Pondicheri in Houston, TX

4.2(2,386)$20–30Houston, TX
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Good value

Rated 4.2 stars based on 2386 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers
  • Romantic dinners
  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Houston, TX • Price $20–30 • 4.2★
Pondicheri is an Indian buffet located in Houston, TX, in the Upper Kirby neighborhood. With a rating of 4.2 stars from 2386 reviews, it offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery services. The price range is between $20 and $30. Pondicheri is situated at 2800 Kirby Dr b132. Visitors can find hours, website, and phone information for this establishment. This buffet provides a dining option for those seeking Indian cuisine in the Houston area.

Good to know

  • Pondicheri has a listed address in Houston, TX, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.2-star rating from 2,386 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout, delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
2800 Kirby Dr b132, Houston, TX 77098, Upper Kirby, Houston, TX
Phone
(713) 522-2022
Today
10 AM–9 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.2 (2,386 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 37/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score37/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
12/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
0/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Moderate pricing

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 25/100 · 1 positive signal
Full night out score25/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
0/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

✅ 4.2 weighted · 2,386 reviews
4.2weighted · raw 4.2 from 2,386 reviews
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median2,386 / 582 median
02,910 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.2) with the city average (4.13) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2910+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
10 AM–10 PM
monday
10 AM–9 PM
saturday
10 AM–10 PM
sunday
10 AM–9 PM
thursday
10 AM–9 PM
tuesday
10 AM–9 PM
wednesday
10 AM–9 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsMany vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccepts credit cardsAccepts Android PayAccepts Apple Pay

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy Trendy UpscaleGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
DeliveryDine_inTakeoutReservationsOutdoor SeatingCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Great cocktails Great coffee Great dessert Great tea selection Great wine list

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

5 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Butter Chicken$25.00236 mentions
  • Breakfast Frankie$11.0026 mentions
  • French Toast$15.0023 mentions
  • Chicken Frankie$19.0022 mentions
  • Mango Pani Poori 10 Pieces$15.0015 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

71 items with prices
  • Railway Omelet$19.00

    Hearty omelet with a mix of greens, vegetables & cheese. Choice of greens or paratha.

  • Breakfast Frankie$11.00

    Masala eggs wrap. Choice of dosa or roti.

  • French Toast$15.00

    Gluten. Egg washed bread, chocolate & strawberries.

  • Green Dosa$19.00

    Sauteed greens, pumpkin seed chutney, avocado masala. Choice of sambhar or beet soup. Gluten-free & vegan.

  • Egg Dosa$15.00

    Egg dosa open face crepe, herbs, eggs, cheese, sesame seeds. Gluten free. Vegetarian

  • Coconut Crab$25.00

    Crab coconut masala with tomatoes, almonds & ginger, sesame dosa. Gluten-free.

  • Potato Cakes$10.00

    Served with seasonal chutney. Vegan & gluten-free.

  • Beet Soup$11.00

    Beet soup. Gluten-free & vegan.

  • Mango Pani Poori 10 pieces$15.00

    Semolina puffs, mango spiced water with lentil potato filling. 10 pieces. Vegan.

  • Meena Bazaar Samosa$6.00

    Potato & vegetable samosa. Served with tamarind chutney. Vegan.

  • Pondicheri Salad$15.00

    Plant exclusive. Sprouted moong, greens, pickled carrots, sunflower/pumpkin seeds, currants, jaggery lime dressing. Gluten-free & vegan.

  • Butter Chicken Salad$18.00

    Greens, chole, chevre, roasted beets, blueberries, almonds. Gluten-free.

  • Chicken Frankie$19.00

    A classic Mumbai street wrap with chicken. Choice of wrap & side.

  • Chickpea Tofu Frankie$17.00

    A classic Mumbai street wrap with chickpea tofu, marinated cabbage & herbs. Choice of wrap & side. Vegan.

  • Chickpea Tofu Stew$17.00

    Plant exclusive. Chickpea tofu smothered in empire masala, seasonal vegetables, rice.

  • Garlic Saag$23.00

    Slow-cooked fresh spinach & greens served with naan or rice.

  • Coconut Stew$19.00

    South Indian coconut vegetable stew with lemongrass & ginger. Served with rice. Gluten-free & vegan.

  • Coconut Stew with Chicken$23.00

    South Indian coconut vegetable stew with lemongrass, ginger & chicken. Served with rice. Gluten-free

  • Coconut Stew with Seafood$29.00

    South Indian coconut vegetable stew with lemongrass, ginger, shrimps & scallops. Served with rice. Gluten-free

  • Butter Chicken$25.00

    Braised chicken in creamy fenugreek, tomato & garam masala, rice. Non-vegetarian.

  • Lion King Butter Saag & Naan$11.00

    Buttery spinach, touch of cumin & cardamom served with naan.

  • Lion King Butter Chicken$15.00

    Mild aromatic creamy chicken curry with rice. Gluten-free.

  • Side of Naan$6.00

    Gluten. Plant-exclusive.

  • Side of Garlic-Herb Naan$7.00

    Gluten. Plant-exclusive.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

2,386 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Pondicheri?

Pondicheri has a 4.2-star rating based on 2386 customer reviews.

Where is Pondicheri located?

Pondicheri is located at 2800 Kirby Dr b132, Houston, TX 77098, Upper Kirby, Houston, TX.

How much does Pondicheri cost?

Pondicheri is budget-friendly. The price range is $20–30.

Is Pondicheri good?

Pondicheri is well-rated with 4.2 stars from 2386 reviews.

🌃Nightlife & Entertainment

In the heart of the action — bars, lounges, and entertainment nearby.

In the heart of the action — bars, lounges, and entertainment nearby.

Food & Dining
24
Retail & Shopping
15
Healthcare & Medical
13
Miscellaneous Services
10
Recreation & Entertainment
7
Arts & Culture
6

87 nearby places across 10 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

87 places nearby (arts & culture, tech, finance, food, healthcare)

Museums

Art of the World Gallery

Museum

2201 Westheimer Road

~0.3 miMo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su "by appointment"
Website

Place Of Worships

Saint Anne Catholic Church

Place Of Worship

2140 Westheimer Road

~0.4 mi
Saint John the Divine Episcopal Church

Place Of Worship

~0.5 mi
Islamic Society of Greater Houston

Place Of Worship

3110 Eastside Street

~0.5 mi
+1-713-524-6615Website
Global Mission Fellowship Church

Place Of Worship

~0.5 mi
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Place Of Worship

~0.6 mi

Post Offices

The UPS Store

Post Office

3262 Westheimer Road

~0.4 mi
Website

Banks

Frost Bank

Bank

~461 ft
PlainsCapital Bank

Bank

~0.1 mi
PNC Bank

Bank

~0.5 mi
Texas Community Bank

Bank

~0.5 mi

Restaurants

Pondicheri

Restaurant

2800 Kirby Drive

~15 ftMo-Su 08:00-15:00,17:00-22:00
+1-713-522-2022Website
Armando's

Restaurant

2630 Westheimer Road

~328 ft
Eddie V's

Restaurant

2800 Kirby Drive

~477 ftSu-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-23:00
+1-713-874-1800Website
Chuy's

Restaurant

2706 Westheimer Road

~477 ft
Jaxton's World Flavors

Restaurant

2736 Virginia Street

~0.1 miMo-Sa 16:00-24:00; Su 11:00-17:00
+1-832-831-7489Website
Becks Prime

Restaurant

2902 Kirby Drive

~0.1 mi
Relish Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant

2810 Westheimer Road

~0.1 mi
Website
Local Foods

Restaurant

2555 Kirby Drive

~0.1 miMo-Su 10:00-21:00
+1 713 255 4440Website

Bars

Crú Food & Wine Bar

Bar

~42 ft
Downing Street Social Club

Bar

2736 Virginia Street

~0.1 miTh-Sa 16:00-24:00; Su 11:00-17:00
XX3

Bar

2736 Virginia Street

~0.1 miTh-Sa 16:00-24:00
+1-832-831-4789
Kirby Ice House

Bar

3333 Eastside street

~0.5 mi
+1-713-524-2752Website

Bakerys

Stone Mill Bakers

Bakery

~511 ft
French Gourmet Bakery

Bakery

2250 Westheimer Road

~0.3 miTu-Fr 07:30-15:00; Sa 08:00-15:00
Dessert Gallery

Bakery

~0.6 mi

Ice Creams

Baskin-Robbins

Ice Cream

3266 Westheimer Road

~0.4 mi11:00-22:00
+1 713-520-6881Website

Cafes

Starbucks

Cafe

2801 South Shepherd Drive

~0.6 mi
+1 713-523-8533Website
The Teahouse

Cafe

2089 Westheimer Road

~0.6 miMo-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 12:00-24:00
Slowpokes

Cafe

2925 Richmond Avenue

~0.6 mi
Starbucks

Cafe

2075 Westheimer Road

~0.6 mi
+1 346-398-5902Website

Fast Foods

Dunkin'

Fast Food

2330 South Shepherd Drive

~0.6 miMo-Fr 05:00-21:00; Sa-Su 06:00-21:00
+1 713-900-4279Website
Torchy's Tacos

Fast Food

2411 South Shepherd Drive

~0.6 miMo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr 07:00-23:00; Sa 08:00-23:00; Su 08:00-22:00
+1 713 595 8226Website
Kolache Factory

Fast Food

2045 Westheimer Road

~0.6 mi

Pubs

Capone's Pizza Oven & Bar

Pub

2303 Richmond Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Tu,Su 11:00-24:00; We-Sa 11:00-02:00
+1-832-767-1794Website

Doctors

SuraVision LASIK & Cataract Eye Surgery

Doctors

2800 Kirby Drive

~166 ftMo-Fr 08:00-17:00
+1 713-730-2020Website
Texas Children's Pediatrics

Doctors

~0.3 mi

Pharmacys

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.2 mi
Website
CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.5 mi
Website
CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.6 mi
Website

Clinics

Lice Care Solutions Houston

Clinic

3262 Westheimer Road

~0.4 mi
Memorial Hermann Imaging Center

Clinic

2900 Richmond Avenue

~0.5 mi
Mark A. Schusterman, MD, FACS

Clinic

3355 West Alabama Street

~0.5 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:00
+1-713-794-0368Website
Equity Urgent Care

Clinic

2621 South Shepherd Drive

~0.6 mi
Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Clinic

2085 Westheimer Road

~0.6 mi
Baylor Family Practice

Clinic

3701 Kirby Drive

~0.6 mi
Premier Psych Services

Clinic

3730 Kirby Drive

~0.6 miMo-We 08:30-17:00; Th 08:30-16:30; Fr 08:30-14:00
+1-713-521-7575Website

Dentists

Dentist's at Shepherd's Square

Dentist

2621 South Shepherd Drive

~0.5 mi
+1 713-529-0120Website

Beautys

Isle Pedispa

Beauty

~125 ft
milk + honey spa

Beauty

~148 ft
Ulta Beauty

Beauty

3025 Kirby Drive

~0.3 miMo-We 10:00-20:00; Th-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00
+1 713-807-7959Website
Amazing Lash Studio

Beauty

2621 South Shepherd Drive

~0.6 mi

Events Venues

The Red Peacock

Events Venue

2736 Virginia Street

~0.1 mi
+1-832-831-7489

Hairdressers

In the Loop by Lather

Hairdresser

3206 Revere Street

~0.4 mi
Website
Blow Dry Bar

Hairdresser

~0.4 mi
Blissful Beauty HTX

Hairdresser

3100 Richmond Avenue

~0.6 miTu-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
+1-713-377-1330Website

Charging Stations

Houston, TX - Kipling St Tesla Supercharger

Charging Station

2132 Kipling Street

~0.5 mi24/7
Website

Marketplaces

Urban Harvest Farmers Market

Marketplace

~0.5 miSa 08:00-12:00; Su 11:00-14:00

Fitness Centres

Revolution Studio

Fitness Centre

~169 ft
SoulCycle

Fitness Centre

~0.1 mi

Gardens

River Oaks Garden Club

Garden

~449 ft

Parks

Rebecca Meyer Park

Park

3200 Reba Drive

~0.3 mi
Taub Baseball Field

Park

~0.5 mi
Mary Elliott Park

Park

3000 Chevy Chase Drive

~0.5 mi
Levy Park

Park

3801 Eastside Street

~0.7 mi
Website

Clothes

Tootsies

Clothes

2601 Westheimer Road

~240 ft
Money Money

Clothes

2907 South Shepherd Drive

~0.6 mi

Wines

Elie's Wine Bar

Wine

2736 Virginia Street

~0.1 mi
+1-832-831-7489

Alcohols

Richard's Spirits and Fine Wines

Alcohol

~0.1 mi
Houston Wine Merchant

Alcohol

2646 South Shepherd Drive

~0.5 mi

Chemists

CVS Pharmacy

Chemist

2910 Westheimer Road

~0.2 mi
Website
CVS Pharmacy

Chemist

2111 West Alabama Street

~0.5 mi

Supermarkets

Whole Foods Market

Supermarket

2955 Kirby Drive

~0.2 miMo-Su 07:00-22:00
+1 713-520-1937Website
Trader Joe's

Supermarket

2922 South Shepherd Drive

~0.5 miMo-Su 08:00-21:00
+1 713-526-4034Website

Jewelrys

Reiner's Fine Jewelry

Jewelry

2210 Westheimer Road

~0.3 mi
Moissy Fine Jewelry

Jewelry

2621 South Shepherd Drive

~0.6 mi

Dry Cleanings

Coronet Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

2211 Westheimer Road

~0.4 mi

Paints

PPG Paints

Paint

2220 West Alabama Street

~0.4 mi

Stationerys

Office Depot

Stationery

3443 Kirby Drive

~0.5 miMo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 10:00-18:00
+1 713-522-9981Website

Carpets

Roberts Carpets and Fine Floors

Carpet

~0.5 mi

Sports Centres

Alumni Athletic Center Gym - Saint Johns School

Sports Centre

~0.5 mi

Pitchs

Skip Lee Field

Pitch

~0.5 mi

Car Washs

Mister Car Wash

Car Wash

~0.3 mi

Fuels

Citgo

Fuel

~0.5 mi
Chevron

Fuel

~0.5 mi
Exxon

Fuel

~0.6 mi

Cars

Momentum Volkswagen

Car

2405 Richmond Avenue

~0.6 mi
+1-800-458-6340Website