Pongal

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About Pongal

Pongal is a Indian restaurant located in the Upper East Side neighborhood at 1154 First Ave. (bet. 63rd & 64th Sts.) in New York, NY 10021. Pongal has been described as an Good Indian restaurant and has received an average rating of 5 by our members.

Quick Facts

Cuisine: Indian, Kosher, Vegetarian
Accepts Credit Card: N/A
Parking: N/A

Atmosphere: N/A
Take Reservations: N/A
Serves Alcohol: N/A
Smoking Allowed:No

User Reviews for Pongal

food		“... food is not bad but the servers are the rudest anywhere. During our last visit there, my husband signed the credit card receipt (and left a very healt... “... This is the first vegetarian Indian restaurant I've been to and I was a little bit skeptical that I would be missing tandoori chicken but the food was so flavorful and unique that I didn't even think about it... “...Always enjoy the farmhouse. Liked the old menu much better than the new one... “...Ok, I am south indian, so I have pretty high standards for indian restaurants, specifically south indian ones. This place hit the mark on most points... “...I have eaten here twice and ordered lunch from them several times and have never had any issues with service or food quality. Everything has always bee... “..."Delicious, well-seasoned (but not over-seasoned) vegetarian Indian."...
ambiance		“...I liked their decor, so I went in, but the food sucked! You can tell that things were NOT fresh, and they were being cheap with the "masalas". Don't re... “...I came here a couple of months ago and I don't remember the exact dishes I ordered.... “...Rigid about reservations frequently only 6:15 or 9:30 available yet when u arrive at 6:15 many tables remain empty. If it's bc the kitchen can't handle... “..."Good Southern Indian Vegetarian food with decent service and nice, if crowded, atmosphere. A great value is the business lunch for a set price Monday ...
service		“...Can I give a negative rating?? We used to love going to the Pongal in Upper East Side. Unfortunately, it was sold last year and the one on Lexington do... “...Waiter was surly. All meals did not come out together... “... Very non-indian friendly as well! I could eat those everyday! However, the thing that will keep me from giving the place a 5th star is your customer service...
value		“...best dosa's crepes that you could have ever eaten The rava dosa is better than you could have eaten in India also.The shrikhand is authentic,The best v... “...Christmas eve dinner saw more family type diners than I suspect to be the norm. We sat before a family arrived with an infant and little girl and were ... “...Tried the thali that comes with samber, rasam, palak paneer, chole, kheer, raita, rice, and chapatti. Good amount of food for $15... “...I have eaten here twice and ordered lunch from. Everything has always been delicious and a good value and the service has always been prompt and polite... “..."Good Southern Indian Vegetarian food with decent service and nice, if. A great value is the business lunch for a set price Monday through Fridays only...
restaurant		“... I fou. The North Indian options aren't as good, but then again if you want North Indian food it makes little sense to eat at a South Indian restaurant... “... but I do remember that everything was delic. This dimly-lit restaurant was packed at about 9:30 on a random weekday night, which is always a good sign... “... The restaurant acoustics make it strange to talk at normal volume -- you can almost hear your voice bouncing off the walls -- so the interior has a subdued tone... “...one of the best restaurant in nyc.great quality with great quantity and inexpensive prices...
waiter		“... The Sambar was cold and thick. I called over the waiter to change the dosa's, and he gave me an attitude as if I asked for his kidney... “... This dimly-lit restaurant was. Our waiter didn't speak english perfectly, but he was still trying to help my cousin and I pick out a few dishes to try... “... I enjoyed my mango lassi. The waiter was a little bit surly, but nothing a genuine smile and a hello can't fix... “... . We asked the waiter what was in one sauce and he replied "tomato and ginger" when it was clearly bulked out with cornflour and tasted like baby food...
lunch		“...Pongal is definitely worth going to for a nice South Indian lunch.... “...Overall, I expected something more exciting in terms of the food. Maybe Sunday evening was the wrong night to expect that... “...Came with friends and kids for dinner and left satisfied. The service, as others have noted, can be aloof and slow; I would describe the older servers ...