Despite being in the West Village and having great food, I just haven't had a chance to go back in many many years. Aarti and I were walking around the neighborhood on a Saturday afteroon and was craving a legit snack, so I was thrilled when Aarti reminded me of this place. It's a pretty tiny place with about 3 tables, so I wouldn't come here hoping to really sit down. The concept of the food here is pretty simple: spicy, flavorful mix of vegetables, or meat, or cheese wrapped in an India flat bread. I chose the Unda Chicken roll ($6) on a roti (gotta love the cheap price). The Unda Chicken roll was stuffed with chicken tikka, a layer of beaten eggs, lots of onion and spices on a whole-wheat roasted bread. The guy behind the counter was a bit cranky and kept getting confused as to how many rolls I wanted, but he did eventually get it right.
I forgot how freakin good these rolls are. My roll was amazing and so filling for just $6. The chicken was tender and juicy as it had been marinating in yogurt and spices. Your whole mouth just tastes like a spice rack (and a whole onion) exploded in your mouth. The layer of egg is a nice touch to keep things moist. The reason I like the roti vs. the paratha (classic flat bread) is that the last time I had the classic flat bread it was oily and a bit too thick. The roti is thinner and not as greasy. This place is still a fabulous place for a quick afternoon snack or a midnight drunken outing. Total bill: $11 for 2 rolls and a bottle of water.
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