AMAZING $5 Southern Indian Lunch Hidden In An NYC Temple Basement in Queens ! (Living Cheap in NYC)

[@HereBeBarr]

Tell me in the comments what you think of this place ? Would you visit the Ganesh Temple Canteen ? Check out my other NYC Playlists linked down below for more ideas of things to do ! NYC Things To Do Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLb_xU7RWYGbbYm1SHo4FjwcpNvefdPlFv Best Places to Eat in NYC Playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXrCe5V4j7Oni6s NYC Cheap Eats Playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYrXiIF8btZ1Zqs SUBSCRIBE HERE: bit.ly/2ddsVMs SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: WANT $40.00 off your first Airbnb stay?: bit.ly/2keuwJf One Time Channel Donation/Tip: www.paypal.me/herebebarr CONNECT- FOLLOW ME ON IG: instagram.com/here.be.barr FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: twitter.com/herebebarr LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: facebook.com/herebebarr

[@BookYourImagination]

I love Indian food! I've only been to NYC twice, but I'm definitely adding this to my must-do list!

[@subhadipojha277]

Come to India

[@subhadipojha277]

Everything is very healthy

[@subhadipojha277]

Last thing is called halwa made with semolina, butter and sugar

[@gkn2102]

Awesome video! I'm glad to see you made it out there to the Canteen. Now I feel motivated to go. Thanks sharing your thoughts and review. 👍

[@go0ot]

Someone said Indian food is unhealthy because they're not fat! Actually because of their ingredients & spices like tumeric etc, they have very low levels of cancers. Dosa is best in the South. In North they have Thali, lots of little veggie dishes, usually refills are free, ask if going to a Thali place. Curry houses overseas are mainly by Bangladeshis. Most global travelers agree, the most amazing country is India, in fact it's many countries in one. From all sorts of climes & landscapes to numerous foods & cultures.

[@ennakavi2129]

Indian food outside India is very unhealthy,especially north indian in curry houses, using cream,and shortening added to add flavor since cooking real indian food is extremely labor intensive.

[@FoodandFootprints]

Love the Ganesh Temple! Our favorite spot for dosas

[@jackperri3186]

The temple of Ganesh is wonderful. One of the most life changing experiences iv'e ever had!

[@1jackvalley580]

The Temple Canteen looked so inviting, and a wonderful opportunity to try new foods

[@marvelfan5444]

Try Swagat Gourmet, one of the earliest South Indian restaurants at Edison, NJ! It's been mentioned in the NY times since 2000!

[@sravanthireddy9132]

I live in New Mexico. I used to live in NYC. This video makes me nostalgic and makes me want to return to New York , specifically the Temple in Flushing

[@TheTravelingClatt]

What an amazing location for a restaurant!

[@HereBeBarr]

W00t w00t

[@chrissteven1962]

I love your videos sooo much! You should do a video featuring all of the great vegan restaurants in nyc.. I’m vegan and it would be great to have a guide. I know of Champs diner in Brooklyn, Red Bamboo near NYU and the byChloe chain but I know there are so many more. Thanks!! I’m from Ohio btw.

[@HereBeBarr]

Definitely an idea. Thanks

[@kalpataru2254]

I would love to see that as well .

[@Davidsbeenhere]

I also loved this place! Thank you for recommending it :)

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks my friend . Can’t wait for our nyc Indian food video some day

[@aaru3046]

David bro big fan of you 😍😍😍😍😍

[@jeahavvalentin980]

I'm a fellow New Yorker just like you, and thank God I just subscribed to your channel, and definitely love your content immensely sir

[@randhirsingh4569]

Try Sikh temple as well.. Its called Gurudwara

[@bharatmata8747]

Free food .langar

[@chandrasekarank.l9146]

Wow.... great to see the Tamil Dishes..... My mouth turns watery. I will make it positive to visit the temple and the canteen.

[@doglover5381]

Thank you SO MUCH for these videos, man!!! My husband and I are visiting Dec. 9th-13th. Its been on our "bucket list" for years. We are staying in Manhattan NYC 49th street!!! You have been a God send to us!

[@HereBeBarr]

Hahahah thanks.

[@friendsarefamilytv1606]

Definately we will visit the Ganesh Temple Canteen in Queens. Sounds like an interesting place. Thanks!

[@ClingToFaith1]

Such quality food for so cheap in price too. Love this place!! The food is super good!!

[@patriciamamani4139]

I never had indian food before, I will definitely try some. It looks delicious. Great video!

[@NK454]

The sweet snack in your hand is called Halwa.

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks !!

[@user-pz6et7bi5w]

Nope. Looks like 'Milk kova'

[@RanjithKumar-bc6ev]

Looks like Sweet Pongal. Makes sense since the canteen is located near a temple.

[@Kumarrr9]

It must be 'Prasad' the food offered to God.

[@malinirindhu]

Definitely not halwa. It looks to be a traditional south Indian sweet called sweet kova or milk kova. Made by condensing milk and adding sugar to it.

[@josephdadey]

I'd love to see you do a piece on India Square in Jersey City.

[@josephdadey]

I'd love to see more on Jersey City overall.. With the PATH train, It's practically a borough :)

[@HereBeBarr]

It's been on my list for a while.

[@alisonthorn2573]

Sadly NJ gets a bad rap but there are plenty of terrific dining options in Joisey

[@Darkwolf543211]

Thank you for the Philadelphia trip ideas. Just visited like half of them and my friends and I had a blast. We always try to go to wherever you recommend.

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks !

[@RuchiinChina]

What's with the nano dipping? Are you scared of the sauces or something?

[@subhashvadlamani9412]

Exactly. One cup of chutney would have been enough for the wada, masala dosa and the rava dosa. 🤣😂🤣

[@ruk2023--]

I'm watching in England where we have a large Indian sub-culture, especially in Manchester where I live "(all the big cities really, as well as several towns...there are a lot of Indian people in England period, let's leave it at that). I had a point....oh, Tamarind in Tribeca is the only Indian I have tried in NYC but I enjoyed it. My rule of thumb is to find somewhere that Indian people eat and then go there. Same for Chinese restaurants. You get the idea.

[@HereBeBarr]

Yes, I was aware of the Indian population in the U.K. I'd love to try some good Indian food out there my next trip.

[@Nancy-iv1yj]

Thanks Jon and Adriana. The looked looked delicious.

[@HereBeBarr]

You're welcome !

[@Rifat10467]

The dessert at the end is made with ghee, flour, nuts and honey :D

[@katpyss]

“Off the eaten path”, you the man Jon! You always find the great spots to eat, my wife and I are looking forward to trying this.

[@meggiemegggs]

I LOVE your attitudes toward trying new dishes!

[@chandrasekarank.l9146]

John I would be greatful if you would cover more of South Indian foods, so that one-time visitor like me, can directly visit the place with out bothering ourselves. Thanks a lot for this vlog. By the way, Adriana, is a person of Indian Origin?

[@waltman333]

I love Indian food but here in south Florida there are very few. Love your videos, they are so entertaining. Walt in Miami

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks Walt !

[@coldstone87]

Nice to see you Americans try different kind of food. The place I live, people are scared to even try the dishes

[@bethfrazier9917]

Love your videos, so informative. I'm visiting New York in Oct and have been watching your videos and taking note.

[@HereBeBarr]

Appreciate it !

[@suryanamankar4357]

You could dip a little more or even scoop larger amounts of chutney with the dosa or vada if it is not too spicy for you. Generally people dip the dosa (or vada or idli) in either chutney or sambhar at a time but not both at the same time. Anyway I feel that if you dip them in sambhar after dipping them in chutney, the sambhar washes away the chutney.

[@roygupte3480]

You just started, there quite a few in NY. Queens has a small India too.

[@GoldenAngel-]

Try Santoor restaurant , and taste of Cochin restaurant in queens

[@harshiii]

Can you do more top Indian food in NYC videos? Visit places that like ganesh temple which aren’t just popular but the food is also great? Thanks :)

[@INTOTHEFOLD]

Hey John, great video as always! Have you ever thought about doing a video on NJ? I'm sure you know some great spots there.

[@HereBeBarr]

Where are you watching this video from ?

[@LookWhosBlogging]

Inside your apartment.

[@memkem1725]

The United Kingdom as I am thinking of moving to New York in the next few years

[@arlohno]

Georgia!

[@lindaandcara]

Gainesville, FL

[@sarahb3036]

The Bronx

[@albertoalbertoni9529]

I also like onion and strong tastes very much, I think the Indian restaurant is perfect!

[@brandonmoore2237]

If I ever make it to New York someday, I have to go there! Everything you tried looks incredible, man!

[@shreyassingh1571]

Broooo you’re not dipping them enough, I eat the vada submerged in a bowl of sambar! You need to get more of both sauces on there the next time you go. I love your videos! Waiting for more authentic content! Ciao

[@flor3801]

This looks mouth-watering good. Wish I knew this when I lived in NYC!

[@mpessan]

Very interesting topic you chose!!!

[@NoName-ss8pm]

You eat the dosa the right way, the correct south Indian way 😂

[@FoodandFootprints]

Wow it was so empty when you went! So used to going on weekends when it’s packed!

[@HereBeBarr]

Yeah, we timed it just right lol.

[@mithubird9755]

The sambar is better during the week too, I suspect they water it down during the weekend evening rush.

[@NA-wr7wr]

I’m visiting Ny today and I’m South Indian

[@HereBeBarr]

Awesome !!

[@rubenrubinos982]

Hi Adriana And Jon. TY for this video great information. I was unaware of this location!

[@louislark4506]

Love Indian foods. The vegetarian Indian foods look delectable.

[@MoniqueSinha]

Great dosas there 👍🔥🔥🔥

[@stefflouis]

I wanted to go there with an Indian friend. We eat at the place next to the Temple, because she told me the food was much better. I came back and I can tell you that you will not have the best Indian food in NYC here. I am French. I live in NYC and I could show you the best restaurants in Flushing (the big food court on Main Street is not really good).

[@minalkachhia4297]

this is hindu food

[@moniqueuu8777]

I've been bingeing on Indian food in India and it has made me want to go and try the street food there. Until then, this is good enough.

[@Rebecca-dm5ul]

Sweet video So glad I subscribed

[@lindaandcara]

Can you make some suggestions about what else there is to check out in the vicinity? I know now that the food and the Temple are a big draw, but can you recommend other places to visit while in that area/neighborhood?

[@HereBeBarr]

You can walk to Flushing's Chinatown, about 15-20 minutes. The surrounding area actually was rather suburban.

[@shahminhajuddin]

I am hungry and craving for dosa suddenly😆

[@gauthamramvittalg9610]

you need to try "south Indian filter coffee strong"

[@binuharrietivan6681]

Wow😍😍😍

[@حمزةقشلان]

IKR

[@luckybarrel7829]

I always worry when people call these doughnuts and crêpes. The problem is people expect them to be sweet, find that they're savory and that disconnect between what was expected and what was experienced causes most who try it to not like it. Call them sourdough doughnuts and sourdough crêpes. And mention that they are savory before tasting them. That's the best way to describe it. And sambar is not a sauce, it's more of a lentil soup.

[@siddharthkakade9989]

in the end the lady gave you prasad i.e food blessing of god

[@sahibsingh100]

The place next door to the temple is also amazing "Dosa Hutt"

[@veenamsp4932]

Bellam, jagree.... Super food ...

[@AdrianaMarvan]

I'm so hungry now!!! :D

[@san-chil]

Visit any Gurdwara nearby and have their langar food as well. All simple vegetarian food is served in temples and gurudwaras and absolutely delicious.

[@Sandrae7560]

It was everything you said it would be & more😋😋😋😋 I had the Bisibela bath😋😋😋, it's a bit spicy, but just my kind of spicy. I didn't wait long, and the people behind the counter were very nice. I do plan on going back.

[@Privateuser9999]

Go to sarvana bhavan they are so popular they are global now try the midtown east location. You won’t regret the waiting for a table same type of food you had today. Kati roll company in the village has a egg lamb roll that blows away your taste buds

[@bibekdas5595]

love you bro

[@HereBeBarr]

Hope you enjoyed this video extra !

[@murphymukeshalungaram9253]

Hey Jon, FYI dosas, vada's & idlies has another way to eat like how a typical South Indian eats. Instead of tearing them and dipping a South Indian spoons out the curry and chutney on the Dosa, Vada's and Idlies and start digging in with your hands.

[@FoodandFootprints]

Yeahhh Joe DiStefano!

[@subhashvadlamani9412]

I live in South India and we rarely dip the dosa in chutney and sambar. Try them individually. Also, I recommend just putting the piece of dosa in your mouth and then drink sambar. You require a decent quantity of sambar in your mouth along with the dosa to know how well they actually go together.

[@55cnKartal190]

So Good this Video

[@erik_ludwig]

I ❤️ masala dosa! 🙋‍♂️

[@maribellopez6557]

Good to know I am always scared to eat Indian food because the strong flavors but that looks delicious I be in New York in 2 weeks I defiantly going to check that place thank you 👍

[@alisonthorn2573]

Mango lassi.... yes!

[@Sandrae7560]

It was everything you said it would be & more😋😋😋😋 I had the Bisibela bath😋😋😋, it's a bit spicy, but just my kind of spicy. I didn't wait long, and the people behind the counter was very nice

[@ironmanbatmanoryourman6312]

U should make a scoup of a dosa and fill it with sambhar and chew it couple of time after that when u feel the flavor and rest is inside ur mouth THEN put coconut chutney in ur mouth and feel the trio that will give u the full flavor experience

[@arnaudlambillotte963]

Hi, i’ll be visiting NYC from France in may. How do we go there from Midtown ?

[@bibekdas5595]

I wish kindly your 9lkh subscriber bro

[@TR4008]

FYI VADA - Means Indian donut VAADA - Means come here in TAMIL .

[@حمزةقشلان]

Come to Syria you’ll be happy

[@TR4008]

@@حمزةقشلان No thanks . I'm fine where I am .

[@flyingadarsh]

The sweet dish in your hand can be Prasad (an offering from the temple after they’ve worshipped) t can be sweet pongal or halwa also as it’s a South Indian temple it can most probably be kesari bath. Your videos are so informative, my wife and myself are visiting nyc in a fortnight. Would love to catchup with you and thank you personally.

[@abhiram118]

indian restarent in manhatun

[@westvix3056]

Love from india to you & team Adriana

[@joebloggs4191]

I love masala dosas they are one of my favourites dishes but I have to say not sure if its a balanced meal since the dosa is made of rice the filling is potato both of which is carbohydrates and the sambhar has protein but probably not enough, still delicious though!

[@bibekdas5595]

Indian food is the world no 1 bro

[@aviatorram7777]

Good luck buddy

[@princevirdi1340]

Hi bro i am prince virdi from Orlando i been to nyc 4th time coming again in dec with my family So really good indian restaurant i think is called BUKHARA GRILL IN manhattan u can hit em up try there dal bukhara and family naan Fyi dal bukhara means lentil bukhara slow cooked lentil over 12 hours one tho best in indin also in nyc 2 end joint is MOTI MAHAL They just opened up in nyc back in new delhi thats where butter chicken was invented back in 70 you may wanna cheak them out

[@MickAngelhere]

Cool video 👍👍👍

[@abhiram118]

thats prasadhum

[@kalpataru2254]

The desert in yr hand is probably “Prasad” a sweet dish distributed after worship and offered to god. Can’t see it very clear to identify it. Yes it is a nice temple and food is very authentic and great quality although was a little spicy for me. U can do a video on Indian groceries- stores in Jackson heights . Snacks and produce are good at reasonable prices.

[@HereBeBarr]

Yeah, at some point that would be fun.

[@VeganSingh]

Go to a Gurdwara in NY, they serve free vegetarian Indian food 24/7

[@vijayakrishnan3131]

Hindu temples are generally an inclusive place, but if you plan on visiting the temple sanctum, it would be polite to do so before eating at the canteen. (not that anyone would say anything, it's just polite)

[@erik_ludwig]

#TeamAdriana 👍😎

[@kishapaul8002]

I ate at this place before years ago when we were visiting new York. No renovation yet? Strange. I thought they renovated. 2019

[@Vivin696]

Hey, Im from INDIA and iam living In Manhattan,NY,USA. as a student. Hope I could Meet you.😃👍

[@preetigirlnyc9162]

My favorite Indian restaurant is in Astoria, Queens called "Yaar Indian Restaurant". They have a great weekend buffet. This is their site if you want to check it out yaarindianrestaurant.com/

[@solomiadzhaman1036]

Hello! I recently got into college in NYC so I'll be moving and living there pretty soon. Do you have any advice for living in New York if you aren't a tourist?

[@حمزةقشلان]

I love desi food it’s very tasty

[@renaldotitus1090]

You've been offered sweet pongal..

[@priyachandrasekaran4752]

Hi I'm planning to visit NYC next month with my husband and 1 year old. Is it safe to travel in subway/ bus from LGA to Manhattan after 10 PM ?

[@HereBeBarr]

Yes

[@KeelohTwango]

Do have idlis next time. A very healthy breakfast item

[@subhashvadlamani9412]

OMG!!... You are treating the coconut chutney(sauce) as if it is Wasabi or something else. Cover the wada with the chutney next time you eat that. A pro tip from the South Indian Guy: Cover the inner part of the wada you tear off with chutney. Again, Do not skimp on chutney. Cheers!!

[@prasvasu4217]

Yea that's perfect, one Chutney and Sambhar is the OG way of doing it, not either or multiple chutneys. Still ur encouraged to do what's the most natural for you, that's why eating with Ur hand is the norm after all.

[@SAMSAM-rw9fc]

whats the address please?

[@RS-jh2kl]

Pretty late on this one. Anthony Bourdain covered this one way back when.