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Our Food

Made by hand, every day.

Fillings grilled on a skewer and rolled in buttery paratha, finished with lime-cilantro chutney, three kinds of onion and our own chaat masala. Never from a package.

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What is a kati roll?

Kati means skewer.

Kati rolls are street food all over Kolkata, India: skewer-grilled fillings stuffed into buttery paratha flatbread and topped with chutneys and spices.

They come hot and ready to eat on the go, full of meats, fresh cheese and savory Indian spices. Oh, and we've got satisfying vegetarian choices too.

In every roll

  1. ParathaLayered flatbread off the griddle, or a roasted whole wheat roti.
  2. The fillingMarinated and grilled in-house.
  3. Lime-cilantro chutneyMade fresh every day.
  4. OnionsSautéed, pickled and fresh.
  5. Chaat masalaOur own spice blend, sprinkled on top.
Three kati rolls half wrapped in paper on a wood table, seen from above
Chicken tikka grilling on steel skewers over a flame
The fillings are grilled on a skewer.
Chicken tikka on two skewers beside an open roll on a white plate

Only the best

Marinated and grilled in-house.

Up to30hand-ground spices in our proprietary blend

  • All of our meats are certified halal.
  • Our chicken is antibiotic and hormone free.
  • We marinate daily and never use pre-packaged foods or sauces.

The fillings

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Chicken Tikka

Chicken breast, marinated in yogurt and spices and grilled.

Achari Paneer

Indian farmer's cheese, marinated in spicy pickle and grilled.

Shami Kabab

Minced lamb and lentil croquette with aromatic herbs and spices.

Steak Tikka

Cubed beef, marinated in yogurt and spices and grilled on a skewer.

Chana Masala

Chickpeas with tomatoes, fenugreek and blackening spices.

Aloo Masala

Mashed potato patty with tomatoes, green peppers and spices.

We do veg good

Vegetarians, rejoice.

We offer a variety of veggie options, from pure vegetarian to egg-filled choices. Our parathas are made with butter, but vegans can ask for the roasted whole wheat roti.

On the menu

  • Achari Paneer RollVegetarian
  • Chana Masala RollVegetarian
  • Aloo Masala RollVegetarian
  • Unda RollVegetarianEgg
  • Achari Paneer BowlVegetarian
  • Chana BowlVegetarian
  • Vegan MomosVegan
  • Gajar Halwa Cake BiteVegetarian
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Achari paneer roll beside a skewer of grilled paneer and peppers on marble
Steamed momos in a steel steamer with three dipping sauces
Four open kati rolls topped with onions and cilantro, beside trays of chopped cilantro and pickled red onion

Made fresh every day

Cilantro chutney and pickled onions

Squeezed and chopped by hand.

Every roll is finished with our signature lime-cilantro chutney, a medley of sautéed, pickled and fresh onions, and a sprinkling of our own chaat masala. We make the chutney fresh every day, squeezing the limes and chopping the cilantro by hand.

Lime wedges, sliced red onion, cilantro and a bowl of green chutney
Limes, onions, chutney.

Roti or paratha?

Pick your bread.

The traditional choice

Paratha

Kati rolls are traditionally served in a paratha, a layered flatbread made with butter and cooked on the griddle.

Lighter, and vegan

Roti

For a lighter, still flavorful roll, ask for the whole wheat roti, roasted instead. It is also vegan.

Hands flipping parathas on a flat black griddle with a spatula
Paratha, off the griddle.
Gloved hands rolling out paratha dough beside a tray of dough balls

Spices we grind

Spice library

What makes it Kolkata.

What makes our kati rolls so delicious is a proprietary blend of up to 30 spices, with yogurt, lime juice and fresh cilantro chutney.

Here are the ones we use most. We grind them locally for the freshest flavors and aromas.

A tray of whole spices: red chilies, cinnamon, bay leaves, cardamom and cloves

  • Bay Leaves

    Sharp tasting, fragrant leaves.

  • Mace

    A pungent spice related to nutmeg, but more delicate.

  • Cinnamon

    A warm, pungent taste.

  • Ginger Powder

    Fresh ginger root, in powder form.

  • Mint

    A cool flavored herb.

  • Coriander Seeds

    Seeds from the cilantro plant.

  • Fennel Seeds

    Seeds from the fennel plant.

  • Cumin Seeds

    Nutty, peppery flavor.

  • Green Cardamom

    A strong, unique taste with an intensely aromatic, resinous fragrance.

  • Black Cardamom

    Smokier than green cardamom, with a slight minty coolness.

  • Nutmeg

    Slightly sweet, pungent and warm.

  • White Pepper

    Crushed white peppercorns.

  • Ajwain

    A complex seed with a slight licorice flavor.

  • Black Salt

    Rock salt with a pungent taste.

  • Kasuri Methi

    Dried fenugreek leaves with a bitter bite.

  • Anardana

    Dried pomegranate seeds.

  • Whole Red Chili

    Spicy dried red pepper.

  • Cloves

    Aromatic flower buds.

  • Amchoor

    Dried mango powder.

  • Black Pepper

    Crushed black peppercorns.

  • Asafoetida

    A dried natural gum powder that adds umami.

A bottle of mango lassi with lime wedges on a wood table

Lassi and chai

Our own yogurt.

Our lassi is made from house-made organic yogurt, blended with natural flavors. Have one with your roll, or warm up with masala chai brewed with ginger and cardamom.

Alfonso Mango Lassi

Made from the best mangoes on earth, blended with our own yogurt.

Masala Chai

Assam black tea, brewed with ginger and cardamom.

Drinks on the menu

Come get one hot.

Order ahead from the store nearest you, or walk in. Dine in, pick up or get it delivered.

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