Upon arrival, guests are greeted by this detailed entry.

Passage to Tarakaan's private room

A reclining buddha greets guests before private-room entry.

A Champagne Firecracker sits atop the reclining buddha.

Enjoy your meal in Tarakaan's sunken dining area.

Grab a drink at the main bar.

Blue Blushing Dragon cocktail

A seated buddha overlooks the main dining room.

Pigment stick geisha pieces line the main bar.

White Orchid cocktail

Hamachi Tiradito

Shiso Apple Whiskey cocktail

Houston’s Own Buddakan?

New Luxe Asian Restaurant and Lounge Rocks Midtown

BY Jailyn Marcel // 09.18.15

photography James Nielsen

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Upon arrival, guests are greeted by this detailed entry.

A reclining buddha greets guests before private-room entry.

A Champagne Firecracker sits atop the reclining buddha.

Enjoy your meal in Tarakaan's sunken dining area.

A seated buddha overlooks the main dining room.

Pigment stick geisha pieces line the main bar.

Upon arrival, guests are greeted by this detailed entry.

Passage to Tarakaan's private room

A reclining buddha greets guests before private-room entry.

A Champagne Firecracker sits atop the reclining buddha.

Enjoy your meal in Tarakaan's sunken dining area.

Grab a drink at the main bar.

Blue Blushing Dragon cocktail

A seated buddha overlooks the main dining room.

Pigment stick geisha pieces line the main bar.

White Orchid cocktail

Hamachi Tiradito

Shiso Apple Whiskey cocktail

Luxe Asian bistros are lighting up nightlife across the globe. Powerhouses such as London-based Hakkasan, Buddakan in New York City and Tao in Las Vegas reign with culinary fervor — and now, Houston has a piece of the action with the opening of Tarakaan, a high-energy pan-Asian restaurant and lounge in the heart of Midtown.

Stationed at 2301 Main Street, the 6,000-square-foot space made its debut Wednesday night, showcasing spectacular sights, sounds, tastes and sips. Flip through the gallery to get a first look at the striking space.

Tarakaan is open on Wednesday from 4 pm until 11 pm, Thursday through Saturday from 4 pm until 2 am (food service until 11 pm) and Sundays from 11 am until 4 pm. Read more about Tarakaan here and here.