Punjabi Grocery & Deli

Vegetarian / Vegan Restaurant, Deli / Bodega, Indian Restaurant

114 E 1st St (1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY 10009
(212) 533-3356

vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, indian, punjabi, indian food, best in nyc, general store, punjabi deli, punjabi dhaba, sikh, taxi drivers

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masala chai is the way to go, don't ruin it by adding... Go for the samosa and chickpeas chaat ($4). "Crisp samosas are split open and... Where the cabbies eat. Samosa and chickpeas w/yogurt, onion and hot sauce - great drunk...

Reviews: 21

11/23/2014 by Jessica
Everything is great here. Ask for yogurt on the side (or on top) if you want it! And the guys are so nice!
9/30/2014 by Pedro Cristiani
take the small plate w/rice and two options of authentic Indian veggie for $3.50. sit on the stairs outside and let the flavors take over.
8/10/2014 by Ekta
Samosa chat and aloo tikki chat bring back memories :) simple food that tastes like mom's cooking
2/22/2014 by CarbZombie Jenn
Odds are that if you ask your cabbie where their Go To food spot is, they'll point you in this direction. #drunkfood
11/18/2013 by Maryam Khan
This place changed my life, not entirely sure if it was for the better, but I crave their chaat on a daily basis and I've been having samosa dreams
10/8/2013 by Talia
So comforting to know that 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, someone is willing to hand you an awesome bowl of food for $3.50. The huge smiles are free. Reasonstolovenewyork.
4/13/2013 by Serious Eats
This slim takeout spot caters to NYU students and Indian cab drivers. The all-vegetarian food is very cheap and satisfying (try the rajma), good for late night snacks in the East Village.
11/5/2012 by Real Cheap Eats
Go for the samosa and chickpeas chaat ($5.50). "Crisp samosas are split open and doused in spicy stewed chickpeas, tangy yogurt, sweet tamarind-date chutney, spicy cilantro chutney and raw onions.
12/8/2011 by Ari S.
Awesome Punjabi food, 24 hours!
11/13/2011 by Real Cheap Eats
Go for the samosa and chickpeas chaat ($4). "Crisp samosas are split open and doused in spicy stewed chickpeas, tangy yogurt, sweet tamarind-date chutney, spicy cilantro chutney and raw onions."
10/11/2011 by Gaurabh M.
Choley samosa with yogurt !! Amazing!
10/4/2011 by stephiedoo
Must must must add some spicy pepper salsa from the containers along the table!
11/4/2010 by Jashon Singh
Also ask for a samosa/potato patty hero! delicious! As usual, grab the chai with it. Maybe some gulaab jamun. ;)
11/4/2010 by Jashon Singh
Also ask for a samosa/potato patty hero! delicious! As usual, grab the chai with it. Maybe some gulaab jamun. ;)
11/3/2010 by Tim V.
Ask for yogurt & onions on your rice & vegetables after they come out of the microwave (no charge)
10/27/2010 by Jagjit S.
The signature samosa chat is amazing. Make sure to grab a thumps up (Indian coke) to help wash down the awesomenes!
10/18/2010 by Jashon S.
Samosey choley is the signature dish, and ask for everything on it. Also grab chai (dhudh patti). Good stuff
4/25/2010 by Sahadeva H.
Chai is pretty good.
4/25/2010 by An X.
This is the real deal for a great deal. Get the small bowl w 2 veggies or a samosa to go. Perfect healthy pick-me-up.
3/22/2010 by Tim V.
Get the small rice bowl w two vegetables for $3. It is a filling meal and tastier than an entree at a typical sit-down joint in Curry Hill
7/20/2009 by Patrick H.
Where the cabbies eat. Samosa and chickpeas w/yogurt, onion and hot sauce - great drunk food.