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Rajun Cajun

A hole-in-the-wall that, interestingly enough, serves a combination of Indian and soul food. Probably the only place around where you can sip a mango lassi while eating collard greens and fried chicken. While the seating area is a little neglected, the atmosphere benefits from the waiting-in-line dancing to the Hindi club/rock music.

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Address: 1459 E 53rd St
Hours: Mon-Sat 11AM-9PM, Sun 11AM-7:30PM
Price: $5-10
Website: rajunrestaurant.com (opens in a new tab)

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