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The café effortlessly blends cultures between slices of bread. The cooks give the familiar sandwich an Indian twist by packing a wrap-like paratha roll with aloo masala. Traditional naan replaces pita in a juicy, filling paneer tikka "naanwich," and then it becomes a focaccia substitute in a tandoori "naanini." The various sandwich formats merge surprisingly well with the South Asian flavors. Ultimately, this small shop doesn't just blend cultures, it also fuses fast food and quality dining. The meals, as well as the tasteful decorations, are far fresher and more interesting than what you'd expect from a Bleecker Street counter with an average price of about $5. — Lauren Aaronson

Chicken tikka naanwich, $5.50; vegetable tandoori naanini, $6