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Counter-serve eatery offering Indian wraps in a tight space with a downstairs seating area.

At a glance

#29 of 38 Indian restaurants in New York

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.01

0.0 km from the center of New York

Rating breakdown

  • 5 ★51%
  • 4 ★22%
  • 3 ★12%
  • 2 ★6%
  • 1 ★9%
101 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
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Quick facts

What is the rating of Desi Galli?
Desi Galli is rated 4.0 out of 5 based on 354 reviews.
How does Desi Galli rank in New York?
Desi Galli is #29 of 38 Indian restaurants in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Desi Galli located?
101 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States — 0.0 km from the center of New York.
How can I contact Desi Galli?
Phone: +1 212-683-2292 · Website: desigalli.com
Kamran Khokhar
so i always place an order of yellow dal curry from them but never head a complain but today rather have dal it was just oil and oil in the container. i wish i had time to take it back to them.

I request the manager to keep a check on the kitchen staff and counter staff because this kind of service will make them lose customers. imagine u are hungry and just want grab your food and eat it but due to this mess u can't and u have to find another spot to buy food again.
Waste of time and money.
Mahfuzul Hoq
We stumbled upon this place quite suddenly. The love for Indian food and price point made us try it out. The restaurant is one stairs down but you'll love the interior.

The setup is very comfy and if you're a fan of Bollywood music, you'll love their Playlist. The menu is available on scanning a QR code and the variation of the food will spark up your taste buds for Indian food. We ordered Samosa Chaat - the best I had in NY, Rasmalai - perfect softness and very flavorful, Bihari Kathi Roll - good blend of spicy chicken filling.

I must mention about the staff who served us, she came down the stairs for 5 times to bring us food, offered to help with the menu and everything. She's the best!

Would definitely come back.
Olivia Leigh
I can’t speak to the food of the service because I’ve only gotten takeout, but this is one of the best Indians I’ve had in a long time. I was very pleasantly surprised by the chicken tikka masala. It’s very delicious, robust and a bit sweet. They also have gluten-free bread, which is a godsend because it is impossible to find anywhere and the portioning is really great for the bread. The create itself is perfect portion, especially when delivered. I would definitely order this again and the pricing is pretty pretty good for the area.
Ali John
I thought it was delicious and very cheap for being in New York east village. 8.79 for Kati roll I got vegetarian with potatoes and chick peas. Highly recommended can’t wait to try other things. Very nice and kind service.
Michael Gnagy
I’m so happy that I found this place! I’ve been hankering to find a good kati roll (or is it Kathi?) for years.

I found the chicken roll here to be superior to the kati roll company and had way more flavor. The staff were very friendly and the place was well taken care of.

I’m going to make sure I swing by next time I pass through nyc! ✌️
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I would never come back here. The serving size is TINY compared to what is shown on the menu— it probably classifies as false advertising! I paid $19 for this for lunch. Look at how incredibly small that wrap is! I have never seen a smaller one in my life. The food is hardly delicate or extraordinary to justify the tiny serving size compared to price. I should have went to McDonalds instead.
Rebecca Lee
Good spot for fast casual Indian street food. I cannot comment on authenticity but thought the flavors were good. I enjoyed the vada pav and kathi roll. Masala fries were crispy and hot - total perfection. Skip the pav baji which I was most excited about, unfortunately!
Saief Ahmed
A lot of places were packed and me and my friends wanted somewhere to sit and eat and break our fast so we came here and there was plenty of space food wasn’t bad but I wanted spicy but it was like medium spicy. I got a aloo paneer kathi roll with the drsipouttine fries and green chutney on the side and my friends got a tikka chicken kathi roll and samosa chaat. The only reason I’m giving four stars because they charged nearly 3$ for a 1$ dollar bottle like what’s with the bottle price inflation?

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