A curated first-week guide to the Desi community in Philadelphia. Find your temple, your grocery store, and your people.
Share with a friend →Step 1: Find a temple, mosque, or gurdwara
Your first connection to the community. Most welcome newcomers.
BAPS Swaminarayan Temple Philadelphia
📍 295 Meetinghouse Rd, Lansdale
(267) 405-4280
Sri Venkateswara Temple Philadelphia
📍 100 S Penn Oaks Dr, Morrisville
215-428-8080
Hindu Temple Society Philadelphia
📍 1 Bhagvat Marg, Chalfont
(215) 997-1900
Sri Venkateswara Temple Pittsburgh
📍 1230 S McCully Dr, Penn Hills
(412) 373-3380
Step 2: Stock up on groceries
Indian grocers carry everything from atta to fresh curry leaves.
Patel Brothers Philadelphia
📍 1929 Route 70 E, Cherry Hill
(856) 616-0055
India Grocery Philly
📍 4109 Walnut St, Philadelphia
(215) 222-0400
Indian Groceries and Spices
📍 1516 Walnut St, Philadelphia
215-546-9400
Step 3: Connect with the community
Cultural associations, non-profits, and newcomer networks.
Federation of Indian Americans Philadelphia
📍 Lansdowne, PA 19050
India Association of Philadelphia
📍 3816 Market St, Philadelphia
215-387-7700
Step 4: Eat your comfort food
From biryani to dosa — find the flavors that feel like home.
Punjab Palace
📍 3609 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia
215-243-6000
Tiffin Philadelphia
📍 710 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia
(215) 922-1297
Ekta Indian Restaurant
📍 13 N 3rd St, Philadelphia
(215) 925-1444
Tiffin Restaurant Philly
📍 710 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia
215-765-9533
Step 5: Get essential services
Desi doctors, accountants, salons, and travel agents who understand you.
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