Mahesh’s Kitchen opened in Sugar Land Town Square in September. Located at 16019 City Walk, Sugar Land, the Indian restaurant honors the owner's family’s Indian culture and customs. The menu features traditional options, including palak paneer, Chinese noodle chat and mango habanero salmon. 281-937-7796. www.maheshskitchen.com
Nayaab, an Indo-Pak restaurant, opened at 16100 Kensington Drive, Ste. 400, Sugar Land, on Sept. 21. Nayaab offers dine-in and catering services. The restaurant is in the space where Hyderabad Biryani Hut was previously located. Nayaab does not yet have a website. 713-234-7242
Chick’nCone plans to open its second Houston-area location in Sugar Land Town Square toward the end of this year or in the beginning of next year. The New York City-based restaurant is known for its fork-free spin on chicken and waffles. The new Chick’nCone will be located at 2268 Texas Drive and will feature an outdoor patio. The first Houston-area Chick’nCone opened in the Heights in early 2020. www.chickncone.com
Red Circle Ice Cream is opening a franchise location at 3595 Hwy. 6, Sugar Land, in mid- to late October. Red Circle’s menu features 100-plus rotating flavors of handcrafted ice cream as well as sorbet, ice cream-filled macarons, churros, bubble teas and Thai teas. Red Circle has two existing locations in Houston’s Chinatown and Pearland. www.redcirclefranchising.com
Happy Crab Cajun Seafood is coming soon to 5418 Hwy. 6, Missouri City. The restaurant offers Asian-style Cajun seafood and full bar service. Happy Crab is in the process of receiving permits from the city and plans to open in January. www.facebook.com/happy-crab-110061241361988
