"don't judge a book by its cover' applies so heavily here. while the building is a little misleading (a small parking lot with a sign that says 'circle city eats'), the food here will give you every reason to work with the space provided! if you're looking for on-the-go indian food, I highly recommend ordering one of the many kathi rolls they offer. You can choose from well-seasoned potatoes, chickpeas, chicken, and more -- all wrapped in the convenience of a flatbread roll. I loved that I could eat this meal on my way home after a busy day, but the flavor here is unlike any other quick-service food. They pack restaurant quality spices into the dishes and bring a sit-down flavor quality to your car. This will definitely be turning into a go-to spot for me whenever I find myself downtown wanting something quick and delicious. I have no complaints! read more

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We were looking forwarding to trying this spot but found the doors closed. Please update your hours of operation on Yelp. Individuals may make a trip out especially to try spots in the area. I was looking forward to the Iced Indian Coffee. Whomp whomp :( read more

Chai & Kathi Roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Someone got shot here tonight, the food is great though, masala flavors on point, fresh and yummy

Tried chai & kathi roll lounge while visiting Indy for a weekend trip and thought it was delicious! The food came out quickly and it was super easy to order. Food was very fresh and came out hot! I tried the aloo masala roll & the paneer roll, they were a bit spicy (if you have a low spice tolerance) but so so good and packed with a lot of flavor. read more

Chai & Kathi Roll - Aloo Masala Roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I just got into town today for a conference and wanted something quick for dinner from DoorDash. This place looked delicious - I love Indian food and also kathi rolls. I ordered: -Chicken Momos: dumplings. Interesting touch with the cucumbers (see photo). Very good. -Mango lassi: standard but good -Chicken kathi roll/sandwich: delicious but SPICY. Deducting one star because I wish they'd let you choose the spice level. Everything here was very tasty but a little too spicy for me, thankfully the lassi balanced it out. If they could allow you to select a spice level on DoorDash then this would have been 5 out of 5 stars from me. read more

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Any day, anytime, I'd take a mix of warm, fluffy potatoes in a griddled Kathi roll and be a happy girl. It's always my go-to when trying out new places. Here, the exterior was too crisp for my liking and the filling was a bit too dry. The flavors were great though, seasoned well and balanced. Their menu has a lot of great options and I would go back to try more. The employees were friendly snd the food was served fast. The interior is spacious with alot of tables and chairs. There's plenty of parking. read more

Chai & Kathi Roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Chai and Kathi Roll-lunch (south Emerson) We had no idea of what to expect let alone try. We were greeted coming in and had a wonderful discussion about options. The chicken tikka roll was flavorful with a bit of a spicy kick. Momo's were also delicious. When he described the process for the chai tea, we drooled I definitely will go back! read more

I love that Indy has unique Indian street food spots like this! A nice change from a typical Indian restaurant. I ordered the chilli chicken kati roll and it was bursting with flavor, so delicious! We also got the grilled chicken sandwiches which didn't have a kick to it but still had so much flavor. And we got chicken momos to split and it was served so aesthetically and tasted amazing! All the food was great, and they have so many drink options to choose from. The food menu is pretty limited and the portion sizes are small, but pretty affordable with everything under $10. Not super filling for a dinner but would definitely recommend for lunch or a snack! read more

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Been there twice, I can now confidently say most of the food items on their menu are amazing. The name in itself "Chai & Kathi Roll Lounge" brings together two favorites from India. Their grilled sandwiches are crisp with a delicious filling and they have almost same filling options in Kathi's (wraps) so based on whether you're a wrap person or a sandwich person, you can choose. They also have steamed momos which are presented beautifully. I love that the vibe is relaxing and there is a pool table for groups/couples to enjoy. The only one thing that could improve is the seating. While chairs and tables are preferred over couches when eating, the chairs aren't too comfortable. read more

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We tried out Chai and Kathi roll for lunch on a Friday. The restaurant was beautifully decorated with a small private room in the back. It was also very clean. The service was a bit slow, but good regardless. Food was a bit heavy with turmeric. We ordered the vegetable momos and chili paneer Kathi roll. If we return, I'd love to try out their shakes and other drinks as they looked pretty good. read more

Chai & Kathi Roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I have eaten here several times in the past few months and it has quickly become one of my lunchtime favorites. Almost everything that I've tried is packed with flavor. What I love the most is that there are so many vegetarian dishes to choose from. My favorites are the Aloo Masala Roll, Chilli Paneer Roll, and Aloo Masala Sandwich. My friend enjoys the Egg Chicken Roll, too. The rolls come on a soft flatbread and are filled with the protein of choice along with herbaceous sauces and vegetables like tomatoes and onions. The sandwiches come on a grilled large, grain-y bread and the ingredients are all smashed together with sauces and seasonings. They provide mayo and ketchup with everything which I didn't try at first but I highly recommend. The only thing I've tried that wasn't great were the Veg Momos - they were bland and too squishy to the point of falling apart. read more

Came across this on yelp and decided to give it a try. This is such a hidden gem! If you love Indian and chai tea, it's really a must try! I got a chili chicken puff and I wasn't sure what to expect but it amazed me. So good! I also got an iced chai, which the only milk option is whole. Im lactose intolerant but I went for it anyway. Tastes just as expected. I just hope maybe for future options there could be soy or oat milk. Regardless this place is Perfect for an afternoon lunch, or just to grab a tea and it hasn't gotten the attention it deserves. I'll definitely be back! read more

Chai & Kathi Roll - Iced Chai tea latte and chili chicken puff - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We stopped in on a whim, wanting to try out something new. If you're thinking of trying it out, be sure to do so, the food here is phenomenal -- the chicken nuggets on the kids menu are made in house (beware they do have sauce on them, but you can ask for no sauce!). The mango lassi's are on point and the spinach and corn grilled sandwich was a fantastic surprise. Our table also had the chili chicken roll and the aloor masala roll -- both great. But the real unexpected star of our dinner was something they will add soon to their menu; tikka/tandoori skillets with peppers, onions, and chicken or paneer. Our table loved it so much, including my kiddo. Come check it out and get a post meal drink! read more

Chai & Kathi Roll - Preview of the new menu - chicken tikka - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

this is such a hidden gem!! the man who took our order couldn't have been nicer, very patient as we debated which rolls to get (there are so many good choices) and was very excited when my parter ordered the indian iced coffee. the food came out quick for the amount we ordered! all of the rolls were Delicious. my personal favorite was the chili paneer because i love spice. my chai latte was the best one i can remember having in like past two years. i added vanilla and i would say its a perfect drink. super yummy and refreshing, sweet but just the right amount, and a great size for the price. we tried the momos for the first time here! they were a new food experience for us. i am excited to airfry my leftovers though! they have a lounge that seems to be like a free (?) private study space? and a pool table! we will be back again that much is for sure read more

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Beautiful restaurant with really good food and the staff is very friendly. My wife and I were impressed.

Very cute and good coffee and chai! The waitress was so kind went out of her way to be sure we enjoyed our drinks read more

Chai & Kathi Roll - Iced Chai Latte Iced Indian Ice Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The food was incredible. The staff is awesome. Do not skip the masala chai tea as well. Has to be some of the best I've tasted. Super comforting and flavorful. My wife loved the aloo masala roll and I had the chicken tikka roll. Both were great. The sauce served with the paneer puffs are fantastic too! Don't miss out on this gem. read more

One of the best meals that I've had that isn't home cooked. Very grateful to the gentlemen that walked me through the menu. They were very patient. The food is so good it makes me want to cry! It has the right amount of kick and I like it very spicy! And I'm very big on flavor. Definitely found a new favorite lunch spot. I ordered Chili paneer Kathi and Gobi Pakora. Very delicious and I will be back again! read more

So yummy! Love the paneer Kathi roll! Also a great atmosphere. Definitely give it a try

Awesome food, very cool space, and excellent service. Try the Aloo Masala Roll and the Masala Tea. Will be back soon!

There were a lot of good reviews about this spot so I decided to check it out. I was disappointed when looking over the menu because everything seemed ala cart as opposed to enough for a full lunch. I would have preferred slightly higher price points on the sandwiches and rolls and a side offering to make it an actual meal. I ended up trying a roll and sandwich. Both were quite spicy which I was not expecting considering I requested no spice. Neither were filling enough to be a meal itself but both together ended up not only being close to $20 for a lunch but also too much food. I would be interested to try the drinks here but wouldn't get the food again unfortunately. read more

This place is absolutely brilliant. We tried a wide spread of things, including the spring rolls, the chicken grilled sandwich, the aloo masala roll, the momos, and a grilled cheese sandwich (for a somewhat picky 11-year-old), plus a chai latte and masala tea. Everything was exquisite. The sandwiches had just the right amount of crunch, the momos and spring rolls were a terrific mix of textures and flavors, and the drinks were a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. If you're not used to spicy food be sure to get the mild, because even the mild has a really lovely degree of heat. (Which is where the grilled cheese sandwich came in, but even that was thoroughly delicious. I may have stolen a bite.) Fantastic quality, very friendly people, and very reasonable prices - well worth the short hop off the freeway! We'll definitely be back on our next way through! read more

I really love this place. The veggie wrap and the Paneer roll are so delicious that I think about them when I have left. The service is great. They are very friendly there read more

Just amazed by this place! It is so easy to overlook this laidback lounge due to it being tucked back into the heart of Castleton. The music was fun and upbeat, plenty of TVs to watch sports games. I ordered a masala chai and a Aloo Masala Roll. Both were bursting with flavor!! The roll had the perfect amount of potato and veggies, it was not too spicy for me but just the kick I was looking for! The service was above and beyond. I honestly have never met a nicer owner, just real genuine caring people! Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

It's a friendly spot with lots of comfy seating options. The chilli paneer kathi roll I got was packed with flavor and had a crunchy texture from the onion and pepper. I also got a comforting chai tea and complimentary croutons (I know I'm using the wrong word here but they made me think of croutons!). This is well worth a visit! And I guess they're going to soon offer breakfast between 9am - 11am. They said they would sell a limited menu with tea and toasts read more

Chai & Kathi Roll - Chilli paneer roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Amazing menu with authentic taste. They always surprise us with menu items. Ambience is as always amazing. Could add few more things for kids but overall this place does not disappoint. read more

Good food, clean restaurant and liked the ambience. Food was made to order so it took a few minutes but worth the wait.

WOW WOW WOW. This place popped up on yelp as a suggestion and the pictures looked so good that I immediately got in the car and drove there. When I got there I couldn't find it because the building is unsuspecting and says "circle city eats". I almost left but I ended up going inside and found out I could order on a screen in the building. There are multiple restaurants to choose from on the screen. I got a chicken wrap and chicken momos. The WRAPPP was so good Omg. It was so spicy but the flavor was so good and it was super filling. The momos were also super yummy and filled heavily with the chicken filling. It also came with three different dipping sauces. I loved everything and my food was done in 10 min. Once it is ready they send you a link to unlock your food locker and you just grab it and go. I never talked to anyone. 10/10!!! I will be back for sure. read more

I liked their egg chicken roll and chilli chicken role a lot. Their Indian cold coffee is also amazing and refreshing.

I got the chili paneer sandwich and regular paneer sandwich. I couldn't really tell the difference, but they were phenomenal!! Just like the sandwiches back in India, with the right amount of chutney and cheese. The portion was sizeable and spice level was perfect; but if you're not used to spicy food, you might wanna keep a glass of milk on hand lol. read more

3 star for a nice cup of tea and Kathi roll. Worst momos I ever had. It is not a restaurant it's just a pick up location.

Just found this place and love it! We had the chicken and chili chicken Kathi rolls and masala chai, which were both exceptional. Will definitely be back! read more

Very pleasant service, chill ambiance with a pool table to occupy until food comes, and excellent variety of desi sandwiches, wraps, and rolls! We went for chilli paneer and spinach/corn grilled sandwich, which was very well flavored, bread toasted to perfection with chat masala and cilantro for garnish! We topped it off with masala chai, served with bread crumbs achaari --- too too good! We will be back for more!! read more