Phenom.com!! I love this place and have been going for years! I remember when it used to have sit in tables but now it's definitely a to-go operation. And omg they never miss! I've ordered from this place so many times and all their rotis have been so flavourful. Spice factor is on point and actually spicy! The roti I get the most is the butter chicken roti and the sauce is amazing, the chicken is juicy and the roti comes piping hot even when delivered by uber. Highly recommend you checks it out! It's a staple in Van. read more

Mmm, mmm,mmm! The roti was big enough to share, delightfully filled with tender lamb and well seasoned gravy (tomato based curry). Bits of veggies but the star was the roti which holds in the wonderful filling. A friendly family run spot for take out only, it sports a counter and pop cooler in the front. All the magic happens in the kitchen but be patient or order ahead of time because it is made to order. They offer five or six heat levels! read more

Got the lamb saag and butter chicken. Not good, tasted off. Have ordered twice before; the second time wasn't good either so this was my third time (was giving it another chance) won't order again. Extra points as Portions are good and food arrived piping hot. read more

See all

My go to place for comfort Indian food! They have naan turn overs which you don't find in Vancouver otherwise. It is located close to West Broadway station so a very convenient location. They don't have a dine-in place, it's mostly take out. They also don't deliver so you would have to call in to place an order for pick up. They usually take 15-20mins to prepare your order but this can vary based on the day and how big your order is. I have ordered ample number of times from here and they have never gotten my order wrong and have always been on time. Best part is that they have vegetarian and nonvegetarian options!! Their menu is very vast, my favourites are - 1. Dal Pakora Roti: it's simple but delicious. It's basically lentils wrapped in a naan that makes for the perfect meal on a rainy day. 2. Paneer Tikka Roti: cottage cheese with Indian spices baked to goodness, can't go wrong with that! (bit on the spicer side though) 3. Chicken Madras Roti: I'm a big fan of south Indian spices so this one is my go-to! It has a strong coconut flavour with amazing Indian spices. You can ask them to make it as spicy or not as your like. Would highly recommend this unique hole in the wall :) read more

Indian Roti Kitchen - two pans of roti - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

It's a takeout-only Indian restaurant specializing in curries wrapped in a roti. This format is very unique and space-efficient, but also a delicious different way to enjoy curry. You can also get typical Indian snacks and dishes with rice instead of roti. You can add in additional proteins or veggies to your dish for an additional cost. I found it easy to use their website to order, and my order was ready at just about the exact estimated time that they gave me. I ordered the baingan bhurtha roti with added paneer and spinach for something different. The roti portion was huge and well worth the cost even with the fees from my add-ons. I ate the whole roti for fear that it wouldn't keep well but saved some of the curry for the next day. The roti itself was very good - tender but not tough, didn't get soggy from the curry. The curry also was flavourful. It was less oily than most restaurant-style Indian food which I appreciated. The paneer and spinach add-ons worked well, I would recommend trying it with these if you don't mind spending a little extra. I ordered medium spice and it was actually a little milder than I expected on day 1, but the heat was more intense on day 2. It was extremely hot when they gave it to me. This is great if you have a long trip home before you can eat it, but I took it to the park by City Hall which is just a few minutes' walk, so I had to tear open the roti and let it vent for quite a while before it was a bearable temperature to eat. I also got a mango lassi. This actually surprised me with how good it was. I could really taste the fresh mango! This was the thick kind of lassi that's best to drink with a straw. Although it is, again, takeout-only, the staff was very nice, and there are chairs that you can sit in if you need to wait. read more

Indian Roti Kitchen - Baingan Bhurtha Roti + Mango Lassi - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Eating the saag chicken rice right now. Nice flavour, I asked for very mild and it is perfect. Chicken is moist. Love the sauce over the basmati rice. The Ras Malai is good, definitely order it!!! read more

Indian Roti Kitchen - Saag Chicken - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

See all

Great takeout food, travels well and stays hot. Big portions (I'm good with half of the roti dish) Always get roti wrapped around tasty filling - have tried lots of them and faves are chicken korma, chicken curry, shahi paneer, vegetable korma (has paneer!) and dahl pakora, A friend introduced me to this place when i was pregnant, and now my 9 year old asks regularly for it - always the saag paneer roti. read more

If you want an experience, go for the v.v. (very, very) spicy vindaloo. The lamb is my go-to.

Absolutely delicious! I am a regular customer here and it is such a hidden gem. The woman that works here is so kind and they always deliver the best (unique) comfort meals. The Saag Paneer is my very favourite and the Shahi Paneer is also amazing. Highly recommend to anyone! read more

Holy moly, was this ever a delicious discovery! Unfortunately, it is takeout only, but it is so good, it is worth the hassle. Unlike most lamb curries I've had, this was moist, succulent lamb. And I really appreciated being able to order non-spicy as my stomach can no longer handle peppers & chilies. The roti was very, very good. Just a note that it is SCREAMING HOT when it goes in the pkg, so I recommend you open it up and let some of the steam escape as you take it home so it's less soggy when you eat it. read more

See all

I've only ever had take out so I can't speak for the decor etc... but they make wicked rotis. I get the saag aloo and add Chana. It's super yum! I don't know anywhere else that has proper Indian roti. It's always exactly what I want when it comes. This time of year, I love spicy comfort food like this! read more

My buddy was in town for Acro Festival so I picked somewhere nearby for us to eat. We decided to try Indian Roti Kitchen, which specializes in roti. It's next door to Tropika Malaysian Cuisine. We dropped in on a Saturday evening (around 6:45pm). It's a hole in the wall with only two tables (8 seats total). Most people were getting takeout. Service is friendly and they refilled our waters several times. The menu is split into appetizers, vegetarian and non-vegetarian roti, rice selection, side orders and dessert. You choose your level of spice (1 - very mild to 6 - fire). My buddy J can't handle any spice so we requested level 2. I'd try level 4 if I were to come back. - Vegetable pakora ($3.99) - spiced chickpea batter fried vegetables. These were crispy, tasty little bites. Liked them more than the samosa. - Vegetable samosa ($3.99 for 2) - stuffed with potato and green peas. Pretty standard. Didn't have any heat to it. - 2x Lamb biryani ($12.99) - pulao rice cooked with lamb, Indian spices, yogurt and nuts. Good sized chunks of lamb and the rice had good flavour. - Eggplant & potato roti ($9.99) - sautéed with herbs and finished with curry sauce. Tasty but there's more potato than eggplant in this dish. The roti was pretty standard. - Saag paneer roti ($10.99) - pureed spinach and Indian cheese with cream. The saag was a bit bland but the paneer had a good texture. - Butter chicken roti ($12.99) - boneless chicken cooked with special butter sauce. This wasn't your usual butter chicken. Sauce was tasty but not overly rich or creamy. Decent and cheap eats at IRK. read more

See all

This was a great little spot with delicious food. Take out only but the service was quick and attentive.

Have been ordering takeout from IRK for years now, and it's been reliable every time. If anything, it's gotten better. The food always tastes like a great deal of care and attention went into the preparation. While it's a simple idea, a curry served wrapped in a roti, it doesn't taste like fast food. The curries have a complexity to the flavour, and can be ordered to be as mild or as spicy as we're feeling like on a given evening. Served at home with the right wine, IRK can make for an excellent pandemic dining experience. My partner and I are big fans of the Lamb Biryani which is the ultimate comfort food on a rainy day. It's not unusual for restaurants to skimp on protein but this is absolutely not the case with IRK. Again, they're consistent and reliable. I used to phone the orders in, but now they have a website where you can place your order for pickup. Post COVID-19, they are excellent at taking the proper precautions for when you pick up your order, and the food continues to be nicely packaged. read more

Indian Roti Kitchen - Lamb Biriyani, Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I can't believe I lived in Toronto for four years and never actually tried one of the many roti places there (Gandhi Roti, Indian Roti House, etc etc). So when I moved back to Vancouver, I bookmarked Indian Roti Kitchen as one of my top places to go for the summer. I took the suggestion of several other Yelpers (love y'all) and called in to order ahead for takeout. My malai kofta roti (($13ish) took about 15 minutes to prepare, so it was ready by the time I got there! Luckily managed to snag the parking right in front of the place, but I can foresee having to leave extra time to park on the side streets in the event of limited parking on Cambia. I had zero expectations coming here because I've never tried roti in this way before (but I'm a native Indian food eater). However with each minute on the drive home my excitement increased. Unlike with usual takeout where the food gets cold on the drive home, this roti stayed flipping hot for my entire ride. I'm talking burning through my jeans kind of hot. Yeah, there was a lot of uncomfortable adjusting on my part, but it was worth it to have warm food at home. It's hard to capture this deliciousness in a photo, but basically it's your standard Indian curry (they have a variety of curries, veg and non-veg) wrapped in a roti. For anyone familiar with Indian roti, keep in mind this roti is a lot thinner, basically like a tortilla, rather than the type of roti you may be used to eating. It makes for an easy, but not mess-free, meal where you can cut through the layers of roti and pop in bites of curry roti into your mouth. Yum. Malai kofta is my favorite curry, so I'm a bit biased but it was delicious throughout. It's not the best curry flavor I've had, but as a whole the roti enhances it and makes it unique and yummy. If you can't handle spicy food though, make sure to keep your spice level at 1 or 2. The spice here goes from 1-6 with medium being 4. I got a 3, and it was the perfect level for me but was still spicy for my sister and dad. Overall, I think my family will be back here to try more flavors of their curries in roti. Will hold off on the 5 star until I've vetted the other flavors too! read more

Indian Roti Kitchen - Malai kofta roti - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Tasty, affordable, and vegan friendly! My partner and I are musicians on tour and stocked up on four vegetarian rotis (chana, sag, aloo gobi) for a drive up into the interior where we anticipated veggie food being scarce and where we wouldn't have kitchen access to prepare anything in after working up an appetite during our shows. We were pleasantly surprised by the portions - along with a basic salad we cobbled together in our hotel room, one roti easily satisfied both of us. And while they are great hot, they honestly taste great cold too. We opted for spice level 4 and it was a perfect compromise of spice without overwhelming the more subtle flavors. Now we're trying to figure out how we can fit it into our schedule to swing through and pick up more before the next leg of the tour. read more

One-line review: Really good food in a generous portion at a decent price. My wife and I tried to get to this spot at a lunchtime, only to realize they don't open until 4p. :-( When we did finally get there at a dinnertime, we decided it was worth the wait. We ordered: Lamb vindaloo roti Lamb Tikka masala roti Mango lassi The roti were delicious and spicy enough -- a huge compliment in my family. They can be made spicy on a scale from 1(least)-7(hottest). The server warned us that they make things spicier than usual and recommended that we order a notch or two lower than we normally would. That froze us, but we ended up choosing 7 anyway, and we were glad we did. It wasn't ridiculously hot (like too hot to eat), but plenty spicy for our spicy palates. YMMV. The portions were very generous. We ate half each, and took the rest home for a second meal. That's a win! Our server (she may also be an owner?) was friendly and helpful. The inside of the restaurant is tiny and non-descript; this was all about the food. A lot of people apparently order takeout. We parked on the street for free -- always appreciated in a city that seems to want to soak you for parking at every turn. Bottom line: This was great, and we'll be back. read more

SO happy to have discovered this place! I've been looking for quality wrapped roti for a while since moving to the city and this place is it. I've been 4 times this past week since my first visit and it just keeps getting better. The food is always piping hot when served which tells me they make the curry fresh for you. Everything is well seasoned and portioned. I've tried the shrimp curry, chicken saag, madras chicken curry and the chicken korma so far. My favourite would have to be the chicken saag, the spinach and curry flavours are so delicately balanced it's like the food is dancing happily in your mouth with each bite. Some notes: 1. It's more of a takeout place but they have about 6 seats if you want to dine in. 2. The wait can be anywhere from 15-25 minutes so I'd definitely recommend calling ahead if you can. 3. They have a spice level chart from 1 - 6 and I've tried 4 and 5 and 6 and 4/5 aren't too spicy, but I have a high tolerance. If you're wanting to have a true spicy experience go for the six for sure. read more

Indian Roti Kitchen - Take out menu - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The lamb roti was great. I like spicy and level 3 did the trick. Service was fast. The lamb was better than the butter chicken but both were good. read more

Awesome rotis. Tried the lamb curry and madras chicken. Both were delicious. Went with #4 spice level the 1st time, then tried #3 which i found better...4 is tolerable. No ambiance as it's take out... Service is friendly read more

I'm glad they are now open from lunch although if I lived closer I'd be scared how often I might get this. I also learned they apparently recently signed up with Skip so that scares me a bit that it will be too easy to get. Nothing much new to add from previous reviews: Consistently great flavour Sizeable portions Careful with spice - they have many levels and the medium would be hot I think for many people. Easy to go up next time, less fun if you can't enjoy it. Order ahead or be prepared to wait 15-40 mins based on how busy they are. There's nowhere else around there to go have a coffee or drink while you wait. Parking is easy if you're driving - on street. I can only speak for the roti and samosas - very tasty and very reasonably priced. At one they had dine in but even then there was only a few seats so I expect will be takeout only from now on. If anyone ever went to Gandhi on Queen W this is a very close second. The only thing that makes me say that is Gandhi used to press out and cook roti at time of order. read more

Soooooo good! Every. single. Time. Let's just say that my husband and I are hooked! The flavors are so delicious and there's something really special about this place. The lady at the front always greets us with a smile and is extremely kind. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying the Chicken Saag Roti read more

Indian Roti Kitchen - Menu March 2019 - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I tried the Malai Kofta Roti and it was more than enough. Portion size doesn't disappoint. I was worried the roti would get all soggy when I packed it to go but it held together quite nicely the next day. Dare I say it tasted better as leftover since it soaked up all that awesome curry! They got the spice level just right for me. Medium was enough to showcase the light heat coming through. I will definitely try the next level spice next time, perhaps with some meat too. Never had chaat, but don't think I'm food of the dish itself. It tasted like fried crispy dough with yogurt on it. It might be a preference thing but wasn't raving about the dish at all. read more

Indian Roti Kitchen - Malai Kofta Roti - Cheese & Potato Dumplings cooked with Cream Sauce - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

See all

Excellent Lamb korma roti, have ordered it twice for take away in the past 2 weeks. It is an explosion of flavors all wrapped up in a roti (Indian whole wheat wrap). You can order it based on your spice tolerance and medium is spicy enough. They have an easy online ordering platform and it lets you know the time it will be ready. They are not open for dine in which makes sense since the space is very small, but their flavors are bold. Highly recommend trying this place. read more

Very friendly owners! Only seat about 8 people so most people do take out orders. We went around 4:15pm and people came in constantly for their takeout orders and also the phone was ringing non-stop. We ordered a Chicken Vindaloo Roti and Butter Chicken Roti. Both were amazing!! They have a spicy level from 1-6, with 1 being mild and 6 super spicy. The Chicken Vindaloo only starts at a 4 because the curry base for the Vindaloo is chilli. It was pretty spicy, but tasted really good! For the butter chicken, we ordered 1 and it was perfect. If you enjoy spicy, I think 3 would be a good start for the butter chicken. read more

Indian Roti Kitchen - Top: Chicken Vindaloo Roti Bottom: Butter Chicken Roti - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Excellent! Fine cuisine, clean and friendly. The kind of place you want to come over and over. read more

Big vegetarian menu and they're able to do many of them vegan, so I decided to order take-out. I got the mixed veggie korma roti ($13 plus tax), and ordered it 4/6 on spiciness, which was a very pleasant level (I might try 5 next time). The filling was delicious -- there was cauliflower, peas, potato, and the gooey korma sauce. Tasty and filling. Would definitely recommend. read more

Indian Roti Kitchen - Mixed veggie korma roti - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

See all

I've been meaning to review this place for a while. Its one of my favourite take-out places for a few reasons. The food is delicious. We've ordered all sorts of lamb and chicken roti from the menu and enjoy them all. We usually get spice level 2 or 3- we like spice but we don't want to be uncomfortable! It is very good value for money. Most often I (or my husband) can't get through a full roti and have leftovers for lunch the next day (and it tastes just as good if not better). Lastly, the customer service is great. They are locally owned, and its always pleasant to converse with the woman who works the counter. Even if they're slammed with customers, she is courteous and looks you in the eye with a smile. All things considered, this is my kind of take-out. read more

Had to grab dinner near the hospital and saw this place on Yelp. The restaurant is a lot smaller than I expected -- just 5 two-person tables. But they don't need a big place because almost all their orders are for takeout -- in the 30 minutes that I was there, I saw at least 10 pickups. I got the lamb saag (?) roti, which came in just over 10 minutes, and it was delicious. Greasy, yes, as expected for Indian food, but just right for flavour. I would probably up the spice level next time -- I got a mild-medium, which wasn't exactly spicy, but there are 4 (?) levels above that. Price was reasonable for the portion -- about $15 for dine-in. And, as a bonus, the waitress (the only one who could be seen working) was super courteous and nice. read more

I went there with high expectations but was completely disappointed. Food: Ordered Mutter Paneer Roti. It was OK at best. And why was the dish filled with potatoes?? Not my kind of place. After 3 bites it was redundant taste. The papdi chaat was alright. Service: Like another person wrote, the lady in the front is all by herself and it gets too much for her, and most times i didn't see her make right decision as to who to attend first. I had to wait for a table to open up. Even after it opened up after 20mins, she was constantly on the phone taking orders and from people who came in rather than quickly cleaning up so I could place my order (since i had already been waiting for 20mins vs the people who called to order or who just came on). Bad judgement. read more

Indian Roti Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

See all

Delicious food, large portions, and the kindest front of house staff. The food is quite spicy, I'd recommend opting for a spice level one lower than you'd usually go. A great option for an inexpensive date night. read more

Indian Roti kitchen is phenomenal. Friendly staff, and incredible food. I give their business cards out to friends because I love this place so much! SOMETHINGS TO KNOW I've eaten in; but this place is really more of a to-go location. They have 6 levels of spiciness and 3 and up is pretty spicy. I love spicy food and I keep my order at four or medium-hot. All their rotis are equivalently delicious; but my favorite is the lamb curry. Stop reading this review and go! read more

I really should give a 5-star rating, but the long wait for tables is hard to ignore - although it's no fault of the staff. There are only three tables to be precise. Just one lady serving all the customers, including a pretty constant stream of take-out patrons. In fact, their take out must be making more money than sit-in. Four of us shared two roti dinners and one butter chicken on rice. For roti we tried the saag one and the one with coconut milk. (Sorry, I couldn't remember the fancy Indian names). Volume is very good. Had lamb for both roti and they were so tender. Portion of lamb is decent too. The roti were amazingly tasty, with all the herbs and spices popping out with each mouthful. The butter chicken was good, but maybe standard fare. And at $12.99, it's not cheap, but I have to say it was fair and there was enough volume, and the chicken was good. Will have to try other items next time around. read more

Truly delicious! They sell their rotis to you in containers that can go directly into the oven for reheating, so we usually order about 6 of them and stock our freezer. So nice to have these pockets of goodness on hand to pop into our toaster oven for a quick weeknight meal. :) The people that work there are always so friendly - we love supporting this small, local business. read more

Delicious roti you can't find anywhere else. They will let you add other veggies to the shrimp curry if you like for a $1. read more

Indian Roti Kitchen - Shrimp curry roti with cauliflower instead of potatoes - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Decent roti, but nothing too special. Roti is one of my favorite things to eat. They made it good and spicy for me, but ingredients didn't look or taste fresh. read more

Indian Roti Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Okay, so I understand the great reviews, but I also get the bad reviews and here's why: Location/Parking: Off Cambie - street parking Ambiance: Very small restaurant - it's really more a store front where you pick up to-go orders. They've got 2 tables for 2, and then 2 tables for 2 pushed together for a group of 4. Minimalistic, clean, but very small. Service: PAY ATTENTION - don't just drop in and expect to get food quickly. You must order ahead of time and expect a 45 minute wait for your food to be done. We didn't know this and we dropped in, seated ourselves because the waitress was so busy answering the phone. The phone was literally ringing off the hook. We waited 45 minutes for our food and there were literally 20 people that came in and out while we were there picking up orders (possibly more). This place is HOPPING! The waitress was nice enough and seemed to handle the rush quite calmly. She got us some water when she had a chance - which was about 15 minutes after being there. Food: We ordered the butter chicken roti (it sounded like that was what pretty much everyone was ordering). We ordered a 4 out of 6 on the spice scale and it was really more of a 5 or 6. The flavor was good, but felt watered down with the potato which I've never had in any butter chicken dish (some of it was mashed which gave it a thicker consistency). I'm used to butter chicken being more creamy. But I was starving at that point and it was hot and the roti was tasty so I didn't mind. Recommendation: It's pretty good value for the price - about $12-$13 for a dish and if I lived in the area I would probably call in for take-out. But BE WARNED - order first!!! otherwise be prepared to wait. read more

We order take-out from here once a week. The service is always exceptional and the food is consistently fantastic in flavour and quality(notably better than the other Indian restaurants close by). I would strongly recommend the rotis, but my personal favourite is the chicken biryani - I crave it! Any Indian food lover should try this place. read more

It was our first time ordering from here and we will definitely be ordering from here again! Granted, I am not a fan of having my food wrapped up in the roti. I do prefer the option of being able to add more or less roti to my dishes, depending on the intensity of the flavours. As it is, there seems to be too much roti and not enough of the main per bite for my palette. I am willing to bet that, with their 'normal' spiciness, however, the ratio would be bang on. Why 4 stars then? We are all big fucking cry babies in my home. As much as I wish we could tolerate it... spice burns. It burns our tongues, throats, stomachs... and then our asses! It is an unpleasant experience from first contact until about 8 hours later. So, when I told the person taking the order that we ARE all big fucking cry babies... they seemed to hear me, which was a really, really nice change! The other people in my family loved the balance. They were so happy to be able to eat Indian food without pain that they dug in... to the point of gluttony really, it was embarrassing. So, yes to Indian Roti Kitchen!!! read more

Regularly get take out from here. Quick and pleasant service. Can easily make a dish last 2 meals. Hearty & tasty! They adjust the level of spice and we usually are ok with 3 medium but sometimes it's inconsistent and we need a lot of yogurt to tone it down. read more