices, and exceptional service. This is a small place next to Miller's in the tunnel. Every time I pass by it is busy. I see quite a few Indian folks who frequent DD, so the Indian food should be fairly authentic. During my first visit, I saw the stuffed bell peppers and wanted to give them a try. The chicken, rice and carrots were delicious with the bell pepper. I ordered a side of tasty creamed spinach and a delicious, flaky, garlic butter naan. My second side was the mixed vegetables, and they were good. Don't forget to grab a chai after your meal. Great way to top it off. Also, ask for the garlic butter naan. Manish is very friendly and helpful. One day, I forgot to order a samosa, and ordered one after I paid for my meal. I was told not to worry about paying for the samosa...just pay for it the next time I visit. Wow. I expect this type of over-the-top service in the small town I grew up in, but not in Houston. Manish recommended that I try each of his Indian dishes, starting at the top of his menu and working my way down. So far, I have tried the: * dum biryani with chicken: very spicy and delicious. Huge portion, enough for two meals. Recommended. * chicken tikka masala: good blend of spices, not very spicy. Big chunks of chicken with a creamy, red sauce. Less oil residue than the vindaloo, but I think I like the taste of the spicy vindaloo more. * chicken vindaloo: good and slightly spicy, but a small grease film floats to the top and turns me off. * chicken rogan josh: Isn't he a singer? This is probably the spiciest sauce at DD. Delicious and recommended. I had to eat more naan and yogurt sauce with this meal to calm the flames, but I really liked it. The chicken was good, but DDs rogan josh sauce would be great with lamb. * samosa: fried vegetable goodness, like a vegetarian empanada. Not spicy. Very tasty with the included green sauce. Order one with your meal. DD is not a big place and there is some seating inside and just outside in the tunnel. Best to hit DD at non-busy times. Do an early or late lunch.