Don't let the name fool you: Jackson Heights' Rajbhog Sweets has some mighty fine savory bites on their menu. One of our favorites is their Samosa Chaat ($4.99), an inventive concoction of fried, smashed samosas smothered with thick chickpea curry, smooth yogurt, fresh onions and tangy tamarind, all topped with a liberal dusting of sev (crispy fried chickpea noodles). More

It's not often you have a sit-down kati roll; it's really a street snack. But I'll take the unusual plating at Delhi Heights because their kati roll is just so good. More

After you've tried a dozen or so masala dosas, they all start to taste pretty similar. Here are seven standout dosa variations you can't afford to miss in New York City—the dosas so fascinating, flavorful, and well-constructed that you just can't stop eating them. More

The dazzling array of neon-colored, silver-laced Indian sweets, or mithai, is yours for the taking in Jackson Heights! More

No matter where you are, if you order paneer, you have a pretty good sense of what you're going to get: a firm, mild, ricotta-like cheese that doesn't melt. So I was genuinely surprised to open up my paneer kati roll ($5) at Tawa Foods and find a mix of onion, cilantro, and—huh?—melted cheese. The owner explained: "it's American cheese." I asked for elaboration. "You know, mozzarella." More

Raised in Bombay and Goa, Floyd Cardoz has always cooked Indian food, whether fused with Western techniques or in its most traditional form. After a 12-year stint at the now-closed Tabla, where he and Danny Meyer put together an exotic menu of Indian fusion dishes, he's making a comeback with Meyer's new North End Grill. The menu isn't rooted in one cuisine, but Floyd sneaks in elements of the Indian food he knows so well, such as the black pepper shrimp he often grills in his own backyard. We talked with Floyd to learn where he goes for Indian food in New York City. The short answer to finding the best: don't be afraid of traveling to Queens and New Jersey. More

Rajhbog Sweets in Jackson Heights has earned its fair share of fame in the press, and justifiably so—it's a wallet-friendly snacktime mecca that's pretty dependably delicious. Act strategically and you can make your trip into a three course snack expedition. Start with their solid chaat or dosas, then pick up a falooda—a creamy rosewater drink filled with chewy basil seeds and skinny vermicelli noodles—for dessert. But you'll also want something for the road, which is where these Methi Para ($4) come in. More

La Cabana is a respite from the car shops, large grocery stores, and other signs of modernity in this particular part of Jackson Heights. More

The stretch of Roosevelt Avenue that shoots through Jackson Heights is a thoroughfare of check-cashing depots, cellular phone companies, Latin American restaurants, and bars that, on the weekends, rumble as fiercely as the 7 train overhead. El Sol Azteca is one of the proper sit-down Mexican restaurants that line the avenue, with full service, beer and wine, and a vast menu. More

Opened just 3 months ago, Tawa's Nepali Hut is fast becoming famous in the local community. More

Tucked away from the hectic bustle of Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights, La Nueva Bakery is well-lit and filled with the lilting sounds of a variety of Spanish accents, the kind of spot where you can order a cafe con leche and sit for hours without any pressure to leave. More

Kulfi falooda is a milky, sweet, but subtle icy treat. Served in many South Asian countries, falooda is particularly popular in India and Pakistan, as a dessert dish that combines sweetened milk with cooked vermicelli noodles, basil seeds (sometimes tapioca pearls as well), and rose syrup. More

Mainly known for its sweets (we love the Cheeto-colored badana) and for serving some of the best chaat in the city, Rajbhog, in Jackson Heights, also makes a tasty samosa sandwich ($5). More