A basement South Indian canteen inside the Hindu Temple Society complex known for long weekend lines despite rock-bottom prices, per Eater NY and reviewer reports.
4557 Bowne St, Flushing, NY 11355
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Eater NY's Indian food map profiles the canteen as a basement South Indian spot beloved for its dosas and low prices, drawing crowds especially on weekends when temple visitors stop in after services.
A Tripadvisor reviewer described standing 'in a long line to place my order' with total wait 'over an hour' on a busy Sunday afternoon, on a line-then-order-at-counter system where food is called out by number once ready.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: None — walk-in, order-at-counter only.
Walk-ins: Yes, order at counter and wait for number to be called.
Sun/Sat 7:30am-9pm, Mon-Fri 8am-9pm, per Tripadvisor listing.
A Tripadvisor reviewer reported over an hour total wait on a busy Sunday afternoon, though it can be much faster on quieter days.
No reservation system is mentioned in available sources; it appears to be walk-in/counter-order only.
Yes — it operates as a walk-in counter where you line up to order and wait for your number to be called, per Tripadvisor reviewers.
Sources: Eater NY · Tripadvisor