3 Stops for Indian Samosas in New York
Follow a three-stage snack trail from Jackson Heights samosa counters to Curry Hill classics, with practical timing for a hungry afternoon.
Jackson Heights to Curry Hill
Start with a crisp counter bite
Begin at Raja Sweets, where the tight counter turns out samosas, chai, and pani puri. The airy crust rewards eating one hot, then saving a second for the walk. The room fills quickly, so order samosas before browsing the sweets and expect shared tables if you sit.
Pause for Bengali sweets
Rajdhani Restaurant & Sweet shifts the route toward Bengali comfort food and a generous dessert case. Sample a savory plate, then choose a traditional sweet to carry. Its long hours make it a flexible middle stop, while leave room for the Roshogollah if the display is freshly stocked.
Close with dahi batata puri
Angel Indian Restaurant brings a polished final stop on 37th Avenue. Chef Amrit’s halal kitchen balances dahi batata puri with sauce-rich regional plates in a calmer dining room. Treat this as the sit-down finish and ask for dahi batata puri first before committing to a larger entrée.
