Pochys Home Style South Indian Menu
Welcome to Pochys Home Style South Indian, a delightful culinary gem nestled in Berkeley, CA. This vibrant eatery specializes in authentic South Indian cuisine, offering a unique menu that captures the heart and soul of traditional home-cooked meals. With a focus on fresh ingredients and bold spices, Pochys presents an array of flavors designed to cater to both meat lovers and vegetarians.
- Dum Biriyani: A must-try, featuring fragrant spices, tender chicken, and a rich yogurt base.
- Village Chicken Curry: A homestyle stew that's both spicy and comforting, perfect with chapatis or rice.
- Vegan Options: With thoughtful choices like chapati and raita, everyone can find something appealing.
Pochys not only delivers comfort food with flair, but it's also a community-focused establishment, offering welcoming services like outdoor seating and wheelchair accessibility. The passion of the owner shines through every dish, making your dining experience both fulfilling and memorable.
YUMMY BITES
Chicken 65 *** Gluten
[Gluten]A spicy, Bangalore style boneless chicken thigh pieces, marinated in our bold secret spices, deep-fried and then in a wok with fresh ingredients for an irresistible flavor burst. Be ready to sweat while wanting more.Pairs best with our Biryani!
Manchurian CHICKEN (Bangalore) **
[Gluten]Featuring crispy batter fried chicken bathed in a flavorful sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and spices. Even though Manchurian was invented by Nelson Wang in Mumbai, our style mimics the Bangalore style.
Crispy Manchurian GOBI (Bangalore) Vegetarian**
[Veg - Gluten]Featuring crispy cabbage bathed in a flavorful sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and spices. Even though Gobi Manchurian was invented by Nelson Wang in Mumbai, our style mimics the Bangalore style.
Vada Pav (Mumbai style) * Vegetarian-Gluten
[Veg - Gluten]Spiced potato fritter encased in a soft bun, laced with fritter-garlic powder offered with fried green chillis. A flavorful, satisfying snack also called the Bombay burger originating from a fastfood stall outside the Metro station at Dadar in Mumbai.
Ulta Vada Pav (Mumbai style) * Vegetarian-Gluten
[Veg - Gluten]Our special twist on the spicy, crispy Mumbai snack featuring potatoes marinated in bold spices and deep-fried with bread for an unforgettable taste.
Aloo Bonda (2) * Vegan
Yummy Potato curry with ginger, garlic and fresh herbs made into round balls, dipped in Gram flour batter and fried to perfection!
Kabab CHICKEN * Gluten
[Gluten]A crispy South Indian dish, marinated in our flavorful secret spices and deep-fried for an irresistible flavor burst. Pairs best with our biryani!
Kabab ALOO * Vegan - Gluten
[Gluten]A crispy South Indian dish, marinated in our flavorful secret spices and deep-fried for an irresistible flavor burst. Pairs best with our biryani!
Kabab MUSHROOM * Vegan - Gluten
[Gluten]A crispy South Indian dish, marinated in our flavorful secret spices and deep-fried for an irresistible flavor burst. Pairs best with our biryani!
Kabab PANEER * Vegetarian - Gluten
[Gluten]A crispy South Indian dish, marinated in our flavorful secret spices and deep-fried for an irresistible flavor burst. Pairs best with our biryani!
Chicken Chops (Bangalore) *
Homestyle Bangalore favorite. Made with Fenugreek (methi), Spinach (palak), Cilantro, Mint and mild spices makes this a healthy and delicous treat. Can be eaten just by itself or with Chapatis or Rice (not included).
Tenali Kura EGG Roll (2) **
[Gluten] Crafted with a savory onion base, freshly ground spices & herbs, embodying traditional Andhra Tenali flavors.
Tenali Kura CHICKEN Roll (2) **
[Gluten] Crafted with a savory onion base, freshly ground spices & herbs, embodying traditional Andhra Tenali flavors. Boneless chicken thighs are slow cooked in the sauce to soak in the flavor.
Tenali Kura PANEER Roll (2) **
[Veg - Dairy - Gluten]
Tenali Kura FRIED ALOO Roll (2) **
[Gluten] Crafted with a savory onion base, freshly ground spices & herbs, embodying traditional Andhra Tenali flavors.
Tenali Kura MUSHROOM Roll (2) **
[Gluten] Crafted with a savory onion base, freshly ground spices & herbs, embodying traditional Andhra Tenali flavors.
Tenali Kura MIXED VEG Roll (2) **
[Gluten] Crafted with a savory onion base, freshly ground spices & herbs, embodying traditional Andhra Tenali flavors.
Butter Masala EGG Roll (2) *
[Gluten - Cashew]
Butter Masala CHICKEN Roll (2) *
[Gluten - Cashew]
Butter Masala PANEER Roll (2) *
[Veg - Dairy - Gluten - Cashew]
Butter Masala FRIED ALOO Roll (2) *
[Veg - Dairy - Gluten - Cashew]
Butter Masala MUSHROOM Roll (2) *
[Veg - Dairy - Gluten - Cashew]
Butter Masala MIXED VEG Roll (2) *
[Veg - Dairy - Gluten - Cashew]
Manchurian GOBI (Cabbage) Roll (2) **
[Veg - Gluten]
Manchurian CHICKEN Roll (2) **
[Gluten]
Kabab CHICKEN Roll (2) **
[Gluten] Chicken marinated in our flavorful spices and deep-fried for an irresistible flavor!
Kabab ALOO Roll (2) **
[Gluten] Pototo cubes marinated in our flavorful spices and deep-fried for an irresistible flavor!
Kabab MUSHROOM Roll (2) **
[Gluten] Mushrooms marinated in our flavorful spices and deep-fried for an irresistible flavor!
Shaadi Ki Subzi PANEER Roll (2) ** Vegetarian
[Veg - Dairy - Gluten]Bangalore Muslim style curry cooked with Tomatoes, onions, curd and spices. Its truly amazing!
Shaadi Ki Subzi FRIED ALOO Roll (2) ** Vegetarian
[Veg - Dairy - Gluten]Bangalore Muslim style curry cooked with Tomatoes, onions, curd and spices. Its truly amazing!
Shaadi Ki Subzi MUSHROOM Roll (2) ** Vegetarian
[Veg - Dairy - Gluten]Bangalore Muslim style curry cooked with Tomatoes, onions, curd and spices. Its truly amazing!
Shaadi Ki Subzi MIXED VEG Roll (2) ** Vegetarian
[Veg - Dairy - Gluten]Bangalore Muslim style curry cooked with Tomatoes, onions, curd and spices. Its truly amazing!
KATHI ROLLS
BIRIYANI & RICE
(Special - Limited) DUM Biriyani CHICKEN - Bangalore Muslim Style *
This is a limited time, experimental offering.This is the classic Muslim style Dum biriyani served in many restaurants in Bangalore. Made with 3 spices, ginger/garlic, fresh mint, cilantro, tomatoes, onions, yogurt and zabiha halal chicken quarters.
Donne Biriyani PANEER ** Vegetarian
Made with 22 spices, fresh mint, cilantro and methi, and paneer ... steamed to perfection.This is a true Hot and Spicy Bengaluru classic!
Donne Biriyani CHICKEN **
Made with 22 spices, fresh mint, cilantro and methi, and boneless chicken thighs ... steamed to perfection.This is a true Hot and Spicy Bengaluru classic!
Donne Biriyani MIXED VEG ** Vegetarian
Made with 22 spices, fresh mint, cilantro and methi, and vegetables ... steamed to perfection.This is a true Hot and Spicy Bengaluru classic!
Donne Biriyani MUSHROOM ** Vegetarian
Made with 22 spices, fresh mint, cilantro and methi, and paneer ... steamed to perfection.This is a true Hot and Spicy Bengaluru classic!
Donne Biriyani EGG ** Vegetarian
Made with 22 spices, fresh mint, cilantro and methi, and boiled eggs ... steamed to perfection.This is a true Hot and Spicy Bengaluru classic!
Donne Biriyani Rice (no protein) **Vegan
[Veg]Made with 22 spices, fresh mint, cilantro and methi, ... steamed to perfection. Goes well with Chicken 65 and also with Tenali Kura.
Bagar Rice (mild) Vegetarian
[Veg - Dairy]Flavorful rice cooked with aromatic spices and herbs, offering a delicious, fragrant, and savory experience perfect as a side to our curries. Recommended with Tenali Kura, Butter Masala and sometimes with the Chicken 65.
Fried Rice * Vegan
[Veg]Stir-fried rice with vegetables, soy sauce, and spices. It offers a delicious, flavorful, and aromatic experience perfect for any meal. Recommended with our Manchurian street food.
Aloo Subzi** (with 2 Chapatis)
Flavorful Potato curry made with garlic and spices. Comes with 2 Chapatis.
Village Chicken Curry (Karnataka Koli Saaru) with 2 Chapatis **
Homestyle Karnataka spicy chicken curry. It is spicy and is full of flavors. This curry is thin and can be had as a soup or with Chapathi or Rice. Comes with 2 Chapatis
Tenali Kura EGG ** with Bagar Rice
Crafted with a savory onion base, freshly ground spices & herbs, embodying traditional Andhra Tenali flavors.Comes with Bagar rice.
Tenali Kura CHICKEN ** with Bagar Rice
Crafted with a savory onion base, freshly ground spices & herbs, embodying traditional Andhra Tenali flavors. Boneless chicken thighs are slow cooked in the sauce to soak in the flavor.Comes with Bagar rice.
Tenali Kura PANEER ** with Bagar Rice
[Veg - Dairy]Crafted with a savory onion base, freshly ground spices & herbs, embodying traditional Andhra Tenali flavors.Comes with Bagar rice.
Tenali Kura FRIED ALOO ** with Bagar Rice
[Veg - Dairy]Crafted with a savory onion base, freshly ground spices & herbs, embodying traditional Andhra Tenali flavors.Comes with Bagar rice.
Tenali Kura MIXED VEG ** with Bagar Rice
[Veg - Dairy]Crafted with a savory onion base, freshly ground spices & herbs, embodying traditional Andhra Tenali flavors.Comes with Bagar rice.
Butter Masala EGG * with Bagar Rice
[Cashew]Made with cashews, fresh onions, tomatoes, butter & freshly ground spices delivering flavors of Bangalore.Comes with Bagar rice.
Butter Masala CHICKEN * with Bagar Rice
[Cashew]Made with cashews, fresh onions, tomatoes, butter & freshly ground spices delivering flavors of Bangalore. Boneless chicken thighs are slow cooked in the rich sauce with a final touch of some cream to pack in all the flavors.Comes with Bagar rice.
Butter Masala PANEER * with Bagar Rice
[Veg - Dairy - Cashew]Made with cashews, fresh onions, tomatoes, butter & freshly ground spices delivering flavors of Bangalore. Fresh soft paneer cubes are slow cooked in the rich sauce with a final touch of cream and Kastoori Methi to pack in all the flavors.Comes with Bagar rice.
Butter Masala FRIED ALOO * with Bagar Rice
[Veg - Dairy - Cashew]Made with cashews, fresh onions, tomatoes, butter & freshly ground spices delivering flavors of Bangalore. Deep fried potato cubes are slow cooked in the rich sauce with a final touch of cream and Kastoori Methi to pack in all the flavors.Comes with Bagar rice.
Butter Masala MIXED VEG * with Bagar Rice
[Veg - Dairy - Cashew]Made with cashews, fresh onions, tomatoes, butter & freshly ground spices delivering flavors of Bangalore. Fried veggies are slow cooked in the rich sauce with a final touch of cream and Kastoori Methi to pack in all the flavors.Comes with Bagar rice.
Manchurian GOBI ** with Fried Rice
[Veg - Gluten]Featuring crispy cabbage bathed in a flavorful sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and spices. Even though Gobi Manchurian was invented by Nelson Wang in Mumbai, our style mimics the Bangalore style.Comes with the Fried rice.
Manchurian CHICKEN ** with Fried Rice
[Gluten]Featuring crispy batter fried chicken bathed in a flavorful sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and spices. Even though Manchurian was invented by Nelson Wang in Mumbai, our style mimics the Bangalore style.Comes with the Fried rice.
COMBOS
JUST CURRY (Ala Carte)
Tenali Kura EGG **
Crafted with a savory onion base, freshly ground spices & herbs, embodying traditional Andhra Tenali flavors.
Tenali Kura CHICKEN **
Crafted with a savory onion base, freshly ground spices & herbs, embodying traditional Andhra Tenali flavors. Boneless chicken thighs are slow cooked in the sauce to soak in the flavor.
Tenali Kura PANEER **
[Veg - Dairy]Crafted with a savory onion base, freshly ground spices & herbs, embodying traditional Andhra Tenali flavors.
Tenali Kura FRIED ALOO **
[Veg - Dairy]Crafted with a savory onion base, freshly ground spices & herbs, embodying traditional Andhra Tenali flavors.
Tenali Kura MUSHROOM **
[Veg - Dairy]Crafted with a savory onion base, freshly ground spices & herbs, embodying traditional Andhra Tenali flavors.
Butter Masala EGG *
[Dairy - Cashew]Made with cashews, fresh onions, tomatoes, butter & freshly ground spices delivering flavors of Bangalore.
Butter Masala CHICKEN *
[Dairy - Cashew]Made with cashews, fresh onions, tomatoes, butter & freshly ground spices delivering flavors of Bangalore. Boneless chicken thighs are slow cooked in the rich sauce with a final touch of some cream to pack in all the flavors.
Butter Masala PANEER *
[Veg - Dairy - Cashew]Made with cashews, fresh onions, tomatoes, butter & freshly ground spices delivering flavors of Bangalore. Fresh soft paneer cubes are slow cooked in the rich sauce with a final touch of cream and Kastoori Methi to pack in all the flavors.
Butter Masala FRIED ALOO *
[Veg - Dairy - Cashew]Made with cashews, fresh onions, tomatoes, butter & freshly ground spices delivering flavors of Bangalore. Fresh soft paneer cubes are slow cooked in the rich sauce with a final touch of cream and Kastoori Methi to pack in all the flavors.
Butter Masala MUSHROOM *
[Veg - Dairy - Cashew]Made with cashews, fresh onions, tomatoes, butter & freshly ground spices delivering flavors of Bangalore. Fresh soft paneer cubes are slow cooked in the rich sauce with a final touch of cream and Kastoori Methi to pack in all the flavors.
Manchurian GOBI **
[Veg - Gluten]Featuring crispy cabbage bathed in a flavorful sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and spices. Even though Gobi Manchurian was invented by Nelson Wang in Mumbai, our style mimics the Bangalore style.
Manchurian CHICKEN **
[Gluten]Featuring crispy batter fried chicken bathed in a flavorful sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and spices. Even though Manchurian was invented by Nelson Wang in Mumbai, our style mimics the Bangalore style.
Village Chicken Curry (Karnataka Koli Saaru) **
Homestyle Karnataka spicy chicken curry typically made to eat with Ragi mudde (millet balls) or rice. It is spicy and is full of flavors. This curry is thin and can be had as a soup or with Chapathi or Rice (not included).
Chapati (2)Vegan
[Gluten]A versatile, soft bread made from simple ingredients like whole wheat flour, water, and salt. Perfect for rolls, or as a side to any dish.
Raita Vegetarian
Boiled Egg (on the side) Vegetarian
Yogurt (on the side) Vegetarian
Thick yogurt to help break down our spicy food and please your gut.
SIDES
DRINKS & DESSERTS
Masala Chai / Tea
Black tea brewed with milk, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and medicinal herbs.
Mango Milk Shake
[Veg - Dairy]A creamy, refreshing drink made from mango pulp with milk, 2% ice cream and cardamom. It offers a delicious tropical flavor, and will calm any spice.
Vanilla Cardamom Panna Cotta
[Vegetarian - No Gelatin] Vanilla Caramel Almond Crumble
Lime Juice
[Veg - Cane Sugar]A refreshing beverage made from freshly squeezed limes infused with mint and cardamom, offering a tangy and invigorating taste. Perfect for cooling down.
Hibiscus Lemonade
A refreshing herbal tea brewed from hibiscus flowers and fresh lemons.
