PONGAL

We had a wonderful dining experience at this traditional Indian restaurant. The South Indian thali was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented, offering a perfect balance of flavors, from aromatic sambar and chutney to flavorful vegetable curries, soft idlis, crispy dosa & Medu Vada. Each item tasted fresh and authentically prepared. The portion size was generous, making the thali very satis

We went for lunch during the 4th of July weekend and had a great time. The ambiance and decor were great. The food was delicious and the service was amazing! Highly recommend for authentic South Indian vegetarian food in NYC.

Pongal has been a Lexington Avenue staple for decades, and for good reason. The Mysore Special Thali is the order: idli, vada, dosai, sambar and coconut chutney all arriving together, each component earning its place. The sambar alone is worth the trip. Tipu was attentive, warm and steered me right on the Tishbi Sauvignon Blanc. Honest South Indian cooking at a fair price, with service to match.

Last night, we had dinner @ Pongal while visiting NYC, and was really fascinated with the quality of their pure vegetarian food. it’s the best South Indian food that I have ever eaten in a while. So if you want to eat pure vegetarian Indian food while in New York City, then there is no better place than PONGAL.

Pongal is a pretty good South Indian restaurant in NYC. The standout for me was the raagi dosa, which is a unique offering that's hard to find at most South Indian restaurants in the area. It was well-made and definitely worth trying. The rasam, however, was fairly average and lacked the depth of flavour I was expecting. Overall, it's a pretty good spot for South Indian food, especially if you're