A curated first-week guide to the Desi community in Miami. 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.
Hindu Temple Broward
📍 1009 Peacock Circle, Weston
(954) 385-6662
Hindu Temple of South Florida
📍 5000 SW 72nd Ave, Davie
954-434-0017
BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Miami
📍 8400 NW 186th St, Miami
(305) 825-1181
Step 2: Stock up on groceries
Indian grocers carry everything from atta to fresh curry leaves.
Patel Brothers Miami
📍 8405 N Kendall Dr, Miami
(305) 670-7690
Swad Indian Grocery Miami
📍 8250 W Flagler St, Miami
(305) 261-7250
India Food Palace
📍 7390 NW 35th Ave, Miami
305-696-7100
Step 3: Connect with the community
Cultural associations, non-profits, and newcomer networks.
Indian Association of South Florida
📍 Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
(954) 922-7000
India Association of South Florida
📍 1251 S Pine Island Rd, Plantation
954-846-5611
Step 4: Eat your comfort food
From biryani to dosa — find the flavors that feel like home.
Bombay Darbar Miami
📍 11201 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
(305) 503-7060
Kailash Parbat Miami
📍 1451 NE Miami Gardens Dr, Miami
(786) 425-5700
Bollywood Cafe Brickell
📍 601 Brickell Key Dr, Miami
305-377-1177
Bombay Darbar Miami
📍 10000 Sunset Dr, Miami
305-598-2313
Step 5: Get essential services
Desi doctors, accountants, salons, and travel agents who understand you.
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