Desi flavors Deli

I first discovered this place when I asked a Punjabi taxi driver where did he eat in Chelsea. I asked this because one day I saw a line of taxis picking up their dinners from this vegetarian deli. Actually I told him to drop me off there instead of my apt on 23rd. When I first walked in, I was hooked when I saw the man making chai. I LOVE CHAI but it has to be good chai not those ersatz flavored tea bags. They blend a magic concoction together and you can see the cardamom seeds floating on top. Today I went for four lunches and They shared they were moving across the street. All I can say is follow the smell of chai in the air and you will find it. It’s a family place where they treat all like brothers. If you are vegetarian you can’t beat the simple dishes with rice. If you aren’t vegetarian you will still get a belly full with the different vegetable combinations that they cook that day. Plus the PRICE IS RIGHT!

So glad I decided to walk here instead of grabbing something easy from Chelsea market. So flavorful and felt like a home cooked meal. Got the 3 veg platter and samosa channa with cha. Delicious

The food tastes like a comforting home-cooked meal. The prices are reasonable. I had the thali and samosa for $16.

Very tasty food. I tried dosa, goat curry and kadahi chicken. I really recommend this restaurant to everyone who likes indian food.

Tasty samosas and other quick Indian bites!

Dil-e Punjab Deli is a small Indian deli that serves up pre-made vegetarian small bites, and platter as well as coffee and teas. it also has a small variety of snacks and packaged eats. this place basically is a waystation for cabbies, ride-hail drivers, and mostly other workers of South Asian descent. the space is small and kinda worn-in. there are some seats if you need a place to eat, but i just takeout bc it’s a bit too cramped for me, given the pandemic etc. the eats? pretty good considering they are pre-batched, reheated, and then served throughout the day and night. so it’s really dependent on your expectations and for me the eats were fine. got the full combo which is rice + 3 vegetarian sides + 1 roti. there are typically like 5 veggie dishes to choose from; picked a lentil dish, mixed veggie one, and a potato-based one. all in all, ample amount of food. tastes good. spiced well flavor-wise but not much heat spice-wise. total for a full platter is $9.99 + tip, so it’s perfect for when you’re too lazy to cook and want a flavorful meatless option. service is a bit gruff but that might be bc of the lack of English etc. however it’s fine as this is very much a grab-n-go sorta place.

My friend managed to persuade me to trudge past 16 treacherous blocks in the bone-chilling, icy grip of a January night, to get to this spot at an ungodly hour of the night. It was gas

update: still lit!!!! samosas covered in chickpeas in sour yogurt is the perfect little snack the staff here is super nice and the variations in veggies would make any vegetarian go mad. the food isnt only cheap but super filling and flavorful. its the only manhattan spot ill get indian food at and i dont even know the names of most dishes.

Certainly there's tons of these places in Manhattan that's some kind of deli and grocery combination. Desi Flavors Deli is one in Chelsea with Indian food. It may be quite small inside but the smell packs a punch. A lot of authentic items to eat now or later. The prices are about average for this kind of thing. Best time about it is you can go at any time because it never closes. It's open 24 hours. That's for the actual store though. Maybe not for the hot bar. There's still plenty of times you can come in and get lunch or whatever. Only has a few items on the hot bar. This is okay because they make it fresh when they need to have it. Items include the favorites like chana masala and Tandoori chicken. There's always a few vegetarian friendly choices it seems. Good Indian food. It's more like a small grocery store than a deli to be honest. There's a lot of cooking ingredients like spices and whatever.

After a long walk on the High Line, my hunger kicked in and I start looking for a quick bite to refuel. Hidden on busy 9th Avenue, Desi Flavors Deli is easy to miss but the aroma of Indian spices may catch your attention. This small spot offers counter seating only, with a simple deli-style setup focused on buffet-style meals and takeout where you'll also find a selection of authentic Indian snacks, cookies and packaged goods. The food leans toward homestyle cooking and for the price, it's hard to beat their special platter. I went with the full combo: rice, three vegetarian sides, one roti, and sweet yogurt. It's a great value for a comforting meal especially in Chelsea. The staff member at the counter was friendly, though seemed to give a bit more attention to regulars than new customers. Still, it's a solid grab-and-go spot if you're craving Indian food for reasonable price.

Solid spot to grab a filling and tasty bite, at a great price. Love the blend of flavors and spices, sweets, and appetizers (samosas!!) This is a long standing, no frills, stand up eat spot in Chelsea. Tired of all the bouji restaurants after a Thursday night at some galleries? Or walking down the highline and want a filling bite that won't break your pockets. Have a crazy for nice Indian street food.. Come here. The food is really really tasty. I've been going here for a while and it's always been solid. Love it for lunch, get the full platter and load up on some veggies. Everything is vegetarian, which makes it easy. Homestyle cooking for a large community, I've never been here without atleast 2-3 other people wanting to order lol. There is a bar to eat on.. and personally I love eating standing up so it is amazing. Definitely gets a little tight, and honestly that's part of the culture. If you want to take the spice to the next level there are jars of pickled spice on the counter (red or green), if you don't see them ask for 'spice'. Super tasty. The meal comes with 3 sides and a roti. Always love a samosa to top it off or one of the sweets. Always going here, grats to the team for the reorganization

Scammers. Chargers me card $27.20. I never placed any order from them. Walked 10 blocked and 3 ave only to have 7 men scare and insult me. I refused to leave. Damaged my money back. Almost 1 hours later another rude fella behind the bar called the owner. Even with Grubhub telling them they charged my card now ppl are pretending not to speak English. I called the cops. Couple minutes later I got my $27.20 back. SCAMMERS

food was too amazing give me a feel of my grandma hand feel and staff was too cooperative