Pongal – Indian
Step into a vibrant sanctuary where the air is thick with the comforting aroma of tempered mustard seeds and earthy curry leaves. Steam rises from bowls of tangy, spice-laden Rasam and velvety Sambar, providing a soulful backdrop to golden, crisp-fried Vadas and pillowy-soft Idlis that melt on the tongue. This inviting space celebrates the heart of South Indian comfort, where every bite of savory Alu Bonda or zesty Katchumber salad feels like a warm, home-cooked embrace.
Pongal, Lexington Avenue, Rose Hill, Manhattan Community Board 5, Manhattan, New York County, New York, NY 10037, United States https://www.pongalnyc.com0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, low-carb, halal, high-protein, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, gerd, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, low-fodmap, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Rasam Soup - $12.95: Traditional south Indian spiced lentil & tomato essence soup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Sambar Soup - $12.95: Traditional lentil bean soup with Indian spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Mulligatawny Soup - $13.95: Delicious blend of beans with tomato, lemon & herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Mixed Vegetable Soup - $13.95: Mixed harvest vegetable soup with light spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Tomato Soup - $13.95: Fresh harvest tomato soup with green peas & light spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Katchumber Salad - $13.95: Chopped vegetable salad mixed in a mildly spiced vinegar & lemon dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Idli - $13.95: Steamed lentil and rice mix cakes served with sambar & coconut chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Medu Vada - $13.95: Fried lentil flour donuts served with coconut chutney & sambar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb
- Masala Vada - $15.95: Spiced & crunchy fritters made of bengal gram dal served with sambar & coconut chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb
- Alu Bonda - $14.95: Fried potato fritters served with coconut chutney & sambar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free
- Mix Pakoda - $20.95: Mildly spiced, chick pea flour vegetable fritters served with tangy & spicy chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Assorted Hors d'oeuvres - $27.95: Assortment of alu tikki, spinach pakoda, bhajia, samosa and kachori Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Bhel Poori - $14.95: Bombay style mix of puffed rice, crispy sev, rice flour crisps, peanuts, onions, tomatoes, tangy & spicy chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Samosa Chaat - $14.95: Crisp turnovers filled with spiced potatoes & peas served with chick peas, tangy sauce, yogurt & spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Pani Poori - $14.95: Crisp puffed pastries filled with potatoes, chick peas, spicy mint water & tangy sweet sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Masala Dosai - $18.95: Rice & lentil crepe served with sambar, coconut chutney and potato masala Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Palak Paneer - $22.95: Fresh homemade cubed cottage cheese & spinach cooked in spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber
- Channa Masala - $22.95: Chick peas cooked with onions & spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Mixed Vegetable Biryani - $21.95: Basmati rice cooked with spiced vegetables & served with raita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Chappati - $2.95: Flat bread topped with oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Poori - $7.95: Deep fried puffed bread (2pcs) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free
- Plain Rice - $4.95: Steamed basmati rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Gulab Jamun - $9.95: Special fried cottage cheese balls in ghee & dunked in sugar syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ras Malai - $11.95: Cooked cottage cheese soaked in sweetened milk with nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Mango Kulfi - $13.95: Indian ice cream prepared with sweetened milk & mango Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Mango Lassi - $6.95: Yogurt shake blended with mangoes
- Madras Coffee - $4.95: Indian traditional filtered coffee boiled with milk
- Taj Mahal Beer - $11.95: 22 oz Bottle
- Tishbi Cabernet - $48: Red Wine by the bottle (750ml)