Skip to content

Photos via Google Maps

Pondicheri

Indian Fusion, Vegan Dishes

$$

Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Look for the green leaf symbols indicating fully plant-exclusive dishes on the menu.
  • Good to know: Expect vegan options may be more abundant in the Bake Lab than the main restaurant.
All 5 tipsShow fewer
  • Try the Vegan Kebab Burger with jackfruit and mushroom patty at the Bake Lab.
  • Stock up on Indian spices, batters, and chickpea tofu in the grocery section.
  • Enjoy outdoor seating on the balcony patio, which is dog friendly.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention carrot soup, dosa and thali.

All 10 dishes people mentionShow fewer

Also soup, beet roti, burger, chickpea chilla, dosa waffle, earth thali and flash fried okra appetizer.

Good for

Praised for lively atmosphere, friendly service and beautiful interior.

All 4 things people praiseShow fewer

Also praised for cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Pondicheri is a modern Indian fusion restaurant blending traditional flavors with creative, inventive dishes and a lively atmosphere. It features a separate Bake Lab upstairs offering vegan and gluten-free baked goods alongside breakfast and small plate options. The venue suits casual dining with wheelchair accessibility, outdoor and indoor seating, and a notable selection of labeled vegan and vegetarian items.

Visit

Open the map

2800 Kirby Dr b132, Houston, TX 77098

Opening hours

Monday
10:00–21:00
Tuesday
10:00–21:00
Wednesday
10:00–21:00
Thursday
10:00–21:00
Friday
10:00–22:00
Saturday
10:00–22:00
Sunday
10:00–21:00

the food

4.5 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

Google Maps
4.2 2,386 reviews Read on Google Maps
HappyCow
4.0 2 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
jackfruit, mushroom, chickpea tofu + 2 more

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

What the grades mean

nearby

More in Houston

vegan food guide

houston

The app is the full experience.

The live map, every ranking, and the dishes worth ordering.

  • free
  • no signup needed
The Spinach app: the Kraków map, each place with its rating and the dish worth ordering
in the app