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Pongal
- Indian
- New York, NY
About this business
South Indian Vegetarian Kosher Restaurant since 1996 Michellin rated and Zagat rated one of the best restaurants in New York City
Location details
8926, 110 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10016, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
THE WORST!!! – Don't waste your time. This place has the worst service I have ever experienced in my life. My boyfriend and I were really excited to find this place, we are both vegitarian, and we thought it would be a great, oh we were so wrong. After being seated we sat and waited for over 10 min for a menu. We both orderd drinks that we never recived, but were charged for, and when we said something to the waiter he rolled his eyes and asked if we wanted them anyway (after we were done eating and more than ready to go.) T... read more
Awful Service – We went to this restaurant because of the kosher vegetarian food. The food wasn't bad (the Dosai was the best thing we ordered) but it was nothing special. There are dozens of restaurants on this street with better selections. The service made this a place my friends and I will NEVER return to. They are not helpful or attentive and at times downright rude. The waiters could care less about serving you since they automatically add a 15% tip to your bill- why be nice, they're guaranteed their money! I highly re... read more
The waiters actually roll their eyes when you order something, as if you are imposing on them by ordering food. They don't refill your glass, or ask if you need anything else, because they don't care. There will be 5 waiters standing around doing nothing and it is nearly impossible to get their attention if you want anything, and the amount of attitude is incredible. I used to think the great food compensated for the terrible service, but it used to just be inattentive, and now has become hostile, which makes it very difficu... read more
TERRIBLE SERVICE! – The people that own and manage this restaurant must be clueless! They are surrounded by 25 other inidan restaurants serving delectable food, yet have the gaul to mistreat their customers. A group of only three peolpe sitting next to our table complained because the restaurant had added a 25% gratituty to their bill while they got the lousiest service. The manager told them if you don't like the service don't ever come back! We couldn't beluieve our ears! We are taking the managers advice to the other grou... read more
Lousy Service – Close to closing, literally kicked guests who were still eating out. A customer left the front door open as they were leaving. Owner and waiters did not go close the door and it got really cold inside. The owner asked a customer who complained about the open door to go talk to the previous customer who had left the door open!!!!! Another time, the owner got into a fight with a customer over a lukewarm rice dish. The owner claimed the dish was actually piping hot even when there was no visible steam coming out... read more
great food, terrible service – These are the best dosa (dosae?) I have ever had. The butter masala dosa is a great greasy treat, but everything I've had has been superb. On the other hand, unless you get the one nice waiter, be prepared for terrible service from glowering waitstaff. Look at it this way: the food makes up for it, and you get to save money on the tip.
A stylish vegetarian Indian restaurant that's Kosher, to boot. – In Short Artfully selected stone benches and curry-colored pillows line the walls of the narrow, people-packed room. The crowd features a mix of vegetarians, observant Jews and Indian food fans, arriving for the vegetarian Southern Indian menu that's also, interestingly, kosher. Potato-filled dosa crepes are a popular start, though the thalis (the multi-dish sampler platters) are the best way to taste the menu's highlights.
terrible service – i am indian and a big fan of south indian food. the food at pongal is average, the rava masala dosa is much better at madras mahal (a few doors down) and certainly the service at pongal is the worst among the indian restaurants along that block. the waiters have a lot of attitude, are terribly rude about seating people and dont coordinate serving the food.. its a miss, i go there if my other restaurants are full.
DELICIOUS! – Great Indian, perfect for Vegans and Vegetarians. Delicious for everyone, the food is fantastic.
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How is Pongal rated?
Pongal has a 4.2 star rating with 1,564 reviews.
When is Pongal open?
Pongal is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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