From Varli Food Festival to an Indian Cuisine  Restaurant

Watch the ever-restless Varli managing an Indian cuisine restaurant -the Varli:  Indian Street Kitchen, located at 78 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, NY 11596. For over 12 years, Varli says, she  has  been showcasing the cultures, flavors, culinary styles, and talents that are unique to Indian cuisine. “India is one of the most populated countries in the world, with a very long and important history, including its culinary history. Yet, when I moved to America I did not feel there was enough recognition of it – not in the same way we would see many European cuisines elevated and appreciated as fine dining. This is what drove me to create Varli Magazine, Varli food festivals, Varli culinary awards, cook offs, charity events, and much more. Now, after everything I have learned while creating a platform for and learning a great deal from the world’s top Indian chefs and restaurateurs, I am excited to share my own vision as a restaurateur.

Varli: Indian Street Kitchen, is a celebration of modern Indian street food. It is a space where diners can come and experience Indian culture and cuisine through vibrant colors, an array of photos depicting Indian culture, as well as beautiful artisanal furniture to make each and every guest feel both welcome and inspired. I am especially excited to share the artwork that Chicago muralist Jenny Vyas  created just for our restaurant. In Jenny’s words, the “mural captures the essence of a confident, Indian woman who is unapologetic and comfortable in her cultural skin. My inspiration for this mural was Varli Singh’s personal story of her triumphs over destigmatizing Indian cultural standards around beauty and patriarchal societal views.”

The dishes at Varli Indian Street Kitchen are freshly baked or roasted in ovens, rather than cooked in pots and pans with heavy oils or creams. We use fresh halal meat and the highest quality of ingredients in keeping with our commitment to making food that is authentic, healthy, and heart-warming. Indian food remains my favorite food to this day; it is with that lifelong love for this cuisine and culture that I have crafted the restaurant’s menu and the entire experience, from the moment each guest enters the front door. I can’t wait for you to visit, enjoy your meal, and keep stopping by for years to come!”

Happy Diwali with Varli: Indian Street Kitchen!