Pongal Restaurant is a casual fine dining establishment specializing in authentic Indian vegetarian cuisine. The dishes are freshly prepared using high-quality ingredients, catering to those who appreciate flavorful meals.
The restaurant is named after the Pongal festival, a significant harvest celebration in South India, reflecting the cultural heritage and culinary traditions of the region.
Located in a historically preserved building, Pongal Restaurant offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for diners to enjoy a unique culinary experience.
Information sourced from restaurant website and may be subject to change.
Menu
Rasam$8.95
Traditional south Indian spiced lentil & tomato essence soup
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350
Tomato soup$9.95
Fresh harvest tomato soup with green peas & light spices
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 180
Mixed vegetable soup$9.95
Mixed harvest vegetable soup with light spices
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350
Sambar$8.95
Traditional lentil bean soup with Indian spices
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350
Mulligatawny soup$9.95
Delicious blend of beans with tomato, lemon & herbs
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350
Katchumber$9.95
Chopped vegetable salad mixed in a mildly spiced vinegar & lemon dressing
Allergens: Sulphites/Sulfites, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 180
Idli$9.95
Steamed lentil and rice mix cakes served with sambar & coconut chutney
Allergens: Eggs, Wheat/Gluten, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 280
Rasam or sambar idli$13.95
Choice of Idli or vada dunked in a bowlful of rasam/ sambar & served with coconut chutney
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350
Upma$13.95
Indian polenta (cream of wheat) with onion, chilies, ginger, spices & nuts
Allergens: Milk/Dairy, Tree Nuts, Wheat/Gluten, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 400
Alu Bonda$10.95
Fried potato fritters served with coconut chutney & sambar
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 560
Mix Pakoda$16.95
Mildly spiced, chick pea flour vegetable fritters served with tangy & spicy chutney. Choice of spinach, onion, cottage cheese, chilly fritters or mixed pakoda platter
Allergens: Milk/Dairy, Wheat/Gluten, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 859
Plaintain bhajia$10.95
Fried green raw banana coated in chick pea flour served with tangy & spicy chutney
Allergens: Wheat/Gluten, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 529
Masala cashew nuts$12.95
Madras style fried spicy cashew nuts
Allergens: Tree Nuts, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 588
Medu vada$9.95
Fried lentil flour donuts served with coconut chutney & sambar
Allergens: Wheat/Gluten, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 480
Spinach/ Paneer/ Chilly Pakoda$14.95
Mildly spiced, chick pea flour vegetable fritters served with tangy & spicy chutney. Choice of spinach, onion, cottage cheese, chilly fritters or mixed pakoda platter
Allergens: Milk/Dairy, Wheat/Gluten, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 859
Masala vada$11.95
Spiced & crunchy fritters made of bengal gram dal served with sambar & coconut chutney
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350
Idli & vada combo$9.95
1 each of idli (no. 8) & medu vada (no. 9) served with sambar & coconut chutney
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350
Pongal sweet / spicy$13.95
South Indian specialty made of green lentil & cashew nuts with jaggery / with spice
Allergens: Tree Nuts, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 367
Menu Date: August, 2025
Dietary & Allergen Information: Please be aware that our dish analysis is powered by AI and may contain errors. Always check with your server before ordering.
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103 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA
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40.7421626, -73.9825255
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