The Kati Roll Company

Came here with a group of friends for the first time last night after a stimulating Junto discussion. For the record, I am not a fan of street meat, even when it’s produced in a slightly more upscale venue, so I’m definitely not in the Kati Roll’s target demo. That said, for what it is I suppose this place is not altogether terrible. I had an Unda Roll and a Kingfisher beer and was (relatively) satisfied. The service is not spectacular and the surroundings are not inspiring-​naturally-​but the food and drink are cheap, all things considered. So if this is your thing, then have it at.

these guys are geniuses. whoever came up with this, bro. you need to expand. you havent been there yet then listen to me. get 3 roti not 2 like me. then i had to make the line again like an idiot and since i didnt want to order just one i ended up getting 2 more so in the end i ate 4. this will be a place i must visit every time i am in new york.

Always love visiting this place when I’m in New York. My personal favorite is the chana masala roll which has a very unique and flavorful taste. Not a very big fan of the drinks which are packaged bottles or microwaved hot drinks.
Other than that, a great place for a quick bite. Expect crowds during weekday peak hours too. Also, while you’re there — do check out the interesting posters in the unisex loo. They represent the Indian adult entertainment industry!

This place has been an all time favorite. The place is small and if the time is right the service is quick too.
For vegetarian options — try out the Chana Masala and they make it really well. The panner one is good too but dry to eat. Do not forget to mention to add some spice and they do it really well.

The rolls here are really amazing!
We ordered andaa aloo roll, paneer roll and aloo masala roll and everything was made just perfect. The bread was fresh. Love the size also. You can try different varieties of rolls. Good place to have a quick bite

Great spot for lunch in Midtown West.
This place is widely popular for good reason. Try not to be discouraged by the long lunchtime lines because it is worth the wait. My co-​workers promised satisfaction one afternoon some time ago, and I have been hooked ever since.
Their menu of Indian street food is so simple, cheap, and delicious. It features Kati Rolls, including an assortment of vegetarian, melted cheese, meat, and Indian spice options, which are wrapped in your choice of paratha or roti flatbread. This makes it easy to eat, whether you are sitting down in their provided seating area or taking it on the go. Some of my favorite rolls include the shami kabab, chicken tikka, and achari paneer. I get two rolls for an average outing and go for a third if I am really hungry. Their drink menu consists of lassi, masala chai, and beer. I am a fan of the mango lassi during the workday and lean towards a beer for complementing any late night cravings.
I recommend trying this or any of their other locations. I look forward to coming back again very soon!

It was packed on New Year’s day. I guess that made it feel more special and the crowd got me hyped. What I got was indian food in a burrito style packing. The size, however, was very small. I love indian food and I am a big fan of spices. However, Kati Roll just didn’t do it for me. Call me cheap, but I can think of other spots better, cheaper, and tastier. It was worth a try and it was good, but not amazing. It’s just not a spot where I would frequent even if I am close by.

This place is not where you wanna go for great customer service.
That doesn’t matter here.
This is the place that you wanna go to get some great food. And then come back again for more great food.

This place is now like a NYC institution for me, haha! I end up coming here pretty much with every NYC trip. love the quirky décor — old Bollywood classic movie posters.
The place gets very very busy sometimes, so come prepared to stand in line. This also means they do absolutely no phone orders during their busy times, which kinda sucks.
I love their egg and potato rolls the best. The chicken is pretty legit too — just enough spice and big juicy pieces of chicken. My sister liked their paneer roll, not as much as Masala Times though. Kudos to the team running this place though — they keep lines moving fast and focus on consistent good food.
Oh my tip for you — try not to be the asshole who customizes the crap out of each of the 7 rolls you ordered (looking at you, guy in front of me today). You will hold up the line and impatient/​hungry/​reasonable/​eye rolling desi people like me will wanna whoop your desi ass! And of course given the busy kitchen, they are likely to miss one of the million nuances you asked in your order –and then you will hold up the delivery process — so suck it up, and just eat that extra bit of onion that found its way into your chicken roll.
As always, expect me back on my next trip!

This is a casual take out (minimal dining) Indian fast food place. The roll is very inexpensive (at least for NY), between $ 4.50 — $ 7 per roll, they are a bit on the small size, so for a regular meal, you would want to order 2 rolls.
I had the UNDA SHAMI ROLL, it was so so salty. Chicken Tikka roll was good. We also ordered UNDA rolls for the kids.
Although, one good thing about this place, I would say over 90% patrons are Indians, so you know this is an authentic place.

I can’t believe that I’ve lived in New York for so long and never knew about this place. These rolls were unbelievably delicious. After I finished my first three rolls, I went back in to order two more!
My favorite is the Chicken Tikka Roll ($ 5). It was super flavorful and contained the perfect amount of spice. I felt like I was in heaven while eating it. I also like the Shrimp Masala Roll ($ 6.75). The Beef Tikka Roll ($ 5.50) was alright.
This is an awesome spot for a quick bite to eat.

Disclaimer: I’m not Indian. That being said, I’ve eaten my fair share of Indian food.
These rolls are a delicious cheap alternative to some of the upscale places around the area. I got the unda aloo and chicken tikka, they were both tasty but i liked the unda aloo better. I also would like to see a bit more spice — nothing knocked my socks off in the spice category and my friends agreed.

I was really excited about the Kathi rolls because I was told it’s the best kathi rolls in NY but it didn’t really meet my expectations or maybe because I was expecting it to be a lot like rolls from my home town, New Delhi.
Me and my friend ordered the Unda Chicken rolls. I am not a big spice person but I think the chutney was lacking a certain kind of spice and was flavorless. My friend loved it because it was the perfect spice level for him (he can’t handle spice at all).
I might give this place another try to try their achari rolls because that sounds more flavorful.

Really not sure about the super high reviews. I think there are better Kati Rolls found even at food carts and you get 2 for 6 or something at a lot of those.
Aloo Masala Roll: Spicy mashed potato with Tomatoes and green peppers 4.50
Not exactly spicy and not much tomato/​green pepper. Potato flavor was OK. Onion had a good bite. Food was actually cool but for well for a reason.
So I paid and was waiting a while. The next guy paid and then he asked what the hold up was. It turned out both of our rolls were just lying there after being filled. The woman in back then slightly gruffly put my roll on a plate and his rolls in a bag. The food ended up being cold as was the attitude.
The cashier was nice but i wouldn’t go back.
2.3.

First Looking at the interior, I thought the place is dirty but then realized that it’s the design itself. Based on the reviews I was expecting wait time. Surprisingly we did not have any!! Ordered undo chicken roll. Too good.will definitely try again.
If you are too hungry go for 2 rolls. its the Indian version of burrito with less quality compared to the chipotle burritos. Nevertheless you will be filled by the end of second roll!

5 stars for the best fast-​ish ethnic food!
After a long & fun first night in NY, we woke up hungry and a bit sad for sleeping through Sunday brunch. We wanted something delish, quickish, and close to our friends staying in Times Square. All Unilocal signs pointed to Kati Roll, thankfully!
The flavors are so authentic & the prices/​portions are perfect too. Our group sampled the whole menu, and the unanimous favorite was the Aloo Masala Roll — great texture & spice. We really liked the service and ambiance too. It’s the perfect spot for good food without dropping crazy $$$ and time.
**TIP** Definitely indulge in their Chai — it’s amazing!

I really want to give it a four star but forgive me I can’t let my emotion over my rational mind.
First, the vibe there was great with interesting wall paper but it looked a little dirty to me (some may think that it’s nostalgia) Space inside was just ok. Not too big but there were about 10 – 12 tables for 2 person. It’s self-​serve but they do provide many tables which is a plus. Service was ok as it’s mostly for take out so I didn’t expect that much.
Second, food was good. I had the chicken wrap (forgot the name) and my friends had the other chicken wrap but the only different was with egg and without egg. I don’t know if they made a mistake or what but they both tasted the same only with the different of egg. At first I thought it’s served hot but then when I ate it, it’s just room temperature warm. They probably need more workers for giving the food. I could see those wraps were all ready but no one gave them away as there was only one woman working there in the front. $ 5 – 7 for one
Last, their mango lassi was the best! I would like to try the other berry lassi but I didn’t have room for it. $ 5 for one.

Please, for the love of god open a spot in Minneapolis!
This place was awesome, I was in NYC for work and came across the Kati Roll company and had to try it for lunch. The line was out the door, the wait after ordering was a bit long, but totally worth it.
Indian food wrapped in naan so you can eat on the go, how can that not be good?
I love this place, again OPEN ONE BY ME!

Rotirrito? Indian soft taco adjacent? Close enough.
I tried the #5 and 11. If you want a snack, go for one and if you are really hungry, get two.
The fillings were flavorful. One gripe: The lentils on #11 felt dry. Especially compared to the moist channa in my first wrap.
Perhaps I should have sprung the extra quarter for a side of chutney. Next time!
–The wait was about 5 minutes from order taken until it was ready. Orders are called by number. Also, it seems they prefer for you order by # and you will be asked «onions and everything.»
–There is a cooler of soft drinks and water. I believe they have homemade and/​or prepackaged lassi’s. By the time I went (8pm), there were none left. You can also get salads and for $ 1.75 extra add chicken or paneer to it.
–The space is small and must of the seats were taken. It has quick turnover if you really want rest and eat. However, I opted for to go. It’s not messy and they place to go orders in a nice foil lined sleeve, so it stays warm. It’s NYC– multitask.
Also, if you heading to Herald Square, you will pass McDonalds and Pax. Smile. You made a better quick bite decision.

So yum!
I stopped by today for lunch to get these «Indian Burritos». The line was out the door but it moved quick. By the time I left, the line was gone! So I guess 1230 is their rush hour.
I got the Chicken Tikka and Achari Paneer rolls. Both so good. Just the right amount of spice.
2 was definitely filling enough for me, but if you’re REALLY hungry go for 3.

Autre façon de goûter la cuisine indienne! Large choix de rolls. Service rapide. Le prix et le goût en valent le déplacement.

Delicious! Try spicy potato or chicken. Nom!