Who Are We

We are a team of Desi Dads & Dudes from Punjab, North India who left their corporate(sortof…) jobs to continue doing what we loved during weekends and family get-togethers, i.e. “cooking”. We don’t just experiment with food but also keeping our cooking traditions intact that has been passed on us as generational wealth.

Baljinder Singh, Founder & Operations Manager

Our History

Just another Indian Restaurant in Katy, serving Cinco ranch and surrounding neighborhoods

TikkaTemple, a Katy TX culinary gem, traces its roots back to the 1980s in Ludhiana, Punjab-India. It was here that local Punjabi man, Harbir Singh – fondly known as Beera, began his journey with beloved home-made recipes for chicken tikka, butter chicken, and other delectable dishes. Beera’s sole motive was simple: No one should starve for a good food that makes your soul happy; and everyone should eat to the content of their heart. Beera’s son, Baljinder, carried the same passion and vision. Coming to Houston, TX in 2018, Baljinder rekindled his father’s dream, birthing TikkaTemple. Here, you can savor Chicken Tikka Masala with special garlic naan, crafted from Beera’s cherished recipe.

Our patrons agree, TikkaTemple’s Indian-Punjabi cuisine is unique, seasoned with a special ingredient – decades-aged-LOVE

Loved by Many

A friend told us of this place so on a whim we stopped by. The food and the service were excellent. A definite must is the mushroom naan. My husband had the chicken tikka masala and said it was one of the best he’s ever had. We will definitely be coming back to this place.

Marlene Polka

Wow! Do NOT sleep on this place! I looked up Indian restaurants near me to take my mom and chose TIKKA TEMPLE. So glad we did because everything we tried was absolutely delicious and flavorful 💓 Service was fantastic and the owner is very nice and attentive. Go get some in YOUR belly!

E Rodriguez

Delicious lamb and lentil curry. Also enjoyed watching the Indian music videos. Relaxing atmosphere.

Ethan Petuchowski