Punjabi Deli — Restaurant in New York

Well here we go☹️I just discovered this 3/4 days ago while googling & had very high hopes that it will be the best Punjabi food as majority of the reviews were very good but sadly it was my first & last trip. I can’t go back. First it’s very tiny,skimpy deli once u enter u can’t move n can’t see selection. You’re in each other’s face. I was aware of it that it will be claustrophobic so no surprise. If the food was great as everyone was writing praises I will overlook everything else. Space ambiance etc. I am a Punjabi female n know a-z about Punjabi food. I make the best curries paratha etc. The food I purchased this afternoon was disgusting zero taste whatsoever. It must be atleast 2 days old. It was all dried up. The guy didn’t heat up properly in the microwave. I took the 2 vegetable combo with horrible rotten taste couldn’t taste any spices n also food was served stale and cold. There was no freshness. 2 alu paranthas which were cooked earlier n didn’t bother heating them. Alo tiki served cold. Didn’t even try to heat up. Desserts were stale as well. Laddo and gulab jamun all super dry n few days stale for sure. Maybe it’s Sunday & they just sell leftovers from the past week. As I asked certain items were sold out. So I am very disappointed n will stick with my own cooking and never will be back here. One Indian restaurant I recently discovered about two weeks ago which has similar prices but their food is really fresh. They make paratha right in front of you not cooked before n microwave it. Fresh vegetables. The name is raja sweets and fast foods in Jackson heights. It’s a sit down restaurant not fancy but great fresh food. That really tastes home made. Price is similar but much bigger space & very tasty food. It’s so worth to make the trip. I wasted my money at Punjabi deli today as I had to throw the stale food. People working there were not rude but wish food was good! Sorry it is...

Loveeeee this spot! Definitely a wonderful “hidden gem” as a previous reviewer stated. I was fortunate to have an acquaintance recommended the place to me. If you didn’t know it was there, you could easily walk by and miss it! Where in NYC can you get such a fast, delicious, quality Indian meal like this for under $10?! The food fills you up. They are very generous with their prices. MOST items are vegan but some use dairy like yogurt so make sure to ask when picking your curries, etc. Victor is especially personable. He always makes sure to say hello and takes extra steps to provide warm hospitable service. I became a quick regular and don’t mind traveling sometimes over half an hour on the subway to get there. I usually get a large plate and extra sides to take home so I can eat the food throughout the week.

I actually enjoy the community-like feel of standing while eating with others along the wall table. They have all these wonderful photos up to look at as well of the staff and food and events. The food tastes fresh is actually better quality than many Indian restaurants I’ve been too which charge double to 4x the price for the same dish. They change of some of the hot bar items which is cool. I do wish there was a way the food could be warmed without microwaving the plastic however...but apart from that. No complaints! You will have your food in less than 5 minutes, sometimes sooner and it’s served with a smile. If I was in college in the area, I’d go there almost everyday. Great for people strapped for cash looking for a filling and healthy meal. Keep it up guys and thanks for spreading plant based food...

Punjabi Grocery & Deli serves up vegetarian curries, samosas, chai teas and more to cab drivers on break and residents looking for wallet-friendly eats without meats! the interior is very narrow, contains a ledge you can stand at and eat. the rest of the interior is taken up with various snacks lining the sides and the hot food area where you order/choose your eats. the interior is fairly clean considering the foot traffic.

stopped by here wanting a quick dinner to go. there are two basic choices: 1) small rice with two veggie choices for $6 2) a large plate with three veggie choices for $8. got a large plate so i’d have leftovers. i got saag (spinach); bitter melon; and chickpeas. was pretty satisfied and the veggie curries are flavorful and filling. you can’t beat this price for vegetarian eats in the area. plus the samosas and the rotis are great side items with a large plate order. basically all the foods are in heating trays and get reheated in a microwave if you want…i opt to reheat at home bc I always order takeout not dine-in.

service is friendly. waits really depend on the occasional...