Pondicheri is a vegetarian-friendly spot in Rice Village Upper Kirby, Houston.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: The thali at lunch has a default vegetarian arrangement. The masala chai is the constant.
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Ruggles Green in Houston is the Montrose health-focused American room on West Alabama with a marked gluten-free menu, organic plates and a separate-prep.
TipAsk for the gluten-free menu by name; the staff handle cross-contact carefully. The fish tacos with corn tortillas are the order.
Himalaya in Houston is Kaiser Lashkari's Pakistani-and-Indian fully-halal kitchen on the Southwest Freeway since 2004, with lamb biryani, hunter's beef.
TipLunch buffet weekdays is the value. BYOB; the corner liquor store across Hillcroft is the run.
London Sizzler in Houston is the British-Indian-Pakistani halal kitchen in the Hillcroft Olympic Center, with mixed-grill sizzlers, tandoori lamb chops.
TipOrder the mixed-grill sizzler for two. Closed Mondays; Saturday opens at noon for lunch service.
Field & Tides in Houston is the Heights farm-to-table restaurant on East 11th Street with a separate plant-based menu, including vegan grain bowls.
TipAsk for the plant-based menu by name; it is not on every table. The patio is the seat in cool weather.
Shri Balaji Bhavan in Houston is the Mahatma Gandhi District South Indian vegetarian room on Hillcroft Avenue, with masala dosa, idli, vada and the Hillcroft.
TipOrder the masala dosa and a vada-sambar combo. Cash and card. Lunch buffet is the value entry.
