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Pongal Restaurant

1154 1st Ave
New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 355-4600
Pongal Restaurant
Price:
$
Cross Street:
63rd Street
Directions:
4, 5, 6; N, R, W at Lexington Ave-59th St; F at Lexington Ave-63rd St
Hours:
Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, 5pm-10:30pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-10:30pm

Editorial Description for Pongal Restaurant

Freshly prepared South Indian vegetarian restaurant (that's also kosher) with weekend specials and traditional beverages.

User Reviews for Pongal Restaurant

4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/30/2006 Posted by camille_again

The food at this place is great, no doubt. The price is moderate. The service is a little on the rude side. Still, recommended if you like south Indian food.

Pros: The Food

Cons: The Service

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/11/2005 Posted by helenbonnie

I discovered the original Pongal on Lex and 27th a few years ago, and it quickly became my favorite Indian restaurant. I was so pleased to learn the Pongal team had opened another restaurant on the UES, within walking distance of my apartment! My favorite dish is the onion rava masala -- like a huge, crispy pancake filled with delectable morsels. The other standard Indian classics, such as the chana masala and the saag paneer are fantastic, too. Get the masala tea for dessert (like a chai at Starbucks but a million times better). Everything is very fresh, with none of that overwhelming aroma/spice you'll find in many Indian restaurants. Don't come here expecting anything fancy. The atmosphere is only ok and the service is so-so. It is wonderfully cheap, though!

Pros: delicious food, inexpensive

Cons: so-so service

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Restaurant Information

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, 5pm-10:30pm
  • Sat-Sun 12pm-10:30pm

Dress Code

  • Casual

Cuisines

  • Indian
  • Kosher
  • Vegetarian

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • Discover
  • American Express
  • MasterCard

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Cheap Eats
  • Special Occasion Dining
  • Romantic Dining
  • Lunch Spot
  • Business Dining
  • Carry Out

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