A Gathering Place, by Design
Chef Sunil and Anupama Srivastava opened Verandah in Houston's Kirby Collection to revive India's forgotten regional cuisines — one unhurried evening at a time.
Verandah | Our Story
The Meaning of the Name
In any Indian home, the verandah is where family gathers, friends are received, and the evening slows. When Sunil and Anupama chose that word, they made a promise about the place it would be.
Chef Sunil's Long Road
Trained at Bukhara and Dum Pukht in New Delhi and forged across ITC and Taj kitchens, Chef Sunil brings decades of mastery to Verandah — directed toward reviving the regional cuisines that time and trend have quietly forgotten.
Anupama and the Front Door
A graduate of the Institute of Hotel Management in Chennai, Anupama remembers faces and names in a way that makes guests feel they have come home. She hand-blends every tea served at the restaurant and tends a home garden that supplies the kitchen's fresh produce.
From Great W'Kana to Verandah
Before Verandah, Chef Sunil and Anupama built a loyal following through Great W’Kana Café, which was recognized among Houston’s Top 100 Restaurants by the Chronicle. Their passion for warm hospitality and modern Indian flavors inspired many of those guests to continue the journey with them at Verandah in Kirby Collection.
Inspired by India’s Five Elements
The design of Verandah reflects a quiet balance of earth, water, fire, air, and space — brought to life through rich materials, warm textures, and contemporary Indian details. The experience flows through four thoughtfully designed spaces: a vibrant cocktail lounge, the main dining room, an intimate chef’s tasting table, and a private glass-enclosed dining room for special occasions.
