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Roomali

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97 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10016
at 27th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-679-8900 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    7.5 out of 10

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    4 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Indian
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Official Website

roomali.tripod.com

Hours

Mon-Sat, noon-11pm; Sun, 1pm-10pm

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at 28th St.

Prices

$9-$11

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Delivery
  • Lunch
  • Take-Out
  • Online Ordering

Alcohol

  • No Alcohol

Reservations

Not Accepted

Delivery Area

17th St. to 37th St., Second Ave. to Fifth Ave.

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Another great example of New York’s growing number of not-so-fast fast-food joints, this tiny shop specializes in roti rolls—essentially Indian wraps like the ones served at downtown’s Kati Roll Company, but even better. Chicken tikka, chickpea fritters, and lamb kebab versions are among the offerings, but the yellow cubes of paneer cheese cooked on skewers, then folded into superb made-to-order griddle-fried flatbread along with peppers, cilantro, a dash of chat masala, and an optional layer of egg cooked into the dough, are our favorites. Have one in the spare 25-seat room. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

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Average Reader Rating
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75% Would you go back?
75% Would you take a date?
75% Would you take kids?
25% Would you go on business?
25% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.0
Service: 6.8
Décor: 7.3
Value: 7.5

If there ever was worst service...disappointments all around

Rambo from 10016 | Posted on 3/8/08

Overall Rating: 3 (Not Recommended)
Food: 5
Service: 1
Décor: 1
Value: 1

If you want terrible service call Roomali. I would say these rolls are an insult to great street food from India and this restaurant is an insult to Indian hospitality.

Best Rolls In NYC

FLyLaiLa from | Posted on 8/17/04

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 8
Décor: 10
Value: 10

I am so glad one of my friend introduce me to this place they have some delicious Rolls in town; I love the succulent Kati Rolls, they are filled with spicy alu( potatoes) chana (chea peas) and onions bathed in lime. The chaat masalas are used in the roll to give it that "tangy zing". For vegetarian lovers like me, there is tons of choices Paneer roll, Aloo egg rolls, Aloo roll, Aloo paneer roll, mixed vegetable roll, vegetable paneer roll, all low-priced and also one is a filler. The delicious aroma of these rolls can be exhilarating. Also Décor of this restaurant is so contemporary; you get the feeling of lounge and sufficient place to sit and enjoy these mouth-watering Rolls. Also the service at Roomali is pretty quick and welcoming. I go their almost twice a week when I am too lazy too cook and want something very fast or sometimes order for delivery when I am too lazy to walk . I honestly feel Roomali is must better in price, service and taste unlike other kati roll place in Village by bleecker st.

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