Houston's Aga's Restaurant to Open Indian-Pakistani Outpost in Katy
Aga's Restaurant & Catering, a Houston institution known for its Indian-Pakistani cuisine since 2001, is opening a new takeout-only location in Katy at 102 W. Grand Pkwy. S., Suite 100, in the Grand Crossing shopping center near Costco. The expansion comes in direct response to requests from Katy-area customers who have long traveled to the southwest Houston flagship and asked the restaurant to open closer to them. The new Katy outpost will offer the same 100 percent Zabiha Halal menu that has made Aga's a cornerstone of the greater Houston South Asian dining scene.
🍛 Community Demand Drives Aga's Takeout Model to Katy
Aga's Restaurant & Catering is opening a new location at 102 W. Grand Pkwy. S., Suite 100, in Katy's Grand Crossing shopping center, situated at the junction of Grand Parkway and Interstate 10, near Costco. The new outpost will operate on a takeout-and-delivery-only model, with no dining room — a departure from the Houston flagship on Wilcrest Drive, which features a large sit-down area. Manager Zain Maredia attributed the expansion directly to the voices of existing customers. 'When they come to dine in, we're always talking to them and a lot of them come from Katy and say, hey, please open one closer to us,' Maredia told Covering Katy News. He also noted that takeout has long been a significant portion of the business at the Wilcrest location, with many customers stopping in on their way home from work or during lunch. The takeout-focused model for the Katy store reflects that established demand pattern. At the time of reporting, staff were undergoing training and cooking equipment was being installed at the new site. The news of the Katy restaurant emerged before an official announcement, leaking through a Facebook page that attracted substantial community engagement. A target opening date of June 15 was set by management. [1]
🍛 25-Year Halal Legacy and Full Menu Come to Grand Parkway
Aga's Restaurant & Catering opened its original location in 2001 at 11842 Wilcrest Drive in southwest Houston, building over 25 years a reputation as one of the city's most recognized Indian-Pakistani dining destinations. The restaurant's entire menu is 100 percent Zabiha Halal certified, a distinction that has drawn Muslim South Asian families and broader Desi diners from across the greater Houston metropolitan area for decades. The Katy location will carry the same core menu, featuring biryani, rice and curry combinations, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Mithai Chaat. Curries are offered with a range of proteins including chicken, goat, and beef, alongside vegetarian options for those who prefer plant-based dishes. Both butter naan and garlic naan are served. Maredia identified the restaurant's chops as its most popular item, and noted that the menu spans a range of spice levels, with milder preparations available alongside the restaurant's signature bolder dishes, making the full menu accessible to a broad customer base. Community Impact reported the Katy outpost as originally slated to open in July 2026, while the June 15 target date cited by Covering Katy News reflected the rolling preparation timeline as staff training was finalized and commercial kitchen equipment was brought online at the new Grand Parkway site. [3]
Sources: [1] Covering Katy News · [3] Community Impact