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This Month in Desi Iselin: August 2026
From Sankashti prayers to House of Bombay's grand debut, Iselin's Desi soul grows richer this month.
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Food & DiningNew Indian Sports Bar and Bombay-Inspired Eatery Reinforce Iselin's Standing as New Jersey's Desi Dining CapitalFood & DiningIselin's Indian Dining Scene Adds New Restaurants as ICE Removes Indian National Wanted AbroadFood & DiningIselin: Mango People Collective to bring Indian restaurant and sports bar to Route 1Business & Real EstateNew Indian Restaurant and Sports Bar Coming to Route 1 as Iselin's South Asian Dining Scene Grows
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New in town
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House of Bombay
A former diner in Menlo Park has been transformed into the House of Bombay, a new Indian restaurant.
🔜 Coming soonThe Mango People Collective
The Mango People Collective will open a new Indian restaurant and sports bar at The Plaza at Woodbridge.
🔜 Coming soonMango People Collective
will open a new full-service Indian restaurant and sports-themed bar at 675 Route 1, taking over the former TGI Fridays space.
🔜 Coming soonnew Indian restaurant and sports-themed bar
will open a full-service Indian restaurant and sports-themed bar at 675 Route 1, replacing former TGI Fridays
🆕 Now openTanishq
Tanishq opened its first U.S. store in Iselin, marking the jewelry brand’s debut in the United States.
🚪 Recently closedTGI Friday's
the 9,462‑square‑foot standalone building that formerly housed a TGI Fridays location, which closed in 2024.
📋 Newly listedDr. Smita Kembhavi
New health-professional now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listedDr. Rushi Kothari
New dentist now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listedDr. Shreya Mahajan
New doctor now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listedDr. Rajiv Manocha
New dentist now on Desi.Net
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Coming up
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