Desi Galli
“I had the chicken tikka Kati roll (which I HIGHLY recommend) along with a spicy veggie samosa.”
“Ameesha C had the aloo and paneer tikki wrapped in roomali roti, and I had the chicken tikka with paratha.”
“My standard order at Desi Galli is the samosa chaat, which, for $5, makes for quite a filling snack, or even a meal.”
Desi Galli
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
8 reviews
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This is a great place for a casual Indian meal or snack. Their prices can't be beat and the food is delicious. I got Gulab jamun and samosa chat (plus the free masala chai Yelp offer). The Gulab jamun were pretty standard but the chat was amazing! The staff is very friendly and the basement where you eat is clean and comfortable. I was thinking this would be a good place to study since it wasn't too crowded and offered free wifi. I would definitely recommend it and will be going again!
I was looking for a place to lunch after making a stop at Kalustyan. Inspired by the spices shopping, and being in Little India, I decided to have indian food.
A quick check on Yelp brought me to this place. Good reviews and a line-up at 1pm told me it was worth to check out.
I took two kathi rolls, the aloo & paneer tikka, and a chicken tikka. Both were great, fresh tasting, with just the right amount of spice. I was tempted to take a 3rd one.
Yes, the rolls are on the small side, but at this price level, in NYC, I find it was a very good deal.
This will become a regular spot for me when I visit the area.
There's a small sitting area in the basement, not the most enjoyable place, but comfortable enough if its not nice enough to eat outside.
I highly recommend this place!
Clean quick cheap and delicious. I like how there's so many vegetarian choices it's almost overwhelming! The Kathi rolls and paneer biryani are the best! Order ahead to avoid the line during lunch hour!!
Hypes:
– Great little spot serving hot fresh indian street food when you're craving that cheap quick fix
– The Kati rolls are made fresh – my favorite is the aloo and paneer tikki roll and my husband loves the bihari chicken roll
– I also enjoy their samosa chaat, their regular papdi chaat, and pani puri
– who doesn't want a masala tea? Check in on yelp and its free
Gripes:
– Made a little on the spicy side, so if you can't tolerate it, get mild
– Card minimum so bring your dolla bills
I had only their famed desi poutine per the Gothamist recommend and it's as generous as you imagine: the curry is a tasty replacement for the traditional gravy but adding spices that're balanced as to aide not overtake, the fries are just crisp enough to outlast the soaking, and the execution is careful & quality. Only this Ave B, not the Lex Ave original, location has this dish. Friendly staff & brisk speeds round it out.
This has become one of my regular stops in NYC. I absolutely love how cheap and delicious the food is here!
The highlights for me are the samosa chaat and any of the lamb kati rolls. Huge portions and amazing flavor! I've also had the paneer tikka masala, which is pretty solid and comes with a lot, although it a bit too creamy for me. But, would definitely order it again.
Highly recommend this place and I will continue to keep coming!
Meh. Desi Galli gave me the wrong lunch order, so this is a kathi roll review rather than a vegetarian curry review (not cool). Anyway, I'll make this quick. The rolls are tiny and when going back and checking out the menu, I can't believe they're $5-6 each. There's a bit more in the rolls than a taco, but not by much. So, hit up DG for an overpriced Indian taco. The front area where you order is tight and I didn't even see that there was a back area with seats. Reminds me of a Penn Station eatery, which is sheer misery.
I am not sure how this place has so many good reviews. I went in on a Saturday evening and the place was empty. We ordered pani pure, sev puri and lamb kathi roll. The pani puri and sev puri was definitely not fresh, I could easily tell that. The kathi roll was one of the worst I have ever had. It was not fresh as well and the roll was undercooked. There are better places around for rolls.
I would recommend trying other places around and not wasting your time here.