South Asian food and culture abound in the Bay Area. From Morgan Hill to Oakland, restaurants, markets, dance studios and cricket pitches catering to Desi people are flourishing, and anyone interested in experiencing that culture need only peek inside a nearby Indian grocery store — , , — for a taste.
Patel BrothersNew India BazarApni MandiRELATED: In the Bay Area Desi community, it’s all about culture, tradition and bondingBut if you’re looking for something beyond grocery classics, like Amul butter and Haldiram’s salty snacks, we’ve got you covered. Here are five ways to eat, drink and play that will scratch the rich surface of the Bay Area’s South Asian experience.