In search of a new favorite Indian spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Indian eateries around New York City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.
1. Ganesh Temple Canteen
Topping the list is Ganesh Temple Canteen. Located inside of a Hindu temple in Flushing, at 143-09 Holly Ave., this vegetarian cafeteria is the highest-rated inexpensive Indian restaurant in New York City, boasting 4.5 stars out of 243 reviews on Yelp.
Open since 1993, Ganesh Temple Canteen, which offers an extensive menu of veggie-friendly South Indian cuisine, has garnered praise on Yelp for its dosas — savory, Indian-style crepes topped with different chutneys and filled with a variety of spicy vegetables.
Yelper Greer M., who reviewed the eatery on Jan. 24, wrote, "When I periodically get cravings for dosas, I make my way over to Flushing to go to the Temple Canteen. The food is extremely delicious and also affordable (last time we visited, I luckily ended up with leftovers for my next day's lunch!)."
2. The Kati Roll Company
Next up is The Kati Roll Company, situated at 49 W. 39th St. (between Fifth and Sixth avenues). This Midtown location of the local fast-casual mini chain — which has five other restaurants around Manhattan and one in London — serves more than a dozen different kinds of kati rolls, and with four stars out of 1,531 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
If you're looking for more, we found these details about The Kati Roll Company.
"The Kati Roll Company serves authentic kati rolls, a Calcuttan street food made of a warm paratha or whole-wheat roti wrapped around spiced fillings such a grilled meats, cheeses, vegetables or seafood and topped with a signature citrus cilantro chutney," the business states on its Yelp page.
3. NY Dosas
Then there's NY Dosas, a food cart serving a 100%-vegan and -gluten-free menu of grab-and-go Indian lunch fare, all for under $10 per item. NY Dosas can be found from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on Monday-Saturday in Washington Square Park, and it has earned 4.5 stars out of 442 reviews on Yelp.
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