Desi Galli

We stopped in for a quick bite before a concert performance nearby. The staff was lovely and accommodating. The food was tasty and fresh. The mango lassi was on the small side for the price, but it was very tasty. We were hoping to eat outside, but there seem to be a mosquito situation so we moved inside, still a few mosquitoes in there.

The food were soooo good. The 2 Vada Pav served and tasted like vegan sliders. The kathi roll may be smaller compare to a regular burrito but its just the right size so you can order other scrumptious options. The mango lassi I wished it was bigger tho cuz its so good and thick. Highly recommended for some quick and easy no frill Indian food craving fix. Outdoor seatings available.

The fries were hot and very nice with the masala on top. The Palak patte ki chaat was really good!!! Aloo paneer Kathi roll was okay - it was bland and spicy.

Desi Gali is my go to for any catering. I love their food so much. Even last minute gatherings, birthday parties etc. They are so professional and it’s such an easy and timely experience with them. Not to mention the food is really great! Everyone talks about how delicious the food is when I have them cater. There are also great vegan options. Highly recommend!

Today was a great day. Why? Because I found the best Indian food I've ever had in my life. In my life. I was working in the area and was looking for some Mediterranean food and this place was the first recommendation, along with a photo of something called "Desi Poutine." So that drew me in. And oh my god. I just found my new comfort food. I will walk across the city for their Desi Poutine. I'm hooked. In addition to the poutine, I tried the Vegan 7 Vegetable Kathi Roll with Curried Carrots, Bell Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, Green Peas, Broccoli & Cauliflower. Delicious! I'm hooked on this place and I need to find reasons to come to the neighborhood now.

Got food poisoning immediately from the chicken tikka khati roll! Was so sick I had to miss work for a day and almost missed a final due to being so weak. I’m sure the ppl here are nice but please make sure your food is up to standards. I hate leaving a bad review but it was unfortunate experience.

I usually get their kathi rolls or something quick! This time we got their 7 course desi garden experience which was delicious and definitely worth it. The lamb flauntes were amazing. I have never had anything with beyond meat before but the beyond meat quesadillas were my favorite dish. The churros were a great end to the whole experience, left me wanting more!

Went for the tasting menu. The food sounded really good in theory but it just didn’t quite hit the spot! It was nicely plated though. The ambiance of the outdoor seating is really cute. Service was fine, although a bit slow.

Desi Galli is a wonderful restaurant. I've had takeout twice and eaten in-restaurant twice, and all four times were great experiences. The staff are kind and welcoming, and the food is absolutely delicious! I am consistently impressed with how flavorful, rich, and fresh it tastes. The food is very filling and not too pricey at all, particularly compared to other restaurants in the area. The Kathi roll (while absolutely delicious) tends to be a little small for my liking. In comparison, the Chicken Tikka Masala dish is a much larger portion which I enjoyed immensely. The restaurant itself is very cute, with fun decorations and a homey, casual vibe. The QR code payment on the table was super convenient - perfect for splitting the check or paying together. I love going with friends, my family, or by myself! Overall, the price, ambiance, and service contribute to Desi Galli's lovely restaurant experience. I greatly recommend it.

I stopped by this cute restaurant before catching a flight from JFK. It looks tiny from the outside, but there's lots of seating on the floor below. The interior was decorated very nicely for the Christmas season. I dined in and got their chai, which had a unique ingredient: fennel. I picked up two kathi rolls to-go: one paneer burji & one aloo/paneer. Relish them in my flight later! The green chutney was also very good. When I entered, I had a couple suitcases with me, but the servers were very nice and accommodated everything.

Today Priya took care of me she was super welcoming and she made my food as we spoke. She has such a kind loving energy to her and the food was AMAZING !! 10/10 I ordered the Panner Tikka masala curry it was super yummy with the basmati rice and the naan. Vegan samosas are delicious and the cheesecake that she gave to me oj the house was soooo delicious. I love that they added their touch of Indian cookies to the cheesecake. Definitely will be back for more Gulab Jamun cheesecake and the food.

Great little take out option! Delicious wraps with Indian spices and awesome Masala fries! Will return!

The food is so good with tons of vegan options. There is a woman who works here that has the best energy- seeing her smile makes my day every time I come in. Best vibes all around.

We came here after pickleball and wanted to check out another restaurant but we were underdressed so we stopped here because the menu looked promising. There was lots of seating, we had a party of 7 so we sat in the back. We were the only ones there. You scan a barcode that takes you to the menu and you order online. We all ordered food and 3 people got drinks. The mango lassi was okay, but not as sweet and a little too thick. My friend got the lychee drink and also thought it was okay. We didn't get the drinks until after the food came out even though they were prepackaged in the fridge already. The first plates of food came out within 15 minutes, but the kathi took 5-10 mins longer than the biryani. I had the tikka paneer biryani in mild, it was spicy but had no other spice to me and the rice was a little dry. I would not go back, but they are a quick bite and have clean tables/bathrooms.

Ordered the beyond kathi roll and it did not disappoint. I liked that it was spicy and had some veggies in it as well. The chutney they gave on the side was . The size of the roll itself was a little small given the price point. The place is pretty small but the service was quick. So no complaints! Overall I would definitely recommend this place

THE BEST chicken tikka! So incredibly creamy, flavorful, and the chicken is well-cooked and perfectly portioned. Don't miss the buttery and pillowy fresh naan or the Pani Puri either! Very welcoming and a great spot that I never miss when I visit the city.

Swung by this place to try out the Desi poutine- which was basically butter chicken with fries. Overall the dish was solid but not special and I wouldn't go out of my way to try it again.

Rating: I've been going to Desigalli for over 9 years because it's close to our meditation center and serves decent wraps. The food is consistently mediocre, but it's quick, which is convenient. However, what really brings the experience down is the constant battle with the cashier and server. The misleading advertising is another issue. They promote a wrap, drink, and fries for $11.99, but if you order anything other than the potato wrap, you end up paying about $3 more. This lack of clarity feels deceptive and has been a recurring frustration. Given the ongoing issues with the staff and the misleading pricing, it's hard to recommend this place anymore. It's a shame, as it could be a decent spot if these problems were addressed.

This is a nice restaurant located in the alphabet city. You enter and see a bunch of Indian nasto (junk food). They have a few tables indoor and a large seating area outside, too. What dragged me in was a sign showing masala fries. I have never tried that, so I had to stop in. I ended up getting the chicken Tikka paneer roll. The chicken was grilled to perfection and came with a green chutney that was just like mom makes it. It was a decent portion size and filling. Back to the masala fries. They were seasoned well, but I was hoping for a little more of a spice kick. The combo I ordered comes with a frooti drink. It was a great indian combo kick for a great price! I definitely need to come back here to try the masala poutine fries. The service was also great, they even told me an approximate time that the order would be ready.

I had Desipoutine (fries with paneer tikka masala) and saag paneer. I really liked the tikka masala sauce that came with the fries - I picked the extra spicy option which made it more interesting than the generic tikka masala flavor that you might get at other places. The saag paneer was warm and creamy, though I probably should've gone up to extra spicy on that dish too. Prices are about average for Indian food in Manhattan. This is a great choice for a quick takeout meal.

Small (and I mean small portions) for the cost, and not very good food, bland at best. Ordered on Uber eats but wish I'd have seen the eating here first. Would not recommend and will not order from here again.

My friend and I split the lamb and chicken tikka kathi roll combos so we could try more than one. The chicken tikka roll one was decent but I definitely preferred the lamb and thought that one was delicious! Service was good and you order on your phone so you can take time on deciding what you want.

Servers were nice, and there was comfortable outdoor seating. We ordered the chicken biryani and the chicken tikka masala. Both were decent, but we found the flavors for both to be a bit lacking. The biryani was a bit bland, and the tikka masala was a bit too sweet and lacked depth. They had unique items on the menu that looked good and interesting--may try these if I return but I'd probably skip out on the more typical menu dishes.

I really like the lunch special here I get the wrap potato one with chickpeas . It's vegan but I still love it . Comes with plum dipping sauce and a spicy cilantro sauce and fries with some magic spicy Indian dust . The heat can build up so I get a mango lassi too but it is extra cost but worth it

Food is good here, prices are high though. Ordered the beyond kathi roll and the standard chickpea masala roll. Both dishes were above average in the flavor but the portion size was small and the price was that of a full meal.. originally the prices were substantially lower but they have over doubled them to my knowledge since. It has a street food vibe, and nice seating area downstairs.

Quick and casual spot to grab food when you are in a rush! I got an egg kathi roll and it was a great snack. The wait time was a few minutes and it was nice and warm for me to eat. It is so close to Tompkins square park so you can eat there. There is not seating inside and isn't the type of restaurant for eating inside.

They have sitting downstairs when you arrive. Which is a nice cozy area away from the noise of outside. You can order from small QR codes on the table, which makes it way more easier and convenient. Place order and it took like 5-10 minutes. I got a Aloo Channa Kathi Roll, which is a potato and chickpea roll. I'm familiar with Kati rolls, and they're rlly flavorful. So when I received the order I was satisfied with the flavor. Order comes with a side and a drink, I got masala fries and water. It also came with sauces as well. I know my Indian places, these isn't the best I had. But flavor and taste is there. Definitely would be coming back for a quick lunch.

My favorite spot for Indian street food. Women owned, definitely a spot to check out so of the classics. Service could be better but we always order takeout so it doesn't matter. Ambiance is pretty and definitely worth checking out.

I was visiting the city and my friend recommended this place for a quick tasty lunch spot. We ordered ahead for pickup and it was ready as soon as we got there. I ordered the chicken tikka kathi roll and was delicious and very filling. I also got mango lassi that wasn't as creamy as I've had but still refreshing. We ordered the Desi Poutine and I'd say that's a must have item! If you are in the area and aren't even that hungry, still go get that!

Picked up an order of samosas, chicken tikka masala, chicken spinach curry and naan. Really quality food, good flavors. And the samosas are the size of softballs!

This has to be one of the best Indian street food I have eaten, and I am Indian. The flavors were spot on and it felt like with every bite there was an explosion of different flavors in my mouth. I love this place and highly recommend it!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great ambiance! I Lohe's the decorations and I also loved that you could see them making the food. I got the pav bhaji and the potato Kati roll. They used eggplant in the pav bhaji which I thought was a little overpowering. The Kati roll was great and spicy but a little small. I loved that they also had other Indian snacks and things you could pick up.

This is my go to lunch spot. For $9!!! You get a veggie paratha wrap, fries, and a drink!!! I mean it's an absolute steal. My favorite is the Chana Kathi Roll, I love their Chana curry, but the Masala Fries also deserve a shout out. The fries are seasoned so perfectly and sooo crispy! The food here is really great and they have an awesome outdoor seating are too, come get lunch here!

Great food and great taste! Service is good and love the indo mexican fusion style. Highly recommend it.

I got SEVERE food poisoning after having their Mango Lassi and one of their rolls. I suffered for 2 days straight! They're probably not checking their ingredients in both food and drinks. Especially something with yogurt in it. Please do your self a favor and stay away!

Do not order from here, they gave me completely raw chicken and did nothing to help solve the issue. DO NOT ORDER... my chicken was completely raw.

I don't normally leave reviews, but yesterday I had a really unsettling experience at this establishment. The girl at the register with the glasses got my order wrong refused to admit it and chose to argue with me in front of other customers. It was really tacky and embarrassing. It led to me just walking out. I was really excited to try this place because I live around the corner. Food is really expensive so for her to be getting orders wrong. It's kind of unfair, especially if she isn't willing to take accountability. I had to repeat the drink. I want to her three times. I wonder what happened to compassion? Or kindness I even left a tip. I ended up giving the food to a homeless person, so I guess it worked out in their favor but very very horrible experience

Nothing great about this restaura t. Food was just OK for the price. There are lot better options around.

I ordered a dish for takeout and it was missing all the main ingredients. If you order from here make sure you check what they send because they skimp on things

I'd come back to this place again and again for the Desipoutine! The fries were crispy, and the paneer and gravy flavorful and fragrant. Other items we tried (takeout) included the biryani and pav bhaji, which were only okay. What really made our visit exceptional was the excellent, friendly service from the manager. She was extremely accommodating and affable despite having a very busy kitchen at the end of the night and singlehandedly managed all the tables and customer-facing interactions on a hectic evening.

I get the rolls from here. I like the chicken tikka roll and chicken Bihari roll. I also recommend eating the food with chutneys. Very good service too.

Firstly, the inside is clean and well staffed. The outside seating is also well taken care of. The food is very tasty. I don't eat a lot of Indian food yet I was extremely pleased with everything I ordered. I've ordered multiple times since my first experience was so positive and each time Desi Galli did not disappoint. I live in the neighborhood and am pleased to have this as a local go-to.

Looks like a basic takeout joint; tastes amazing. Whether you're picking up something to eat at home or a local bar, you'll be happy with the flavors here. Feeling like junk food? Get some masala fries or chaat. Cold? GET THE CHAI. Hungry? Pick something delicious. You'll be happy.

Really loved this spot. There's a good amount of outdoor and indoor seating which is nice. The menu is very reasonably priced. They have a good variety of street food selections. The samosa chaat was really on point and I'm already craving it again. The paneer tikka biriyani was good and it came with raitha. The Kati roll combo is a good deal. It comes with a side and a drink although some drinks like lassi you have to pay extra. I loved the fact that the masala fries came with mint sauce and tamarind sauce. The tamarind sauce is really a game changer. The Bihari chicken kati roll was good. I've had better but no complaints. The service was really great. We ordered on the phone with a QR code and paid on the phone as well and they brought out the food which was nice.

I had the chicken tikka wrap and a samosa. Flavors were good. the place itself feels like some sort of concept/theme thingie that confuses me- as in , in order to get investors one has to pitch some concept that can be imagined replicated as a chain in food courts & airports etc. I always imagine the food comes second in this kind of themed concept dining concept. I would try this again though. :-)

Fast-casual Indian restaurant, Desi Galli, packs all of the flavors of delicious Indian cuisine in a fraction of the time needed to develop those flavors. I ordered the chicken tikka masala extra spicy and not only did it come out in 10 minutes, it really did pack a punch! They also serve pretty large portions for the price.

Used to go to the more modest sized Lexington Ave original when I worked in that neighborhood The East Village outlet has far superior dining spaces, and a more extensive delicious menu. We had chicken tikka Kati roll nice and spicy and not greasy, and two spinach samosas with chick peas and little crispy noodles and a nice sauce. Everything was tasty and prepared when ordered, not before, and the service was friendly as well. We will be back!

Excellent food try the chicken tikka masalla. my wife and I love this dish and go back all the time.

I called them to order pickup and they said you must order through an app. After placing my order through Delivery.com, I went to pick up my order. I ordered the chicken biryani, which came out to close to $15. Once I opened it, I couldn't believe how small it was. The container was smaller than the palm of my hand, and contained virtually all rice and no chicken. I went back to Desi Gali with the unopened container and asked for a refund or for the ability to exchange my item. They told me that refunds occur through delivery.com and not them. A few days later, delivery.com responded to my complaint and said that Desi Gali is responsible for the refund and they refused. It is outrageous to charge that much for a small portion of rice, and the fact they denied the refund. I will never come back again.

The food is delicious but it's impossible to get it delivered. If you call and ask they won't pick up the phone. I will have to find another place.

This place is nowhere near as good as it used to be. I stopped in for a late-ish to-go order, around 9:30 PM and ordered the Aloo Papri Chaat and Dal Makhani. The Chaat was cold and the potatoes weren't cooked all the way through and the Dal was so spicy your head would explode. Now, I LIKE SPICE - I even like it when it burns my tongue a little but not to the point where my whole mouth and palette is blown out for days. Both items were totally inedible, which sucks on multiple levels: 1) I didn't eat dinner and 2) I had to toss food in the garbage and 3) I won't ever go there again. It was that upsetting. I used to really like this place. :o( Bummer.

Ordered the aloo paneer kathi roll combo, with masala fries as the side. The roll was delicious, better than other popular roll places in my opinion. The fries were just fine, nothing special. I wanted to get chai as the drink in the combo, but they didn't have the option online. I had placed an order for pickup, and I requested them if they could replace the coke with chai. Not only were they happy to oblige, but they refused to take back the original drink or let me pay for the additional chai. That was very nice of them! There's nothing better like hot masala chai on a rainy day!

Desi Galli is an authentic Indian street food restaurant nestled in a little storefront just next to Tompkins Square Park. It serves reasonably priced authentic street food and also has some of the American Indian food classics like the plethora of Tikka masala variants. I ordered the Kathi rolls, the paneer biryani and the masala fries. The kathi rolls were incredible. I recommend the paneer bhurji. The filling was moist and the paratha was the perfect balance between crispiness and softness. The biryani was flavorful and not overwhelmingly spicy. The fries were also crispy and glassy on the outside, while being soft on the inside. For the price, this is one of the best quick Indian food joints on this side of the city. If you like this place you'll also like Thelewala in NoHo.

A bit pricy, but that's NYC for ya. Curries were good, naan also. Paratha wasnt great. I liked the fully hands off service and payment process.

I was more impressed with their delivery than with their storefront. However, because I had received a $5 off $20 coupon with my delivery, I decided to venture to their Alphabet City location and give it a go. This is not a full service restaurant. You order your food at the counter and seat yourselves. They may or may not bring you your food depending on the hostess at the counter. You also have to bus your own table after the meal. I decided to be a little adventurous and stray from my typical chicken tikka masala or chana masala. I ended up getting something that was basically the Indian version of fried rice (Paneer Tikka Biryani). It was good and the portions were decent, but overall the meal was not as satisfying as I thought it would be. Also, actually quite pricy for what it was (cheese, veggies, and rice). Next time I'm going with my gut and sticking with my usuals.

I ordered palak chicken korma curry, waited 45 mins last call for delivery of the night. I was starving from just getting home from a long road trip and was looking forward for my meal. When I opened the container all I see is split peas. And absolutely no chicken!!! I checked yelp and it says that they are open until 3am. I called the first time and left a voicemail. Then tried the second time and a man picked up. He claimed the restaurant closes at 1am and that the cook did mess up my order and there was nothing he can do. Extremely upset and still hungry!

If you have celiac disease, DO NOT ORDER! I ordered the gluten free aloo papri chaat which is labeled gluten free on the menu, put "gluten free" in the comments, and even called them on the phone to confirm that this dish is gluten free, and either they lied or messed up the order. I could tell a few minutes after eating it that I had made a mistake and now am in severe pain. The last time I felt like this right after a meal I had symptoms for months. I really wish restaurants wouldn't label things "gluten free" unless they're able to take it very seriously. Learn from my mistake, people.