A new hole-in-the-wall Indian grab-and-go, Chai Samosa Grab N Go, has opened this week on West 45th Street between Ninth and Tenth Avenues in Midtown Manhattan. The counter specializes in samosas, curries, chaat and masala chai served quickly to go, with early customers including neighborhood residents and taxi drivers stopping for a warm cup and a fast bite.
According to W42ST, owner Ram Diya opened the shop in a narrow former Subway storefront, in coverage that ran on May 14, 2026. The outlet describes the compact space as set up for quick counter service rather than dine-in.
What To Order
The menu leans on quick Indian street-food staples: samosa, samosa chat, parathas and masala chai. Those items appear on delivery platforms, as shown on Uber Eats and DoorDash, which list the shop's menu along with late-night pickup options.
Where It Is And Background
The counter sits on West 45th between Ninth and Tenth Avenues in the compact storefront that a Subway vacated, according to W42ST. State corporate filings indicate Chai Samosa Grab N Go LLC was registered in December 2025, per New York State business records, suggesting the brand formalized its operation not long before moving into Midtown.
For now, the low-key counter adds another quick option for people working late shifts or passing through the Theater District. If the early crowd of drivers and locals keeps coming, this little window could settle in as a regular stop for fast Indian snacks in the neighborhood.
