Jackson Heights food crawl with Tamarind Heads, the SOFI Award-winning tamarind hot sauce & BBQ sauce brand. Co-founders Sashi Kumar & Brittney Lim show us Queens’ best street food spots. August 2026.
Join me for an epic Jackson Heights food crawl featuring the award-winning global BBQ and hot sauce company Tamarind Heads! Co-founders Sashi Kumar and Brittney Lim take us through some of the best spots in Queens, New York, exploring how their unique, 100% natural tamarind hot sauces and BBQ sauces elevate iconic street foods and local dishes.
Recognized globally and honored with a prestigious sofi Award from the Specialty Food Association (https://www.specialtyfood.com/awards/sofi-awards/winners/tamarind-heads/), Tamarind Heads was also highlighted by Southern Living as a top pick this summer—read the feature here: https://www.southernliving.com/tamarind-heads-bbq-sauce-11967355.
Discover the rich history of tamarind, the meticulous crafting of their award-winning flavors, and where you can find these incredible sauces.
00:00 Jackson Heights Food Crawl Intro
00:34 Arepa Lady – Jackson Heights, Queens
03:17 Tamarind Heads: How the Brand Started
07:28 How Tamarind Hot Sauce Is Made
11:24 Star Fuska Food Cart, Jackson Heights
15:40 The Story Behind Gupchups (Pani Puri)
17:25 Kabab King, Jackson Heights
17:46 Where to Buy Tamarind Heads Sauces
Featured Locations
⭐ Arepa Lady – 77-17 Woodside Ave, Queens, NY 11373
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arepalady
⭐ Star Fuska (Food Cart) – 75th St & Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11372
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/star_fuska
⭐ Kabab King – 73-01 37th Rd, Queens, NY 11372
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kababkingny
Where to Buy:
🛒 Official Online Store: https://tamarindheads.com/
🛒 Local Retailers: DeCicco & Sons, The Fresh Market, and Fairway Market
Connect with Tamarind Heads:
🌐 https://tamarindheads.com
📸 Instagram: @tamarindheads
🎵 TikTok: @tamarindheads
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