Ali’s Original Roti Shop

Reviews

• Ana D.

  star star star star star 7 July 2026

  Update: Boneless chicken curry was delicious. Highly recommend.
  
  Note: Went Sunday at 1:40pm and they did not have any channa (so no doubles and none in the roti). Just fyi that they run out/don't have things at different business hours so you dont get your hopes up

• Estralda T.

  star star star star star 2 July 2026

  Ok. So the food is good.  Better than good.  The food here is great.  But they missed a star for one reason only.... the long wait in the short line.
  
  This restaurant has doubled in size since I started going here years ago.  The ambiance and decor upgraded ten fold.  A nice nook to even take a date.  Back then the line was also long and the service was actually faster.
  
  There are two registers - yet only one was being used.  One person serving, one on the register.  That was understandable in a smaller space.  If the owner is reading this review, please please please upgrade your number of staff as well.  The worst thing is to buy a $10 roti and get a $115 parking ticket!
  
  That aside, no complaints about the mannerism of the pleasant staff.  My goto is chicken roti with pepper.  I don't think I have ever been able to consume all of it in one sitting.  Be prepared to split your meal in two
  
  Update: After the review today I was really in the mood for a roti. Guess what I found... two servers and a fater moving line. Whoohoo!

• Petrina R.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 27 June 2026

  I am officially done with Ali's Roti Shop. Upon entering the person at the register was running he cash register and serving food. Wtf!
  
  When I took off my head phones I finally hear a group of employees enjoying a conversation and laughing out loud with customers in the store. One actually looked out and continued the conversation. Of course my accent hits "what foolishness is this? Allyah does put customers last until business shut down Stupppssss." Of course no apology but the situation escalated when I asked for what I desired, a doubles with extra tamarind sauce. Her response, "Ms we don't have doubles today" my response, "as of today I will no longer support allyah business and I promise to share my experience" I walked out pissed and praying  they fire all the staff or sell their business to another person more capable of offering professional services.
  
  Btw doubles usually serve until after lunch. I'm sure if they weren't running their mouth so much they would have it available when requested.
  
  Yelpers don't do it!

• Shelby V.

  star star star star star 17 June 2026

  DEEEELISH- God I love Roti and when the roti place I lived near shut down, I felt like I was never going to find good roti again in Brooklyn. Ali's is really delish and you can sit down there (it's cute) or just take it to go. Quite inexpensive, really flavorful, and nice staff. Every time I've been there's been a line, but it's efficient and most people know how to order so it goes quickly.
  
  Definitely have vegetarian options, although they run out of their "side" options (like doubles). If you can get doubles though- do. Also delish.
  
  Go here.

• Anna J.

  star star star star star 16 June 2026

  This place has a long line the moment you walk in but it is very clear as to why people are willing to wait. The food here is just that good! My friends and I decided we should have 2 people reserving our seats as we feared that we would lose our chance on having an available table to sit and eat. However, we quickly learned most people just order to go. So 2 of us waited in line to order. The wait can vary as some people order multiple things and you only see 2 people making the food while there is one cashier and another helping her pack the food. I ordered a beef roti which cost $10. For that price you get a pouch size roti that is very filled. The roti is very flavorful and not spicy. It will definitely fill you.