Indian restaurant

Roti India Bistro

53 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94127

The menu runs to 102 dishes. Besides dal makhani and lamb rogan josh, it makes baingan bharta, which we have seen on only a few other menus nearby.

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On their menu

Dal makhani with a swirl of cream — Dal Makhani

Chicken biryani on a plate — Chicken Biryani

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Lamb SamosasTwo puff pastries filled with minced lamb ,potatoes, sweet peas, herbs, and spices
Vegetable Samosas2 puff pastries filled with spiced potatoes and peas.
Vegetable (Onion) Pakoras4 fresh sliced onions and spinach fritters battered in a chickpea batter.
Bengan PakorasFresh sliced eggplant fritters lightly battered in a chickpea batter.
Paneer PakorasHomemade farmer’s cheese fritters coated in a chick-pea batter
Assorted Appetizers1 samosa, 2 vegetable pakoras and 1 papadum.
Machchi PakorasTilapia lightly battered in chickpea flour and fried.
Chicken PakorasCrispy chicken fritters.
Bengan PakorasFresh four sliced eggplant, lightly spiced and fried in a chickpea batter.

Soups and salads

Tandoor and grill

Mixed TandooriAssortment of our tandoori selections, boti kabab, seekh kabab, chicken tikka, tandoori machchi and tandoori prawns.
Full Tandoori Murgh (Chicken)2 chicken legs and 2 chicken breasts on the bone marinated in yogurt and roti spices.
Half Tandoori Murgh (Chicken)1 chicken leg and 1 chicken breast on the bone marinated in yogurt and roti spices.
Full Tandoori Game HenA whole game hen split and marinated in yogurt, garlic, ginger, and a unique blend of spices. Roasted in the tandoor.
Half Tandoori Game HenA half game hen split in 2 and marinated in yogurt, garlic, ginger, a unique blend of spices and oil. The hen is then roasted in the tandoor and served with a s
Chicken TikkaBoneless tandoori chicken breast marinated with yogurt, spices, ginger and garlic. Friendly to children.
Seekh KebabFreshly ground Lamb mixed with spices, red onion and cilantro. Dairy free.
Boti KababBoneless Lamb cubes marinated with spices, garlic, peppercorns and cumin
Lamb Popsicles - Lamb chopsThree Lamb chops marinated in yogurt, spices and roasted in the tandoor.
Tandoori PrawnsJumbo prawns marinated in ginger, garlic and spices. Dairy free.
Tandoori Machchi (Fish)Salmon fillets marinated in spices, cumin and paprika. Dairy free.
Lamb Chop MasalaTwo Tandoori lamb chops sauteed with garlic and ginger in a spiced tomato and onion sauce.
Machchi MasalaTandoori salmon cooked in a spiced tomato and onion sauce.
Machchi KormaTandoori salmon cooked in a mild spiced cream sauce, thickened with ground cashews and garnished with sliced almonds.

Chicken

Murgh MalaiBoneless tandoori chicken breast marinated in yogurt, cream, cardamom , spices and cilantro.
Chicken Tikka MasalaBoneless chicken tikka simmered in a tomato and cream base sauce with butter and mild spices.
Murgh MasalaBoneless chicken cooked in a spiced tomato sauce with peppercorns, garlic, ginger and onions.
Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken)Boneless chicken simmered in a spiced creamy tomato and butter sauce.
Chicken KormaBoneless chicken tikka cooked with mild spices in a cream sauce, thickened with ground cashews and garnished with almonds.
Murgh Palak (Chicken Saag)Boneless chicken cooked with spinach in mild spices, garlic, fenugreek and onions.
Chicken VindalooBoneless chicken cooked with young potatoes in a spicy onion sauce.
Chicken JalfreziBoneless chicken sauteed with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and cabbage.
Murgh MadrasBoneless chicken cooked in a mild coconut cream sauce, thickened with ground cashews and garnished with almonds.
Extra ChickenAdd on for Chicken Curries Only

Lamb and goat

Rogan JoshClassic lamb curry with ginger, garlic, peppercorns and onions.
Gosht (Lamb) VindalooBoneless lamb pieces cooked with young potatoes in a spicy onion sauce.
Saag Gosht CurryBoneless lamb cooked with spinach in spices, onions, fenugreek, garlic and ginger.
Lamb Korma CurryBoneless lamb cubes cooked in a mild spiced cream sauce, thickened with ground cashews and garnished with almonds.
Gosht Madras CurryBoneless lamb cooked in a mild coconut cream, thickened with ground cashews and garnished with almonds.

Seafood

Vegetarian and paneer

CalamariCalamari dipped in a chickpea batter and fried.
Papadum 2 PiecesLightly spiced and crispy lentil wafers. Gluten-free.
Jheenga PalakJumbo prawns cooked with spinach, fenugreek and spices.
Baingan BhartaTandoori-smoked eggplant sauteed with onions and tomatoes.
Bhindi MasalaFresh Okra sauteed with bell peppers, onions and cabbage.
Dal MakhaniBlack (Urad) Lentils slowly cooked in a cream sauce with ginger, garlic, cumin and butter.
Mattar PaneerHomemade farmer's cheese cooked with green peas in a tomato and cream sauce.
Palak (Saag) PaneerSpinach cooked with homemade farmer's cheese, spices and ginger.
Paneer MakhaniHomemade farmer's cheese cooked in a spiced, creamy tomato and butter sauce.
Paneer JalfreziHomemade farmer's cheese sauteed with garlic, ginger, onions, cabbage, bell peppers, tomatoes and spices.
Navratan KormaMixed vegetables and fruit cooked in a mild cream sauce, thickened with ground cashews nut.
Saag AlooSpinach cooked with potatoes, onions, cumin, fenugreek and spices.
Chana MasalaGarbanzo beans cooked with garlic, ginger, tomatoes and spices.
Dal Saag VeganSpinach and yellow lentils cooked with herbs, fenugreek and spices. Vegan.
Aloo GobiCauliflower and potatoes sautéed in mustard seeds, tomatoes, turmeric, salt and pepper
Mixed VeggiesCauliflower, Peas, Carrots and Potatoes simmered in a tomato curry sauce.
PapadumTwo Lightly spiced lentil wafers

Biryani and rice

Basmati RiceBasmati white rice with cumin & saffron.
Vegetable BiryaniBasmati rice, potatoes, carrots, peas, cauliflower and tomatoes cooked in a spiced onion and tomato sauce.
Kashmiri BiryaniBasmati rice cooked with almonds, cashews, tropical fruit, peas and saffron.
Chicken BiryaniBoneless chicken with basmati rice and spices.
Gosht (Lamb) BiryaniBoneless lamb with basmati rice cooked with tomatoes and spice.
Jheenga (Prawn) BiryaniPrawns with basmati rice cooked a tomato sauce.
Mixed Seafood BiryaniTandoori salmon, calamari and jumbo prawns with basmati rice cooked with a tomato and onion sauce.
Lunch combosChoose from Paneer Makhani and Naan, Paneer Tikka Salad and Naan, Rice Small Portion, Chana Masala and Poori, Chicken Korma and Naan, Lamb Vindaloo and Rice, Jheenga Palak and Naan, Murgh Makhani and Naan, Palak Paneer and Naan, Prawn Vindaloo and Rice, Vegetable Samosas, Assorted App, Soup and Garlic Naan, Dal and Rice, Karai Paneer and Naan, Mattar Karchan and Poori, Vegetable Makhanwala and Rice, Naanini and Naan, Chicken Tikka Masala and Rice, Navratan Korma and Rosemary, Chicken Tikka Salad and Naan, Fish Tikka Salad and Naan

Breads

Roti's DalYellow lentils cooked with garlic, ginger, tomatoes and turmeric.
Tandoori RotiWhole wheat bread cooked in the tandoor.
NaanUnleavened bread baked in the tandoor.
Garlic Basil NaanUnleavened bread with garlic and dried basil.
Onion KulchaNaan with spiced chopped onions and cilantro.
Rosemary Naan
Keema NaanNaan stuffed with minced lamb, spices, cilantro and red onion.
Kabuli NaanNaan stuffed with golden raisins, nuts and cherries.
Goat Cheese NaanNaan stuffed with goat cheese, diced bell peppers, ginger and spices.
ParathaLayered whole wheat bread with butter.
Poori2 Pieces fried whole wheat puffed breads.
Bread BasketAssortment of one roti, one garlic and basil naan, and one onion kulcha.
Roti's HOT Sauce 8 oz

Sides and extras

Desserts

Drinks

Overview

102 dishes on the menu we read, about 60 of them without meat or seafood
Price: $$ (moderate)
Vegan options

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Veg Biryani

Chicken Biryani

Seekh Kebab

Roti India BistroSan Francisco

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Location

53 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94127 · Get directions

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Where is Roti India Bistro?

Roti India Bistro is at 53 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94127. Phone: 4156657684.

Does Roti India Bistro have vegetarian options?

Yes. About 60 of the 102 dishes on the menu we read have no meat or seafood, for example Vegetable Samosas, Vegetable (Onion) Pakoras, Bengan Pakoras and Paneer Pakoras.

What dishes does Roti India Bistro serve?

Their menu includes Aloo Gobi, Baingan Bharta, Bhindi Masala, Butter Chicken, Chana Masala, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tikka Masala, Dal Makhani and Garlic Naan.

How expensive is Roti India Bistro?

It is in our $$ price range (moderate).

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