Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
On a tucked-away side street in the West Village is Fonty’s Deli + Dukaan, a nascent spot that has drawn lines down the block for its “Indian-ish” sandwiches.
Of all the sandwiches at Fonty’s, none have taken off quite like the Naanini — a panini-style creation pressed between freshly baked naan and filled with options like chicken tikka, Kerala beef or chana masala, plus toppings such as cheese and pickled onions.
For the co-owners Viraj Borker, Varsha Harlalka and Arjun Gupta, the sandwiches at Fonty’s aren’t gimmicks, they’re a point of connection — blending cultures, flavors and backgrounds into something that reflects the American immigrant experience in a familiar, beloved form.
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On a tucked-away side street in the West Village is Fonty’s Deli + Dukaan, a nascent spot that has drawn lines down the block for its “Indian-ish” sandwiches.
Of all the sandwiches at Fonty’s, none have taken off quite like the Naanini — a panini-style creation pressed between freshly baked naan and filled with options like chicken tikka, Kerala beef or chana masala, plus toppings such as cheese and pickled onions.
For the co-owners Viraj Borker, Varsha Harlalka and Arjun Gupta, the sandwiches at Fonty’s aren’t gimmicks, they’re a point of connection — blending cultures, flavors and backgrounds into something that reflects the American immigrant experience in a familiar, beloved form.
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YOUTUBE: bit.ly/2MrEFxh
INSTAGRAM: bit.ly/2DqJMuD
FACEBOOK: bit.ly/2MrTjEC
PINTEREST: bit.ly/2W44xng
About NYT Cooking:
All the food that’s fit to eat (yes, it’s an official New York Times production).
