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Jackson Diner
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Critics' Pick
Official Website
Hours
Sun-Thu, 11:30am-10pm; Fri-Sat, 11:30am-10:30pm
Nearby Subway Stops
E, F, G, R, V at Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Ave.; 7 at 74th St.-Broadway
Prices
$9.95-$23.95
Payment Methods
Cash Only
Special Features
- Lunch
- Take-Out
- Catering
- Buffet
Alcohol
- Full Bar
Reservations
Accepted/Not Necessary
Profile
Don't bother with Sixth Street in the East Village if you're looking for heavenly, authentic Indian food. You'll have to go a little further—Jackson Heights, Queens, to be exact. Jackson Diner (don't let the name fool you into thinking it's Greek) was a well-kept NYC secret for years, but it seems the secret has been let out. The prices have increased, but the restaurant now boasts a full bar. The food has not changed, however, and the service is still top-notch. Go for the low-priced weekday buffet or sample some naan with raita—Indian-style bread served with a cucumber and yogurt sauce for dipping. Try the tasting of appetizers and then order the lamb korma with garlic naan if you are extremely hungry. The portions are very large, and be sure to request mild—hot means hot at Jackson Diner!
Lunch BuffetDaily, 11:30 a.m.—4 p.m., $8.95-$9.95
Recommended DishesMurg tikka, $12.95
| 7.8 | "Recommended" Average Reader Rating on a Scale of 10 |
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Would Not Go Back Even If It Is Free
LawD from 10465 | Posted on 3/29/09
| Food: | 3 |
| Service: | 1 |
| Décor: | 2 |
| Value: | 1 |
Worst Service, Unsanitary Lavatory , Not kid friendly, Overall very poor. That is why there is a mandatory gratuity over 5 people, no matter how bad the service is they get their gratuity. No newspaper or magazine should ever give them a positive review unless "Jackson Diner" was forewarned of the visit. I will never go back there again, and I will deter those who are planning to go.
This place needs a health department inspection
tirebiter from 11778 | Posted on 2/11/09
| Food: | 1 |
| Service: | 1 |
| Décor: | 1 |
| Value: | 1 |
On a recent visit in mid Jan-09, my wife and I had a very unpleasent experience at the Jackson Diner. Even though the restaurant was nearly empty, we had slow and unresponsive service. My wife, who is from India, ordered for both of us, and received surly and nearly hostile behavior from the waiter. He then brought us a plate of papad. I saw a cockroach crawling all over it. And again, even though there were few other diners, it took us over 2 minutes to get someone to come back to our table. The roach was still running all over the food. He just flicked it away and stared at us with an unfriendly "what else do you expect me to do?" expression. He didn't express any regret or even offer to replace the food. I went up to everybody at the main desk asking to speak to the manager, but nobody would admit to being that person, so we left. We have enjoyed this restaurant in the past, along with my wife's relatives, but needless to say, this was our last visit to this unfriendly and unsanitary restaurant.
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