Kolachi
Pakistani restaurant · East Village
130 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009
Highlights
Chicken & beef paratha rolls, diesel fries, Pakistani street food
Chicken & beef paratha rolls, diesel fries, Pakistani street food
"One roll is a snack, two are a meal. That’s the rule of thumb at this kati roll spot in the East Village. Kolachi stuffs flaky paratha with your choice of charred, spicy chicken or beef and a tangy yogurt sauce for their $6.50, four-bite beef and chicken rolls. They have a few seats, but it’s mostly a to-go spot. Two Rolls (Beef or Chicken), $13" - will hartman, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah, bryan kim
"Kolachi is like a Pakistani food stall in a market magically transported to the East Village, by Kiran Lutfeali and Saif Qazi. Aside from soft beverages it sells only three things: paratha rolls in either chicken or beef (pick the chicken) and fries lightly dusted with spices. You could fall in love with the output of this fast food spot, gleaming late into the night, where you stand and eat." - Robert Sietsema
"Kolachi, located in the East Village, recently celebrated its first anniversary. Founded by individuals who also grew up in Karachi, Kolachi offers flaky rolls with flame-grilled beef and chicken, contributing to the growing kebab roll culture in New York City." - Jess Eng
"At this Pakistani street-food spot in the East Village, you can pick up paratha rolls filled with chicken or beef, and french fries. Swing by for a casual weeknight dinner (they’re open from 4pm, Monday-Friday) or a quick weekend lunch. In case you’re in need of a later dinner, they keep the lights on til midnight, every night. We checked out Kolachi. Read our first thoughts here." - Will Hartman, Willa Moore
"With an all-white space and only three menu items (plus fries), this Pakistani takeout spot in the East Village doesn’t need a bigger menu because the well-spiced beef paratha roll ($6.50) blew me away — it’s likely to be in regular rotation as a late-night snack in the neighborhood, and the owners have ambitions to open multiple locations." - Eater Staff
