Indian·Gramercy, New York
PONGAL
Excellenthigh confidence
Menu is clearly labeled with many gluten-free options and staff are generally knowledgeable, making it a solid choice for gluten-free diners; however, there is no dedicated fryer and dosa equipment is shared, so fried items and dosa require extra caution.
Gluten-Free Offerings
0GF Score
Cross-Contamination
Medium
Shared prep surfaces or fryer. Confirm practices on arrival.
Staff Knowledge
High
Staff are knowledgeable and can guide GF diners confidently.
Illness Reports
None
No GF-related illness reports found in recent data.
GF Labeling
Clearly labeled
GF Options
124 items identified
GF Sentiment
Mostly positive
About
Pongal is a South Indian vegetarian spot on Lexington Ave, known for its dosas and uttappams. It's a neighborhood staple, perfect for a casual meal rather than a fancy night out. The restaurant has been serving the community since 1996 and is also certified kosher, offering a large vegan menu with gluten-free options.
GF Menu
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124 items
View Full Menu ↗SOUPS AND SALAD
Katchumber
Chopped vegetable salad mixed in a mildly spiced vinegar & lemon dressing
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APPETIZERS
Idli
Steamed lentil and rice mix cakes served with sambar & coconut chutney
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Masala cashew nuts
Madras style fried spicy cashew nuts
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Pongal sweet / spicy
South Indian specialty made of green lentil & cashew nuts with jaggery / with spice
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Papadam
Delicately spiced thin lentil wafers served with tangy & spicy chutney/ topped with onions, tomatoes, lemon juice, chilies & cilantro
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Masala papadam
Delicately spiced thin lentil wafers served with tangy & spicy chutney/ topped with onions, tomatoes, lemon juice, chilies & cilantro
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UTTHAPPAM
Plain utthappam
Rice and lentil pancakes served with sambar, coconut & tomato chutney
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Onion & pepper utthapam
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Pepper & peas utthapam
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Mixed vegetable utthapam
Onions, tomatoes, peas & carrots
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Tomato and chili utthapam
Rice and lentil pancake topped with tomato and chilies served with sambar, coconut chutney & tomato chutney
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Onion & peas utthapam
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Onion & tomato utthapam
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Pepper / Onion utthapam
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Coconut utthapam
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Cheese utthapam
Rice and lentil pancake topped with cheese served with sambar, coconut chutney & tomato chutney
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DOSAI
Sada(Plain) Dosai
Rice & lentil crepes served with sambar, coconut & tomato chutney
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Butter Sada Dosai
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Onion Sada Dosai
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Mysore Sada Dosai
Spiced crepe
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Cheese Sada Dosai
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Paper Sada Dosai
Gigantic size crepe
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Mysore Cheese Dosai
Spiced crepe / with cheese
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Podi Sada Dosai
Spiced crepe sprinkled with gun powder served with sambar, coconut chutney
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Podi Masala Dosai
Spiced crepe sprinkled with gun powder served with sambar, coconut chutney. Masala on the side
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Paneer Sada Dosai
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Masala Dosai
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Butter Masala Dosai
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Onion Masala Dosai
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Mysore Masala Dosai
Spiced crepe
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Cheese Masala Dosai
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Paper Masala Dosai
Gigantic size crepe
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Mysore Cheese Masala
Spiced crepe with cheese and masala
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Ghee Sada Dosai
Rice and lentil crepe topped with ghee served with sambar, coconut chutney
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Ghee Masala Dosai
Rice and lentil crepe topped with ghee served with sambar, coconut chutney. Masala on the side
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Paneer Masala Dosai
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SPECIALTY DOSAI
Cone dosai
Kid's special plain dosai in cone shape
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Spinach dosai
Rice and lentil crepe topped with spinach paste. Nutritional twist for a balanced diet
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Cheese spring dosai
Bombay special rice and lentil crepe with cabbage, onions, tomatoes, cheese & spicy sauce
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Mung dal dosai
Green lentil crepe that is high in protein & helps in maintaining weight
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Ragi dosai
Super healthy millet crepe with onions, cabbage, & cilantro. Helps in maintaining weight & has low glycemic index
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Pondicherry masala dosai
Pondicherry special rice and lentil crepe with onions, tomatoes, green chilies & spicy sauce
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SABZI
Aloo sukhi bhaaji
Gujarati style dry potato vegetable with spices
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Alu palak
Diced potatoes cooked in a thick gravy of spinach with cream & spices
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Alu baingan
Potatoes & eggplant cooked with tomatoes, onions & spices
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Kala channa
Black chick peas cooked with tomatoes, onions & spices
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Channa masala
Chick peas cooked with onions & spices
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Bhindi masala
Okra sauteed with onions, tomatoes & spices
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Whole mung
Gujarati style green lentils cooked with tomatoes, onions & spices
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Vegetable kurma
South Indian style vegetables cooked in coconut curry and spices
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Avial
Kerela stew made of carrots, potatoes & string beans in a mixture of coconut, yogurt & spices
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Mutter paneer
Fresh home made cubed cottage cheese & green peas cooked in mild spices
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Shahi paneer
Fresh home made cubed cottage cheese cooked in a buttery onion & tomato gravy
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Alu mutter
Potatoes gently cooked with green peas & spices
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Alu gobi
Potatoes & cauliflower cooked with spices
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Alu channa
Potatoes & chick peas cooked with spices
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Channa saag
Chick peas & spinach cooked with cream & spices
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Gobi masala
Cauliflower cooked with tomatoes & spices
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Undhiyu
Gujarati special: potatoes, eggplant, yam & snow peas cooked with spices
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Baingan bhartha
Mashed eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes & hot spices
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Jeera dal
Lentils cooked with mild Indian spices
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Chilly paneer
Fresh home made cottage cheese cooked with green chilies & hot spices
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Palak paneer
Fresh home made cubed cottage cheese & spinach cooked in spices
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RICE
Tamarind / lemon / tomato rice
Favorites from South India
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Kashmiri pulav
Basmati rice cooked with raisins, cashews & vegetables served with raita
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Vegetable fried rice
Basmati rice cooked with spring onions, cabbage, carrots, green peas & spices
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Mixed Vegetable Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with spiced vegetables & served with raita
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DAILY SPECIALS
Mini idli
Mini steamed lentil and rice mix cakes served with sambar and coconut chutney
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Mini idli dip in sambar or rasam
Mini steamed lentil and rice mix cakes served with sambar and coconut chutney
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Yogurt rice
Rice mixed with spiced yogurt and cucumber
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Bisibele bhaat
Rice cooked with lentils, vegetables and spices
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ACCOMPANIMENTS
Veg Raita
Cool yogurt with onion, cucumber, tomatoes, mint and cilantro
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Plain rice
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Extra Sambar
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Mango chutney / pickle / ghee
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Plain yogurt
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Chutney - coconut/ tomato/ dosa podi
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DESSERTS
Malai Kulfi
Indian ice cream prepared with sweetened milk & cream
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Chocolate Dosai
Rice & lentil crepe covered with delicious thick chocolate
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Kheer
Rich rice pudding flavored with cardamon
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Ras malai
Cooked cottage cheese soaked in sweetened milk with nuts
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Carrot halwa w/ ice cream
Sweet dessert made of carrots, milk, ghee, sugar & cardamon
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Pistachio kulfi
Indian ice cream prepared with sweetened milk & pistachios
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Mango kulfi
Indian ice cream prepared with sweetened milk & mango
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Shrikhand
Creamy Indian pudding made of yogurt, pistachio, cardamon & saffron
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Carrot halwa
Sweet dessert made of carrots, milk, ghee, sugar & cardamon
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Badam halwa
Sweet rich dessert made of almonds, milk, ghee, sugar & saffron
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BEVERAGES
Soda
Coke/ Diet Coke/ Coke Zero/ Pepsi/ Sprite/ Ginger Ale/ Club Soda
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Sparkling water
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Moru
Thin yogurt shake (butter milk) with onions & spices
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Mango Lassi
Yogurt shake blended with mangoes
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Badam milk
Creamy almond milk with almond slivers
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Madras coffee
Indian traditional filtered coffee boiled with milk
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Homemade Lemonade
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Herbal Tea
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Ice Tea
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Mineral water
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Juice
Alphonso Mango juice
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Lassi
Sweet/ salty / spicy yogurt shake
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Mango milk shake
Milk blended with mangoes
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Coffee
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Masala tea
Indian tea leaves boiled with milk & herbs
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Tea
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Decaf Tea
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Fresh Coconut Water
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BAR
Carino Semi Sweet
Red wine by the bottle (750 ML)
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Tishbi Cabernet
Red wine by the bottle (750 ML)
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Gilgal Merlot
Red wine by the bottle (750 ML)
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Tishbi Merlot
Red wine by the bottle (750 ML)
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Tishbi Pinot Noir
Red wine by the bottle (750 ML)
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Tishbi Syrah
Red wine by the bottle (750 ML)
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Gilgal Syrah
Red wine by the bottle (750 ML)
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Yarden Syrah
Red wine by the bottle (750 ML)
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Tishbi Shiraz
Red wine by the bottle (750 ML)
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Gilgal Chardonay
White wine by the bottle (750 ML)
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Tishbi Chardonay
White wine by the bottle (750 ML)
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Yarden Chardonay
White wine by the bottle (750 ML)
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Muscat Gold
White wine by the bottle (750 ML)
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Tishbi Pinot Grigio
White wine by the bottle (750 ML)
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Tishbi Riesling
White wine by the bottle (750 ML)
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Tishbi Sauvignon Blanc
White wine by the bottle (750 ML)
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Yarden Sauvignon Blanc
White wine by the bottle (750 ML)
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Rose
White wine by the bottle (750 ML)
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HOUSE WINE: Red/White by the glass
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Logistics
Address
103 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA
Phone
(212) 696-9458