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Desi Galli

E 11th & Ave B, East Village

Indian food

Taste:   Good 

Value:  Fine  

Booze: Nah

Vegan Indian food at Desi Galli in East Village, New York

Remarks

This is an Indian street food spot and small grocery. They've got some nice stuff, I got the channa kathi roll (chickpeas) and the pani puri (crispy pockets with tamarind and chickpeas that you fill with tangy liquid). They were both good, though the best kathi rolls are still at Roti Roll. Strong flavours all round, if you've never had pani puri before it's quite an experience.

Went back again and got a beyond meat kathi roll, it's so fatty and satisfying, highly recommend.

Because of the smallish portion sizes, things aren't the cheapest, but it's definitely good for a snack. Many items are explicitly vegan and they said they could make many of the other items vegan as well.

All in all great spot to have around with strong flavours.

Last sampled 31st January 2022.

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