"In the basement of the Ganesh Temple in Flushing is one of the city’s most remarkable restaurants. Serving South Indian vegetarian fare since 1993, its menu is aimed at worshippers, but everyone is made welcome (the entrance is around the corner on Holly Avenue). Consult the posted menu for specials, and order chaats, dosas, uttapams, idlis, and rice dishes at the counter. Saturday-only specials include a mini tiffin featuring small versions of signature dishes; red onion sambar vada (savory donuts), and mirchi bajji (deep fried chiles)." - Robert Sietsema