{"id":98895137,"date":"2018-08-14T16:49:25","date_gmt":"2018-08-14T20:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98895137"},"modified":"2021-08-26T04:13:34","modified_gmt":"2021-08-26T08:13:34","slug":"little-india-global-food-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/little-india-global-food-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Chak Le India! Come Take a Taste of India Across the Globe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rice, spice, and aromas that are sure to entice\u2014is your stomach grumbling yet? In a country that boasts over 880 spoken languages and vaunts the influence of over a dozen mighty ancient empires (Greek, Mughal, Dutch & French, just to name a few!), it\u2019s no wonder why Indian foods are as diverse as India itself. These days, India has spread its influence across the globe, with\u00a0millions of its citizens living overseas. Luckily for you, that means you don\u2019t have to hop on a plane or dish out the cash for cheap flight deals and head to India to sample some of its decadent dishes.<\/p>\n

Instead, let us take you on a food tour to some of the most prominent Little India neighborhoods across the globe. Read on to see where you can get a taste of India, no matter where you are in the world!<\/p>\n

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New York City<\/a>. The diversity here is unending, with innumerable choices when it comes to dining options and culinary novelty. But where can you go for a plate of Indian food, that’ll make you feel like you’re feasting in Nani-ji’s\u00a0(maternal grandma) kitchen? Jackson Heights, Queens.<\/p>\n

When it comes to ethnic diversity, Queens arguably takes the cake. Historically, Jackson Heights has seen many influxes of various ethnic groups settling into the area, but today when you take a stroll down Roosevelt Avenue (the neighborhood\u2019s busiest street), you’ll find the street dotted with colorful saris adorned by the neighborhood\u2019s South Asian women and filled with savory aromas in the air from the abundant local Indian eateries and markets in every corner.<\/p>\n

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Although you’ll find some fantastic Indian eats throughout all of NYC, the specialty of Jackson Heights is that the food here, much like the neighborhood and residents themselves, is diverse and distinct. For a truly unique experience, we highly suggest trying some momos —<\/em>\u00a0South Asian dumplings native to Tibet, Nepal and the northern regions of India such as Assam and Darjiling. Today, momos<\/em>\u00a0are one of the most popular street foods throughout India and, sadly, not an easy find on the Western Hemisphere.\u00a0<\/em>These dumplings very closely resemble Japanese\u00a0gyoza\u00a0<\/em>and Chinese\u00a0bao<\/em> on the outside but don’t be fooled. On the inside, you’ll find a tasty surprise of sensational South Asian flavors and spices.<\/p>\n

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