Pak Punjab Deli in the East Village is a tiny, 24-hour spot serving generously portioned, comforting South Asian eats and snacks with a lively late-night vibe.
50 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003 Get directions
"This tiny Sikh deli just off Houston Street serves generously seasoned South Asian food 24 hours a day, but after 1 a.m. is when you want to show up and survey the scene. Cab drivers run in and out, some to grab a chai and others just to use the restroom. Drunk college students huddle outside over $5 bowls of rice and curried vegetables. Post-shift service workers carry out bags of samosas to take home. The cheap, comforting cooking—which also happens to be vegan (in case you happen to be the type who cares)—appeals to literally everyone who’s still awake." - ByThe Bon Appétit Staff
"Of several Punjabi canteens in the East Village, this one is the best. It’s also a convenience store, providing only three window stools for dining in, but the food verges on the superb. I’m talking about potato samosas bigger than a wrestler’s fist for only $1.50, and “small” servings of chicken curry and pullao rice for $5 that are really much bigger than the designation implies. Ask for chutney and get some very nice green raita on the side." - Robert Sietsema
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