Roti Boti is your no frill Pakistani Indian comfort food restaurant. I'm not a particular fan of the cafeteria/buffet service and the quality of their goat, lamb and chicken offerings were a bit too spicy for me. The second visit I asked for chicken over rice instead of goat and was given the wrong dish. Would I be back. No!1 read more

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This is the place for you if you brag about having a fierce palate. We went in here because it was featured on some show on Hulu where a corpulent loud guy talks about food. The waitress/cashier was extremely helpful and patient, and helped guide us to the appropriate food choices. Everything that we ate hit our desire, which at that time was powerful spicy food. The channa masala was the star of the show, and so were the meats. Enjoy the food here, and then brag about how you can handle any kind of spice afterwards. We'll be back. read more

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Was in with my bf Astoria searching for another place to eat at but it was closed. Came across Roti Boti and was not disappointed. The cashier/service worker explained the menu and gave a good recommendation. We had the chicken curry, butter chicken, rice, pita bread and beef on the steak. Both the chicken curry and steak had a spice to it, that was delicious. I liked the sauce texture of the creamy chicken. The pita bread was big and enough for two people to split. The place is cute and cozy nothing fancy. If I am in the area again I would go back. read more

Roti Boti - a variety of food items on a table - Pakistani Near Me - Astoria, New York

Food was good, one of the dal dishes was really delicious, especially with the basmati. The others were very spicy. It was a bit hard to understand the differences between different dishes as the employee said they were similar and none of them very spicy, which wasn't our experience--they really varied. They were kind nonetheless, especially the owner/chef. The garlic naan had some kick as well. The samosas were a bit underwhelming. They were out of a number of things due to the time of day. Would return to try the pakora and onion kulcha. read more

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So i have been going to this restaurant forever. Recently to celebrate my homecoming, my husband purchased about $120. Worth of food and since we live 35 min away, we didn't eat right away, but still when I went to open the buttered chicken container it was already popped open bc of some fermentation going on and it smelled like vomit on a whole new level! I'm making it easy for you, never again! read more

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Roti Boti is another one of those Indian/Pakistani restaurants with the food displayed ready to serve. The food here is delicious and very tasty. The naan is made fresh and comes out warm and crispy. Sometimes it can take a while for the naan to come. I had the chicken palak which was the best I had so far! The food comes with a very basic salad which is good as a palate cleanser. The dining area is very clean, air conditioned and has plenty of tables. The bathrooms on the other hand could use a fixing and cleaning. It smells and one of the bathrooms has a broken and wobbly floor tile right in front of the toilet. read more

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Good food and ambiance good customer service so I recommend you your friends okay give it a try.

Delicious bangladeshi or pakistani food (not sure). The only food in NYC that I daydream about, and I've lived here for 20 years.

Loved this place when I lived in NYC. Miss it like crazy. Awesome indo-pak food open late too. read more

My friend got horrible food poisoning when we ate here. She ordered a bowl of rice with curries from the prepared food and samosas. The food was lukewarm and seemed like it had been sitting at an unsafe temperature for a long time. The food tasted fine, but the lack of food safety here (not keeping food hot enough) makes it very risky. read more

I would give this place a 4 star in reality but upping it to 5 simply due to really crappy reviews others have left; some people were really looking for "ambience" at Roti Boti? Here are the good things to try: lamb nihari on weekends is the BEST! Their chicken curry, lamb biryani, kababs, are all superb. I would say that my desi peeps can skip the lobia or chana masala; not sure why but their cook doesn't seem to know how to make beans. Don't come expecting "service"; this isn't some high end restaurant. Be thankful that some of the staff can at least count in English and give you the right change back. Get your food, eat it and leave. Better yet, just order, pick up, go home, put your eating clothes on and eat!!! Also, I know their bathroom was always somewhat messy. I am not sure whether it is due to less traffic during COVID19 crisis, but the bathroom was sparkling clean last time I stopped by for a take out. read more

I'll preface this with the disclaimer that I do eat a lot of Middle-Eastern and Indian food. Roti Boti's food was really good going in. I especially enjoyed the lamb and their bread. However, I woke up in the middle of the night after having dinner there with some pretty intense gastrointestinal distress. I do not think it was food poisoning necessarily, but just a warning. No matter how experienced you are with Indian or Middle-Eastern food, nothing will prepare you for the roti booty after eating at roti boti. read more

Fresh bread and good sides. The Okra was very very good. The chicken curry was not dry at all. The goat curry was surprisingly tender and very flavorful. read more

I can't believe it took me this long to try this place. I've lived in the area for awhile and yes while I was not pleased with the outside, I should have listened to my mama about not judging a book by its cover. The food was very tasty and clean enough inside. read more

very genuine spot, a true slice of life and really great fresh roti, as expected read more

Hands down best Pakistani in the city maybe in the world; I haven't been to Pakistan yet but now it is on my list of places to travel to as long as the food was anywhere near as good as this place. Go to the bathroom before you go to the restaurant if you need to, whatever or see if they have delivery (you won't get the full experience but maybe it's worth a shot?) or just suck it up and make sure to wash your hands thoroughly because you will use them a lot in eating the heavenly delicacies they serve. read more

I have always said that the best way to judge ethnic eateries is by observing the clientele. Do people of that race/nationality eat there? If so, then it's legit. I was staying with a friend of mine in Astoria and as we walked towards the restaurant in our long flowing Arab thobes and jeans, I felt very comfortable (and I wasn't even in the Arab locale of Steinway, just a few streets over). Walking into the restaurant, giving salaams to the folks seated around, I knew I was home again. As the other reviewers put it, this is no-frills, South Asian Muslim dining. Hot food, great kababs, minimal acoutrements and eating with your hands. My friend and I ordered the Chicken tikka masala, naan, biriyani and tandoori-esque chicken. I have lived in India and thought I had eaten good biriyani ... man, their stuff was awesome! With a little of the chicken masala and their version of raita, the biriyani was almost magical! No need to go to Jackson Heights for good "desi" food; just try this awesome spot in Astoria. Make sure to bring cash because they only cards for bills over $25. I noticed quite a diverse array of customers and everyone enjoyed their food. As we say in Arabic, Alhamdulillah! read more

Didn't event get to try the food. Ignored the B rating by the health dept in the window and attempted to give it a shot. You walk in and all the food is in heating trays. I asked if there was a menu, got a blank stare. I asked if you get 1 meat and 2 sides, got back the response "you order what you want." Ok but with no menu apparently its point and grunt. Obviously we have never been here but the counter person did not care to be helpful or friendly. He did however correct my friend when pronouncing an item on the specials of the day which they also happened to be out of already by 1 PM lunch time. We did the right thing and went to another spot in the area happy to have customers. read more

- I've been going for about 10 years and although I like the food and prices, I cannot stand the racism. I spend over 40 minutes (20 minutes each way) to go out of my way and if you can't treat all customers equal and fairly and see that I'm standing there to be served and help other people who came in after me first then you don't deserve my business or to be in business. My friends stopped coming because of the same problem and I kept giving them more chances but this is my last time. read more

Stopped by and had lunch. Had goat curry and chicken tikka masala. The naans were great cause they were fresh. They were really nice and the flavors and taste was great. read more

One of my favorite late night places. Great choices of food, plates that come with a meat and vegi selection. Servings are plentiful that can feed your appetite and then some. Food tends to taste on the heavy side, but delicious none the less. You honestly cant go wrong with any of the choices. The tikka masala sauce is great. read more

Outraged single-star reviews sometimes tempt me to visit places, especially when there's no consensus and I can pretentiously offer my thoughts as the "voice of reason." It wasn't the most welcoming joint, but I can see how the food and the experience might improve on a third or fourth visit. I didn't know what to get. My first choice, chicken achar, was sold out. They were also out of samosas. I opted for goat roti. It had good spices and a better texture than usual. It might have been more enjoyable with some vegetables instead of just meat and rice. read more

Honestly guys, don't waste your time here.. not what I would call authentic at all. Really is meh. Even meh might be overstating it. Go somewhere else. I really don't like leaving poor reviews, but I'm afraid not much of a choice here. Owners - step up your game. U really shouldn't be servicing this food. Customers deserve better. read more

I stopped in to Roti Boti after reading the other, mostly positive, reviews on Yelp hoping to find a diamond in the rough. I have to say though I wasn't that impressed. The food is good but very oily. It's your average take-out "fast" South Asian food (cheap, quick, and semi-yummy) but nothing more than that. Also, the location is a bit out there (21st street near Astoria Blvd). I haven't been around this neighborhood much in the recent past but if its anything like it was only 5 years ago my guess is that if you idle around long enough you'll come across a hooker or 2 and maybe even score some crack. I kinda feel sorry for the poor saps who are being roped into the new "luxury" condos that are popping up around there. Probably a decent option for people that live nearby or cabbies that can stop in and grab something at a late hour. If you're in the neighborhood and need a fix...food that is, stop in. It was definitely edible. I ordered to go...Chicken Tikka Masala, a Chickpea dish, 2 Samosa, 2 kebabs, 3 orders of Naan, 1 soda, and an order of plain rice came out to 27 bucks. read more

Roti Boti - Pakistani Near Me - Astoria, New York

My introduction to Roti Boti was not a pleasant one, however my impression of the restaurant grew over the years. When I first moved to the area I attempted to go (I think it may have been called something else, maybe someone on here can confirm). I stepped up to the counter and was just totally ignored; they would take other peoples' orders and everything so after about 5 minutes or I got pissed off and left. So After being snubbed I kind of wrote that place off. Then about a year later a friend of mine wanted to check it out so I figured "what the hell?" and went. It was now under new management and was such an improvement over the original!! I'm so glad I decided to go back! I always have a great experience every time I go. Out of the 10 years I've been frequenting the place I think I've only had one thing that I didn't like (fried fish) but otherwise the food is consistently on point and delicious!! My favorites are: the boneless chicken skewers, goat curry, chicken saag and chicken tikka masala. The naan and roti are awesome, too; the naan is always made fresh to order and comes to the table so hot and airy. Their veggie sides and dal are legit; I even enjoy cauliflower how they prepare it at the restaurant. Even the salad comes with this yogurt-based dressing with a little spicy kick that is delicious. Over the last year or two they've added vegetarian samosas to the menu. I can't do spicy food and mostly everything has just enough spice to add to the overall flavor without being overpowering and triggering the acid reflux. The atmosphere is nothing special but this is primarily a taxi driver spot and you can tell that a good deal of the patrons who come in just get take-out. I still thoroughly enjoy eating in as it has a certain kind of simple charm with the fake plants and Bollywood shows/cricket matches playing on the television. I always bring my family and friends who visit from out of town here and everyone loves it- my parents make a point to stop by here and get some food to take back to Pennsylvania whenever they visit me. The bathroom is a bit rundown, but nothing too egregious. I recommend going with several people and doing the meal "family style" where you just order 4 or 5 different things at the counter, and then everyone shares. This way you get to try a little bit of everything (and believe me, you will want to). The portion sizes are perfect for sharing. Then get a few pieces of naan and you're all set- the meal also comes with a complimentary salad to share. You can easily feed 5 or 6 people on $50 there. The hours are also very nice- I want to say they open around 10 or so in the morning and close around 4am. It's always nice to know there's a solid choice for food late at night. The young guy who works the counter/hot table know my parents and I very well at this point and as long as they keep making delicious food we'll keep on going. As a fellow cook I take food very seriously and know the value of a good meal. You definitely get more than what you pay for. read more

Delicious!!! Their curry chicken is so good the staff is always really nice they give generous amount of food in each serving

BIG UPDATE ! BUYER BEWARE ! They raised their prices about 95 %! My friends and I who frequented this place for many years on a regular basis will find someplace new to go. I understand some restaurants raised their prices a bit due to the virus but this is nothing but outrageous gouging ! read more

The stars of the show: chicken tikka masala, okra and stewed tomatoes, bbq chicken, naan. Don't go looking for ambience- the decor is super simple and I usually pick up to go orders, although I've eaten in many times too and that is pleasant enough. The orders come with a side salad of sorts- cucumbers, iceberg and a yogurt dressing that helps tamper the spiciness of the meal, and the naan is made fresh right there. But make no mistake, you're there for the chicken masala, first and foremost. It's pakistani style- creamy but pungent sauce like no other place I've been to before or since, in NYC or beyond. The chicken is extremely tender. Used to live in the area, and I still come back just for Roti Boti because it's that good. read more

Food is soooo good! Hard to find a place like this for a quick meal. Dont expect anything fancy or a nice sit down restaurant. Hole in a wall but the food is amazing. Workers are nice too. read more

I've always wanted to try the food at Roti Boti so on the way home from Astor Bake Shop I decided to just drop by and buy some food for dinner. The man behind the counter was courteous and helpful but of course if it were busier I highly doubt if he'd have as much patience with me. :-) I decided to just call a friend of mine who's father is from India. Yes, one of the best reasons for establishing friendship with people from all nationalities is that you're assured of a go-to person for a specific cuisine. Armed with the phone in advice from a friend, I proceeded to order boneless chicken tikka, aloo gobi (cauliflower and potatoes cooked with fresh tomatoes) and tandori naan. When the food was handed to me, it came with a small side salad of lettuce and cucumbers and yogurt dip. It was so distracting to drive with such fragrant food inside the car. :-) Both the food and I made it home safe. However, the food didn't stay safe too long. :-) The chicken tikka was tender and spicy. However, the aloo gobi was cooked too well almost to a mushy point. :-( Needless to say , the naan was outstanding. Tolerance for spiciness varies from one individual to another and although I find the chicken tikka a bit spicy but tolerable and delicious with the yogurt dip, my husband thought that it was just too spicy. So, he may not be too enthused for another Roti Boti run, but I'd want to try other selections from there. The total cost was $14 and the serving of the chicken tikka was large as there were leftovers. read more

I have been popping into Roti Boti over the years every now and then. The people who work there are friendly, and the portions are generous. It is hit-and-miss in a way. Sometimes, the food , depending on what you choose, is spicy. Sometimes it is not. Now, comparing it to the UES, where people are used to bland food, YES, Roti Boti has more flavor and spice. Would I say that Roti Boti is the BEST place? No. But they are solid! It is not a restaurant but a take away or more of a quick stop place. The food is already made and presented in a buffet that the employees stand behind. You are able to look at everything which helps in deciding what to order. The Naan is tasty, and the Chicken Tikka and Chicken Tikka Masala is pretty good. There have been some times when the food has been a bit oily. Do I have a fit over it? No! I understand that this is more of a "take out" place, and appreciate it for what it presents itself to be. I recommend going to Roti Boti if you are in the area, and if you want generous portions. And for the whiners regarding price- food in general is not cheap. Go to a market and buy food: not cheap. Why do you expect a place to have Mc Donalds pricing? Heck, even Mc Donalds can average 9 bux for one person! Go out, buy the chicken or whatever meat you want, the spices, all of the ingredients, and tell me if you can make it at home for less than what they charge you. When you go to a restaurant you are paying for a service/luxury: to have food prepared by other people for you to eat. Heck, even Chicken and Rice on the street carts cost 6 dollars! read more

I love this food. The only reason it isn't 5 stars is because of sanitation. Other than that, it's great. I highly recommend the food in here. read more

They have delicious food, but too spicy hot these days. Even the chicken kabob is too spicy. I had a difficult day after eating very spicy hot food from them the other day. If you didn't grow up in that food culture, you'll have difficult time next day with your bowel movement. Expect your ass to be on fire. I hope they'll reduce the spiciness by half. It's just too painfully spicy hot for non-Indian/Pakistani people. It's 2x spicy hot than most other Indian food restaurants out there. read more

I've been dying to try this place, as it is is the closest Indian hot plate establishment in my area and boy am I upset. $12 for a marginal meal this is totally unacceptable. Never going back. Place is a mess. read more

I had high hopes for this place after reading other Yelpers' reviews, but ultimately I think the food is about average. It's the standard steam-table setup with veggie/meat options and a guy working the tandoori oven making fresh naan and roti. I went there mid-afternoon and the food looked a bit dry on the edges (as noted by another Yelper about the "crusties" on the dishes). I got a to-go container with the only recognizable dish with greens, Bindi Masala, which is okra cooked with tomatoes, onions & spices and accompanied by chicken tikka. The server first lined the container with biryani or some sort of flavorful rice from a big cooker (not plain Basmati) and then proceeded to ladle a generous amount of the two dishes I requested. Each dish is priced separately so my to-go container ended up costing $10 ($4 for the okra, $6 for the boneless chicken tikka). I also got one of the fresh out of the oven naan and a cup of chai masala. Two very big thumbs up for these last two additions. Their chai was outstanding in fact. It was a lot of food but not as spicy or flavorful as I had hoped. Sadly, these places are appealing to the masses so I rarely find this type of food spiced as heavily or as mouth-searingly hot as I really like it. Maybe if I was adventurous enough to actually take a trip to Pakistan or Bangladesh, I'll one day find the level of spice and flavor I'm looking for. For the area, and for Astoria in general, I'm glad to have a Paki/Bangladeshi option, but I'm used to the wider assortment and freshness of places in Manhattan's Curry Hill (like Curry in a Hurry or Haandi, both right off E28th & Lex) and that cost about par with Roti Boti, maybe even a bit less. IMHO, this is not a destination place if you're not in the area already. read more

Food is horrible. They have no sanitation! Checked the health department rates the restaurant was violated for having flies in the food also roaches and mice. I will never eat here again read more

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This is the "original" Roti Boti and the one I have been frequenting for 8 plus years. The Roti Boti in Jackson Heights has been around for @ 3/4 years. We, my DH and I, eat at both places depending on which location we are closest too. Yes, you are not going here for the atmosphere and like the many Pakistani restaurants it is served cafeteria style with Fresh Nan being made to order and baked in the Tandoor Oven. This is a place to go for simple and straight well prepared Pakistani/Indian dishes. No more, no less. You go to the counter, order, pick your seat and the waiter brings it to your table. My favorite dish here is the boneless chicken tandoori, followed by the ground chicken kabobs. both which are skewered then dropped into the 500 degree plus tandoor oven to charred & roasted perfection. I also love their chickpea curry mixed together with their chicken kofta curry (chicken meatballs in curry sauce). The food tends to be on the spicy side but, it is all served with salad on the side and Raita. They also have a delicious Bihari Kabobs(beef kabob) but, they are too spicy for me. They also serve one or two vegetable dishes daily and rice dishes as well. We love to go here before & after our trips to Costco and we always make sure to finish our meals with a delicious cup of hot chai. The food is inexpensive and the fresh nan bread is only $1. Most meat dishes go for around $5/6 and vegetable dishes are $4. We can usually leave there with a full and satisfied belly with a take out container in hand for less than $20. I would say this remains my favorite location of the two and this location has the most consistent food. Jackson Heights tends to vary. As I write this, they have taken over the next door space and are planning to expand and update. read more

When you are in Jackson Heights, it's kinda hard to find a "bad" or "not so good" Bangladeshi/Indian/Pakistani restaurant. I mean they are all good, someway or other. Yet, there are places that you go over and over again. Roti Boti is one of them. I never leave Jackson Heights area without going to the Roti Boti at least once. I also get very confused about which dish to order. They are all (and equally) delicious. So much to choose from but only so little time to spend (or only so little space in my stomach... hehhee). Never miss this place if you are up for Pakistani food and you are in the neighborhood. Highly Recommended. read more

What you should expect: -Really good Indo-Pak meat-on-a-stick -Fluorescent lighting -A loud Bollywood movie I'm not saying don't eat there ... but you might as well take it home, and judge it as a take out place. There's this minced beef on a stick that is so f'ing hot, you might want to skip if you're a delicate eater. read more

Lunch counter, done Pakistani style. I didn't realize that everything would be so spicy and now I'm sitting here, writing a review, sweating my face off. I have to say, it's quite expensive for what it is. I got Chicken curry and Goat curry over rice and a (large) piece of nan - it came to $12! The goat was good, but oily. The chicken was moist, but also oily. There are plenty of ethnic lunch counter places in Astoria that do the same meats, and similar sauces for literally HALF the price. I probably won't be back, but I don't regret giving it a shot. read more