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
The dazzling array of neon-colored, silver-laced Indian sweets, or mithai, is yours for the taking in Jackson Heights! 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
We're big fans of Real Cheap Eats, a database of awesome cheap foods all over the five boroughs. So every day this week, we'll be featuring a different entry from the site. 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
On a recent visit to La Nueva Bakery in Jackson Heights for pastries and empanadas, I couldn't help but sample the massive chicken sandwich ($5.50). More
