A curated first-week guide to the Desi community in New Jersey. 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 of New Jersey
📍 1 Balaji Temple Rd, Bridgewater
(908) 725-4477
Sri Venkateswara Temple Pittsburgh (NJ)
📍 231 Ridgewood Rd, Bridgewater
(908) 725-4477
Gurudwara New Jersey Sikh Center
📍 182 Old New Brunswick Rd, Piscataway
(732) 463-0012
BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir NJ Robbinsville
📍 1 Yugnirman Sarani, Robbinsville
Step 2: Stock up on groceries
Indian grocers carry everything from atta to fresh curry leaves.
Patel Brothers Edison NJ
📍 1579 Oak Tree Rd, Edison
(732) 548-1100
Sona Indian Grocery NJ
📍 1571 Oak Tree Rd, Edison
(732) 590-9100
Patel Brothers Edison
📍 1650 Oak Tree Rd, Edison
732-549-3700
Step 3: Connect with the community
Cultural associations, non-profits, and newcomer networks.
Federation of Indian Associations NJ
📍 2300 Oak Tree Rd, Edison
732-750-6300
Federation of Indian Associations NJ
📍 1 Speedwell Ave, Morristown
Garden State Cultural Center
📍 1 Industrial Way W, Eatontown
Step 4: Eat your comfort food
From biryani to dosa — find the flavors that feel like home.
Rajbhog Sweets Edison
📍 1395 Oak Tree Rd, Edison
(732) 603-9600
Haldi Restaurant Edison
📍 1655 Oak Tree Rd, Edison
732-906-1515
Chennai Garden
📍 2000 Oak Tree Rd, Edison
732-516-0100
Moghul Restaurant Edison
📍 1655 Oak Tree Rd, Edison
(732) 549-5050
Step 5: Get essential services
Desi doctors, accountants, salons, and travel agents who understand you.
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