Maharaja Sweets (Jackson Heights)

Though the competition in Jackson Heights is considerable, I believe Maharaja Sweets is the optimal Indian snack shop. Inside you'll find a panoply of Indian desserts, a whole bar of fixings for top-notch chaat, and an array of salty snacks known as namkin. All are delicious.

I have a real soft spot for Indian sweets, which I realize are considered an acquired taste by some. Made with a base of condensed milk, the best sweets are soft, perfumed with cardamom or pistachios, and slightly fluffy. Maharaja's are sublime — always fresh and delicious, and refreshingly chilled for summer eating. [more]