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    Pondicheri

    3.7 (1.4k reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Beet soup
    Farrah A.

    I LOOOOOOVE Pondicheri. Lunch, dinner, brunch... it hits the spot. What draws us in: :: Woman-owned :: Locally sourced (when possible) and high quality ingredients. :: They don't use seed oils. :: Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options are clearly noted on the menu. My favorite dishes are: :: The butter chicken salad--it's one of the best salads in Houston. It's savory, saucy, and a bit tangy and sweet as it's topped with butter chicken, greens, garbanzo beans, chèvre, blueberries, and almonds. :: Saag (which vegans and dairy-free can opt for it cooked with cashew cream and chickpea tofu vs paneer). I get the regular version :: Sunday's thali special :: the GF desserts, specifically the rose laddu ($3/pop) The portions are huge, and it's crazy to notice so many tables leave so much leftover on the table. Y'all... take that to-go! Leftover Indian food slaps. Be sure to go upstairs to check out the bake lab.

    Henry B.

    Came in on a Saturday evening with a reservation, seated fairly quickly Dress code: casual Food 5/5: ordered their green dosa, panipuri, Texan thali and their burger. Everything was amazing. Fairly spicy but nothing too crazy. Favorite was surprisingly the burger. Ambiance 4/5: very casual, a bit loud but quirky setting Service 5/5: fantastic service, knew we had an allergy, quick, friendly and helpful Value 4/5: pretty good price for the food about what I would expect from an Indian restaurant Overall 4.5/5: great experience overall, will likely be back to try more curries. They also have a bakery attached that I was too full to try Parking: garage parking as part of the complex

    POMEGRANATE dal chaat
    Desh M.

    Pondicheri brings an interesting, modern spin on Indian food. They have some nice patio seating as well, so since the weather has gotten nicer, we took the opportunity to bring our dog out for dinner. The ambience is really nice, and service is good. They have a daily happy hour from 4-7, which includes some food specials. Pomegranate dal poori - 5/5, pretty basic chaat item Fish kofta - 5/5 very unique and tasty Texan thali- 4/5 - my spouse wanted both the lamb chop and butter chicken, and she got to have both with this! The lamb chop was really flavorful and delicious. Goa shrimp - 4/5 shrimp curry itself was great, but we weren't a fan of the coconut uthappam Bread pudding with ice cream- 5/5 - really tasty! A good meal and we'll definitely be back!

    Side of Naan
    Natalie P.

    Just visited for my first time in a few years, and the food overall fell a little flat compared to what I remembered. We arrived towards the end of happy hour, and the $9 cocktails were a great deal! I had a Chai Old Fashioned which I felt was lacking in spice, just tasted like a regular old fashioned. The lentil dumpling chaat on the happy hour menu was delicious, my favorite thing we tried. For mains we got the butter chicken and saag paneer, and neither was quite as flavorful as I remembered. The service was great, we sat outside on the patio and had no wait for a table on a Saturday night. The restaurant is in a quiet, fancy shopping center off Kirby, with plenty of garage parking and a peaceful outdoor patio. I know they are popular for their breakfast and bakery, so i'll be back some time to try those!

    Cocktail menu
    Allison L.

    Love Pondicheri for so many reasons! My first visit was during lunch with my cool coworkers. Second visit was with my boyfriend (now husband), a d our recent visits were most memorable after a visit to milk + honey and during Diwali! Pondicheri offers happy hour drink and food specials, including 25% off wine. We tried bone marrow (WOW) and the Diwali thali which was amazing! Great service by Madison & the bartender!

    Lamb puffs
    Zanarah K.

    Looking for an upscale Indian restaurant, come here! Rezys needed, but the flavoring for this food is a bit different than traditional Indian food. I died for the parli g ice cream sandwich!!! If i could get that over and over I would Garage parking or valet Separate gender bathrooms Outside seating as well.

    Jenny Q.

    I went with my friend here for HRW. The food was not bad. I had the samosa, butter chicken, and the pistachio ice cream. Samosa was filling. Butter chicken was unique with different blend of spices. The pistachio ice cream was alright, it served as a refreshing end to the meal. Service was prompt. There's a complimentary garage nearby.

    Bengali Fish
    Dede T.

    This spot is supper cute and can accommodate groups. We had 6 in our party and ordered appetizers and main course meals. I don't remember all of the apps but I enjoyed all of them especially the lentil balls (not actual name). For my main course I had the Bengali fish with naan, eh chef's kiss! My mouth is watering just thinking about the overload of spices, flavors and just plain goodness. I would return for that dish alone. My drink was the golden soda. Make sure you stir because at first mine tasted like medicine but once I gave it a good turn around it started to taste okay. It was not to my tastebuds liking so I ordered lemonade after. The service was superb! The server confirmed my entree choice as her favorite and I now know why. Definitely another restaurant added to my Houston tasty foods list! See you next time!

    Masala Chai
    Surbhi G.

    Paneer Bonda were soooo good. Love the way they do the chutney and pomegranate. Paneer texture light and fluffy too. Rajma chaat is a must. Carrot parathas too. Never a bore to dine here

    Sasha G.

    I'm not sure what it is about this place, but I've been here about four times over the years, and it just never quite hits the mark for me. It's located in a very upscale shopping area, and the restaurant itself is attractive, offering both indoor and outdoor seating. The staff is friendly, and it's always busy. That said, despite giving it multiple chances, I always walk away remembering why I don't come back more often. The food is just average. It's not bad--it simply tastes like fast Indian food to me. The elegant setting and fancy presentation might give the impression that it's something special, but when it comes down to the actual flavors, it fails. The dishes look great in pictures, but the taste doesn't live up to the visual appeal.

    Chickpea Tofu Frankie
    Devangi D.

    Pondicheri offers a creative spin on Indian flavors, and everything we tried was delicious. The chickpea tofu frankie was packed with flavor and a perfect portion size -- hearty but not heavy. The naan was warm, soft, and full of flavor, easily one of the best I've had. We also tried a house-made mocktail that was super refreshing and perfectly balanced. The vibe is trendy yet laid-back, and the bakery counter is hard to resist. Great spot for anyone wanting something unique and satisfying! Our server was very knowledgeable and we had great service.

    Devesh S.

    This time we were flying out of Houston so decided to try out Pondicheri which came highly recommended. First of, there is plenty of covered parking around which is nice to have. The ambience is great and tastefully done. The menu is unique and refreshing for an Indian restaurant. We got the lamb chops, thali and the ommlette with keema along with a couple of non alcoholic drinks and beer. They have a happy hour till 7 PM so the beer was $5 a pint, nice surprise. The food was mostly good, thali had Undhiyu which is a traditionally Gujrati curry and it was nice. Other curries in the thali were ok. The lamb chops were really good on their but the combination with eggplant raita does not work, at least for us. We might be back again to try the Dosas.

    Texan thali
    Alex S.

    This was an amazing unique experience. Coming from an avid India food lover, the naan and paratha were far from the best I've had, however I thoroughly enjoyed the saag with figs and the butter chicken was good as usual (hard to mess up a butter chicken in my op) the potato cake was a nice touch. The chai pie, however, was excellent. The cookie crust was thick and delicious and the pie custard had such a nice chew to it. Perfectly spiced!

    Texas Thali  This was amazing way to try different things  The lamb chop is delicious

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    Pretty average food plus they messed up order. I ordered thali with veg option and they gave me chicken

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    If your not Indian then they seem like they dont wanna serve other people. Weird experience. Food was ok....

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