A curated first-week guide to the Desi community in Atlanta. Find your temple, your grocery store, and your people.
Share with a friend →Step 1: Find a temple, mosque, or gurdwara
Your first connection to the community. Most welcome newcomers.
Sri Venkateswara Temple Atlanta
📍 5765 Live Oak Pkwy, Norcross
770-449-2076
BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Atlanta
📍 460 Bald Hill Rd, Lilburn
770-921-7272
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Atlanta
📍 1450 Satellite Blvd NW, Suwanee
(770) 932-0166
Hindu Temple of Atlanta
📍 5765 Live Oak Pkwy, Norcross
(770) 447-9393
Step 2: Stock up on groceries
Indian grocers carry everything from atta to fresh curry leaves.
Patel Brothers Atlanta
📍 1767 Pk Place Blvd, Norcross
(770) 925-4080
Surti Farsan Mart
📍 1945 Mcfarland Pkwy, Alpharetta
770-886-0800
Patel Brothers Decatur
📍 2101 Henderson Mill Rd NE, Brookhaven
770-723-8833
Step 3: Connect with the community
Cultural associations, non-profits, and newcomer networks.
Indian American Cultural Association Atlanta
📍 2155 Mt Vernon Rd, Dunwoody
770-457-4420
India Cultural and Education Center
📍 3620 Satellite Blvd #110, Duluth
(770) 495-9272
Step 4: Eat your comfort food
From biryani to dosa — find the flavors that feel like home.
Desi Kitchen Atlanta
📍 5575 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta
(770) 777-4444
Udipi Cafe Atlanta
📍 1650 Oakbrook Dr NW, Norcross
(770) 448-2360
Bhojanic Restaurant Atlanta
📍 1363 Clairmont Rd, Decatur
404-636-4400
Nirvana Indian Restaurant
📍 11505 Jones Bridge Rd, Johns Creek
770-497-0080
Step 5: Get essential services
Desi doctors, accountants, salons, and travel agents who understand you.
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