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    Ganesh Temple Canteen

    4.3 (371 reviews)
    InexpensiveIndian, Vegetarian, Vegan
    Closed 8:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    GANESH TEMPLE CANTEEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Temple Canteen menu
    Prav S.

    Any visit to the Ganesh Temple would not be complete without a visit to the Temple Canteen. This no-frills canteen serves authentic South Indian fare served cafeteria-style in the brightly lit basement of a Hindu temple. The menu is simple (dosas, idli, upma, uttappams) and the food tastes absolutely delicious. The canteen also sells delicious snacks (mixture & murukku) and sweets (laddu, burfi). I always get extra items to take home with me. The prices are so much lower than the same dishes in Manhattan restaurants with 99% of items under $10. The Temple Canteen offers orders to go through pickup service and delivery through Door Dash, Uber Eats. They also ship snacks across the USA.

    Tomato Uttapam Set Dosa Besibele Bhath
    Jessica S.

    What an awesome place! Note to self that the set dosa is an uttapam idk why i thot it wld b a crispy type big dosa. It was sooooo good tho and i loved the butteriness. Hadnt had vada in so long, i also loved. Literally was eating the coconut chutney with a spoon. Great lassi that is not too heavy. 10/10 experience on a rainy memorial day weekend. Thank you alan for driving

    Paper Dosa
    Aarti B.

    Delicious Indian food, especially the crispy Paper Masala Dosas! My family and I enjoyed a delightful feast with Paper Masala Dosa, Rava Onion Dosa, Uttapum, Idly, Vada, and Veggie Korma. All of the food was delicious and had a spicy kick, the Mango Lassi was perfect for diluting the spice. My kids really enjoyed the Dosa. The food is pretty cheap and there's lots of seating. The Canteen is located downstairs right outside the Ganesh Temple (you have to walk up to the street level to get to the temple - it's NOT upstairs). Highly recommend and excited to go back!

    Avinaba C.

    We visited the Ganesh Temple and decided to stop by the Temple Canteen for lunch afterwards. It ended up being one of the best decisions of the day. We ordered the Paper Masala Dosa and the regular Masala Dosa, and both were incredible. The paper dosa was crisp, huge, and full of flavor, while the regular masala dosa had that classic comfort-food feel with delicious potato filling. We also got vada and idli, and everything tasted fresh, authentic, and made with care. The mango lassi was refreshing and not overly sweet, and the masala tea had a great balance of spice and warmth. It was exactly what we wanted after a temple visit. Simple, delicious South Indian food at amazing prices. If you are visiting the temple, the canteen is an absolute must-try. Highly recommend!

    Aditi R.

    Perfect spot to have some quality food. We came in here after visiting the temple and it was packed. And yet, the queue moved extremely quick. We got vada, onion chili rava dosa and onion uthappam. Everything was literal deliciousness. The chutney was good. The sambar was fine. The price point was reasonable. However, one thing to note, the canteen is in the basement and only has stairs.

    Spicy paneer butter dosa
    Matt L.

    Spicy paneer butter was addicting. It is dangerous how many more of those I would order.

    Menu
    Aaron Y.

    Awesome food for quick bite Food is amazing, very flavorful and filling. Can't go wrong with the dosas. Service is quick. Place your order and your call number will be announced on the overhead speakers. Take your food to any of the many tables and enjoy. One thing to note is the location of where this is. It's not at the main temple doors, more around the corner of the block and to the basement.

    Rava Dosa
    Danielle P.

    I wanted a dosa so badly that I trekked out to this temple to satisfy my craving, and I'm so glad that I did. As other folks have mentioned, this is a no frills cafeteria in the basement of a temple in Queens. There's no super easy public transportation options available -- but honestly that's probably why it's still relatively easy to get into this place. You head downstairs, the menu is on the wall. There are no descriptions, you just pick a dosa and hope for the best. My dosa roulette largely paid off - I got the masala dosa that came out crispy and warm, accompanied by coconut chutney and spicy sambar as sides. Delicious, flavorful, and shockingly cheap. Most of the dosas here are under $10 but incredibly filling. After I finished my dosa I really to try a second, so my partner and I ended up splitting the chili dosa as well, which was crispy and delicious without being too filling. Service here is friendly enough, plus they give out free water. I'd come back.

    Matt S.

    Came here after a meetup group walk around Flushing....It has been on my list for a few years...Basif no frills place, cheap prices and tasty food. Gor masala dosa and a rice and lentil dish forgot the name of it.

    Mango Lassi
    Calbert C.

    This was my third time coming here, and I have to say - I will be coming back many more times. I've honestly never tried Dosa anywhere else but I am glad this was my first spot, as I have thoroughly enjoyed my meal here every single time. My go to is the Masala Dosa, with a thin and crispy outside and a flavorful curry potato filling inside. The accompanied green sauce brings everything together, adding some creaminess and balancing the spices of the potato. I have always came at night and never had trouble finding a table. I really like the fact that this canteen is located beneath the temple because it adds authenticity and secrecy to the dining experience. Please give them a try!

    Ryna D.

    A few months ago when we were back in NY, we decided to go on a food trip to Flushing. Of course, Ganesh Temple Canteen was one of our stops. We were excited to have our favorite dosas after many years away! Alas, our first bites immediately made us feel like the quality has changed. What happened?? We thought we were imagining it but then we spoke to other friends in NY familiar with this canteen and they reported having the same experience.. So I'm taking a star off and revising my review. Our friend told us her family goes to the dosa spot right next door now and so we gave that a try..

    Vada Poori Chole
    Lhamu H.

    Their dosa is always great. Love it. We always eat it when we visit the temple and also uber it. The food is always fresh . The service is good and the line to get food is organized . The picture posted was taken at home. We had ordered from uberEats.

    Vada
    Alisha K.

    Located inside the basement of the temple, is an amazing place to get your dosa fix! Many were there for the food even on a Saturday night. Workers are quick and prompt to help you get in and out. Overall, a great place to visit for the food and also for the faith/spirituality if you are such as myself!

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    Ask the Community - Ganesh Temple Canteen

    Free parking right at temple?

    No designated parking lot, but there's plenty of street parking!

    Is this restaurant friendly to people with tree nut allergies? I can eat peanuts but not things like cashew, walnut or almond. Just want to know if I could eat any of the filled dosas.

    They have numerous varieties of dosa. I think you will have plenty of choices to eat according to your allergies. It is a great place!

    Do they deliver?

    No they don't deliver.

    Are there options that are both gluten free and dairy free? Are you open Thanksgiving? Are…

    I don't think you need any reservations unless you're hosting a party. I am not sure about dairy free because many Indian dishes use cream and ghee for cooking.

    Which items are NOT spicy?

    Not unless you actively seek out the stuff with chiles inside. Even then, that's what the yogurt is for - neutralizing the chemical heat.

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    Anuj and staff were amazing! His recommendations were outstanding as was the food. The staff was…read morevery attentive with making sure we were satisfied. We will definitely come back!

    The Food Was TOO DIE FOR! This my first time having real authentic Indian Food with my girlfriend…read morewe absolutely loved it! Was so much food we couldn't even finish it. Butter chicken 1000/10 garlic naan 10/10 lychee drink 20/10 very flavorful Chili Garlic Fried Shrimp 1000/10 Dani Puri 9/10 mango mojito 10/10. Overall everything was 100/10 I will definitely come back and is open minded to try more food off the menu. Dominic was absolutely amazing 1000/10, I believe he knew it was my first time he was very patient with my girlfriend and myself. With an amazing smile and was just happy to help. He helped me pronounce the food items I couldn't get correct. Overall he gave me choices and options that were great that I really enjoyed. I don't remember the bartender names but he was great as well. His drinks were perfectly blended I felt like I was on vacation on a beach having them. But when I come back I definitely want to choose them! Ambiance was LUXURIOUS. Very clean, utensils were very clean as if it the a grand opening. I love the aesthetics and the color coordination and to the plates and silverware. Overall I recommend anyone especially if it's your first time. The people hear are amazing food is even better. 100/10 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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