I stopped by the Hindu Temple Canteen after visiting the temple and the place delivers exactly what people say about it. The food is simple, fresh and made with the kind of consistency you only get in a temple kitchen.
I tried two plates because I was there with a friend. The pongal was warm, comforting and properly seasoned. The curd vada had a light, balanced taste and felt refreshing. The mixture on the side added a nice crunch. The dosa was crisp, not oily, and the coconut chutney tasted clean. The sambar was mild but paired well with everything.
The canteen is not about presentation. It's about honest food that feels familiar and satisfying. Portions are fair and pricing is very reasonable for New York. If you're already visiting the temple, stopping here makes total sense. It’s quick, reliable and a good break before heading back out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samarpan Dhakal
Whether you’re religious or not, the food is amazing. The dosas here are much better than the cart in Washington Square park. I have been coming here since I was a kid, and I still come back here and there even though I don’t live in NYC anymore. Wait times after placing your order may be about a half hour or more, but it’s worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jim B
Great food. Wonderful staff. Atmosphere is like any other cafeteria. Just a warning, sambar is/was super spicy but I figured I'll worry about the consequences later!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Masala Dosa and Ghee Roast Dosa, Rava Masala Dosa, Uttappam, Sambar, Chutney, Paper Dosa
Dev Chichra
Nice place and good food
UK Travel \u0026 Foodie
We loved thevfood..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raj Raj
After visiting and getting the Darshan we went to this restaurant. Felt like home, mom made, The taste was very good, idly and dosas were great and chutney tastes mouth watering
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Xo Li
It’s a bit hidden, but worth finding it. The prices were so reasonable and while the food was not the best Indian food I have tried it was very hearty and filling. I had upma. They also have a beautiful temple. It’s a hidden gem and I’m glad I got a chance to see it and have food here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kanwarjeet Singh
It's the best south india food at value for money price in NYC!! Highly recommended and what better place , that comes with the privilege of paying visit to Lord Ganesha nearby!
I ordered a mango lassi, pondicherry masala dosa and masala tea It was all good but the mango lassi was a little sweeter than I'm used to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kawall Dhanraj
Great food and ample seating?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shanmugavel SRD
Authentic South India dishes and all are delicious. Dosai, poori, vadai, onion pakoda are must try. 2 counters were there and it didn’t take even 5 minutes to order on a weekend. Got dosai within 10 minutes. There’s additional packing charges for take out. It’s 2 level below the ground level and steps are kind of narrow, so be cautious when you have elders with you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Manish Kaneria
Authentic South Indian food. Flavorful and not spicy hot. Must visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julie Reed
Dosa is so good also staffs are very nice. I will go back again
Very tasty Indian food available here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I stopped by the Hindu Temple Canteen after visiting the temple and the place delivers exactly what people say about it. The food is simple, fresh and made with the kind of consistency you only get in a temple kitchen.
I tried two plates because I was there with a friend. The pongal was warm, comforting and properly seasoned. The curd vada had a light, balanced taste and felt refreshing. The mixture on the side added a nice crunch. The dosa was crisp, not oily, and the coconut chutney tasted clean. The sambar was mild but paired well with everything.
The canteen is not about presentation. It's about honest food that feels familiar and satisfying. Portions are fair and pricing is very reasonable for New York. If you're already visiting the temple, stopping here makes total sense. It’s quick, reliable and a good break before heading back out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Whether you’re religious or not, the food is amazing. The dosas here are much better than the cart in Washington Square park. I have been coming here since I was a kid, and I still come back here and there even though I don’t live in NYC anymore. Wait times after placing your order may be about a half hour or more, but it’s worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food. Wonderful staff. Atmosphere is like any other cafeteria. Just a warning, sambar is/was super spicy but I figured I'll worry about the consequences later!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Masala Dosa and Ghee Roast Dosa, Rava Masala Dosa, Uttappam, Sambar, Chutney, Paper Dosa
Nice place and good food
We loved thevfood..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
After visiting and getting the Darshan we went to this restaurant. Felt like home, mom made, The taste was very good, idly and dosas were great and chutney tastes mouth watering
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
It’s a bit hidden, but worth finding it. The prices were so reasonable and while the food was not the best Indian food I have tried it was very hearty and filling. I had upma. They also have a beautiful temple. It’s a hidden gem and I’m glad I got a chance to see it and have food here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
It's the best south india food at value for money price in NYC!! Highly recommended and what better place , that comes with the privilege of paying visit to Lord Ganesha nearby!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best food just like in Tamilnadu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I ordered a mango lassi, pondicherry masala dosa and masala tea
It was all good but the mango lassi was a little sweeter than I'm used to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and ample seating?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic South India dishes and all are delicious. Dosai, poori, vadai, onion pakoda are must try. 2 counters were there and it didn’t take even 5 minutes to order on a weekend. Got dosai within 10 minutes. There’s additional packing charges for take out. It’s 2 level below the ground level and steps are kind of narrow, so be cautious when you have elders with you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic South Indian food. Flavorful and not spicy hot. Must visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dosa is so good also staffs are very nice. I will go back again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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