The neighboring towns of Edison and Iselin, New Jersey are home to one of the largest and most diverse Indian communities in the U.S. The population is a microcosm of India–and its cuisines. Having been raised by parents from different parts of the country (Bangalore in the south and Allahabad in the north), I grew up appreciating the vast culinary differences between the two regions, and eagerly trying Indian foods from all over–it’s not all naan and chicken tikka masala. A trip to Edison is my go-to for a sampler of subcontinental flavors, and where my family would often head on the weekends to shop and snack. Read More »