New Indian Restaurant to Open at Former TGI Friday's Site

Mango People Collective expands with new Woodbridge location.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 10:20am

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A highly stylized, pop art-inspired illustration featuring a repeating grid of a brightly colored plate of Indian curry and rice, capturing the bold flavors and vibrant energy of the new restaurant opening.A new Indian restaurant from a local restaurant group aims to bring its unique culinary vision to the Woodbridge community.Parsippany Today

A new full-service Indian restaurant is set to open at the former TGI Friday's location in the Plaza at Woodbridge. The restaurant will be owned and operated by the Mango People Collective, which also owns Social Hub by Dhaba and Jashan restaurants in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Why it matters

The opening of this new Indian restaurant represents the continued growth and diversification of dining options in the Woodbridge area, as well as the expansion of a local restaurant group that is bringing its unique take on Indian cuisine to a new community.

The details

The new restaurant will be the latest addition to the Mango People Collective's portfolio, which already includes the Social Hub by Dhaba and Jashan restaurants in Parsippany. The group's founders chose to open the new location in Woodbridge to continue building their presence in New Jersey.

  • The new restaurant is set to open at the former TGI Friday's site in the Plaza at Woodbridge.

The players

Mango People Collective

A restaurant group that owns Social Hub by Dhaba and Jashan restaurants in Parsippany, New Jersey, and is now expanding with a new Indian restaurant in Woodbridge.

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The takeaway

The opening of this new Indian restaurant in Woodbridge demonstrates the continued growth and diversification of the local dining scene, as well as the success of a homegrown restaurant group expanding its footprint in New Jersey.