Masala kitchen : Kati rolls and Platters

On the go indian street food chain. Can sit in or take out. If you're familiar with, particular indian cuisine, than choosing your favorite or new try shouldn't be difficult.

My girlfriend and I were hungry and decided to leave a nearby rooftop bar to find something to eat. We had literally just paid a $20 cover charge, had one drink, and then found out the kitchen was closed. So, we wandered the streets and stumbled upon this small boutique spot that serves Indian street food.

We each ordered a chicken and a lamb wrap. The flavor was great, but the food was incredibly salty—so salty that it made us wonder if they were trying to cover something up or if the salt was being used to preserve the meat. Or maybe the cook just accidentally knocked over the salt shaker… lol…who knows. Either way, it wasn’t funny—I have high blood pressure. We didn’t even go back to the bar afterward because I had to take my medication right away.

I’m writing this the morning after, having eaten nothing else besides a bit of salad and water before that meal. I kid you not—both my girlfriend and I ended up with stomach issues and were glued to the toilet. Luckily, we don’t live together, or we’d have been fighting over bathroom time—no lie!

I know this place has a lot of great reviews, and I can see why—maybe the cook that night just went overboard with the salt. Still, I won’t be returning unless I know they address that issue. As I mentioned, the food was very flavorful on its own. Honestly, it didn’t even need much salt, if any. I’d be curious to hear if others had the same experience with the wraps being overly salty.

I ordered VEGETERIAN paneer marsala kati and received this MEAT kati that was incorrectly labeled as my vegetarian order (PM). Also, the samosas were some of the worst I've ever had (dry and overcooked). Never again!

Very nice place and great, friendly staff. Short wait times and very budget friendly. They are open till 3.30 am, so always a good option for a late night snack. I tried the masala chicken roll and it was fantastic!!! The tawa chicken roll was good, too. Tawa chicken is a little spicy, though, so be sure to get some lassi to complement it! I

Brought up how the center of my food was cold. They refused to replace it. I hope they go out of business

Have been coming here since it opened and although I feel like their Kathi roll size has reduced over time but the taste and quality has not! So i just order 2 rolls now. My favorite are masala paneer and chicken keema. They do scratch that itch, especially after a couple of drinks..... they stay open late

❌❌. Went there for a quick meal for Birthday while strolling the downtown, and ended up being sick the entire day!!They messed up big time with my order. Being a pure vegetarian, the served a Chicken Roll inspite of ordering a Paneer Masala roll Would never recommend. ❌❌.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Roll

I ordered paneer roll instead got chicken roll. I am a pure vegetarian and was highly disappointed by the carelessness. The person on the counter couldn’t understand the sentiments and took the whole thing lightly. It was a disappointing experience altogether

Food: 1

Service: 1

Had a bizarre experience. Ordered veg but instead got chicken.
Then instead of refund apparently they charged me twice.
Would never recommend anyone.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Really good good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Masala

The food was beyond my expectations. I got the lamb roll and the veggie biriyani. The veggie biriyani was the star of tonight’s show. I was pleasantly surprised how seasoned the rice was. It was cooked with whole spices and the flavor was there in every bite. The lamb roll was good too. Absolutely delicious.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

We enjoy the vegetarian rolls. I am disappointed that they removed cauliflower from the menu and replaced it with chickpeas. I enjoy both and I don't understand why they couldn't have just added chickpeas without removing the cauliflower. I hope they please bring the cauliflower back. As a vegetarian, we have fewer options and cauliflower potato is a natural Indian food combination. But I would also enjoy mixing chickpeas in with potato and cauliflower and cheese.

Vegetarian options: Aloo, chana, and paneer. Samosas. Veg biryani. Hopefully they bring back cauliflower and keep the potato and chickpeas so they are all on the menu together.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Aloo Paneer Roll, Sauce, Aloo, Roll

Tried their beef Kati roll. Felt like eating homemade food. It was tasty and fresh. Price is amazingly reasonable. Definitely worth the money.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Masala Kitchen is a pretty good Indian restaurant serving multi choice Indian food in downtown Philadelphia. Service is great and easily accessible from Market

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kati Roll Box

Food good but can't get chicken marsala in a platter