Two new South Asian restaurants are under development on the White Horse Pike in Camden County; Desi Chaska & Sankalp
Desi Chaska Pakistani & Indian Cuisine will be opening in Somerdale NJ directly next to the Laughing Fox Tavern, taking over the former Lorenzo’s Pizza.
Sankalp The Taste of India is being developed in Stratford NJ in a small strip mall center next to TD Bank/Tim Hortons (and across from the former Black Tie Autos)
Also in the same restaurant category, the amazing Jalsa Indian Kitchen opened an incredible restaurant over the summer in the “Cinemark/Walmart” Shopping Center.
This article is to let readers know about these two restaurants are coming soon, and when they do open I expect to be back to cover each new place individually.
Desi Chaska – Pakistani & Indian Somerdale
As mentioned, Desi Chaska has taken over Lorenzo’s Pizza which is located next to the Laughing Fox Tavern.
Lorenzo’s closed over the summer after several decades of offering delicious pizza and Italian specialties to loyal customers. Facebook posts regarding their closure expressed their love for the family and food. The unofficial reason for the closure is the owner retired and is keeping busy in a family restaurant elsewhere in South Jersey.
The new Desi Chaska restaurant will offer Pakistani and Indian cuisine.
Desi Chaska has created a Facebook profile which as of this morning has 6 followers.
Posts at their Facebook page seem to indicate the new restaurant is affiliated with Tandoori Kabob of Voorhees NJ, which is located just a few minutes away on Burnt Mill Road near the Voorhees Town Center.
I actually had a chance to speak with the members of the Desi Chaska team back in early August when my cover band was playing the Saturday afternoon slot at the Laughing fox Tavern!
As I was helping bring band equipment in I saw two gentleman installing lights around the windows if the then unknown new restaurant so I walked over and spoke to them for a moment and left my business card.
But all that being said for right now that’s all the information I have on the upcoming Desi Chaska, but will be back when they are ready to open.
Sankalp The Taste Of India – Stratford
I pulled into the parking lot yesterday of new Sankalp The Taste of India which is being developed in Stratford, and through the windows I could see they are in the early stages of the interior build out… although the signage is up.
As mentioned they opening next to TD Bank (with Tim Hortons on the other side of the bank)
I have a little bit more information on Sankalp because it turns out they’re actually a franchise Indian Restaurant, so there is more information available online.
Right now they show 12 USA locations open or opening soon… and impressively they are positioned all over the entire country including California, Texas, Kentucky, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Boston and more.
It seems they wanted to get their name out across the entire country by opening initially locations in many US regions and build out from there.
But according to their website the brand especially brands started in India back in 1980 and today they have over 150 restaurants around the globe.
At the Sankalp website they describe their menu as:
“We now include South as well as North Indian cuisine, delicious Snack & Chaat range, Pizzas & Chinese delicacies to satisfy your palate”
Not: this Camden County location is being marketed as “Cherry Hill” although it is clearly located in Stratford, at least 10 minutes from the closest Cherry Hill border.
Links and Locations
Desi Chaska – Pakistani & Indian Cuisine
701 North White Horse Pike
Somerdale NJ
Sankalp Stratford
41-43 South White Horse Pike
Stratford, NJ, 08084