Pongal: south indian. vegetarian. kosher.
Warm Hospitality in a setting full of Character
Named for South India’s harvest festival, this casual fine dining restaurant brings together heartfelt service, kosher-certified cooking, and a menu centered on vegetarian cooking with a dedicated vegan selection. Since 1996, Pongal in NYC has welcomed guests into a rustic, historically preserved building where the mood feels lively, polished, and easy to settle into. The kitchen moves between crisp dosai, soft uttappams, and thoughtfully composed thalis, while the experience stays grounded in care, comfort, and tradition.
Indian Catering, Thoughtfully Done
Sharing good food in New York
Bring people together with street snacks, rice and lentil crepes, vegetable curries, and thali-style favorites that suit birthdays, family reunions, and business gatherings alike. With pick-up, delivery, and fully staffed options available, hosting feels simpler and more personal. Get in touch and plan your catering today.
Celebrate in a Rustic Setting
Set the scene for something special
If you are scanning NYC Indian restaurants for your next get-together, this warm, lively room makes it easy to gather. Casual polish, booth seating, outdoor section, and group-friendly energy set the tone while the team helps keep things smooth. Reach out and start planning.
Reserve Your Spot, Skip the Wait
Arrive without the Guesswork
This Indian vegetarian restaurant is easy to settle into when booking ahead. It offers a casual, classy setting with outdoor seating, happy hour specials, and broad options. The Pongal menu adds even more reason to plan in advance, with dosai, uttappams, thalis, and street food favorites. Reserve now and make it easy.
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Serving south indian. vegetarian. kosher.
Excellence since 1996
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The kind of spread
Guests Talk about
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Elegant, polished
And ready to Host
Order south indian. vegetarian. kosher. in nyc
A local Favorite in Rose Hill
Need a quick reset? Masala dosa, Yogurt Rice, Samosa Chaat, and Palak Paneer make online ordering feel easy, varied, and genuinely comforting. Add crisp street food, soft idli, or something sweet like kulfi or gulab jamun, and you have plenty to work with in just a few clicks. Place your order and keep it moving.
Reviews
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five star review by Nathan M:
OMG ❣️ By far the best Indian Food in Curry Hill! The addition of Bombay Street Food is awesome. Mutter Paneer off the charts. Bhel Puri fantastic. We have been coming for over 20+ years and they have NEVER disappointed! In fact my wife went into labor shortly after an amazing meal here and we gave birth to a beautiful baby girl who loves Pongal. HIGHLY RECOMMEND 💯
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five star review by M W:
DELICIOUS food, very friendly and attentive service, and very reasonable prices. Extensive menu of South Indian delights. Would happily come back!
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five star review by Shannon L:
I got the papadum and dosai with onion and malasa, they were excellent and the service was excellent too!! The waiter was always attentive and kind.
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five star review by Ram T:
Fantastic and very underrated Indian spot if you're looking for delicious, authentic veg Indian food. Was particularly impressed by the chaat offerings: samosa chaat was of particular note for being yummy. For entrees I would highly recommend the dosa as it's flavorful and crispy. Definitely get the filter coffee at the end as it took me back to India 😊. Summary in three words: varied yummy food.
