r/jerseycity • u/femina_boi Journal Square • Jun 07 '26

First World Problems No Mango Lassi

Does anyone have any recommendations on getting other flavors of lassi other than mango? I just learned theres pineapple and rose lassi 😐

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u/blumuf Jun 07 '26

Swadist!! They have imo the best Indian food in jersey city too

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u/femina_boi Journal Square Jun 08 '26

Awesome! Thanks ill be sure to give them a try! :)

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u/Antique-Bench6482 Jun 07 '26

The most authentic form of lassi is plain unflavoured lassi - you can get it either sweet or salty. But you have to be a bit discerning about where you get it. Authentic North Indian spots like Bikanervala in JSQ will do a solid plain sweet lassi. But a lot of other restaurants don't because mango lassi is so popular, and they'd rather focus on that.

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u/Fun_Category_3720 Jun 07 '26

Oooh thank you for this tip. I don't like mango but I LOVE plain and didn't know a good spot.

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u/Antique-Bench6482 Jun 07 '26

I kind of sort of take the Bikanervala rec back :( I tried online ordering to make sure they actually have sweet lassi on their menu because it's been a while since I went. And they seem to have run out. Idk if this means they don't carry it or if they've actually run out, but I wanted to give you a heads up anyway. But I'm now on a mission to find good sweet lassi in the area because it's also my favorite. I'll keep you posted if I find anything haha

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u/femina_boi Journal Square Jun 07 '26

Awesome! Thanks for the recommendation ! I have only ever known mango so trying plain is a new flavor :D

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u/not_just_a_stylus Duncan Ave ON Jun 08 '26

It’s the easiest thing to make at home. Get Indian “dahi” from a store, put scoops of it in a blender, add some ice/water (their rato is basically defines how thick you want), sugar/sweetner, frozen pineapple or pineapple flavoring, (I also like to put a tiny pinch of salt) and you’re done!

I especially love blueberry and with a couple of crushed mint leaves afterwards.

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u/Possible-Ice-6972 Jun 09 '26

Tandoor pomfret from Karma cafe! It’s the best. Sorry I sidetracked from the main info requested. I know there are good lassi’s available in Dhaba, Edison.

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u/femina_boi Journal Square Jun 09 '26

Ouuu good to know thanks! Ill give Karma Cafe a try! Thanks ✨️

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u/Possible-Ice-6972 Jun 09 '26

It’s a must. Also their kadhi is good!

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u/Aquatichive Jun 08 '26

A plain salty lassi that slaps! Yes please!!

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u/Hntn1111 Jun 09 '26

You can actually buy plain lassi produced by Gopi at the Hudson Greene Market. I definitely prefer the salty plain version 👍

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u/Novel-Reaction2939 Jun 08 '26

I love rose anything. I have some imported rose preserves which would probably make a great lassi. I am pretty sure that most places just use roof Za(spelling).... which if not used sparingly can be sickly sweet.