Pok Pok Po
Chicken restaurant · Midtown
3201 Louisiana St Suite 108, Houston, TX 77006
Highlights
Indian-spiced gluten-free fried chicken, tenders, bites, bowls
Indian-spiced gluten-free fried chicken, tenders, bites, bowls
"A recently opened Indian fried-chicken concept in Houston’s Midtown; the group opened it in December." - Brittany Britto Garley
"The team behind Amrina, the glitzy, modern Indian restaurant in The Woodlands, plunges into the world of Houston’s very diverse fried chicken scene with the opening of its new fast-casual Midtown restaurant. Located in the Mix development, Pok Pok Po delivers flavorful fried chicken with an Indian twist (Bonus: it’s gluten-free). Combinations include a fried chicken sandwich made with a tender fried chicken thigh tossed in its sweet and nutty tomato-based Delicious sauce and served on a brioche bun, fried chicken tenders and bites, loaded fries, and a Rice and Shine rice bowl with diner’s choice of chicken. The sides and sauces are standouts. Diners can choose between desi kimchi, basmati rice, or the completely irresistible Balle Balle fries — perfectly crispy fries topped with a sweet and spicy seasoning, plus sauces like the spicy green Naughty sauce made with mint and avocado and the Pok Pok Ranch, a yogurt-based sauce with hints of ginger. Dip into its sister restaurant Bol next door, which offers buildable Indian-style bowls and wraps made with flavorful proteins and fresh ingredients." - Brittany Britto Garley
"The team behind Amrina, the glitzy, modern Indian restaurant in The Woodlands, plunges into the world of Houston’s very diverse fried chicken scene with the opening of its new fast-casual Midtown restaurant. Located in the Mix development, Pok Pok Po delivers flavorful fried chicken with an Indian twist. Bonus: it’s gluten-free, and the options are largely halal. Combinations include a fried chicken sandwich made with a tender fried halal chicken thigh tossed in its sweet and nutty tomato-based Delicious sauce and served on a brioche bun, fried chicken tenders and bites, loaded fries, and a Rice and Shine rice bowl with diner’s choice of chicken. The sides and sauces are standouts. Diners can choose between desi kimchi, basmati rice, or the completely irresistible Balle Balle fries — perfectly crispy fries topped with a sweet and spicy seasoning, plus sauces like the spicy green Naughty sauce made with mint and avocado and the Pok Pok Ranch, a yogurt-based sauce with hints of ginger. Note: The fried chicken bites, which are made with white meat, are NOT halal." - Brianna Griff
"Launched in December by the team behind Amrina, this fast-casual Midtown restaurant aims to make fried chicken accessible to everyone. Seasoned with Kashmiri red chili powder, herbs, and other spices, the chicken is battered with gluten-free flour and potato starch for a satisfying crunch (the sandwich option is not gluten-free, so get it in a bowl or on its own a la carte). Pok Pok Po goes an extra step with sourcing: The thighs are halal and cooked separately from the breasts; all poultry is antibiotic-free and humanely raised. Be sure to order the Bale Bale fries, similarly crispy and covered in a spicy, tangy seasoning, plus a mango lassi for the ultimate creamy cool down." - Brianna Griff
"A Midtown 'fried chicken parlor' opened by the team behind the elegant Indian restaurant Amrina in The Woodlands; referenced as the adjoining concept to a new fast-casual Indian bowl/wrap spot that opens next door." - Brittany Britto Garley
