Surati Farsan

"Tantalizing methai (sweets) and chat (snacks) are what it’s all about at Surati Farsan Mart, a stylish shop specializing in Gujarati-style nibbles since 1986. The pani puri are beautifully made delicate whole-wheat shells filled with mung beans, potatoes, and jaljira, a cool liquid imbued with herbs and spices, and drizzled with chutneys." - Eater Staff

"Surati Farsan Mart can feel a little chaotic when you first walk in. It’s always packed with people drinking tea and eating chaat, which means you’ll probably have to wait in a long line and fight for a table. But the South Indian sweets and snacks here make the whole experience worth it. They serve hot, spiral-shaped jalebi coated in bright orange sugar syrup, saffron-dusted spheres of deep-fried ladoo, and our favorite pan puri in town. When you finally reach the counter, they’ll price everything by the pound. We usually get a tray of Indian street food to eat on the sidewalk patio and a gift box full of chocolate rose coconut rolls to take home. " - nikko duren, brant cox

"The Surati Farsan Market is ideal for getting Gujarati farsan (salty snacks) and other treats to-go. Whether one is hoping to grab sweets to share or snacks for later, there are plenty of options, and helpful staff who are happy to guide folks through the offerings." - Virali_Dave

"Surati Farsan Mart can feel a little chaotic when you first walk in. It’s always packed with people drinking tea and eating chaat, which means you’ll probably have to wait in a long line and fight for a table. But the South Indian sweets and snacks here make the whole experience worth it. They serve hot, spiral-shaped jalebi coated in bright orange sugar syrup, saffron-dusted spheres of deep-fried ladoo, and our favorite pan puri in town. When you finally reach the counter, they’ll price everything by the pound. We usually get a tray of Indian street food to eat on the sidewalk patio and a gift box full of chocolate rose coconut rolls to take home." - Nikko Duren

"Tantalizing methai (sweets) and chat (snacks) are what it’s all about at Surati Farsan Mart, a stylish shop in Artesia specializing in Gujarati-style nibbles since 1986. One of the most wonderfully spicy snacks are the khandvi — silky pasta-like sheets made of chickpea flour and yogurt that are tightly coiled, trimmed, and garnished with fresh cilantro, black mustard seeds, and plenty of grated unsweetened coconut. Sold by the pound, the bite-sized rolls get their heat from a combination of fresh chiles and ginger in the batter. Go ahead and order a solid pound or two, because it’s nearly impossible to eat just a few of these irresistibly hot bites. 11814 186th St., Artesia. — Cathy Chaplin" - Eater Staff