Pondicheri approaches Indian food with a playful Houston sensibility, moving from breakfast breads and chai to vibrant thalis, snacks, curries, baked goods, and spice-forward vegetables. The casual Upper Kirby space works for coffee or a full meal, while the upstairs bake lab adds sweets and pantry finds. Come ready to combine flavors rather than ordering in separate lanes. Come to Pondicheri hungry, share across the table, and save appetite for the item everyone nearly skipped.