Punjabi Deli
Punjabi restaurant · East Village ·
Vegetarian Indian deli w/ steam buffet, snacks, chai, & Bollywood videos
Vegetarian Indian deli w/ steam buffet, snacks, chai, & Bollywood videos
"One of the irreplaceable gems of the East Village, this basement-level cab stand has been selling vegetarian Indian chaat and curries on Houston Street since the early '90s. Bring about $10 in cash, and you can have an incredibly fulfilling meal that consists of a steaming bowl of chana masala or a brown paper bag filled with crunchy fried pakora. If you’re having a tough day, stop by and ask for “samosa chaat with the works.” You'll get a mound of food piled-high with cut-up samosas, masala chickpeas, cooling yogurt, fresh raw onions, sweet chutney, and spicy sauce. Order at the counter, then either stand and eat at a narrow ledge to the side, or take your food to go." - will hartman, bryan kim, willa moore, kenny yang, neha talreja
"This basement-level cab stand has been selling vegetarian Indian chaat and curries on the north side of Houston Street since the early 1990s. It’s an irreplaceable gem of the East Village, and anyone who lives in the area should come here regularly. Stop by for a samosa chaat, steaming bowls of chana masala, and a brown paper bag filled with crunchy fried pakora. You'll have an incredibly filling meal for $10-15." - molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, neha talreja, carina finn koeppicus, sonal shah
"This basement-level cab stand has been selling vegetarian Indian chaat and curries on the north side of Houston Street since the early ’90s. It’s an irreplaceable gem of the East Village, and anyone who lives in the area should come here regularly. Stop by for a samosa chaat, steaming bowls of chana masala, and a brown paper bag filled with crunchy fried pakora. You'll have an incredibly filling, incredibly affordable meal." - molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, neha talreja, kenny yang
"For a simple pleasure, I get the coffee with cardamom here." - Nancy DePalma
"Mentioned as another cabbie favorite down the street from Kisa, Punjabi Deli is referenced as a popular spot among taxi drivers." - Melissa McCart
