Jackson Diner, Jackson Heights
7 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/Queens, r/AskNYC9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Jackson Diner in Jackson Heights draws Indian-food recommendations, including a regular who still visits after choosing it for wedding catering. One diner calls it a classic, and another recommends the buffet without establishing current availability. Dissent includes a visitor who found the food ordinary and another who would have chosen a different Indian restaurant.
Address
JACKSON DINER - INDIAN CUISINE, 37-40B 74th St., Jackson Heights, NY 11372
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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/licgal in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025
Suggests adding Jackson Diner among more Queens spots to the Indian list.
- Caveatu/bikeskata in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025taste
Found the meal unimpressive compared with Indian meals elsewhere.
- Recommendsu/JDValentine in r/Queens · May 2024
Catered their wedding and still visits monthly, calling it tasty.
- Caveatu/CabassoG in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025
Commenter suggests a different Indian spot would have been better than Jackson Diner.
- Recommendsu/CyberjayaGovernor in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026
Recommends Jackson Diner as a classic for the requested North Indian food.
- Recommendsu/SharmaNY in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024
NYC-raised commenter says Jackson Diner has been their go-to Indian spot.
- Recommendsu/chilisauce10 in r/AskNYC · May 2026
Suggests Jackson Diner in Jackson Heights.
- Recommendsu/swervologist in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2025variety
Recommends its buffet as an answer to the request.
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- Recommendsu/Extension-Respond289 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Says Jackson Diner is solid too.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.