"Few mayoral candidates in the United States have as much national notoriety as Zohran Mamdani, who, after winning the New York City Democratic mayoral primary in June 2025, looks to become mayor of the five boroughs in November. Among the numerous things that make someone qualified to become the mayor of a city like New York is an appreciation for its great cuisine, and while former Mayor Bill De Blasio has defended the sanctity of New York pizza when he needed to,"
"Mamdani has always been one to highlight his relationship with the food of NYC throughout his political career. This can be seen instances such as his use of the campaign slogan "Roti and Roses" - a reference to the delicious Indian flatbread - when he ran for New York State Assembly in 2020. Thus, when it comes to Mamdani's favorite restaurants, it's no surprise that several different spots came to mind."
"While the mayoral hopeful struggled to come up with a definitive list, he noted that his three recent "go-to" spots have been Kabab King, Pye Boat, and Zyara. These three restaurants - all of which can be found in Mamdani's home borough of Queens - specialize in three vastly different cuisines, with Kebab King being known for its Pakistani and Indian food, Zyara providing Mediterranean dishes, and Pye Boat having what many call the best Thai food in the city."
Zohran Mamdani emerged as a nationally noted mayoral candidate after winning the New York City Democratic primary in June 2025 and aims for the citywide election in November. Mamdani emphasizes a deep appreciation for New York cuisine and has integrated food into his political identity, including the slogan "Roti and Roses" referencing Indian flatbread during a 2020 Assembly run. Mamdani identifies three recent go-to restaurants in his home borough of Queens: Kabab King, Pye Boat, and Zyara. Each spot represents a different culinary tradition—Pakistani/Indian, Thai, and Mediterranean—and Mamdani specifies locations and favorite orders for each.
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