Halal Reviews for Desi Galli East Village

Desi Galli in the Lower East Side is definitely a spot worth checking out. I had the Paneer Tikka Poutine Fries and they were very good the tikka sauce was extremely flavorful and really made the dish stand out. The staff here is super friendly and the food comes out pretty fast, which is always a plus. I also tried the Paneer Tikka Masala, and the portion size is no joke easily enough to feed two or even three people. The paratha was cooked very well, soft, flavorful, and perfect for scooping everything up. They also have Indian sodas like Thumbs Up and Limca, and there are shelves with a small selection of Indian snacks you can buy, which is a nice touch. Their rolls are also very, very good. Overall, I would highly recommend this place. It's tasty, quick, and has a lot of options that hit the spot.

Started with the Desi Poutine which was soooooo good. I mean it was literally tikka sauce with fries like of course it’s gonna be good. They give you so much of the tikka sauce too it was great. Although I wouldve hoped for more of the paneer topping throughout. The Saag Paneer was fine. A lot more chili forward than I expected but it was still good and flavorful. Rice was fine too. I was disappointed with the naan though. It was small and a bit tough, and honestly looked like the frozen naan you get in grocery stores. I know the chef says everything is made fresh in house but this naan did not taste that way. I usually pass on lassi because it only ever is offered in mango and I don’t really care for mango lassi, but they had a strawberry lassi here which I was thrilled to see! It was pretty tasty, perfect amount of cardamom and was really thick!

Absolutely loved the food at Desi Galli! Everything we tried was full of flavor and had that perfect desi street-style twist. The chaat dhokla was soft and tangy with chutneys that blended beautifully. The chilli idlis had the perfect Indo-Chinese kick—spicy, crispy, and addictive. But the Desi Poutine stole the show—hot fries topped with house-special podi masala, it was a flavor bomb in every bite! The paneer biryani reminded me of Mumbai’s street-style biryani—comforting, spicy, and delicious. If you’re craving Indian street food in NYC, this place is a must-try. Great vibes and even better food!

We stopped in for a quick bite before a concert performance nearby. The staff was lovely and accommodating. The food was tasty and fresh. The mango lassi was on the small side for the price, but it was very tasty. We were hoping to eat outside, but there seem to be a mosquito situation so we moved inside, still a few mosquitoes in there.

The food were soooo good. The 2 Vada Pav served and tasted like vegan sliders. The kathi roll may be smaller compare to a regular burrito but its just the right size so you can order other scrumptious options. The mango lassi I wished it was bigger tho cuz its so good and thick. Highly recommended for some quick and easy no frill Indian food craving fix. Outdoor seatings available.