We tried the Thalis - Mysore Thali and Madras Thali- since they did contain pretty much everything. Both were pretty good, but being a native South Indian, I can get a bit picky, but I have to say it was definitely not the best. I have had better South Indian / Indian food in other parts of the coun
If you are craving for pure vegetarian South Indian food then, this can be your go to place!! It’s in a walkable distance from the Empire State Building. If you want to taste good masala dosa then definitely you are in the right place! Vegetable biryani was out of the world but if you are not used s
After a few months hiatus, we returned to Pongal, our all time favorite Indian restaurant. This time we were a group of 7, including kids and teenagers. Everyone enjoyed themselves! As always, delicious and fresh food with excellent service - strongly recommend! Their Thali platters (#93, 94, 95 on
Bajji Platter - Not good.
Onion Masal Dosa- So good.
Spinach Dosa - Good
Chutney and sambar - can be less watery
Chai - So good.
The place was smelly once you enter.
It’s very congested. Every time you get in and get out your place, you hit the next table.
Don’t forget to tip even you like the food
I’ve lived in New York my entire life, and can say with absolute confidence Pongals is my all time favorite place to eat in the city. The ambience is really fantastic. The service is phenomenal, welcoming and truly heartfelt. If you’re not very familiar with South Indian cuisine, or have dietary res
The best Indian food I have ever had! And the vibe is much nicer than most Indian restaurants. The coffee is insanely good (they import it from India.) The palak paneer is out of this world- the owner explained that because they are Southern influenced that it is lighter than others. I highly recomm
Good South Indian food, not ultra vegan friendly place though
The menu said most items can be made vegan and overall the restaurant had good reviews, so we were super excited. When we actually tried to order, the service staff seemed very dismissive about vegan options and they seemed a bit unfrien
AMAZING FOOD-DISAPPOINTING SERVICE
I’ve been eating here for years- they have amazing food, but last time I visited, unfortunately, service was rude. Too bad since it’s a really good restaurant. In addition they charged me a $2.00 packing fee without telling me in advance!
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