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This Month in Desi New York City: September 2026
From Krishna Janmashtami prayers to Elder's British-Indian chophouse at Hudson Yards, NYC's Desi community is feasting and celebrating this September.
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Politics & CivicRSS Chief Bhagwat Speaks at MSG as Indian Chophouse Elder Lands at Hudson YardsPolitics & CivicNYC Desi Roundup: Bhagwat Protests, an Indian Chophouse & the West Indian ParadePolitics & CivicNew York City: Mamdani Takes a Stand and a British Indian Chophouse ArrivesFood & DiningNew York City Desi Digest: British-Indian Chophouse Opening and Zohran Mamdani's Political Rise
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New in town
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Elder
Sujan Sarkar opens Elder, a British Indian chophouse at 517 West 38th St, Hudson Yards, on Aug 6, 2026.
🔜 Coming soonElder
A new restaurant called Elder, described as a British Indian chophouse, is set to open in New York City.
🆕 Now openButter chicken food stand
Butter chicken food stand opened at Shaver Hall in Midtown in June 2026.
🆕 Now openIndienne
Indienne, a Michelin‑starred tasting‑menu concept, opened in Hudson Yards in May 2026.
🆕 Now openPunjab Meet House
Punjab Meet House, a full‑service Indian restaurant, opened at 25 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City.
🆕 Now openBadshah
Badshah opened on July 7 at 212 Flatbush Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
📋 Newly listedChashni
New cafe now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listedJalwa Modern Indian Dining
New restaurant now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listedDhamaal
New restaurant now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listedDesi Galli
New restaurant now on Desi.Net
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Coming up
Janmashtami · September 4
Find where to celebrate Janmashtami near New York City on Desi.Net.
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