Ganesh Temple Canteen, Flushing Queens
51 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 23 threads.
What people say, in short
A vegetarian South Indian canteen in Flushing, set downstairs inside a Hindu temple and serving dosas and other dishes cafeteria-style. Many diners rate the dosa highly, with several putting it above better-known dosa spots, and one longtime regular says the rava masala dosa has no equal elsewhere in the city. People also call the food authentic and budget-friendly, though a couple of commenters find it merely good rather than outstanding, and one feels the trip out to Flushing is not worth it.
Address
Hindu Temple Canteen, 143-09 Holly Ave, Flushing, NY 11355
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Paper masala dosa, Rava masala dosa, Ghee roast dosa
- Best for
- Budget
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/AdNo3991 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026taste
Calls the paper masala dosa an iconic NYC dish; praises crispness, fresh sides and cafeteria vibes.
- Recommendsu/Background_Echidna67 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025taste
Ranks it tenth for South Indian food, naming Dosa as favorite.
- Recommendsu/wodkaholic in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2025taste
Calls the original dosa overrated but names Temple Canteen among their best dosas.
- Recommendsu/gbpenalty in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2025taste
Much better than the other dosa spots, though far out in Flushing.
- Recommendsu/No_Employ1203 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025
Cafeteria-style South Indian vegetarian food served in a Hindu temple basement.
- Recommendsu/nugg_34 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023
Recommends it for dosa and South Indian food.
- Recommendsu/theaguia in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024taste
Ranks Temple Canteen above Dosa Delight for dosa.
- Recommendsu/amandabug in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2025
Recommends this place for the affordable South Indian request.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/kyokeooooo in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026taste
Says the vegetarian dosa temple canteen is the best.
- Recommendsu/yyyyk in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026
Simply says the place is great.
- Recommendsu/hiimomgkek in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2025
Lists Hindu Temple Canteen as a go-to that feels like home.
- Recommendsu/Foodiegirlie030793 in r/FoodNYC · May 2025
Recommends the Hindu temple canteen for South Indian food.
- Recommendsu/New_Amphibian_9326 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026variety
Says their occasional Hyderabadi dosa special is amazing for spice lovers.
- Recommendsu/UsualSprite in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026
Says it's amazing and they go just for the food.
- Recommendsu/jesadak in r/AskNYC · Mar 2026taste
Calls it some of the most authentic South Indian food, vegetarian only but very filling.
- Recommendsu/JuanJeanJohn in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024taste
Commenter says they would take Temple Canteen's food over Semma.
- Recommendsu/muruku in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024value
Says the dosa is not the best but is amazing for the price.
- Recommendsu/redtrenchcoat in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026taste
Says it is the only place in NYC where they have truly enjoyed a dosa.
- Recommendsu/thansal in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2025
Loves the temple canteen even while preferring another spot.
- Recommendsu/fearingdragon in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025value
Loves the canteen especially for the price, though thought another spot's dosa was better.
- Recommendsu/IIMsmartII in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025taste
Considers it comparable and very good, if not quite perfect.
- Recommendsu/DuePudding8 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2025taste
Enthusiastically endorses the ghee roast dosa.
- Recommendsu/rickjuice in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026taste
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/Garconavecunreve in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2025
Says the Ganesh temple canteen in Flushing is great.
- Mixedu/Unlikely-Guess3775 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024
Calls it okay but a bit overhyped.
- Recommendsu/bachelorette2020 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026taste
Enthusiastically recommends the dosa served by the temple's canteen.
- Recommendsu/Diligent-Praline198 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026
Describes visits for the cafeteria alone, without taking part in temple worship.
- Recommendsu/jagarico in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025
Says real fans should keep the temple canteen.
- Recommendsu/aeroguy114 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025
Ranks the Flushing canteen first among the dosa options discussed.
- Recommendsu/cowzapper in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2025
Favors the Flushing temple canteen over the other South Indian options discussed.
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