A curated first-week guide to the Desi community in Phoenix. 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.
BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Phoenix
📍 1065 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert
480-632-7800
Shreemaya Krishnadham Temple
📍 2050 S Price Rd, Chandler
480-857-9700
Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple Phoenix
📍 750 W Warner Rd, Gilbert
(480) 784-0655
Sri Venkateswara Temple Phoenix
📍 2702 N 84th St, Scottsdale
(480) 893-0646
Step 2: Stock up on groceries
Indian grocers carry everything from atta to fresh curry leaves.
Patel Brothers Phoenix
📍 1919 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler
(480) 786-0046
Patel Brothers Chandler
📍 3165 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler
480-785-6400
India Bazaar Tempe
📍 4101 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler
480-821-3333
Step 3: Connect with the community
Cultural associations, non-profits, and newcomer networks.
India Cultural Center Phoenix
📍 2401 N 32nd St, Phoenix
602-225-0490
India Community Center Phoenix
📍 1300 N 24th St, Phoenix
(602) 273-8500
Step 4: Eat your comfort food
From biryani to dosa — find the flavors that feel like home.
Swad Restaurant Phoenix
📍 1930 E University Dr, Tempe
(480) 829-9977
Dakshin Indian Restaurant
📍 3900 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix
(602) 667-0600
Kebabish Restaurant Chandler
📍 2150 S Power Rd, Mesa
480-218-2400
Step 5: Get essential services
Desi doctors, accountants, salons, and travel agents who understand you.
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