Orionis MercadoLocal guide
★★★★★3 months ago
Was certainly in the mood for something different and this spot did the trick. Located in the Greenwich Village area among other student friendly shops, this The Kati Roll Company location is a bit small with few seating options so more a takeout spot especially if you are coming with a big party. That said, the vibe of this spot was nice and maned by two guys who were kind, took my order, and service was relatively quick.<br><br>I decided to try out their Chana Masala Roll ($6.95) and Aloo Masala Roll ($5.95) with the Junglee Lemon Ginger Smash drink ($3.75). In the main picture below of the meal, the Chana is on the right and the Aloo on the left. I dug into the Chana first, and boy did those blackening spices come at me from the jump! This was a nice introduction to the spot as the roll was nicely done to hold things together and the chickpeas and the spices worked hand in hand to have satisfying bites. The heat wasn't overpowering but I did feel it in every bite though the tomatoes I didn't feel much at all. Finishing that and going to the Aloo with the mashed potato patty with tomatoes did bring the temperature down and was a more cooler experience that was a nice way to end the meal on. If I had to do it over again, I'd probably do the Aloo first to ease in and then the Chana but both were very good. The drink was fine but a little small.<br><br>In the end, this is a good spot for a quick grab and go meal that is a bit deceptive in how filling it can be. A couple of rolls will do the job and I'm interested in coming back and trying out some of the Unda rolls. While I wish the spot was a bit bigger and not at the top of some steps as it can be easy to miss, the staff were nice and for the area provides a different flavor that you should check out.
Response from the owner
Oh, we are absolutely obsessed with this breakdown, Orionis! It sounds like you navigated our menu like a total pro, and honestly, your tip about starting with the Aloo Masala to prep the palate for those Chana spices is actually genius. We might have to start whispering that to other first-timers! <br>We’re so glad our Greenwich Village crew took such good care of you! It’s definitely a cozy spot (New York real estate, right?), but we’re stoked the vibes and the flavors made the climb up those steps worth it. We can’t wait to have you back to tackle the Unda rolls; they’re a total staff favorite! We'll have the grills humming and the parathas toasty for whenever you need that next something different.
