PONDiCHERi Information

Pondicheri was founded by chef & owner Anita Jaisinghani in 2011 after her success with Indika, a modern Indian fine dining restaurant in Houston. Like its namesake town, Pondicheri aims to create an environment in which myriad regional & cultural influences merge to provide a diverse & complex experience. Inspired by the regional diversity & the vibrant street food culture of Indian cuisine, Pondicheri's menu is what we call non-traditional authentic: serving preparations from all over the Indian subcontinent with a focus on fresh, local ingredients. Both Indika & Pondicheri have been recognized nationwide with James Beard nominations. Pondi was founded in Houston, where it's original cafe & Bake Lab continue to thrive. Its NYC location in the heart of the NoMad neighborhood opened this August. M A N T R A WE LOVE SPICES From cumin to cardamom, we infuse all our food with spices - some subtle & delicate, some fiery or earthy. FOOD IS MEMORY Memory is being. Eating is remembering. We want Pondicheri to be a restorative & joyful place for you, your family & your friends. NON-TRADITIONAL AUTHENTIC Parathas from Punjab to fish preparations from Bengal, vindaloos from Goa & millet rotis from Sindh - our food is inspired by different regions of the subcontinent. YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT We create & cook all our own food, curating ancient Vedic secrets, recipes & techniques to bring you the most nourishing, nutritious, & vibrant flavors from India that not only taste good but make you feel good afterwards. Our menu is designed with Ayurvedic principles in mind: a mentality of food you eat every day. QUALITY IS QUEEN We scour cities, farms & ranches for the highest quality & value, which in turn brings quality & value into our lives & yours. PEOPLE POWER We love our people & foster an environment of kindness, honesty & integrity. ALL FOR ONE We do our part & hope you will too, to keep the air fresh & pure, the skies clear & beautiful.