Desi Adda - Indian Fast Food in Jersey City, NJ

4.7(1,166)$10–20Jersey City, NJ
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.7 stars with 1166 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Jersey City, NJ • Price $10–20 • 4.7★
Desi Adda - Indian Fast Food, located in Jersey City, NJ, offers an Indian buffet experience with a strong customer rating of 4.7 stars based on 1166 reviews. The restaurant provides curbside pickup, dine-in, and no-contact delivery options, making it accessible for various dining preferences. Its price range falls between $10–20, suggesting an affordable dining opportunity. With a website and phone number available, potential visitors can easily find more information. This establishment is situated at 18 Liberty Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306. For those in the area looking for an Indian buffet, Desi Adda - Indian Fast Food presents a well-reviewed option with convenient service choices.

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  • Desi Adda - Indian Fast Food has a listed address in Jersey City, NJ, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.7-star rating from 1,166 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
18 Liberty Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(551) 280-7876
Today
11 AM–11 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.7 (1,166 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Not the Fastest

Score 30/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score30/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
10/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.5 weighted · 1,166 reviews
4.5weighted · raw 4.7 from 1,166 reviews(↓ 0.18 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median1,166 / 1,480.5 median
07,402.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
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Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.7) with the city average (4.38) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 7402.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–12 AM
monday
11 AM–11 PM
saturday
11 AM–12 AM
sunday
11 AM–11 PM
thursday
11 AM–11 PM
tuesday
Closed
wednesday
11 AM–11 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–20
Price range$10–20

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Street parkingDogs allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDine_inNo_contact_deliveryDeliveryTakeout

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Serves local specialty

Full Menu

3 items with prices
  • Mango/sweet/.salted Lassi$7.64

    Any Lassi Of Option

  • Flavoured Masala Soda$7.39

    Rose/ Green Mango/kala Khatta/orange/mango/pineapple

  • Hazelnut Cold Coffee$9.92

    Hazelnut

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

1,166 reviews

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What is the rating of Desi Adda - Indian Fast Food?

Desi Adda - Indian Fast Food has a 4.7-star rating based on 1166 customer reviews.

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A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

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28
Miscellaneous Services
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Healthcare & Medical
8
Arts & Culture
8
Financial Services
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Place Of Worships

Hanuman Ji Temple

Place Of Worship

781 Newark Avenue

~383 ft
St. Ann's R. C. Church

Place Of Worship

~0.1 mi
Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (Stanley Theater)

Place Of Worship

2932 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.2 mi
Congregation Sons of Israel

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
Masjid Al-Salam Islamic Education and Information Center

Place Of Worship

John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi
Christ United Methodist Church

Place Of Worship

2811 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Place Of Worship

~0.4 mi

Gallerys

Drawing Rooms (Topps Building)

Gallery

926 Newark Avenue

~0.3 miTh-Fr 16:00-19:00; Sa-Su 14:00-18:00
+1-201-208-8032Website

Post Offices

The UPS Store

Post Office

Bergen Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-15:00
+1-201-963-6060
Journal Square Post Office

Post Office

899 Bergen Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 07:30-17:00; Sa 07:30-16:00
Website

Banks

Chase

Bank

2 Journal Square Plaza

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00, Sa 09:00-14:00
+1-201-659-6112
Bank of America

Bank

~0.3 mi
Website
Santander

Bank

9 Path Plaza

~0.3 miMo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-13:00
Wells Fargo

Bank

40 Journal Square Plaza

~0.3 mi
Capital One

Bank

35 Journal Square

~0.4 mi
Provident Bank

Bank

895 Bergen Avenue

~0.5 mi
Bank of America

Bank

880 Bergen Avenue

~0.5 mi

Restaurants

Samosa Paradise

Restaurant

~225 ft
Rasoi

Restaurant

~284 ftMo-Th 11:00-15:00,17:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-15:00,17:00-22:30; Sa,Su 11:00-16:00,17:00-22:30
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Rajbhog Sweets

Restaurant

812 Newark Avenue

~318 ft
Website
Biryani Pot

Restaurant

~418 ft
Website
HUNGRY Indian Fine Cusine

Restaurant

~432 ft
Bengali Sweet

Restaurant

~0.1 mi
Szechaun Mirchi

Restaurant

850 Newark Avenue

~0.1 miSu-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:30
+1-201-743-3720Website
Swadist

Restaurant

~0.2 mi
Website

Bakerys

Hot Breads

Bakery

~281 ft
Monteleone's Bakery

Bakery

741 Newark Avenue

~0.1 miTu-Th 07:30-18:00; Fr 07:30-20:00; Sa 07:30-19:00; Su 07:30-17:00
+1 201-798-0576
Red Ribbon

Bakery

~0.3 mi
Website
Philippine Bread House

Bakery

~0.6 miMo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 07:00-18:00

Fast Foods

Bikanervala

Fast Food

~392 ft
Pizza Twist

Fast Food

2 Journal Square Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07306

~0.2 miMo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-23:00
+1 551 222 6700Website
Subway

Fast Food

591 Summit Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00
+1 201-656-0024Website
Boulevard Drinks

Fast Food

48 Journal Square Plaza

~0.3 miMo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
+1-201-656-1855
Jollibee

Fast Food

~0.3 mi
McDonald's

Fast Food

2873 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi24/7
+1 201-610-0029Website
New York Fried Chicken

Fast Food

2821 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi
+1-201-332-3311
Taco Bell

Fast Food

2823 Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi
+1 551-200-9054Website

Cafes

Belle Âme Cafe

Cafe

76 Cottage Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa-Su 08:00-15:00
+1 201 347 9270
Mod Cup

Cafe

25 Senate Place

~0.2 miMo-Su 08:00-17:00
+1 201 798 1666
Starbucks

Cafe

3 Path Plaza

~0.3 mi
+1 551-229-3968Website
Deli Plus

Cafe

24 PATH Plaza

~0.3 mi
Whealth Kitchen

Cafe

615 Pavonia Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 06:30-20:00
+1-201-795-5188Website
3 Guys From Italy

Cafe

2854 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi
The Cafe at Journal Squared

Cafe

595 Pavonia Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Su 07:00-16:00
Cafe Peanut

Cafe

586 Newark Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa-Su 09:00-17:00
+1-201-721-6270Website

Bars

JSQ Lounge

Bar

2881 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Fire Stations

Engine No. 15

Fire Station

~0.4 mi
Jersey City Fire Dept Training Academy

Fire Station

~0.5 mi

Courthouses

Hudson Vicinage Administrative Building

Courthouse

595 Newark Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 08:30-16:30
Website
Jersey City Municipal Courthouse

Courthouse

365 Summit Avenue

~0.5 mi

Dentists

Journal Square Dental - Cosmetic & General Dentist

Dentist

1 Journal Square Plaza

~0.1 miMo-Th 09:00-18:00
+1-201-656-2221Website
ABA Pediatric Dental

Dentist

35 Journal Square Plaza

~0.6 mi
+1 201 3860353Website

Pharmacys

Duane Reade

Pharmacy

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-13:30, 14:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-13:30, 14:00-18:00
A Plus Drugs

Pharmacy

634 Summit Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1-201-451-4944
Sip Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.4 mi
Court House Pharmacy

Pharmacy

570 Newark Avenue

~0.5 mi

Clinics

Quest Diagnostics

Clinic

~0.3 mi
CityMD

Clinic

~0.4 mi

Hairdressers

Unisex Salon

Hairdresser

772 Newark Avenue

~395 ft
Muskan Beauty Parlor

Hairdresser

157 Tonnelle Avenue

~0.1 mi
M Color Unisex Beauty Salon

Hairdresser

John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.1 mi
Casa Blanca

Hairdresser

~0.4 mi
Danica & Irene

Hairdresser

555 Newark Avenue

~0.6 mi
New Aurora's Salon

Hairdresser

530D Newark Avenue

~0.6 miWe-Mo 10:00-18:00
+1-201-792-9719

Parking Entrances

PATH Journal Sq Parking

Parking Entrance

~0.4 mi
Staff Parking

Parking Entrance

Central Avenue

~0.4 mi
Reserved Parking

Parking Entrance

Oakland Avenue

~0.5 mi

Beautys

Nail Spa

Beauty

~0.4 mi

Fitness Centres

Blink Fitness

Fitness Centre

~0.4 mi
24 Hour Fitness

Fitness Centre

~0.4 mi

Jewelrys

Vanita Jewelers

Jewelry

814 Newark Avenue

~327 ftTu-Sa 11:30-19:30; Su 12:00-19:30
+1-201-918-5151Website

Conveniences

Siya

Convenience

~497 ft
City News

Convenience

~0.1 mi
State News

Convenience

John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.1 mi
JSQ

Convenience

46 Journal Square Plaza

~0.3 mi
Sub Hub Market Fresh

Convenience

2815 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 miMo-Su 07:00-21:30
+1-201-984-2871
C&M mini market

Convenience

2808 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi
Sultan Food

Convenience

194 Sip Avenue

~0.4 mi
7-Eleven

Convenience

922 Bergen Avenue

~0.4 mi24/7
+1 201-420-7907Website

Variety Stores

Dollar Tree

Variety Store

3000 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.1 miMo-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00
+1-201-356-2200Website
Lot-Less Closeouts

Variety Store

2839 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Alcohols

Jersey Farm

Alcohol

2983 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.1 mi
Aivan

Alcohol

~0.2 mi
Binny’s Liquor II

Alcohol

~0.3 mi
King’s Liquor

Alcohol

205 Sip Avenue

~0.4 mi
T B Liquors

Alcohol

~0.6 mi
Boulevard Mart

Alcohol

~0.6 mi
Boulevard Mart & Liquors

Alcohol

2708 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.6 mi
Baldwin Liquors & Wines

Alcohol

Saint Pauls Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Su 11:00-22:00
+1-201-420-1480

Supermarkets

DMart

Supermarket

John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.1 mi
Food Story Natural Market

Supermarket

605 Pavonia Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-23:00
The Central Square Supermarket

Supermarket

885 Bergen Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-19:00

Charitys

Goodwill

Charity

2815 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Furnitures

Rent-A-Center

Furniture

2833 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Greengrocers

Mira Fruit & Farm

Greengrocer

2823 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 miMo-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:30
+1-201-938-1150

Yes

Dollar Dreams

Yes

2844 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Mobile Phones

T-Mobile

Mobile Phone

~0.3 mi
Website
AT&T

Mobile Phone

909 Bergen Avenue

~0.4 mi

Childcares

Franciscan Sisters of St. Elizabeth School and Child Care Center

Childcare

~0.3 mi

Bicycle Rentals

Citi Bike - Dey St

Bicycle Rental

~0.1 mi
Citi Bike - Journal Square

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 mi
Citi Bike - 5 Corners Library

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi
Citi Bike - Hilltop

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi

Fuels

Exxon

Fuel

~0.5 mi
Website
Fuel 4

Fuel

~0.5 mi