In this episode, Queens native Naq Zamal takes us on a food tour of Jackson Heights, highlighting the array of diverse South Asian cultures that thrive there.
As Naq connects with other locals, we get a taste of award-winning Himalayan momos at Nepali Bhanchha Ghar, Indo-Chinese fusion at Sagar Chinese, Bengali street eats at Fuskahouse food truck, and more.
Save and share this video as you plan your trip to Jackson Heights!
0:00 Intro
0:23 Fuskahouse food truck
1:41 Bhanchaa Ghar
2:35 Sagar Chinese
3:45 Angel Indian
4:50 Outro
5:16 Credits
Related Links:
Angel Indian Restaurant: https://angelindianny.com/
Nepali Bhanchha Ghar: https://www.bhanchhagharnyc.com/
Fuskahouse: https://www.instagram.com/fuskahouse/
Sagar Chinese Restaurant: https://sagarchinese.com/
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41 Comments
Best South Asian food is Pakistani food. I’m Punjabi by the way
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Not tell me how can I immigrate to Jackson Heights, NY
This is great! Lesser known, but equally amazing, in Jackson Heights are the thai restaurants. Maybe next episode will feature Kitchen 79, Playground, and Hug Esan.
I grew up in Jackson Heights and remember when it became Little India in the 80s. It became so famous that Jackie Kennedy Onassis came to one of the Sari shops in Jackson Heights for a private fitting for an Indian wedding she was attending. Even the famous Madhur Jaffrey has been seen dining there. Ittadi Gardens was the entrance to the Earle Theater where they showed Bollywood films. In the 70s it was a porn theater. There is a great fusion of cultures in Jackson Heights that you can travel the entire globe in only a few square miles.
No Pakistani food in the video i think thats the best amongst desi now Buffalo NY taking it over when it comes to Bangladeshi people.
😂😂😂😂 food only Afghanistan brother I know it’s sound scary or maybe unbelievable because none of tray it before but if u had chance try it ❤️
Vocal fry on this guy … 😳
You’re not a Jackson heights “native” unless your family was here when it was built.
Hindu said one-time Nega
😂🤣😂🤣 bla bla bla He Says
I ve been exposed to different cultures I just went to their restaurants and ordered some food !! 🤣🤣🤣
Laughable and this guy calls himself s legend???
Legend of what ???
Very nice look into the place. There are also the classic Italian, Chinese, and Latin dishes to try out too
Just say your community is Asian and Arabs and Indians because we already know you guys don’t mess with blacks and Latinos.. 😂😂😂🤷🏿♂️
THE BEST IS THE INDIAN FOOD
What a marvellous robust world community! ❤️
Hey my USA friend. I live close by and Jackson at Queens
Who can't bring back the candles that Darren Mary and Dennis stole any more than I can stop you from getting murdered for raping and holding women hostage woman in Cleveland
Bruh! U biased af. U only covering bangali and indian spots. What about Pakistani places..
Jackson heights is now little Bangladesh ….. Bengali culture is not indian culture not Pakistani culture…..Jackson heights turned Bengali in 2015 ……. Jackson heights used to be lit on Diwali now all the garbage has turned NYC into trash
What a bland as reporting, this guy sounds like a robot and doesn’t even describe the foods properly. Oh yes diverse, cultural. Is this what this show is about?
Matatan.👉🤔👈. Ribirin HS,
Excellent videos well done,
But hijjjjjaaaab is not Bengali culture
Naqqqq big man so proud
Send the immigration back where they come from. They do not have a ss number.
Why did you leave out Pakistani resturants ?
Yeah it's good in Jackson heights but when you go to Bangladesh and India is top 10 dirtiest street food in the world . I been there had 1 week of diarrhea .
This was Indian and Pakistani area. Then bengladeshi took over. Bengali are the best cook.
Bangladeshi food have too much spices over cooked too spicy and too oily
y’all need get them tat2s
that ish be like ouuuu
give me some more
Great video of so unique and delicious looking food culture- Thanks.
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Nice job a lot of great info… from Boston
Gotta pakastain
Ooh yum
Is this a cooking game show guy ferei
SHOUT OUT TOO. BALI SWEEWANI. FAMILIES RIP 🙏 TO. THE OLD O.G. THAT USED RUN. THE VIDEO N MIXTAPE 70S 80S 90S. WAS A VERY DIFFERENT IN JACKSON HTS. GLAD TO SEE ITS STILL ASIANS HOLDING IT DOWN!!!!
Mmmmm yum!!
Gosh I miss NYC! 😢
Why wasn't an authentic Bangladeshi restaurant featured?
The only Bangladeshi mention was fuska and Indo Chinese fusion?
Really?
As a Bangladeshi I remain stunned.
Chotoloki is a Gene.
Im from sylhet, never heard of this fuchka ever
Yes Lord