Kati Roll Wala

Indian restaurant · Downtown

Kati Roll Wala

Indian restaurant · Downtown

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Lyric Market, 411 Smith St, Houston, TX 77002

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Kati Roll Wala at Lyric Market serves speedy, flavorful Indian street food wraps, bowls, and treats with a downtown vibe perfect for a quick, satisfying bite.  

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Lyric Market, 411 Smith St, Houston, TX 77002 Get directions

katirollwala.com
@katirollwala

$10–20 · Menu

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Lyric Market, 411 Smith St, Houston, TX 77002 Get directions

+1 713 405 1427
katirollwala.com
@katirollwala

$10–20 · Menu

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"The dedicated kati roll kiosk inside Downtown’s Lyric Market is offering a host of Diwali specials for a full week. From November 5 to November 12, indulge in bargains on kati rolls, mango lassi, and a variety of specialty dessert offerings, like white chocolate rasmalai squares, paan chocolate nibbles in white chocolate, and multi-seed jaggery mix." - Megha McSwain

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"Among the many vendors in the newly opened Lyric Market, Kati Roll Wala puts the spotlight on kati rolls, a popular Indian street food roll-up. Wraps can be rolled with fillings like spiced potatoes, paneer tikka, or cilantro chicken and taste even better when dipped in chutney. Hungry for more? Kati Roll Wala offers spiced fries, samosas, and chaat." - Megha McSwain, Brittany Britto Garley

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Ayman Husain

Google
Dined here for lunch in May 2025. A great nice little market with many dining options. This Indian Flair of cuisine is just right. Definitely for the office lunch crowd and very fast. Tasty too. Definitely recommended. Would eat here. It is open on weekends too. The larger market has a bar in there and other options for dining so great to have options. Parking in the build for a cost. If you are in town for a show at the theater or ballet, stop here and get a quick bite for sure.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz

Google
I've been here three times. The first time, I loved it. The second time, they overcharged me compared to the listed prices, but the food was still good. The third time, ordering the same things, the food had gone way downhill - artificial and bland. They also still have mistakes on their menu - e.g., the "four piece" samosa order comes with two. I don't think there will be a fourth visit for me...

Ritesh Nanda

Google
Food So Artificial, It Makes a Hot Wheels Car Look Natural Came here with my little one and while he raced his Hot Wheels around the table, we couldn’t help but notice—the food had more color than the toy! 🔥

Anthony (Beer Chronicle) Gorrity

Google
Inside the Lyric Market. Absolutely delicious. I got the spicy lamb on lettuce. It was actually spicy, and it was exploding with flavor. The mango drink was sweet, thick, and creamy. Reasonably priced for the portion, freshness, and quality. I’d go back. They’ll validate your parking for free if you’re under 2 hours and bring a receipt from one of the vendors in the market.

sai p m

Google
Kati Roll Wala Bowls offers great value for money. The portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable given the quality and authenticity of the food. It's a fantastic spot for a satisfying meal without breaking the bank.

Sus Paul

Google
The bowls are significantly better than the Kati rolls. The bowls have flavor and sauces in it. The Kati rolls came bare and dry. Further, it lacked spicy flavor. The sauces they give also lack the spicy flavoring and are on the sweeter side. The items are a decent price if you buy a bowl. The samosa chat was pretty good but also lacked the spicy flavors needed

M T

Google
Delicious! I ordered aloo gobi roll and loved it and my husband ordered paneer tikka bowl which was also so flavorful. It’s so nice not to have to go to hillcroft to get scrumptious Indian food. This is located in lyric market. Parking can be hard but there’s a garage and it’s worth it !

Mary LeCompte

Google
Overall a good and affordable Indian street food establishment. Vegetable samosa bites looked nothing like the picture on the menu and was mostly dough. Probably would not order again. Vegan nuggets were okay. Prior to ordering we asked what it was exactly and the person said all we know is its made from plants. Okay lol. Masala fries were good with the right amount of seasoning. Now for the rolls. We had our heart set on the Paneer Tikka Roll but unfortunately they were out of paneer. Tried ordering 2 of the Potato Masala Egg Roll but were told there was only enough for one so got one of those and one Masala Aloo Roll. Both rolls were good and had a nice flavor. They gave us two gulab jamun balls for dessert on the house and we enjoyed them. We will be back to try the paneer. As far as parking...we went in the evening and most of nearby street parking were taken so we ended up parking in the garage. The normal rate is $6 but there was an 'event' so they charged $12. Not the most ideal and wished there was a way charge the regular rate for non event patrons. But hey, what can you do?
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Ako E.

Yelp
Usually for lunch, I sit at my desk so anything handheld is the way to go. I ran across this place & oh lawd! They have wraps with roti canai? I'm down! I ordered the single (which is perfect for my girlish figure) chicken tikka roll which included chicken thighs marinated in yogurt & some secret spices & grilled. To. Perfection. Served with two sauces, the reddish one had a sweet after taste & the green one was downright spicy. So I mixed them for a happy compromise. This roll was packed with flavor & oh so satisfying! Will definitely try some other items like their bowls which look insanely good. Definitely worth it!
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Aruna K.

Yelp
Stopped at the Kati Roll Wala, a part of the food court in the Lyric Market in downtown opposite the Worthom theater. This place has westernized Indian street food including samosa chat. Took awhile to decide what I wanted to eat, finally settled for a Paneer protein bowl. It came with a base of basmati rice or lettuce for the ultra diet conscious. I chose rice, for protein it was paneer, with a dash of all vegetable options they had except onion. For drinks it was mango lassi. I was very hungry and was wondering how long it would take but the buzzer buzzed in about 5 min and the food was ready. It came hot and looked inviting enough. The presentation justified the taste, it was really good. So also the lassi, yum... Am glad it was open on a Sunday, or would have had to watch a 3 hour performance on an almost empty stomach and am not a sane person to be around when am hungry.... :) The girls that work there so very friendly and patient and explained about every dish we asked. They knew what they were doing because they used the authentic Indian name for the spice. The food court itself us maintained very clean. Overall, a great food experience, can't wait to go back to enjoy more items on the menu.
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Audrine M.

Yelp
I tried out Kati Roll Wala in Lyric Market. It's one of the many restaurants in the food court there. I had the chicken kati roll, and I got an egg added in the kati roll. Overall, it was ok but not something I would go to Kati Roll again for. The roll was a bit dry, the sauces they provided added flavor, but it wasn't enough.
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Madhava C.

Yelp
Unfortunately pretty average food. There's no Indian fast food in the neighborhood so there's still a good opportunity for them to come good, and hope they do. The egg roll I ordered was very basic and they took 10 minutes to get me that despite being the only one waiting.
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Lynn L.

Yelp
Located in Lyric Market, this Indian restaurant offers various types of roti, an Indian flatbread and other dishes. They have samosas, bowls, and roti. I was able to order from my table and have it received at my table which was a great option, they also accept apple pay through the QR code ordering. I ordered the egg roti and chicken roti both spicy. And they were actually spicy! The roti was rolled outside of the egg and it was tasty. I really enjoyed it, it was my first time having roti. The chicken was also great, nicely seasoned, spicy, and had sliced onions and cilantro in the roll as well. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal, I could've just had one but got greedy. It is served with a tangy sauce, I wasn't too sure of what it was but it definitely compliments the roti. I also got a serving of a small round Indian dessert, it was like a fried dough ball soaked in a sugar syrup, it was a nice touch.
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Evelyn L.

Yelp
I've been to lyric food hall before and I wasnt super impressed. I figured I'd give it a second try since this is the closest dinning option from work. I ordered the cilantro chicken bowl and I thought it was pretty good. I thought the service was nice and friendly. The food came out fast and the bowl was big! I will def be ordering from this place again.
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Vinh N.

Yelp
Good thing that we now have an Indian street food downtown that is open past office hours. Saves me a drive to Hillcroft or a long wait for delivery. Their prices are reasonable although I would argue that their bowls are a better value than their Kati rolls. If I wanted to get a quick bite on the go, then the kati rolls are perfect. I ordered two rolls (an egg and a paneer) but they only gave me one tomato chutney ramekin . Tasty with the sauce. My masala aloo bowl was loaded with greens, and they use biodegradable containers. This is cool unless you need to eat it at a later time or even reheat it. Then you have to worry about the moisture bleeding through the container. The bowl had a good kick that I enjoyed. Definitely a place I would recommend anyone to stop into Lyric Market Hall for. With delivery, you get the sense that the drivers get lost there though.
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Bargavi K.

Yelp
I've already been back here 3 times to get their paneer Kathi roll with the egg base, an Indian coffee and a mango lassi! The Kathi roll is basically like a wrap and the egg base is like a thin omelette layer in it. You can do vegetarian or non veg. If you ask them to make it spicy they can add chili powder to the wrap to give it a kick! The sauces that come with the Kathi rolls are sooo good with the paneer. Borderline addictive. The Indian coffee comes from a machine which isn't how it's traditionally made but it's somehow perfect. Add sugar as needed and it's so good. The mango lassi also has a perfect level of sweetness and tang. Fast and friendly service and I love that it's a quick walk from my downtown office. The space is in a food hall called Lyric Market and I would say it's definitely my top choice so far out of the restaurants Lyric offers. :) I may be a bit biased since I'm Indian and love Kathi rolls.

Abhay A.

Yelp
I placed a delivery order and they didn't deliver one roll at all. They don't pick up the phone so there is no way to contact them. They deliver through DoorDash but the dasher doesn't pick up phone either. So I paid for something but I don't even have it. Absolutely ridiculous! I do not recommend this business at all. Two thumbs down.
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Steven L.

Yelp
Forgot to snap a picture but my Kati Paneer Egg Roll was really perfect for a quick lunch. Sometimes Indian food can be a bit heavy for lunch - great when you want a midday nap, but not the best when you've got a full day ahead. The rolls are neatly wrapped, and for each protein there's an option with egg, sorta like an additional omelet layer inside the wrap. Finally, the wraps come with a complementary sauce, mine was a tikka masala sauce, which is a perfect complement for dipping.
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Christine P.

Yelp
Great service with friendly staff. The food was great. I would highly recommend. very friendly ambiance
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Stephanie M.

Yelp
The Chicken tiKka bowl hit the spot!! Fresh with layers of flavor, sauces, and fresh veggies. so comforting!
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Gagan G.

Yelp
The food was just OK. We order paneer and chicken Tikka roles. Barely any veggies, onions or cilantro. Dry.

Atul P.

Yelp
The service is extremely slow, the roll was overloaded with the sauce and the chicken itself lacked any flavor.