Roti Indian Bistro

53 West Portal Ave, San Francisco CA 94127 Today's hours: 5:00 pm-9:30 pm rotibistro.com (415) 665-7684

Cuisines and Dishes at Roti Indian Bistro:

Indian

Menu for Roti Indian Bistro

Appetizers

Vegetable Samosas
Two puff pastries filled with potatoes, sweet peas, herbs and spices
Vegetable Pakoras
Seasonal mixed vegetable fritters coated in a chick-pea batter
Bengan Pakoras
Crispy fresh eggplant sliced, marinated in roti spices and lightly battered
Assorted Appetizers
Samosa, vegetable pakoras, and papadum
Machchi Pakoras
Fresh fish of day, marinated with roti spices, herbs and batter fried
Chicken Pakoras
Crispy marinated chicken fritters
Roti Calamari
Spicy crispy calamari served bombay style
Papadum
Lightly spiced lentil wafers
Roti's Mixed Green Salad
Mixed greens with fresh fennel, cucumbers and tomatoes tossed in roti spicy vinaigrette
Kachumber
Fresh tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, fresh herbs and lemon juice

Biryani & Rice Entrees

Roti's Basmati Pulao
Basmati rice cooked with saffron, cumin, cardamon and bay leaves
Vegetable Biryani
Vegetables slow cooked with basmati rice, onions, coriander and tomatoes
Kashmiri Biryani
Basmati rice slow cooked with saffron, almonds, golden raisins, cashews and dried fruits
Chicken Biryani
Chicken slow cooked with basmati rice, saffron, onions, herbs and cumin
Gosht Biryani
Boneless lamb slow cooked with basmati rice, in a rich stock with herbs, cumin and bay leaves
Jheenga Biryani
Prawns cooked with basmati rice, saffron, butter and fresh herbs
Mixed Seafood Biryani
Fresh fish, prawns and calamari cooked with basmati rice, saffron, butter and fresh herbs

Curries - Chicken

Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken tikka kababs sauteed with herbs, mild spices, tomatoes, butter and cream
Murgh Masala
Classic chicken curry with garlic, ginger, peppercorns, turmeric, cumin and onions
Murgh Makhani
Boneless tandoori chicken cooked in mild spices, tomatoes, butter and cream
Chicken Korma
Chicken cooked with mild spices in cream sauce, garnished with almonds & cashew nuts
Murgh Palak
Chicken with fresh spinach cooked in mild spices, fenugreek and onions
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken boneless cooked with young potatoes in a hot and spicy sauce
Murgh Madras
Chicken curry cooked southern indian style with coconut and golden raisins
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken boneless braised with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, herbs and spices

Curries - Lamb

Roti's Rogan Josh
Classic lamb curry with garlic, ginger, peppercorns, onions and saffron
Lamb Chop Masala
Tandoori lamb chops sauteed with fresh herbs, garlic and ginger
Boti Kabab Masala
Tandoori lamb cubes finished with fresh herbs, fenugreek, garlic and ginger
Gosht Vindaloo
Lamb cooked with young potatoes and herbs in a hot and spicy sauce
Saag Gosht
Lamb with fresh spinach cooked in mild spices, onions, fenugreek and garnished with cilantro
Bhuna Gosht
Lamb cooked w/butter, garlic, ginger, and spices in a semi-dry sauce
Lamb Korma
Lamb cooked with mild spices in cream sauce, garnished with almonds & cashew nuts
Gosht Madras
Lamb curry cooked southern indian-style with coconut and golden raisins

Curries - Seafood

Machchi Masala
Fresh fish of day cooked in a light sauce of onions, tomatoes, caraway, turmeric and spices
Machchi Korma
Fresh fish of day cooked with mild spices in cream sauce, garnished with almonds & cashew nuts
Jheenga Masala
Jumbo prawns butter flied sauteed with onions, ginger, fresh tomatoes, herbs, spices and saffron
Prawn Vindaloo
Jumbo prawns butter flied cooked with potatoes in a hot and spicy sauce
Jheenga Palak
Jumbo prawns cooked with fresh spinach, mild spices, herbs, ginger and fenugreek
Roti's Mixed Seafood Curry
Fresh fish, prawns and calamari cooked w/herbs and spices in a rich, tomato curry sauce

Vegetarian Curries

Bengan Bharta
Tandoor-smoked eggplant sauteed with onions, fresh tomatoes and ginger
Bhindi Masala
Okra sauteed with, onions, ginger, garlic, fresh herbs and spices
Roti's Dal Makhani
Lentils of the day slow cooked in cream sauce with garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric and butter
Roti's Dal
Yellow lentils sauteed with garlic, ginger, and tumeric
Mattar Paneer
Homemade farmer's cheese cooked with green peas, tomatoes, herbs and spices
Palak Paneer
Fresh spinach cooked with homemade farmer's cheese, nutmeg, spices, ginger and cilantro
Paneer Makhani
Homemade farmer's cheese sauteed with herbs, mild spices, tomatoes, butter and cream
Paneer Jalfrezi
Homemade farmer's cheese sauteed with spices, ginger, garlic, tumeric, onions & bell peppers
Navrattan Korma
Seasonal mixed vegetables cooked with herbs in mild cream sauce with almonds and golden raisins
Saag Aloo
Fresh spinach and potatoes cooked with nutmeg, onions, cumin, fenugreek and fresh herbs
Channa Masala
Garbanzo beans cooked with fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic, coriander, bay leaves and spices
Paneer Bhujia
Crumbled homemade farmer's cheese sauteed with onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices
Dal Saag
Fresh spinach cooked with lentils of the day, herbs, fenugreek and spices
Aloo Gobi
Fresh cauliflower and young potatoes cooked with onions, turmeric and fresh herbs
Roti's Mixed Vegetables
Seasonal mixed vegetables cooked with fresh tomatoes, herbs and spices

Breads & More

Tandoori Roti
Fresh whole wheat bread baked in tandoor
Naan
Unleavened bread baked in the tandoor
Garlic and Basil Naan
Unleavened bread with garlic and basil
Onion Kulcha
Naan stuffed with herbs, spices and onions
Keema Naan
Naan stuffed with minced lamb, spices and cilantro
Kabuli Naan
Naan stuffed with golden raisins, nuts and cherries
Goat Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with goat cheese, cumin and herbs
Paratha
Layered whole wheat bread with butter
Poori
Two fried whole wheat puffed breads
Roti's Bread Basket
Assortment of tandoori roti, onion kulcha, and garlic & basil naan

Accompaniments

Cucumber Raita
Homemade yogurt with cucumber, caraway and cumin
Aachar Pachranga
Spicy mixed indian pickle with mangoes, lotus root, turnips, carrots, lemons and chilis
Mango Chutney
Sweet relish made from mangoes, herbs and spices

Roti Specialties

Roti's Feast
Minimum two person order. Assorted appetizers, mixed tandoori, murgh masala, dal, pulao, kachumber, raita, naan, kheer and chai
Vegetarian Thali
One person order. Bengan bharta, dal, mixed vegetables, raita, pulao, kachumber, papadum, naan, kheer and chai

Tandoori Specialties

Roti's Mixed Tandoori
Assortment of tandoori lamb, chicken, fish and prawns
Tandoori Murgh
Chicken marinated in homemade yogurt, saffron and roti spices. Half or full
Chicken Tikka
Chicken breasts boneless marinated with ginger, garlic, spices and herbs
Seekh Kabab
Freshly ground lamb mixed with spices, cumin and cilantro
Boti Kabab
Boneless leg of lamb marinated with spices, garlic, peppercorns and cumin
Roti's Lamb Popsicles
Tender lamb chops marinated with yogurt, fenugreek and spices
Tandoori Prawns (Jheenga)
Jumbo prawns lightly marinated with turmeric, ginger and spices
Tandoori Machchi
Fresh fish of the day marinated with spices, paprika and cumin

Desserts

Kulfi
Homemade indian ice cream enriched with saffron, pistachio, cardamon and flavored with rose water
Gulab Jamun
Homemade sweetened milk dumplings served in a warm light sauce
Kesari Kheer
Traditional indian rice pudding made with saffron, cardamon and pistachio
Roti Ice Cream or Sorbet
Choice of ice cream or sorbet made with tropical flavors

Beverages

Lassi
Refreshing homemade yogurt drink sweet or salted
Mango Lassi
Refreshing mango yogurt drink
Secunjawi (Indian Lemonade)
Indian-style lemonade made with freshly squeezed lemons and mint
Soft Drinks
Coke, diet coke, or sprite
Sparkling Water
Bottled Water
Chai
Indian tea with steamed milk, cardamom and cinnamon
French Press Coffee
Regular or decaffinated
Tea
Selection of fine teas

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Ratings and Reviews for Roti Indian Bistro

Apr 30 2012

Emerald I. via Yelp

Garlic and Basil Naan Roti's Basmati Pulao & of COURSE.....Chicken Tikka Masala that's it that's all for two. delicious. $40 . you will feel like royalty....read more
Apr 30 2012

Lily W. via Yelp

I might just enjoy the holes in the walls, but this place wasn't too impressive for me. It was too clean cut for an Indian place. I came here on a weeknight...read more
Apr 30 2012

sarah s. via Yelp

I've been wanting to try this place for a while, so when the living social deal came around I went ahead and bought here. Went here with my husband on a...read more
Nov 03 2008

via Citysearch

I liked the menu choices, but... I ordered my food mild, and it was so hot it seared my tongue!! I eat Indian food pretty often,...read more
Jul 18 2008

klg0919 via Citysearch

I'm a big fan of Indian food and I have to say this restaurant serves the best I've ever had. The Tikka Masala is fantastic....read more
Jun 13 2008

chrisr2 via Citysearch

The food was okay, but nothing special. There are much better places to go for Indian food in the City. The service was good, but ...read more

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In Short:
Known for its service and attractive atmosphere, this neighborhood Indian restaurant elevates tandoori and other specialties to modern, California heights. Rotating monthly specialties include seasonal curries, fish, and the occasional exotic beverage. Most ingredients are local and organically grown. The decor is romantic and inviting, with curved banquettes tossed with pillows and a selection of thoughtful photography and art.

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