Doaba Deli

Traditional home-style Indian food that's very fresh, delicious and filling. It's my #1 Indian taxi-stand joint (yup...as their primary customers are cab drivers. Thus, not a lot of seating inside.) which, for a while, had competition with the Indian taxi stand downtown off Houston on Crosby that was definitely tops! (RIP due to gentrification...sniffles)

They are so very kind and accommodating, too. If you have a request (vegetarian/vegan) they will likely offer to make that for you right then and there, if they have the ingredients and the amazing cook is around, who serves as the queen of the place. They've made that kind offer to me on several occasions.

Get past yourself if you judge them on the size of the place or the interior's design and focus on the food and the hospitality. Also, practice patience as you wait if you come when the cab drivers are lined up for lunch or dinner. Positive spin: you'll never have to wait to catch a taxi after grabbing your food if you have to jet!

Definitely give this spot a try if you're in the area. It's a beautiful, welcoming neighborhood and you have 3 parks nearby (Central Park, Morningside Park and Riverside Park) where you can enjoy your takeout or walk off the meal afterward. I'm blessed because they're my neighbors...matter of fact, I think I'll run out real quick to grab a plate. See you there! ;)