Katy Desi Roundup: Popular Indian-Pakistani Restaurant Aga's Opens New Location
Aga's Restaurant and Catering, the Indian-Pakistani restaurant that has built a loyal following in southwest Houston since opening in 2001, is set to expand to Katy, Texas, with a new takeout-and-delivery-only location. Manager Zain Maredia confirmed that the restaurant will open at 102 W. Grand Parkway S., Suite 100, in the Grand Crossing shopping center, situated near the intersection of Grand Parkway and Interstate 10, close to Costco. The Katy location will not include a dining room, distinguishing it from the original Houston restaurant at 11842 Wilcrest Drive. The expansion was driven by sustained feedback from Katy-area customers, and an opening date in July 2026 has been reported by Community Impact. The restaurant's full Zabiha Halal menu, including biryanis, curries, and signature dishes, will be available at the new location.
Aga's Listens to Katy Customers and Plans New Takeout Location
Aga's Restaurant and Catering is bringing its well-established Indian-Pakistani menu to the Katy area in direct response to feedback from its loyal customer base. Manager Zain Maredia, who regularly works the front of the house at the original Houston location, explained that many guests travel from Katy and have repeatedly expressed a wish for a restaurant closer to their homes. He observed that a significant number of customers stop at the restaurant specifically to collect takeout orders on their way home from work or during lunch breaks, underscoring the demand for a more conveniently situated outlet. The news about the new Katy space spread through social media before any formal announcement was made. A Facebook page post about the upcoming location generated considerable engagement from the community, reflecting strong public interest in the expansion. Maredia confirmed the new site will be located at 102 W. Grand Parkway S., Suite 100, in the Grand Crossing shopping center, near the intersection of Grand Parkway and Interstate 10, close to Costco. Unlike the original Houston location, which has operated since 2001 at 11842 Wilcrest Drive and features a large dining room, the Katy outlet will function solely as a takeout and delivery establishment with no on-site seating. Maredia said the initial target opening date was June 15, though Community Impact reported the opening is expected in July 2026. [2]
Full Zabiha Halal Menu Brings 25 Years of Houston Favorites to Katy Diners
The Katy location of Aga's Restaurant and Catering will carry the same menu that has made the original Houston restaurant a recognized fixture among South Asian and Muslim communities in the greater Houston area over its 25 years of operation. The entire menu is certified 100 percent Zabiha Halal, a defining feature of the restaurant since it first opened in 2001. The menu centers on South Asian staples including a variety of biryani dishes, rice and curry combinations, and signature items such as Chicken Tikka Masala and Mithai Chaat, according to Community Impact. Curries come with protein options including chicken, goat, and beef, and manager Zain Maredia singled out the restaurant's chops as its most popular item. Guests with a lower tolerance for spice can select from milder options available alongside the restaurant's spicier dishes. Vegetarian choices are also on the menu, and diners can order both butter naan and garlic naan as accompaniments. The restaurant has built its reputation on a menu that is accessible to South Asian diners seeking familiar flavors as well as to those trying Indian-Pakistani cuisine for the first time. With the July 2026 opening at 102 W. Grand Parkway S., Suite 100, Katy-area residents will gain convenient access to the full Zabiha Halal menu without making the longer drive to the original Houston location on Wilcrest Drive. The restaurant is expanding into Katy after 25 years of business, according to Community Impact. [3]
Sources: [2] Covering Katy News · [3] Community Impact