Roti Indian Bistro Menu – San Francisco, CA

Type : Indian restaurant

Location : San Francisco, CA

Modern, warm-hued Indian eatery turning out traditional, innovative & vegetarian options. Based on 476 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Roti Indian Bistro 94127

Address:
53 W Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127

Phone: (415) 665-7684

Website:

Hours

Friday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
5–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–9 PM

Menu

APPETIZERS
Lamb Samosas
Two puff pastries filled with minced lamb, potatoes, sweet peas, herbs and spices
$9.00
Vegetable Samosas
Two puff pastries filled with potatoes, sweet peas, herbs and spices
$8.00
Vegetable Pakoras
Onion fritters coated in a chickpea batter
$8.00
Papadum
Lightly spiced lentil wafers
$3.00
Bengan Pakoras
Crispy fresh eggplant sliced, marinated in Roti spices and lightly battered
$8.00
Assorted Appetizers
Samosa, vegetable pakoras, and papadum
$11.00
Machchi Pakoras
Tilapia fish marinated with Roti spices, herbs and batter fried
$12.00
Chicken Pakoras
Crispy marinated chicken fritters
$12.00
Roti Calamari
Spicy crispy calamari served “Bombay” style
$13.00
Roti’s Mixed Green Salad
Mixed greens with fresh fennel, cucumbers and tomatoes tossed in Roti spicy vinaigrette
$8.00
Mixed Green Salad
Fresh mixed greens with shaved fennel root, chopped cucumbers and cherry tomatoes tossed in a honey-mustard vinaigrette
$8.00
Paneer Pakoras
Homemade farmer’s cheese fritters battered in a chickpea batter and fried
Paneer Pakoras
Homemade farmer’s cheese fritters battered in a chickpea batter and fried
$8.00
ROTI SPECIALTIES
Roti’s Feast
Assorted Appetizers, Mixed Tandoori, Murgh Masala, Dal, Basmati Rice, Kachumber, Raita, Naan, Kheer, and Chai
$80.00
Vegetarian Thali
Bengan Bharta, Dal, Mixed Vegetables, Raita, Basmati Rice, Kachumber, Papadum, Naan, Kheer, and Chai
$30.00
TANDOORI SPECIALTIES
Charcoal Tandoor
Indian clay oven fired with mesquite charcoal.
Roti’s Mixed Tandoori
An assortment of Tandoori Lamb, Chicken, Fish, and Prawns
$28.00
Tandoori Murgh
Chicken marinated in homemade yogurt, saffron, and ROTI spices
$15.00
Chicken Tikka
Chicken breasts (boneless) marinated with ginger, garlic, spices, and herbs
$18.00
Tandoori Murgh Malai
Chicken breasts (boneless) marinated with ginger, garlic, cardamom, cilantro, spices, and herbs
$18.00
Seekh Kabab
Freshly ground lamb mixed with spices, cumin, and cilantro
$19.00
Boti Kabab
Boneless Leg of Lamb marinated with spices, garlic, peppercorns, and cumin
$21.00
Roti’s Lamb “Popsicles”
Tender Lamb chops marinated with yogurt, fenugreek, and spices
$32.00
Tandoori Prawns
(Jheenga) Jumbo Prawn slightly marinated with turmeric, ginger, and spices
$24.00
Tandoori Machchi
Salmon marinated with spices, paprika, and cumin
$25.00
CHICKEN CURRY
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless Chicken Tikka Kababs sautéed with herbs, mild spices, tomatoes, butter and cream
$19.00
Murgh Masala
Classic Chicken curry with garlic, ginger, peppercorns, turmeric, cumin, and onions
$18.00
Murgh Makhani
Boneless Tandoori Chicken cooked in mild spices, tomatoes, butter, and cream
$19.00
Chicken Korma
Chicken cooked with mild spices in cream sauce, garnished with almonds and cashew nuts
$19.00
Murgh Palak
Chicken with fresh spinach cooked in mild spices, fenugreek, and onions
$17.00
Chicken Vindaloo
Chicken (boneless) cooked with young potatoes in a hot and spicy sauce
$18.00
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken (boneless) braised with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, herbs, and spices
$18.00
Murgh Madras
Chicken curry cooked southern Indian style with coconut and golden raisins
$19.00
LAMB CURRY
Roti’s Rogan Josh
Classic Lamb curry with garlic, ginger, peppercorns, onions, and saffron
$20.00
Lamb Chop Masala
Tandoori Lamb chops sautéed with fresh herbs, garlic, and ginger
$25.00
Roti Kabab Masala
Tandoori Lamb cubes finished with fresh herbs, fenugreek, garlic, and ginger
$20.00
Gosht Vindaloo
Lamb cooked with young potatoes and herbs in a hot and spicy sauce
$19.00
Saag Gosht
Lamb with fresh spinach cooked in mild spices, onions, fenugreek and garnished with cilantro
$20.00
Bhuna Gosht
Lamb cooked w/butter, garlic, ginger, and spices in a semi-dry sauce
$20.00
Lamb Korma
Lamb cooked with mild spices in cream sauce, garnished with almonds and cashew nuts
$22.00
Gosht Madras
Lamb curry cooked southern Indian-style with coconut and golden raisins
$20.00
SEAFOOD CURRY
Machchi Masala
Tandoori Salmon cooked in a light sauce of onions, tomatoes, caraway, turmeric, and spices
$22.00
Machchi Korma
Tandoori Salmon cooked with mild spices in cream sauce, garnished with almonds and cashew nuts
$23.00
Jheenga Masala
Jumbo Prawns (butterflied) sautéed with onions, ginger, fresh tomatoes, herbs, spices, and saffron
$21.00
Prawn Vindaloo
Jumbo Prawns (butterflied) cooked with potatoes in a hot and spicy sauce
$21.00
Jheenga Palak
Jumbo Prawns cooked with fresh spinach, mild spices, herbs, ginger, and fenugreek
$21.00
Roti’s Mixed Seafood Curry
Tandoori Salmon, Prawns, and Calamari cooked w/ herbs and spices in a rich, tomato curry sauce
$25.00
VEGETARIAN CURRY
Bengan Bharta
Tandoor-smoked eggplant sautéed with onions, fresh tomatoes, and ginger
$15.00
Bhindi Masala
Okra sautéed with, onions, ginger, garlic, fresh herbs, and spices.
$15.00
Roti’s Dal Makhani
Black Lentils (Urad) slow cooked in cream sauce with garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, and butter
$12.00
Roti’s Dal
Yellow lentils (Chana Dal) sautéed with garlic, ginger, and turmeric
$14.00
Mattar Paneer
Homemade farmer’s cheese cooked with green peas, tomatoes, herbs, and spices
$15.00
Palak Paneer
Fresh spinach cooked with homemade farmer’s cheese, nutmeg, spices, ginger, and cilantro
$15.00
Paneer Makhani
Homemade farmer’s cheese sautéed with herbs, mild spices, tomatoes, butter, and cream
$13.00
Paneer Jalfrezi
Homemade farmer’s cheese sautéed withs spices, ginger, garlic, turmeric, onions, and bell peppers
$15.00
Navrattan Korma
Cauliflower, Carrot, Peas and Potato cooked with herbs in mild cream sauce with fruit, cashew nut and golden raisins
$17.00
Saag Aloo
Fresh spinach and potatoes cooked with nutmeg, onions, cumin, fenugreek, and fresh herbs
$14.00
Channa Masala
Garbanzo beans cooked with fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic, coriander, bay leaves, and spices
$14.00
Paneer Bhujia
Crumbled homemade farmer’s cheese sautéed with onions, tomatoes, herbs, and spices
$15.00
Dal Saag
Fresh spinach cooked with lentils of the day, herbs, fenugreek, and spices
$14.00
Aloo Gobi
Fresh cauliflower and young potatoes cooked with onions, turmeric, and fresh herbs
$15.00
Roti’s Mixed Vegetables
Cauliflower, Carrot, Peas and Potato cooked with fresh tomatoes, herbs, and spices
$15.00
RICE SPECIALTIES
Vegetable Biryani
Vegetables slow-cooked with Basmati rice, onions, coriander, and tomatoes
$16.00
Kashmiri Biryani
Basmati rice slow cooked with saffron, almonds, golden raisins, cashews, and dried fruits
$16.00
Chicken Biryani
Chicken slow-cooked with Basmati rice, saffron, onions, herbs, and cumin
$19.00
Gosht Biryani
Boneless Lamb slow cooked with Basmati rice, in a rich stock with herbs, cumin and bay leaves
$20.00
Jheenga Biryani
Prawns cooked with Basmati rice, saffron, butter, and fresh herbs
$23.00
Mixed Seafood Biryani
Salmon, Prawns, and Calamari cooked with Basmati rice, saffron, butter, and fresh herbs
$24.00
ROTI
Tandoori Roti
Fresh whole wheat bread baked in Tandoor
$4.00
Naan
Unleavened bread baked in the Tandoor
$4.00
Garlic And Basil Naan
Unleavened bread with garlic and basil
$5.00
Onion Kulcha
Naan stuffed with herbs, spices, and onions
$5.00
Rosemary Naan
Unleavened bread with rosemary
$5.00
Keema Naan
Naan stuffed with minced lamb, spices, and cilantro
$8.00
Kabuli Naan
Naan stuffed with golden raisins, nuts, and cherries
$8.00
Goat Cheese Naan
Naan stuffed with goat cheese, cumin, and herbs
$9.00
Paratha
Layered whole wheat bread with butter
$6.00
Poori
Two fried whole wheat puffed breads
$5.00
Roti’s Bread Basket
An assortment of Tandoori Roti, Onion Kulcha, and Garlic & Basil Naan
$13.00
ACCOMPANIMENTS
Cucumber Raita
Homemade yogurt with cucumber, caraway, and cumin
$5.00
Aachar Pachranga
Spicy mixed Indian pickle with mangoes, lotus root, turnips, carrots, lemons, and chilis
$4.00
Mango Chutney
Sweet relish made from mangoes, herbs, and spices
$4.00
Aachar Pachranga
Indian Pickles
$4.00
DESSERTS
Kulfi
Homemade Indian ice cream enriched with saffron, pistachio, cardamon and flavored with rose water
$8.00
Gulab Jamun
Homemade sweetened Two milk dumplings served in a warm light sauce
$5.50
Kesari Kheer
Traditional Indian rice pudding made with saffron, cardamon, and pistachio
$6.50
Rasmalai
Bengali sweet soft and spongy flatted fresh and succulent Two paneer balls that are soaked in thickened aromatic milk.
$6.50
BEVERAGES
Mango Lassi
Refreshing mango yogurt drink
$6.00
Secunjawi
(Indian Lemonade) Indian-style Lemonade made with freshly squeezed lemons and mint
$4.00
Sparkling Water
750ml
$7.00
Bottled Water $3.00
Masala Chai
Indian tea with steamed milk, cloves, cardamon, cinnamon and ginger
$4.00
Tea
Selection Assorted of Fine Tea bag
$4.00
BEER
Flying Horse Royal Lager
India (22 oz.)
Taj Mahal Lager
India (11 oz.)
Chimay Cinq Cents White
Belgium
Pilsner Urquell
Czech Republic
Dogfish Head 90 Min IPA
Millton, DE
Ballast Point, Sculpin IPA
San Diego
Anchor Steam Pale Ale
San Francisco
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Chico, CA
Clausthaler
Germany
Bundaberg Ginger Beer
Australia
WINE
Corkage $15.00
House White
Sauvignon Blanc
Teira, Woods Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
Chardonnay
Lincourt Steel Sta Rita Hills, Sant Barbara
Pinot Grigio
VINO, Columbia Valley, Washington
Riesling
Nik Weis Selection Urban, Mosel
Gewuztraminer
Handley Wines, Anderson Valley
Burgundy
Mâcon-Lugny, Les Charmes, France
Gruner Veltiner
Walter Glatzer, Austria
Chenin Blanc Secateurs
Badenhorst, South Africa
Blanc De Noirs
Crémant de Bourgogne Brut, Burgundy, France
Domain Jean Vesselle
BRUT RESERVE, Champagne, France
Cuvee T Brut
Domaine Vincent Creme, VOUVARY, France
Prosecco
Zonin Sparkling Brut, Italy
House Red
Pinot Noir
Artesa, Carneros, Napa
Cabernet Sauvignon
Ancient Peaks, Paso Robles
Zinfandel
Ancient Peaks, Paso Robles
Malbec
High Note, Mendoza, Argentina
Shiraz
Bulletin Place, South Eastern Australia
Merlot
Murphy-Goode, California
Gamay
Louis-Jadot Beaujolais, France
Barbera
Terra a’Oro, Amador County
Cabernet Franc
THE FRANC Cosentino Winery, Lodi
Bordeaux
Dourthe La Grande Cuvee, France
Bordeaux
Pey La Tour, Entre Deaux M, France

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Reviews

Jyothsna Kumar
I went here because I was craving some good biryani and the last time I came here with a friend, it was pretty good. I had asked them to make it spicy but it was still pretty bland when I got the food. But they were kind enough to make me another biryani, this time more spicy. But I decided to get the naan and malai kofta instead. The naan and malai kofta was rich, creamy and deliciously. It was presented very well too. The kofta balls were freshly fried and brought out in a rich gravy. The basil garlic naan was delicious as well- would recommend adding butter to it though. Later the staff were so nice, they offered to give me some biryani for free anyways. This time they made it spicy. I’m Indian and I can take a good level of spice and they made it indian spicy. I believe the spiciness of Indian food is what gives it that intense and rich flavor and I wish it can be translated when making it for people belonging to different countries. I really appreciated the gesture by the staff and enjoyed my food. I had to take away some food as I couldn’t finish it in one sitting.

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Ab S
I loved Roti Indian Bistro, and the lunch combination on their menu is a lifesaver. You don’t have to buy two full meals, and you can get everything on one plate. They served us well and provided great service. I will definitely recommend trying out this place.

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AJ Joglekar
Excellent if you are craving for Indian food. Their special lunch combos are awesome. Have been to many Indian restaurants in the Bay. This was by far the best for combo choices offered. We ordered four different combos and all were finger licking good. One extra star for being open to serve all day long, unlike most who close in the afternoon. Great and polite staff too.

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Joseph Santostefano
Had lunch here with my friend last Sunday, per his recommendation. We were quickly seated and the aroma coming from the kitchen was wonderful. We ordered and were not disappointed. The food was fresh, tasty and amazing. The waiter was very accommodating and the owner is a gentleman. He mentioned that his son is the chef. Will we return to Roti Indian Bistro? Yes, yes and yes!

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augustine jees
It is a great place to have Indian food.

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Nonette CDO
Very good food. Me and my 2 adult daughters enjoyed the Roti feast for 2- was more than enough food for 2. Right amount of spices! Very friendly staff (Bob)! Excellent location. I will definitely return here when I’m in the area.

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Thip R
Yum! The dishes are full of flavors. Quality Indian food and service was superb.

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Preman Jacob
Excellent authentic Indian food. An get a little busy at the weekends. Maybe give yourself an extra half an hour if ordering takeouts at the weekends. Beautiful flavours and awesome folk. Highly recommend!!

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Stephanie Moline Benoit
Absolutely love this neighborhood gem. The food is delicious and the service is outstanding. Love that it’s a family-run business too!

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Chaitra Joshi
Food was amazing. Taste is really authentic. I recommend this place for good Indian Food.

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