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Desi Galli - Lexington Avenue

Indian Restaurant$$$$

Rose Hill, New York

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Ranked #5 for kati rolls in New York
"cute Kati roll place, free gulab jamun or kulfi when you check in"(8 Tips)
"Try the samosa chaat and the kulfi ice cream; delicious!"(4 Tips)
"Go Meatless on Monday and enjoy 2 for 1 Veg Kathi Rolls!"(2 Tips)
"really good chaat $5-6, kulfi and gulab jamun $3.29"(2 Tips)

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good service
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Serious EatsApril 25, 2013
With onions, tomatoes, green peppers, and spicy green chilies, this is basically a delicious Indian-spiced breakfast burrito. Make sure you dip a few bites in the spicy green cilantro-rich sauce
Upvoted Mar 14
Serious EatsSeptember 26, 2014
Order the palak patte ki chaat. Crunchy spinach leaves take the place of crackers in this chaat, and get topped with that saucy trio of yogurt, tamarind, and chili-mint. Read more
AmateurConciergeJanuary 25, 2015
Unfortunately the vada pav comes less dressed up than advertised. In the quest to be accessible I fear some of the chaat has skimped on spice and taste
Piyush SoodJune 30, 2013
Among the best Indian food places in Manhattan. Lamb biryani, rasmalai, and kathi rolls are a must try. The best part bout the food was great flavors in everything with very low grease.
Mike MMay 1, 2017
Really good and authentic Indian food. The chicken tiki is great but the chicken korma is the way to go if you want to get a blend of different spices
Nick GrayNovember 13, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try the galli bhurjee, it is scrambled eggs and onion, masala blends, etc. Great! Ask for no peppers :-) my new favorite
bijanAugust 31, 2015
The samosa I got was definitely refried so it was wayyy too greasy. The Kati roll itself is good. I would skip the combo plate and just double up on the Kati roll if you're hungry.
James LNovember 4, 2018
I prefer this location over the one that's one block from my apartment. Marsala fries are great with whatever you're getting.
Oz LublingOctober 14, 2014
This place is the bomb. Try the chicken Korma roll and the samosa chaat. Both really delicious.
Emil HJune 27, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Chat rolls are fresh and tasty. Ask for a side of tamarind if you get a slider for dipping.
Emil HApril 19, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Fantastic little place for a take-out lunch. Try a Kati roll and a chaat
HenaliFebruary 7, 2015
Been here 10+ times
I live around the corner so have tried a few things here.. Try the bhelpuri!
Serious EatsSeptember 24, 2013
Quick-service Indian spot with commendable kati rolls and chaat.
Shagun MehandruMay 17, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Ordered the chicken tikka roll & some masala chai for under $10. Also had the paneer galli puff. Delicious! Great value.
AnupNovember 14, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Besides the chaat and kati rolls, try the kulfi. It's very popular and gets sold out fast.
Avin NarasimhanDecember 15, 2013
Fantastic and cheap lunch option. Aloo/paneer tikki and chicken tikka kathi rolls were ridiculous.
Sumit GuptaSeptember 17, 2014
Chats and chai are must try. Good people. Great service. Delicious and clean food!!
Sarah SalazarSeptember 29, 2013
Dear God this place is amazing! Not for picky eaters food is too dynamic. Oh and staff is wonderful.
julie a.May 31, 2013
Try their 'off menu' specials!! Bryani and also the new this week special PAV BHAJI utterly fabulous!!
Suman BhattacharyyaApril 19, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The biryani tasted fresh and flavourful. I also enjoyed the paneer and spinach roll.
Peace ShantiJanuary 25, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Their paneer burji kati roll is their best. They make good Punjabi style chai as well.
Versha SharmaNovember 23, 2013
cute Kati roll place, free gulab jamun or kulfi when you check in
Lisa CJune 4, 2012
Adorable little place! Great for some chai and chaat. Owner Priya is wonderful!
estherSeptember 3, 2014
Samosa chaat is an unbeatable deal. Very good service too
SecondMarketJuly 24, 2012
Try the samosa chaat and the kulfi ice cream; delicious! The owners are too sweet.
Akansha SharmaSeptember 22, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Good pani puri and bhel puri. The mango kulfi is amazing!!
:Danielle StrleApril 15, 2021
Side of Tikka Masala Gravy, Dal, etc for only 4.99. Great heat.
Ankush KaulDecember 23, 2014
Amazing good, must try Lamb Keema Pav
John KatsabanisJuly 24, 2014
Awesome Indian in Manhatan. Don't leave withought having a mango lasi...
Avin NarasimhanAugust 6, 2014
Every roll is amazing. You could pick one at random and you will be happy. Just go.
Emil HJuly 13, 2016
Been here 10+ times
The Samosa Chaat is really tasty
Sanam LakhwaraSeptember 12, 2016
The lamb Kathi roll Was great.
Meatless MondayOctober 30, 2013
Go Meatless on Monday and enjoy 2 for 1 Veg Kathi Rolls!
Neil KumarSeptember 5, 2014
Not sure what the hype is about. Lamb seekh Kabob and Pav bhaji did not taste good.
Sumit GuptaSeptember 17, 2014
Everything . Try their chaats.
marc niolaAugust 15, 2012
Checkout the Bollywood movies downstairs for extra Mumbai flavor.
Amanda TheilerFebruary 26, 2015
really good chaat $5-6, kulfi and gulab jamun $3.29
Jason GrossApril 11, 2013
Excellent spinach fritters!
Rahul SenJuly 29, 2013
Awesome rolls and chaat!!
Lisa RayleSeptember 11, 2015
Kati rolls were pretty great
Emil HApril 6, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Biryani is delicious
David JosephNovember 4, 2013
Cheap, quick and does the trick!
Saagar ParikhJune 16, 2012
Very good paneer rolls!
AditiOctober 3, 2017
Vada pav for the win
DillyMay 7, 2014
2 for 1 veg Kathi rolls on meatless Monday
Amy RobertsonFebruary 9, 2015
Briyani is quite tasty
Abhinav SharmaOctober 21, 2012
Seekh kebab rolls, mmmmm.
Ben ROctober 31, 2014
All of the chaat.
Srinivas ThangalapallyAugust 6, 2017
Lamb biryani is decent
Greg Wong 🎯June 20, 2013
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