Desi Food Returns to 50th With a New “Kati-Kart”
The Desi Food Trucks have been a pretty big part of Midtown Lunch since Clay first visited them over a year ago. So, it was a big loss when they were forced out of their spot on 50th (btw 6+7th) by the cops. Ever resilient, the Desi folks may have found a way around the food truck breakdown – they parked their brand new Kati-Kart on 50th btw. 6+7th. Get a look at the menu and some kati rolls after the jump.
The menu at the Kati-Kart will be familiar to anyone who’s been to one of the trucks. They have 5 kinds of kati rolls (aloo masala, chicken, chicken anda, paneer masala and just plain anda) ranging from $4 to $5.50 each, with a $1 price break for ordering two of the same kind. They also have daal, chicken tikka masala and chicken biryani. Finally, they have three combo meals that combine a kati roll, a main dish and a drink for $8, 9 or 10. The combos are somewhat rigid (only the $10 one lets you pick any roll you want), but will still save you some money, even if you don’t factor in the cost of the drink (which I don’t).
It was my first time eating at a Desi Food establishment, so I just got a couple of kati rolls. They didn’t have any chicken left, so I got the aloo masala (above) and the paneer masala. The rolls are definitely more simple than the flavor orgies I’m used to from Biryani Cart. But they are also significantly bigger, and still really good. The aloo roll ($4.50) was hearty and packed enough heat for me to notice.
The paneer roll ($5.50) didn’t disappoint either, with chunks of cheese and their cilantro sauce. It seems weird to pay this much for a vegetarian kati roll, but I didn’t have any complaints while eating it. The bread on both rolls was a little chewy, but nothing that detracted from my enjoyment.
Normally, I would balk at paying $10 for just two kati rolls, but I’ve got to say they are pretty filling. Still, I’ll be looking at the combos the next time, and there will definitely be a next time. I applaud Desi Food’s effort to get back on 50th St. The Kati-Kart plans to make 50th btw 6+7th their permanent home during the day (they may head down to 27th and 5th in the evening). As always, keep your eyes on their twitter (or the ML Twitter Tracker) for the latest updates.
Posted by Jeremiah White at 9:45 am, August 10th, 2011 under Desi Food Truck, Indian, Kati Kart.
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6 dollars for 2 is the accepted price point. This is ridiculous.