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The term "diner" usually evokes thoughts of breakfast at midnight and dense menus of Dickensian length. But at the Jackson Diner in the heart of Jackson Heights in Queens, crowds assemble for some of the city's best North Indian food. In the heart of the borough's "little India," a large and casual banquet room with deep purple paper placemats is the go-to spot for a reasonably-priced unlimited lunch buffet and Indian food hankerings of all kinds.
Tandoori chicken, marinated in yogurt and spices, is notably tender and arrives on a bed of sizzling onions with a wedge of lemon at its side. The murg korma – a cashew nut curry with broiled chicken – was creamy with hints of sweetness and spice. All entrees come with a side of dal, a refreshing side of cucumber and yogurt raita, and basmati rice garnished with fresh peas.
Steaming hot naan, glistening with butter, is well worth the extra $2.50 to soak up curry sauce; garlic naan and a variety of other traditional Indian breads are also available. There are copious options for vegetarians (and vegans) with more than a dozen vegetable-based entrees on the menu, but for the most comprehensive sampling, go in big groups and order generously.
Jackson Diner is located at 37-47 74th Street in Jackson Heights. 718-672-1232. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
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i've been there several times. it's worth the trip. the saag paneer is as good as my punjabi stepmother's.
Long before the concept of being a chowhound developed, New Yorkers from all over were going to the Jackson Diner for outstanding Indian food.
Glad to see it survive the years (and the internet).
I'm glad it's still around,
too bad I didn't really appreciate Indian food when I went there over 15 years ago.
I think they do catering, too.
Best Indian food in NYC.
what is that? diarrhea soup?
I'm getting constipated just looking at it. It does look quite tasty.
Cheers to Youngna for covering good eats outside the hipster areas.
edEx is a racist idiot.
I'm just pleased that Camera in the Kitchen has reached Queens. I haven't trudged through all of the back postings, but this is a first, is it not?
Buffet at JD is a tremendous deal and well worth the dollar or two more over its nearby competitors. A la carte is a whole other thing though. I remember going there with a party of four last year and having the bill top $100, without drinks.
Always leaves me wondering what it is about Indian food that makes it consistently more expensive that comparable Chinese, Thai, Mexican places.
Curry Hill > Jackson Heights and Tiffin Wallah > Jackson Diner.
Is not even the best Indian on the block, much less the city. If this review was written 8 years ago, then it might have held some weight.