Pochys Home Style South Indian

The food here is really amazing. You can taste the authenticity in every bite. The owner makes all the spice blends, sauces, and seasonings from scratch, and it really shows in the flavor. He is passionate about what he does and cares a lot about quality and staying true to the food. It’s rare to find a place with this much heart and attention to detail. Food prepared with clean ingredients and authentic recipes. Highly recommend!

- Shivakshi Gupta -

I agree this is the best Indian food in Berkeley (yes, even better than Vik’s, as the prior person said)! Delicious South Indian cuisine. It is true *homemade* quality food. The powerful and harmonious spices, the flavor complexity, the fresh ingredients, the fun menu, and of course the lovely family running the place. This joint will be a local favorite in no time!

- Utz -

Fantastic! The Kathi rolls were soft and melt in your mouth! The minute you walk in the aromas in the air told me this place was like a home kitchen in India???????? vs the typical curry smells in indian restaurants (which I also like). You get 2 Kati rolls per order..warm chewy wraps, the contents SO good: slow-meats and or veggies, and definitely ask for the mild stuff because they can get very spicy! If you do American medium spicy but not indian or Asian medium spicy, get only mild things

- UrbanGirl -

Wow is an understatement! This concept really intrigued me and I'm so happy we gave Pochys a try! Had the opportunity to connect with the owner when we visited and his passion and mission were undeniable. He told us all of the masalas (spice blends) were roasted and blended in house, something that truly makes a difference. The food was amazing, extremely flavorful and fresh; you can tell it's made upon order because everything comes out piping hot! My favorite was the chicken Kathi/rolls which were bursting with flavor and the texture of the chicken was fall apart. Everything we tried was delicious and we will definitely be back! PS: they are dog friendly and also have an outdoor patio.

- Narita Salhan -

All the food I've had here has been exceptional, and very tasty with the right amount of spice. The Dosa stands out! Only on weekends but nowhere in the bay area has Dosa anywhere close to this good. Yum! Thank you Pochy the fresh spices make a huge difference.

- Jeff Weber -

I recently visited Pochys for the second time, and it did not disappoint! This time, I tried their Chicken Tenali Kura Roll and Curry, and both were absolutely outstanding. The flavors were rich and vibrant, and the dishes had that comforting, home-cooked quality—like something my mom would make. It’s clear that they use fresh, quality ingredients and take a lot of care in their preparation. What really sets Pochys apart, though, is the owner. He’s incredibly kind and generous, making sure every guest feels welcomed and well taken care of. It’s rare to find such genuine hospitality these days, and it really adds to the overall experience. I truly wish Pochys continued success because it deserves to thrive. I’ll definitely be back soon to try more of their amazing dishes! Highly recommend.

- reetika srivastava -